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19 Cards in this Set
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What does 1 unit of alcohol equate to |
1. Half pint of beer, lager or cider 2. Glass of wine 3. Single measure of spirit 4. Glass of sherry 5. Glass of aperitif 6. Bottle of Alcopop NB. Normal strength 3 - 3.5% but premium beers are very often 5 - 6% so double the units |
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How long does it take our bodies to deal with alcohol |
1. Man - it takes 1 hour to assimilate 1 unit of alcohol 2. Woman - it takes 1 1/2 hours to assimilate 1 unit of alcohol NB. Everyone differs with their ability to process alcohol - Metabolism |
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What is the alcohol and drugs policy |
1. Do not attempt to report for duty whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol 2. You must not drink alcohol or take drugs of abuse when on duty 3. You must not have any drug of abuse with you whilst on duty 4. If you are charged by police for a drink or drug related offence, you must tell your manager/supervisor immediately 5. If you have a drink or drug related problem, you must report it immediately |
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What is the definition of a drug |
If it is deemed illegal by law |
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What different types of screening is there for alcohol and drugs |
1. For Cause-After being involved in a safety of the line incident 2. Behavioural-There is a reason to believe someone is under the influence of drink or drugs 3. Random-If selected at random for screening 4. When starting on the railway or during a transfer or promotion |
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Would you be allowed to carry on driving, if you attended a random screening |
You would be allowed to continue safety critical duties unless a subsequent positive result is received
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Would you be allowed to carry on driving, if you are screened for behavioural or for cause reasons |
You will NOT be allowed to resume safety critical duties until the results are known |
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What would happen if a positive result for drug abuse was discovered |
Dismissal |
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What are the limits for alcohol per 100ml of blood |
Up to and including 29mg per 100ml blood - no action 30 to 79mg - normally dismissal 80mg and above - dismissal |
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What are employees responsibilities under the Health and Safety law |
1. Follow the training you have received and use items given to you 2. Take care of your own and others health and safety 3. Cooperate with your employer 4. Report and remedy any health and safety issues or defects |
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What should you tell the doctor/chemist or pharmacist if he or she prescribes any drugs |
Tell them your job, that it's safety critical and if they will affect your ability |
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If you are taking any prescription drugs or otherwise, who should you tell |
DRM Driver Resource Manager/TCRC as soon as possible before your next turn of duty, giving the details of the drug. If this is done just before signing on, the DRM/TCRC will not allow you to undertake any safety critical work until they know the results. |
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What would happen if you tested positive for any drug abuse |
Dismissal |
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What does MFA stand for and why is it used |
Managing For Attendance procedure to monitor attendance levels of all Govia Thameslink Railway staff |
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What are the stages of MFA and how many are there |
Stage 1 (Informal) - Local Manager conducts. Minutes taken Stage 2 (Formal) - Local Manager conducts. Minutes taken. Union Rep Stage 3 (Formal) - Local Manager conducts. Minutes taken. Union Rep. FINAL WARNING Stage 4 (Formal) - Regional Driver Team Manager conducts. Minutes taken. Union Rep. Right to appeal if dismissed Stage 5 (Formal) - Regional Driver Team Manager or other Senior Manager. Union Rep. Minutes taken. APPEAL |
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Who should you inform if you suffer an accident at work |
The Local Manager/Supervisor at that location. You should also inform your DRM or TCRC Train Crew Resources Controller. If unavailable, Driver Team Manager or Service Delivery Centre immediately. |
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If you suffer an accident at work, what will you be required to do and who gets a copy |
Complete an Accident Form providing the details. A copy will be forwarded to GTR Safety Section |
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What should you do if you witness a near miss whilst driving |
Report the incident immediately to the controlling signal box, stopping if necessary. Complete a Drivers Report Form as soon as possible |
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What other possible factors can affect your fitness for duty |
1. Eat a healthy balanced diet 2. Sleep quality 3. Family and social life - marriages, bereavements, financial worries 4. Physical well being |
