PPE & Safety
This extra piece of PPE must be worn at all times on the track.
What is a Safety Vest?
What is the maximum number of associates allowed on the RailKing while it's moving?
3, only if training a new helper.
A truck driver runs over one of the switches, who should you immediately notify?
Notify supervisor and Connor ASAP
What is a POGO used for?
Opening bottom doors of a railcar.
When preparing to take out an empty, that the Railcar vibrator was used on, this should be checked before pulling away.
What is the Railcar vibrator still being attached to the car.
At least this number of points of contact must be constantly made when traveling on a rail car.
What is 3?
The coupler isn't aligned or opened when approaching a railcar, what should the track helper do?
Notify the track boss (ex. wave him to stop or flash lights) and only proceed once RailKing is completely stopped and they give you the go ahead.
You are facing where we store our AS, Biodac and K cars. Name from left to right what order they are in.
Biodac, K, AS
Which equipment is permitted to melt frozen switches?
Propane torch.
What happens to the air brakes if a car uncouples during movement?
They release and stop the car.
True or False — Mounting a moving railcar is always allowed if it’s going under 4 mph.
False — prohibited except in emergencies.
When radios aren’t available, what must be used for communication?
Approved hand or flashlight signals.
What should you do immediately after running through a switch?
Continue through, don’t reverse, report immediately.
Oh no! The pogo is broken. Who should be notified and where should it be brought?
Notify the group leader to put in a work order and bring the pogo to its designated spot in the maintenance shop.
If a knuckle won’t open with just the lever, what’s the next step?
Grab knuckle with right hand while lifting lever with left, keeping feet outside rails.
You should never remove this from the track if you did not place it there.
Lock or blue flag.
What must be connected and pressurized before moving any car?
Air brake lines.
If Railcar Mover wheels are slipping, name one corrective action.
Clean/sand track or raise coupler slightly for traction.
What should be applied to the wheel on a stationary railcar when in house?
Chocks
If a railcar won’t move, what’s the first thing you should check?
That the handbrake and air brake are released.
The RailKing operator will stop all moves unless he can see _____.
YOU
What must be done before the ground operator connects air lines?
All movement stopped and operator signals it’s safe.
What three things do you check on a switch before passing through?
Proper direction, points closed (no gaps), latch down.
Where should you never hit the Railcar vibrator with a hammer?
Only hit on the handle itself, not anywhere else.
Where should the Track Operators go in a full plant power failure?
Report to your group leaders, RailKing could be needed to hook up air for Resin Tower.