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

Roadway workers must wear high-visibility apparel visible from all sides while on the roadway.

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 job safety briefing must be held to communicate the on-track safety procedures to all workers.

Question 3

When must a job safety briefing be repeated?

Accepted Answer

Whenever conditions change or new workers join the group

Answer

Briefings must be repeated when working conditions change or new personnel join the group.

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

A place of safety is a spot clear of all tracks where no train or equipment can strike the worker.

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

Answer

The RWIC confirms that every worker understands the procedures before work proceeds.

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