WMATA WMATA Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

What is WMATA's policy on drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees?

Accepted Answer

Employees are subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing

Answer

WMATA complies with FTA regulations requiring pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees.

Question 2

During a fire alarm in a WMATA station, which action should station personnel take first?

Accepted Answer

Activate the evacuation plan, make PA announcements, and contact the OCC

Answer

Station personnel must immediately activate the evacuation plan, make PA announcements directing passengers to exits, and notify the OCC to coordinate system-wide response.

Question 3

What is the significance of WMATA's 'Track Intrusion Alarm' (TIA) system?

Accepted Answer

It detects unauthorized entry onto tracks and alerts the OCC to stop trains

Answer

The Track Intrusion Alarm detects when a person or object enters the track area and immediately alerts the OCC to halt nearby train movements, preventing collisions.

Question 4

How long must WMATA employees report work-related injuries after they occur?

Accepted Answer

Immediately or as soon as practicable

Answer

WMATA requires employees to report work-related injuries immediately or as soon as reasonably possible to ensure prompt medical attention and proper documentation.

Question 5

What type of hazard does WMATA's third-rail protection program address?

Accepted Answer

Electrical shock risk from the 750-volt DC powered third rail

Answer

The third rail on Metrorail carries 750 volts of direct current, posing a lethal electrical shock hazard that requires strict protection protocols for all workers.

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