On the job briefing
What was the nearest medical facility listed in tonight's job briefing?
Lancaster General
How much does 3' of 136 pound rail weigh?
136lbs
2-4 hours (329.c.3)
What color must a derail be painted across the top of the derailing surface?
Yellow (SR 4.15 amended)
What is standard gage?
56 1/2"
What is the track speed on North Side Industrial Track?
10mph
How long is a standard wooden crosstie?
8'6"
Name one of the two exceptions for when a watchmen can be positioned in the fouling envelope of a live track.
(1) During walking inspections, or (2) with written permission from the division engineer or director of production.
All stopped, standing, or parked vehicles of any type must be at least this far away from the field side of the running rail of any track.
Four feet (7.3)
What is the maximum profile deviation allowed in Class 1 track?
3"
What is this week's engineering safety focus?
Slips, trips, and falls.
How much does a gas powered profile grinder weigh?
130lbs
When leaving track cars and other MW on-track equipment unattended, derails should not be less than how far from the end or ends of equipment?
50' (342.b.5)
amended to:
The distance you must stay clear of the ends of standing equipment, unless performing maintenance or repair of equipment while under applicable protection (e.g. Blue Signal, RWP, or Three Point Protection).
25' (SR 3.2)
What is the maximum number of consecutive ties I can surface and still only be "spot surfacing"?
10
The sight distance for 30mph, and 5 seconds to reach the pre-determined place of safety.
880'
How many FRA reportable injuries does the MAD have to date?
30
The distance two or more pieces of equipment that are working together must maintain between each other unless instructed by the employee in charge.
40'
How far is your fingernail allowed to exceed in length beyond the tip of your finger?
1/4" (5.13)
If I perform out of face surfacing with a dynamic track stabilizer, what speed restriction is required if temperatures are going to exceed 60 degrees tomorrow?
80p/50f