SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
1.Who is responsible for ensuring the work plan is carried out according to the job briefing or that it is modified when conditions change?
a) Senior laborer
b) Gang Foreman
c) Supervisor
d) All employees
2. When working near another employee who is using a swinging tool, you must ______to avoid injury?
a) Stand in direct line of the tool
b) Not engage in any work until the employee is done
c) Stand on the same side of the striker when holding a tool
d) Stand clear of the swing of the arc of the tool
3. In the event of an oil or haz-mat spill from any source that will contaminate the ground or a waterway, the employee discovering the spill must:
a) Take steps to stop the spillage, if it is safe to do so
b) Notify RMCC of the location, material and amount spilled
c) Move everyone upwind at least ½ mile if fire or vapor cloud is visible
d) All of the above
4. All cases of personal injury, while on duty for UP or on UP property, must be immediately reported to the proper UP manager – this includes:
a) Medical treatments provided
b) Work restriction instructions
c) Prescriptions and other medications issued
d) All answers presented
5. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants while on duty for UP or on UP property is prohibited:
a) True
b) False
6. When stacking or storing material, which of the following does NOT apply?
a) Store heavy materials on top of fragile or crushable materials
b) Place the material where it will not block access to the fire extinguishers
c) Material must be placed safely and securely where it will not create a hazard
d) Do not overload storage racks or areas
7. The use of appropriate hand protection is required when your hands are exposed to harmful substances, cuts and lacerations, extreme temperatures and:
a) When handling orange cones
b) When conducting job briefings
c) Punctures
d) When driving vehicles
8. When job briefing for special conditions, we must:
a) Re-brief when the weather changes
b) Stop and re-brief when the type of On-Track Safety changes
c) Re-brief when other people join the work group
d) All of the above
9. The term track cars includes:
a) Hy-rail vehicles
b) Work Equipment
c) Roadway machines
d) All of the above
10. Light duty hy-rail inspection vehicles (including Suburban’s and bridge inspection trucks) have a maximum track speed of______except in designated curves?
a) 25 MPH
b) 30 MPH
c) 60 MPH
d) 45 MPH
11. When two or more track cars are traveling together in the same track and it becomes necessary to stop, what should be done?
a) The lead vehicle simply comes to a stop
b) The operators must agree upon and use a predetermined signal that is easily seen
c) Sound the their horns
d) Conduct a job briefing over the radio or cell phone
12. Concerning PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) it is YOUR responsibility to:
a) Properly maintain your PPE
b) Ensure that the PPE is not altered
c) Replace worn or defective PPE
d) All of the above
13. When you encounter a chemical spill, you must avoid contact with the commodities until the materials have been identified and:
a) Safety handling procedures have been determined
b) You are using your PPE
c) The Environment Management Dept. has been contacted
d) Local authorities allow you in the area
14. Tools with cracks, burrs or mushroomed heads may only be used if non-defective tools are not readily available.
a) True
b) False
15. While operating a hy-rail vehicle on the track, which of the following is required?
a) Ensure that headlights are on
b) Seat belts are fastened
c) Amber flashing lights are on
d) All of the above
16. When required to be on the ground at a grade crossing to warn traffic of an approaching movement, employees must:
a) Be in a safe location to avoid injury
b) Stand in the middle of the lanes of traffic
c) Employees do not need to warn traffic of movement
d) Wave a red light toward oncoming traffic
17. Hearing protection is required within ______feet of operating roadway or work equipment.
a) 100
b) 150
c) 200
d) 500
18. Employees must not place their hands on wire rope or sheaves on hoisting equipment with the load attached unless absolutely necessary and then only after notifying the operator.
a) True
b) False
19. Cell phone use is prohibited while:
a) Operating a motor vehicle-except when hands free
b) Operating a piece of equipment
c) Standing foul of any track
d) All of the above
20. When standing, walking or working between or near the tracks, employees must:
a) Be alert and attentive
b) Not stand on the rails in front of moving equipment
c) Expect the movement of a train or equipment at any time, on any track, in either direction
d) All of the above
21. Before initiating a back-up move driver must:
a) Walk around the vehicle and confirm that it is safe to move.
b) Look in the direction of movement.
c) Sound horn prior to back up move if back up alarm is inoperative or unavailable.
d) Not exceed 5 MPH; conditions may require a lower speed.
