WMATA RWP Rules 4

Question 1

What personal protective equipment is required for all roadway workers on the roadway?

Accepted Answer

High-visibility safety apparel that is visible from all directions

Answer

Only a hard hat

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Regular street clothing

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A reflective armband only

Question 2

Before any work begins, the RWIC must conduct what with the work group?

Accepted Answer

A job safety briefing covering the on-track safety plan

Answer

A lunch break

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A vehicle inspection only

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A radio test only

Question 3

When must a job safety briefing be repeated?

Accepted Answer

Whenever conditions change or new workers join the group

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Only at the start of the year

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Never after the first one

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Only if a train passes

Question 4

What is the predetermined 'place of safety' that workers move to when a train approaches?

Accepted Answer

A location clear of all tracks where the worker is safe from train movement

Answer

The center of the track between rails

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The nearest platform edge

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Any spot within fouling distance

Question 5

Who is responsible for verifying that each worker understands the on-track safety procedures during the briefing?

Accepted Answer

The Roadway Worker In Charge

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The newest crew member

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The controller

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Each worker individually with no oversight

Question 6

What should a worker do if they are unsure about any part of the on-track safety briefing?

Accepted Answer

Ask the RWIC for clarification before beginning work

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Begin work and figure it out later

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Ask a passing train operator

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Skip the unclear part

Question 7

On multiple-track territory, what additional hazard must roadway workers account for?

Accepted Answer

Trains approaching on adjacent tracks in either direction

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Only trains on the work track

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Bus traffic

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Station escalators