Roadway Maintenance Machines (RMM)
Machines must be inspected at these two times.
What are before use and periodically during use?
(RMM-2 Equipment Inspection and Condition)
PPE required for Bridge Workers to wear.
What is Head, Foot, Eye/Face Protection and Fall Arrest System*?
(BWS-7 Personal Protective Equipment)*When conditions apply (BWS-1 General Guidelines)
These are prohibited in communication transmissions.
What is false emergency, indecent language, unnecessary communication, or the reveal of information to individuals other than those it is intended for?
(ROR 2.11 Prohibited Transmissions)
Workers must maintain this body contact while climbing
What is three-point contact?
(RSR 81.4.1 Standing Equipment)
This must always be worn when using spike mauls, sledgehammers, picks, or other striking tools.
What is approved eye and face protection?
(ESP - 1 Spike Maul, 2 Sledgehammer, 4 Spike Lifter, 6 Pick, 10 Tie Plug Punch)
3 Fluids inspected prior to starting work equipment.
What is Oil, Coolant, Transmission Fluid, Hydraulic, Brake Fluid, or Fuel?
(RMM-1 General Prestart Checks)
Bridge rules apply at this minimum working height above ground.
What is 12 feet?
(BWS Purpose)
Emergency Radio calls begin with these words.
What is “Emergency, Emergency, Emergency”?
(ROR 2.10 Emergency Calls)
Dark Lenses are prohibited under these conditions.
What is in insufficient lighting?
(RSR 71.5.4 Dark Lenses)
This tool may only be used for driving railroad spikes and not for striking other tools or rail parts.
What is the spike maul?
(ESP - 1 Spike Maul)
On-track equipment traveling on track must maintain this minimum distance.
What is 300 feet?
(RWP 2.8 Safe Traveling Distance Between Machines)(RMM-22 Following a Train or Engine)
Bridge worker rules apply when working above water with this minimum depth.
What is 4 feet?
(BWS Purpose)
Trains need to be secured with these besides air brakes.
What is a number of hand brakes?
(ROR 7.6 Securing Cars or Engines)
Footwear required for Railroad Workers.
What are 6-inch lace-up steel-toed footwear?
(RSR 71.7 Footwear)
The main tool for pulling spikes.
What is the Claw bar/Spike Puller?
(ESP - 3 Claw Bar, 5 Spike Puller)
Regardless of repair status, a non-compliant machine cannot operate longer than this time period.
What is 30 days?
(RMM-2 Equipment Inspection and Condition) (RMM-7 Hi-rail Safety Inspection Checklist)
Besides ring buoys, this must be immediately available where life vests are required.
What is a lifesaving skiff, inflatable boat, or equivalent device?
(BWS-6 Working Over or Adjacent to Water)
Equipment must not be shoved until this is visually determined
What is that the track segment is clear of equipment, it will stay clear, and switches are properly lined?
(ROR 6.5 Shoving Movements)
Precautions that need to be taken when getting on or off standing equipment.
What is observe for defects, use provided appliances, keep hands free, and face the equipment.
(RSR 81.4.1 Standing Equipment)
The main tool for striking other tools or metal components other than spikes.
What is the sledgehammer?
(ESP - 2 Sledgehammer)
Hi-Rail vehicles are inspected annually with no more than this many months between inspections.
What is 14 months?
(RMM-7 Hi-rail Safety Inspection Checklist)
Ring buoys must be placed no more than this distance apart.
What is 200 feet?
(BWS-6 Working Over or Adjacent to Water)
The section that contains hand signals to stop, proceed, or back up a train.
What is 5.3.1 Hand Signals?
These precautions are taken against Slip, Trips, and Falls.
What is avoiding slick surfaces, inclement weather hazards, keep your hands out of pockets, and take short deliberate steps?
(RSR 80.2 Precautions Against Slip, Trips and Falls)
Before using striking tools, employees must inspect for these defects.
What are hairline cracks, mushrooming, loose/cracked handles?
(ESP - 1 Spike Maul, 2 Sledgehammer, 4 Spike Lifter, 6 Pick, 10 Tie Plug Punch)