e) All of the above
22. Before crossing track(s) where visibility is impaired, the driver must stop the vehicle and verify that there is no movement on the tracks being crossed or use an alternate crossing.
a) True
b) False
23. If it is necessary to leave a vehicle motor running what must be done?
a) Parking Brake must be set
b) Headlights and 4-way flashers must be operating
c) The transmission must be in neutral or park (depending on the type)
d) Both A and C
24. When using a crane or similar unit, the ground man is responsible for:
a) Directing and safe-guarding all movements
b) Determining the weight of the object being lifted
c) Operating the crane
d) Sounding an air-horn before movement
25. Equipment used for lifting, hoisting or handling material must have a safe load placard that is visible to the crane operator.
a) True
b) False
26. Track cars that are not in use must:
a) Be parked off company property
b) Parked at a crossing for easy access
c) Not foul any track and be at least 7 feet from the nearest rail
d) Parked with the flashing lights activated
27. The driver of a vehicle must not move a vehicle until assured all the passengers are seated and have their seat belts fastened in the proper restraining position.
a) True
b) False
28. Hearing protection is required when operating or within 15 feet of a chainsaw
a) True
b) False
29. When track cars and on-track equipment approach a grade crossing they must:
a) Be prepared to stop
b) Yield the right-of-way to vehicular traffic
c) Slow to at least 10 MPH
d) Both A and B
30. What is the most important element when performing your duties?
a) Productivity
b) Overtime
c) Safety
d) Meeting project deadlines
31. What must be done to prepare a hy-rail for on-track operation?
a) Visually inspect the headlights and turn signals
b) Visually inspect the guide wheels for wear and free movement
c) Check all tires for wear
d) Roll up windows and lock unused doors
32. Who is responsible for your safety?
a) The Safety Captain
b) The Foreman
c) My co-worker
d) I am
33. Keep at least ______between pieces of on-track equipment while traveling.
a) ¼ mile
b) 500 feet
c) 300 feet
d) 50 feet
34. Tools and materials may be dropped or tossed if a job briefing is completed before hand.
a) True
b) False
35. While operating or working with machinery, employees must not wear:
a) Loose or ragged clothing
b) Finger rings or other jewelry
c) Pants which do not cover the leg
d) All of the above
36. When working in the field, ANSI Class II/III highly visible outer wear must consist of:
a) Reflective striping
b) Orange Outer wear
c) Yellow/Green outer wear with “Lookout” printed on it for those performing that task
d) All of the above
37. Bridge workers are required to wear safety footwear that conforms to FRA footwear requirements – specifically safety toed boots.
a) True
b) False
38. The crane operator is responsible for the:
a) The safety of the crane
b) The safety of the employees in the vicinity
c) Acknowledging all stop signals
d) All of the above
39. When employees discover an unsafe condition they must report it at once. In addition they must:
a) Correct or protect the unsafe condition or practice
b) Contact your foreman
c) Issue a Form C track bulletin for all employees
d) Place yellow / red flags to protect the defect
40. A job briefing must contain the following information:
a) Existing or potential hazards
b) The weather, job location, PPE required and presence of Red Zones
c) Special conditions to be considered
d) All of the above
41. Cranes and derricks can be used to raise and lower people or personnel platforms.
a) True
b) False
42. Maintaining the maintenance service intervals, vehicle inspections and ensuring a vehicle is safe for operation and transporting passengers is the responsibility of:
a) The driver
b) The driver and the manager
c) The director
d) The manager
43. Which tool requires a chip protector?
a) Drift Pin
b) Chisel
c) Punch
d) All of the above
44. When working with cranes employees must:
a) Not stand under the boom
b) Stay clear of suspended loads
c) Not walk or stand in the path of the load being handled
d) All of the above
45. What precautions must employees take to avoid slipping on ice, snow, wet spots and other hazards created by inclement weather?
a) Take short, deliberate steps with toes pointed outward
b) Use appropriate footwear and accessories
c) Spread salt / sand mixture as appropriate
d) All of the above
46. When using personal pocket knives, which of the following apply?
a) Knives are not to be used as a substitute for the proper tool
b) Knives must have a locking blade and the blade can be no longer than 3 inches
c) They may not be used on duty or on company property
d) Wipe blade with the sharp edge turned away from the wiping hand
47. When backing up a vehicle and a second person is available:
a) A job briefing must be performed prior to movement, addressing the direction of move and position of person protecting the move
b) The second individual, when safe to do so, must be near the rear of the vehicle to direct the movement
c) Driver must immediately stop if the person who is directing the movement disappears
from the driver's view.
