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A person may only work on or near the Caltrain Right of Way when: - ✔✔
o 1.) they have been trained
o 2.) they have an approved Site Specific Work Plan (SSWP)
o 3.) they have and understand On-Track Safety (OTS) protection
1.) The purpose of this Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training course is to: - ✔✔
2.) What must happen before you can work on the Caltrain Right of way - ✔✔Complete and pass the
RWP training course and any machinery training needed for job.
3.) Should you avoid crossing at switches and stepping on rails? - ✔✔Yes, it is a tripping hazards and can
be struck by an approaching train and you can be flung by the switching rail.
4.) If you need to call the emergency telephone numbers where can you find the emergency numbers? -
✔✔On back of RWP card.
5.) Should you use metallic measuring tapes or drag other metallic objects across tracks? - ✔✔No, they
are conductive.
6.) How often must you attend and pass RWP Training to be qualified to work on Caltrain ROW? -
✔✔Every year.
7.) You are "fouling the track" if you are within _____ of the nearest running rail? - ✔✔15 feet
8.) To clear the foul area, you should clear to: - ✔✔15 feet away from the track