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1.
What is your first priority when working on Alaska Railroad?
A.
Production
B.
Safety
C.
Quality
D.
Project deadline
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
2.
58.1
The purpose of On Track Safety is to:
A.
Prevent derailments.
B.
Increase MOW work window.
C.
Prevent injuries to roadway workers from being struck by
trains and equipment.
D.
Justify the acquisition of more MOW flagging materials.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
3.
58.1
On Track Safety assures:
A.
The tracks are safe from hazards.
B.
Trains are safely operated.
C.
The freedom from the danger of being stuck by a moving train
or other railroad equipment.
D.
None of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
4.
58.10 Roadway workers are defined as:
A.
All railroad employees who work under the direction of a
foreman or supervisor.
B.
All railroad employees who foul any track.
C.
All railroad employees, or railroad contractors, who inspect,
maintain, or construct any part of the roadway.
D.
None of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
5.
58.3.1 A
roadway worker must not foul a track except when necessary in the
performance of duty. Before fouling any track, a roadway worker must:
A.
Be trained in Roadway Worker Protection.
B.
Participate in a Job Briefing.
C.
Know that On-Track-Safety is being provided.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
6.
58.10 Employees/contractors
may not work or operate equipment within distance from the nearest rail
without providing OTS:
A.
4 feet
B.
7 feet
C.
15 feet
D.
20 feet
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
7.
58.10 A roadway worker is considered to be fouling
the track when:
A.
Operating on-track equipment anywhere on railroad
right-of-way.
B.
Within 4 feet of the nearest rail of any track.
C.
Within 7 feet of the nearest rail of any track.
D.
Inspecting wide loads within 20 feet of the center of the
nearest track.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
8.
58.2.1 A contractor working within 4 feet of the nearest
rail must:
A.
Work under the direction of an EIC.
B.
Have a job briefing.
C.
Have OTS provided.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
9.
58.10 “Inaccessible track” is track which:
A.
Is non-controlled and upon which work limits are established.
B.
Is controlled and upon which work limits are established
C.
Is blocked by obstruction such as snow and ice.
D.
May be used by trains and machinery if caution is taken.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
10.
58.10 “Exclusive Track Occupancy”:
A.
Pertains to working on the rail as a lone worker.
B.
Pertains to establishing working limits on non-controlled
track.
C.
Pertains to establishing working limits on controlled tracks.
D.
None of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
11. 58.6
When a locomotive whistle is sounded and bell rung:
A.
It indicates the requirements for On Track Safety have been
met.
B.
It is an acceptable substitution for the On Track Safety.
C.
Is required only during daylight hours.
D.
It is a warning to roadway workers that have been sighted on
or near the tracks.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
12.
58.3
A job briefing must:
A.
Occur prior to commencing the day’s work.
B.
Be given each time the OTS changes.
C.
Include information about what form of OTS is being provided.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
13. 58.4.4
When a watchman/lookout is providing (TAW), every roadway worker
must:
A.
Not foul any track until authority from the dispatcher has
been received.
B.
Not take their eyes off the lookout.
C.
Display red flags to establish working limits.
D.
Be in a position to receive a train approach warning.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
14. 58.4.4
(TAW) may be used as a means of (OTS) if warning can be given in time
to allow each roadway worker to clear the track before the train arrives at
least
:
A.
5 seconds
B.
10 seconds
C.
15 seconds
D.
1 minute
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
15. 58.4.4
A watchman/lookout assigned to provide (TAW) must:
A.
Devote his/her entire attention to detecting approaching
trains and providing warning to roadway workers.
B.
Remain at his/her lookout position until the (EIC) determines
that protection is no longer necessary, or sends another watchman/lookout to
relieve him/her.
C.
Be equipped to provide (TAW).
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
16.
58.4.4 An (EIC)
may perform watchman/lookout duties:
A.
So long as the employee is not doing other work during that
period.
B.
If the union agrees.
C.
If it does not violate the Hours of Service Act.
D.
Only when the assigned watchman signs a waiver.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
17. 58.3.1
The type of warning to be used by the watchman/lookout must be
discussed in the job briefing.
A.
True
B.
False
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
18. 58.3.1
In the job-briefing, the (EIC) must designate the place of safety
where workers must move to when advised of the approach of a train.
A.
True
B.
False
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
19. 58.4.4
Train Approach Warning is an effective means of protecting trains
from unsafe track.
A.
True
B.
False
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
20.
58.10 The
sole responsibility of a flagman is to:
A.
Warn roadway workers of the approach of trains or equipment.
B.
Stop all trains and equipment from entering the working
limits.
C.
Ensure that all trains have a copy of all track bulletins in
effect.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
21.
The flagman must continue flagging unit:
A.
Quitting time.
B.
The first train has been stopped.
C.
Relieved by the foreman or another employee carrying the
foreman instructions
D.
