Acronyms
EIC
Employee In Charge
Name 3 requirements of boots for Signal personnel
Safety Toe
Electrical hazard rated
Oil, slip and puncture resistant sole (or puncture resistant insoles can be added if boot does not meet puncture resistant sole requirement)
Minimum of 6" height and must cover ankle
Constructed of high-quality leather or similar sturdy & abrasion resistant material. Fabric or nylon upper is not acceptable
Must be lace up or zip up so they remain snug
Must meet ANSI Z41.1. Standard Class #75, and ASTM F2413-11 I/75 C/75 EH
During what days and hours do we have a radio technician on shift?
Mon-Fri 0600-1400
The name of the form used to take a vacation day.
Leave Request Form
What 2 pieces of PPE do you need to protect yourself from high voltage hazard on the rail?
00 rated gloves and dielectric boots.
ROW
Right Of Way
What must occur for Level 1 Winter Weather Preparation to be activated?
Activated if weather is forecasted for any accumulation of snow and multiple days of high temperatures to or below 33 degrees or if the National Weather Service issues a winter weather advisory
The type of gear applied to a standard vehicle so it may traverse the rail.
Hi Rail gear
At what time is overtime closed and posted?
Thursday at noon the week before the overtime shift begins.
According to KCM Safety, how often does your High Voltage PPE need to be tested and labeled?
Every 6 months.
MP
Mile Post
What department should be contacted prior to entering a signal house?
LCC
Link Control Center
What does the acronym BDA stand for in our radio system?
bi-directional amplifier
What month does the Fall Pick begin?
September 2025
What is the current restricted approach boundary of the rail?
Zero touch directly to the rail and any non isolated assets associated with the rail. This means if you may come into contact with the rail you need to wear your PPE.
OCS
Overhead Catenary System
Name one of Alex Trebek's pets.
"Trebek is an animal lover, but when it comes to names, he doesn’t hold back. He had a dog named Spammer, two rescue cats named Winger Dinger and Sleaze Bucket (A.K.A. Sleazy) and another cat named Safety Puce."
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What does the acronym DAS stand for in our radio system?
Distributed Antenna System
The number to call to reach the On Call Chief.
425-517-1555
Where can you obtain replacement hi voltage safety gear?
MSC
UPS
Uninterrupted Power Supply
What is required on your timesheet anytime you're claiming overtime?
NOTES!!!!! :)
The name of the emergency radio network we use.
PSERN
What group is responsible for movement of trains in the yard?
Vehicle Maintenance
How many volts can be considered lethal when traveling through the human body?
50 volts or greater