Operating Rules
Engineering Instructions
Safety Rules
Approching Others
Misc.
100
What does it mean to be alert and attentive?
1.1.2 Alert and Attentive Employees must be careful to prevent injuring themselves or others. They must be alert and attentive when performing their duties and plan their work to avoid injury.
100
At what distance does production stop due to lightning?
1.8 Lightning Protection B. When Thunderstorms Approach 1. When you first see lightning or hear thunder, activate your emergency plan. Lightning often precedes rain, so do not wait for rain to begin before suspending activities. The 30/30 Rule says to shut down when lightning is 6 miles away. Use a "flash to bang" (lightning to thunder) count of five seconds WHICH equals one mile (10 seconds = 2 miles; 20 = 4 miles; 30 = 6 miles). As appropriate, notify work-group personnel via verbal communications, radio, air horn, or other means as established in the job safety briefing.
100
When must seat belts be worn?
S-1.4.9 Seat Belts Wear seat belts while operating or riding in equipment or vehicles that are equipped with them.
100
Define Approaching Others.
The willingness to speak up about safety and exposure, giving acknowledgement to people who are working safely as well as expressing concerns when they put themselves at risk.
100
Who has the most seniority on TP12/SC12?
Frank Diaz- 41 Years- 6/6/1973
200
When can you use a lookout?
6.3.3 Visual Detection of Trains B. Lookouts, Conditions for Use Work groups may use a lookout to perform minor work or a routine inspection using train approach warning when they meet all of the following conditions: • The work will not affect the movement of trains. • Lookouts must be able to visually detect the approach of a train moving at maximum authorized speed. They must position themselves and the members of the work group in a predetermined place of safety at least 15 seconds prior to the arrival of the train as indicated on the Statement of On-Track Safety. • Visibility is sufficient to observe the entire track segment at the minimum separation distance as specified by the “Statement of On-Track Safety”. • The ability to communicate a warning to all members of the work group upon the approach of trains and other on-track equipment is not impaired by background noise, lights, precipitation, fog, a passing train or other physical condition. • Natural or artificial light and conditions are sufficient to observe approaching trains, engines or on-track equipment at the minimum separation distance as specified by the “Statement of On-Track Safety”. Train approach warning is prohibited based solely upon the observation of headlights, ditch lights or markers, such as during conditions of insufficient visibility as affected by darkness or inclement weather.
200
What is the definition of "adjacent machine" when dealing with Lock Out/Tag Out?
1.10 Lockout/Tagout 1.10.1 Definitions Adjacent Machine: The machine immediately in front of or behind the affected machine on the same track.
200
What should you brief about before using a swinging tool?
S-7.3.1 Swinging Tools Warn others to keep clear when using swinging tools (such as a spike maul, sledge, hooka-roon, ax, pick, brush hook, hand adze, etc.). Stand so that the point is away from your body if the tool unexpectedly flies to the side. Before using swinging tools, remove oil, grease, and dirt from hands and handles.
200
Describe a time when you have approached someone about safety.
The answer to this will be random based on who chooses to answer the question.
200
Where is Asst. Foreman Saul Interial from?
Kewanee, IL
300
What is one of the prohibited radio transmissions?
2.11 Prohibited Transmissions- Employees must not transmit a false emergency or an unnecessary or unidentified communication. Employees must not use indecent language over the radio. Employees must not reveal the existence, contents, or meaning of any communication (except emergency communications) to persons other than those for whom it is intended, or those whose duties may require knowing about it.
300
If the rail temperature is over 105 degrees how many trains are needed to run and at what speed if the track is NOT stabilized before returning the track to maximum authorized speed?
1 train at 10 MPH. If track is OK, then 10 trains at 25 MPH. If track is OK, then 10 trains at 40 MPH. If track is OK, then maximum authorized speed.
300
What is the proper PPE to wear at the job safety briefing?
S-21.1 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements All BNSF employees, contractors and their agents, visitors, and vendors must wear the following equipment while on BNSF property: • Hard hats which meet the specifications • Safety glasses with permanently mounted side shields and authorized by BNSF. • Safety boots. • Enhanced visibility work wear is to be worn in accordance with the below-listed specifications. Enhanced visibility workwear is defined through this rule as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Class II or III garment that is orange in color, with retro-reflective striping. • Acceptable items of enhanced visibility workwear: vest, tee-shirt, jacket, sweatshirt or rainsuit
300
Give an example of a Line of Fire Exposures.
Struck by a swinging tool
300
What is a critical decision?
A critical decision is an action that if done improperly can lead to a fatal event
400
What is the maximum authorized speed for on track equipment?
6.50.1 Maximum Authorized Speed On-track equipment must not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended speed or any of the following speeds, whichever is less: Other on-track equipment... 30 MPH On-track equipment towed by other on-track equipment... 20 MPH
400
If the rail temperature is under 74 degrees how many trains are needed to run and at what speed if the track is NOT stabilized before returning the track to maximum authorized speed?
2 trains at 25 MPH. If track is OK, then maximum authorized speed.
400
When must you wear winter foot wear?
S-21.2.4 Anti-Slip Winter Footwear Employees will wear anti slip winter footwear when working in icy and or snowy conditions. Only BNSF approved winter footwear may be worn.
400
What does ACT stand for?
A- Approach the person respectfully C- Consider the primary exposure: discuss the specific behavior and related exposure T- Thank them for listening
400
What is Roadmaster Kite's middle name?
Wayne
500
What is fouling the track? And when may a employee foul the track?
11.3 Fouling the Track Each roadway worker is responsible for determining that on-track safety is provided before fouling any track. A roadway worker or roadway machine is fouling a track when the nearest rail of the track is within 4 feet. When this situation occurs incidental to the performance of his or her duties, such as when walking across or adjacent to a track on which authority or protection has not been provided, each worker must: 1. Assume individual responsibility to make the move safely. 2. Foul the track only after determining that it is safe to do so. 3. Move directly and promptly to a position clear of the track. 4. Not carry tools or material that restricts motion, impairs sight or hearing, or prevents the rapid movement away from an approaching train or other on-track equipment on the track being fouled.
500
How many trains are needed to run and at what speed if the track has been stabilized to return the track to maximum authorized speed?
2 trains at 30 MPH. If track is OK, then maximum authorized speed.
500
When are you not allowed to wear dark shaded lens?
S-21.4 Dark Lens Eye Protection Except when welding or operating a torch, do not wear dark lens goggles or glasses at night or when working inside buildings/shops.
500
What are the 5 primary exposures?
Line of Fire/Release of Energy Pinch Point Ascending/Descending Walking/Path of Travel Life Saving Processes
500
What are the 7 critical decision?
Track Occupancy Lock Out/Tag Out Main Track Switches Boom Equipped Vehicles and Equipment Fall Protection HLCS Compliance Vehicle/ On-Track Equipment Operation
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