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How far away from a running line is considered a "safe distance"? |
3 metres. Note - Also safe distance from overhead equipment. |
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Name some safety precautions when working/walking on or near the track. |
Wear appropriate PPE. Be aware of all train movements. Face direction of oncoming traffic. Don't cross line without looking both ways. Don't walk along running line. Don't step on rail head. Don't Run. Keep clear of point blades. Watch for ground obstructions. |
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How is an Emergency Radio Message made? |
Emergency, Emergency, Emergency. State name, location,nature of emergency and details, people involved and services required. Emergency messages must be given priority, all other transmissions stopped. |
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What is an incident on a main running line called and what is an incident in a terminal or shunting yard called? |
Linehaul Incident
Terminal Incident |
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!!! What type events are classed as incidents? |
Injury, Safeworking Breach, Collision or Near Miss, Train Running Irregularity. |
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What is the difference between a Up & Down trains? |
Up trains are heading towards or travelling in the direction of the capital city of that state. Down trains are heading away. |
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Name some parts of overhead electrical wiring systems. |
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Whenever possible how far is a safe distance to stand from overhead wiring? |
3 metres. |
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If you're involved with any kind of incident with electrical wiring what must you do/not do? |
Assume everything is live. Do not leave the cab unless in an emergency (fire, fumes), contact metro for incident response, warn others, do not assume power is disconnected until told by a qualified and authorized track owner employee.
Note - If cab needs to be left, jump and land on 2 feets, shuffle or hop away. |
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Is the 24 hour or am/pm clock used in communications in the rail industry? |
24 hour clock. |
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What are the four stages to transmitting a standard radio message? |
1. Offer message. 2. Establish contact. 3. Transmit message. 4. Sign off. |
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Why should you leave 3 seconds between sending/recieving any transmitions? |
To allow an emergency message to be announced. |
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Describe the meaning of some standard radio terms. (Loud, Clear, Over, Out, Say Again, Roger, Standby) |
Loud - Signal is strong Clear - Every Word understood Over - Transmission ended, response expected. Out - Transmission ended, response not expected. Say Again - Repeat last transmission. Roger - Last transmission understood. Standby - Monitor channel for next transmission. |
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Phonetic Alphabet, go. |
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whisky, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu. |
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What may cause a radio transmission to be not recieved? |
Distance/Range Battery condition Solar Activity Metal Work (Steel buildings, structures) Confined Spaces Radio failure. |
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Define the term 'Safe Place' when working in the rail corridor. |
An identified and accessible place where you cannot be struck by rail traffic. |
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What is a safeworking system? |
The movement of trains between stations and interlockings is controlled using a set of rules and operating procedures known as a safeworking system. |
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What is a safeworking system? |
The movement of trains between stations and interlockings is controlled using a set of rules and operating procedures known as a safeworking system. |
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What steps would you take to report an incident? |
Report to NCO or Yard Supervisor. Report to IPS. Report to Depot Management. |
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Where do Kilometer posts start? |
Victoria - Southern Cross Station, Melbourne. NSW - Central Station, Sydney. |
