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35 Cards in this Set
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Daily or pre task job briefing are conducted to share relevant information about |
Work priorities Weather conditions Track maintenance jobs |
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Workers must not into altercations, horseplay, scuffle or wrestle on Dow property. True or false |
True |
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In the event of an injury (no matter how minor), who must be notified immediately |
Dow representative Contractor supervisor |
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The minimum distance for crossing tracks in front of standing railcars, equipment or locomotives is ____ feet. Separation distance for a person to enter between railcars (ie adjusting couplers) is ___ feet. |
25 feet 50 feet |
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Is it ok to sit, step, or walk on rail |
No |
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It is ok to place any part of the body between coupler and end sill |
No |
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It is ok to get on and off MOVING equipment |
No |
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It is ok to cross between moving locomotives or railcar track equipment when approaching workers |
No |
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Prior to entering the RED ZONE employees must ______ and request______ _______ _________ ( three words). |
Communication of intent to enter RED ZONE Three Point Protection |
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List the three Point Protection elements (procedure) for a locomotive not equipped with remote control. |
Independent brake fully applied (or make brake pipe reduction sufficient to hold engine and train) Center reverse handle Switch generator field to "off" position |
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Before adjusting couplers - all movement must be STOPPED. What is the minimum distance of car separation prior to entering between cars? _____ feet. |
50 |
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Before coupling to or moving railcars on load/unload tracks the switchman must |
Walk into the area Inspect the area for blue flags, derails removed Loading and unloading arms, platforms are clear Chocks removed (if possible) Hand breaks released (after coupling) |
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When must three point contact be maintained? Provide two examples of three point contact |
Two hands/one foot One hand/two feet |
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When there are multiple switch movements that can occur in a yard, occupancy and responsibility rules need to be established and adhered to. What must a switch crew do to enter an area outside of their responsibility? |
Switch crew will request occupancy and receive communication acknowledgement before entering yard or track. When complete, the switch crew will advise that they are clear of the yard or track. |
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What is the minimum percentage of breaks that needs to be set on a string of cars left standing? |
10% |
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Once cars have brakes applied and the cars are uncoupled (free standing), what must the switchman do? |
Wait 10-15 seconds to verify cars are stationary |
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Can train line air be used in place of setting hand breaks? |
No |
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Can switchmen apply handbrakes when cars are moving toward a load rack, so that the locomotive operator has better control when spotting cars? |
No |
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When is a personnel allowed to mount and dismount moving equipment on the Dow site? |
Never (except to save life and limb) |
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When personnel are riding on a locomotive or railcar, what 3 things that the person needs to do? |
Maintain 3 point contact Face direction of the movement Look out for derails/obstructions/switches improperly lined. |
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List 3 things a switchman must NOT do when riding a railcar or locomotive |
Ride on the end of platform between wheels Sit, stand, or ride on handrails Couplers or uncoupling levers Ride on roof of railcar Must not cross over ends of railcars while in motion |
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There are several types of switches, name 2 |
Standard Automatic |
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It is acceptable to run through gapped switch points, as long as you do so at walking speed, and immediately stop the train - minimizing the derailment to one car |
False |
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Stopped railcars must be____ feet from the switch before throwing it. There must be at least_____ railcar lengths separating moving equipment and switch being operated. |
25 2 car lengths |
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It is okay to clear a fouled switch point using your hands or feet, as long as there is someone else at the switch stand to operate the handle, if your fingers are caught. |
False |
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After throwing each and every switch the switch when must do two things |
Ensure both switch points have moved and fit in proper position Ensure that the switch handle has been placed completely in the down position (or if latching switch, the switch lock has locked securely) |
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When a trailing movement is made through a switch not properly aligned what must the switchman do |
The entire string of cars must continue slowly through, and then report damage. |
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If a site is equipped with semi-automatic switches, it is okay to use them as a run through because this is what they are designed for. |
False |
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Rail carrier personnel must be __________ and ______________ for ____________ purposes by designated Site Logistics personnel. |
Checked, Verified, Identification |
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All inbound railcars must be inspected. What is done if any defects are noted? |
Defects are documented on the inspection report and communicated to the dispatcher. |
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If a rail car is damaged, where a worker could come in contact, or the defect is a safety appliance, what two things must be done. |
Ribbon or tag at the defect location. Switch crew notified of the nature of the location (prior to handling railcar) |
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Mixed communications of radio and hand signals are allowed, as long as all personnel involved know that this is occurring. |
False |
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Can there be more than one switch crew on a single radio channel? |
No |
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Personnel connecting train-line air hoses must be trained. Before coupling air hoses personnel must request ________ ________ ( two words), and have _______ _________ ________ (three words). |
Red zone Three point protection |
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Coupling speeds should be ___ MPH. And must not exceed ___MPH. |
2mph 4mph |