d) All of the above
48. Red hard hats are allowed to be used on UPRR property as long as they meet appropriate ANSI standards.
a) True
b) False
49. Additional eye protection (in addition to safety glasses) is required when:
a) Grinding
b) Using striking tools
c) Welding
d) All of the above
50. Unattended equipment must be parked a minimum of ______feet from any road crossing unless authorized by a RR representative.
a) 50
b) 100
c) 200
d) 250
51. Materials, except out-of-face replacement materials, must be stacked in an orderly manner and place not less than _____ feet from the center of a main track:
a) 8
b) 12
c) 15
d) 25
52. When using and inspecting a synthetic sling, what are reasons for replacement?
a) Acid or caustic burns
b) Tears, cuts or snags
c) Missing or unreadable ID tag
d) All of the above
53. What activities that would require additional precautions would require you to move from one rail car to another while they are in motion?
a) Rail Grinding
b) Car top material handling
c) Loading and unloading wheeled equipment from flat cars
d) All of the above
54. Riding locomotive cranes and work equipment that are equipped with a standard riding cage is allowed when?
a) At any time
b) Only at public road crossings
c) With a maximum speed of 10 MPH
d) Only when close to standing equipment
55. It is allowable to go between or in front of a moving engine or car when:
a) It is necessary to retrieve tools and equipment
b) To pass from one side of the track to the other
c) Never
d) A job briefing has been held
56. The requirements for lockout/tagout on M/W machines and work equipment are required to be performed each time the equipment is serviced, adjusted or repaired.
a) True
b) False
57. Equipment operators operating on-track machinery are required to stop when approaching an orange cone and may proceed when:
a) The way is seen to be clear
b) Instructed to do so by the mechanic performing the work
c) An inspection has been made
d) The cone has been removed
58. Who must receive annual training in the lockout/tagout policy?
a) Only the authorized employees
b) Only the employees in charge
c) Affected employees, authorized employees and employees in charge
d) No one, it is only recommended
59. Contractors and other non-railroad employees must not foul the track unless:
a) They have been properly trained and qualified on FRA RWP
b) Have been authorized by UP to provide their own on-track safety
c) A trained and qualified railroad employee is present at the work site
d) All of the above
60. The EIC must conduct a job briefing related to on-track safety with every roadway worker who will foul the track and must give a follow-up job briefing when:
a) Working conditions or procedures change
b) Returning from breaks
c) On-track safety is changed, extended or about to be released
d) Only A and C
61. A Fire Risk Assessment must be performed and documented before conducting any:
a) Work that will foul the track
b) Hot work (sparks or open flame)
c) Other job briefing for that day
d) Risk assessments
62. The employee in charge of the work may determine additional fire prevention measures that must be taken during periods of extreme dryness or high winds and may include:
a) Shutting down the hot work
b) Use of a welding tent
c) Working at night
d) Both A and B
63. Any person who is working on a bridge any portion of which is ____ feet or more above the ground or water surface must wear a full body harness and lanyard if the bridge has at least one side without a handrail.
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 25
64. When working in Fall Arrest, _____% tie-off must be maintained at all times. If this will require the use of two lanyards, a double (Y) lanyard must be used.
a) 25
b) 50
c) 75
d) 100
65. A confined space with the following restrictions or requirements:
a) Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work
b) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (i.e., certain tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults and pits having limited means of entry)
c) Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy
d) All of the above
66. Before leaving a machine unattended, the operator must:
a) Stop the engine, when practicable
b) Lower or securely support working heads, suspended loads, buckets and blades
c) Set the hand brake
d) All of the above
67. Before reporting a track car clear of limits employees and/or contractors must ensure that the track car is completely clear of the limits and the witches are properly lined and locked.
a) True
b) False
68. Where track centers are____ feet or less, no employee may perform work, walk or stand between on-track equipment (OTE) and an adjacent main track or controlled siding unless a lookout or adjacent track protection is provided.
a) 13
b) 15
c) 19
d) 25
69. If operating off-track equipment closer than____ feet from the nearest rail of any main track or controlled siding, exclusive track occupancy must be obtained as prescribed in 136.4.1.
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
70. When operating a machine, do not approach closer than____ feet to any roadway worker fouling the track without first communicating with the roadway worker.
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 25
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