The Hours of Service have expired.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
22. 58.43
A lone worker may use (ITD) to establish (OTS) while:
A.
Working as a member of a roadway work group.
B.
Performing major repairs to the track.
C.
Performing routine inspection of minor repairs.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
23. 58.43
A lone worker using (ITD) must be able to visually detect the
approach of a train or equipment moving at maximum speed and be capable of
moving to a place of safety at least before its arrival:
A.
5 seconds
B.
15 seconds
C.
1 minute
D.
30 seconds
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
24. 58.3.2
A lone worker must complete a written statement of (OTS)
using (ITD):
A.
Before
B.
After
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
25. 58.3.2
Prior to fouling a track a lone worker must participate in a job
briefing with someone (a supervisor or other designated employee):
A.
During each shift.
B.
At the beginning of each shift.
C.
At the end of each shift.
D.
None of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
26. 58.4.3
A lone worker using (ITD) must have the (his/her) ability to hear and
see approaching trains and equipment; and not be impaired by:
A.
Background lights and noise (including power operated tools or
machines).
B.
Inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
C.
Passing trains.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
27. 58.4.3
A lone worker using (ITD) must not occupy any position or engage in
any activity that would interfere with his/her ability to:
A.
Detect the approach of trains or equipment in either
direction.
B.
Communicate with the dispatcher.
C.
Make the inspection or repair.
D.
Occupy the track with roadway machines.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
28. 58.10
A roadway maintenance machine is any machine:
A.
Powered by hand and may have road or rail wheels or may be
stationary.
B.
Powered by any means or energy other than by hand powered.
C.
May have road or rail wheels or my be stationary.
D.
B and C above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
29.
58.7.3 (B)
A machine’s work zone is:
A.
The area directly under the boom of a crane.
B.
A zone that extends from a point 15 feet in front of the
machine to a point 15 feet behind the machine.
C.
A zone which will be designated in the job briefing, if
different than above.
D.
Bo
th answers B and C.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
30. 58.3.1
When working with roadway machines, the job briefing must include:
A.
The type of (OTS) provided.
B.
Designated work zone around machines.
C.
Safe working/traveling distance between machines.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
31. 58.7.2
When working limits are occupied by other men or equipment, roadway
machines must not exceed
mph unless the (EIC)
authorized a higher speed.
A.
10
B.
20
C.
25
D.
45
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
32. 58.7.1
Must the operator’s manual be kept with each machine?
A.
Yes
B.
No
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
33. 58.7.3
(A) A
roadway worker must not enter a machine’s work zone without first:
A.
Sounding an air horn.
B.
Displaying flags.
C.
Communicate with the operator to establish safe work
procedures.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
34. 58.7.3
(B) Before
backing up, the operator of a roadway machine must:
A.
Get permission from the (EIC).
B.
Call the dispatcher.
C.
Sound the horn (3 short blasts) or ensure backup alarm is
sounding.
D.
Ensure a watchman is looking out for other equipment and men
within the working limits.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
35. 58.7.4
Unless a different distance is specified in the job briefing, the
minimum distance between machines while working is:
A.
10 feet
B.
25 feet
C.
50 feet
D.
1/4 mile
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
36. 58.10
The Employee In Charge (EIC) is defined as:
A.
The employee whose sole function is to direct or restrict the
movement of trains.
B.
The employee having responsibility to operate machinery on a
segment of track.
C.
To provide on track safety.
D.
None of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
37.
58.3.1 When
should a follow-up job briefing be conducted?
A.
Whenever working conditions or procedures change.
B.
Whenever other workers enter the limits.
C.
Whenever (OTS) is changed, extended, or about to be released.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
38. 58.3.1
Who determines the type of (OTS) to be used to protect a roadway work
group?
A.
The train dispatcher.
B.
The employee with the most seniority.
C.
The (EIC).
D.
The safety coordinator.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
39. 58.4.2
Working limits may be established on a non-controlled track by:
A.
Use of foul time.
B.
Taking the track out of service by track bulletin.
C.
Making the track physically inaccessible.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
40. 58.4.4
The (EIC) can establish (OTS) by assigning a watchman/lookout to
provide (TAW) as long as:
A.
The roadway group is not making the track unsafe.
B.
Warning can be given in time to allow each roadway worker to
occupy a place of safety at least 15 seconds before the arrival of the
train.
C.
The warning is distinctive and clearly understood regardless
of noise or distraction of work.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
41.
58.4.2 Working
limits may be established on non-controlled tracks by:
A.
Lining the switch or derail to prevent access to the working
limits.
B.
Placing portable derail(s) with red flag(s) to prevent
movement into the working limits.
C.
Placing a flagman to hold all trains and equipment clear of
the limits.
D.
All of the above.
Please
type in a,b,c,or d
(case sensitive).
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