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After the COSS safety talk what will you be asked to do? - CORRECT ANSWER: To
confirm if you understood the talk and ask any questions you have, sign the form to
confirm the talk was provided and state your sentinel number and role on site
Are you line side if on a platform? - CORRECT ANSWER: No. 1.25m from platform
edge would be on or near the line and any further away from that is neither lineside or
on or near the line
Are you on or near the line if crossing the line at a level crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER: No
Before going onto the site in question what should you be told (or ask)? - CORRECT
ANSWER: - approved access points - speed limit and direction of trains - areas
untraversable whilst trains are running - any hazards on site
Can you go on or near the lines On A Conductor track with PTS? - CORRECT
ANSWER: No. You need a PTS DCCR
Define what a no refuges sign looks like - CORRECT ANSWER: White and blue
chequered (4 boxes)
Describe a fenced safe system of work - CORRECT ANSWER: Fence between you and
the track, all work to be done behind the fence
,Describe a lookout safe system of work - CORRECT ANSWER: Warning given by horn
whistle or touch
Describe a safeguarded system of work - CORRECT ANSWER: All surrounding lines
are blocked, no trains running
Describe an equipment warning safe system of work and name the 4 types - CORRECT
ANSWER: Warning system tells you when trains are coming. The types are : -
automatic train warning system (AWTS) detection by the signalling system or equipment
attached to tracks and lights flash/sirens go or personal device alerts you , - TOWS
sirens sound and are triggered by signalling system - lookout operated warning system
detected by a lookout and triggers lights sirens and/or personal device - pee wee, a
lookout sees the train and triggers a siren to everyone
Describe what a limited clearance sign looks like - CORRECT ANSWER: White and red
chequered (4 boxes)
For a safeguarded, fenced or site warden system of work what extra information should
be given in the site briefing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Who the site warden is and their
method of warning
Got equipment or lookout warning systems of work what extra information should be
given in the site briefing? - CORRECT ANSWER: - Where safety positions are, - method
of warning, - who the site and touch lookouts are and where they are positioned
How do you stop a train in darkness - CORRECT ANSWER: Shine a red light
How do you stop a train in daylight - CORRECT ANSWER: Give hand danger signal, or
hold out a red flag
, How far (at least) should you work from an axle counter and why? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 300mm, any metal contact with axle counter could interfere with the signal
operation
How far away should you stay at all times from live OLE equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 2.75m
How far should oxygen cylinders be stored from flammable gases? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 3m ( in an up right position preferably in a protected enclosure)
How many m from live track can you work if there isn't a site warden in the group? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 3m
How many m from live track can you work if there's a site warden in the group? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 2m
How many seconds should you be in a position of safety before a train passes? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 10 seconds
How many volts does OLE carry? - CORRECT ANSWER: 25,000 volts AC, trams or
metro trains use 750volts DC
How much volts does a conductor rail provide? - CORRECT ANSWER: 750 volts DC
If a train approaches and you aren't in a position of safety what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Lie flat on the ground and gat he r any loose clothing under you
If looking at a semaphore signal how do you know if there is danger/red light? -
CORRECT ANSWER: The arm is in a horizontal position
Actual Exam 180 Questions with 100% Verified
Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Verified by
Professor
After the COSS safety talk what will you be asked to do? - CORRECT ANSWER: To
confirm if you understood the talk and ask any questions you have, sign the form to
confirm the talk was provided and state your sentinel number and role on site
Are you line side if on a platform? - CORRECT ANSWER: No. 1.25m from platform
edge would be on or near the line and any further away from that is neither lineside or
on or near the line
Are you on or near the line if crossing the line at a level crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER: No
Before going onto the site in question what should you be told (or ask)? - CORRECT
ANSWER: - approved access points - speed limit and direction of trains - areas
untraversable whilst trains are running - any hazards on site
Can you go on or near the lines On A Conductor track with PTS? - CORRECT
ANSWER: No. You need a PTS DCCR
Define what a no refuges sign looks like - CORRECT ANSWER: White and blue
chequered (4 boxes)
Describe a fenced safe system of work - CORRECT ANSWER: Fence between you and
the track, all work to be done behind the fence
,Describe a lookout safe system of work - CORRECT ANSWER: Warning given by horn
whistle or touch
Describe a safeguarded system of work - CORRECT ANSWER: All surrounding lines
are blocked, no trains running
Describe an equipment warning safe system of work and name the 4 types - CORRECT
ANSWER: Warning system tells you when trains are coming. The types are : -
automatic train warning system (AWTS) detection by the signalling system or equipment
attached to tracks and lights flash/sirens go or personal device alerts you , - TOWS
sirens sound and are triggered by signalling system - lookout operated warning system
detected by a lookout and triggers lights sirens and/or personal device - pee wee, a
lookout sees the train and triggers a siren to everyone
Describe what a limited clearance sign looks like - CORRECT ANSWER: White and red
chequered (4 boxes)
For a safeguarded, fenced or site warden system of work what extra information should
be given in the site briefing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Who the site warden is and their
method of warning
Got equipment or lookout warning systems of work what extra information should be
given in the site briefing? - CORRECT ANSWER: - Where safety positions are, - method
of warning, - who the site and touch lookouts are and where they are positioned
How do you stop a train in darkness - CORRECT ANSWER: Shine a red light
How do you stop a train in daylight - CORRECT ANSWER: Give hand danger signal, or
hold out a red flag
, How far (at least) should you work from an axle counter and why? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 300mm, any metal contact with axle counter could interfere with the signal
operation
How far away should you stay at all times from live OLE equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 2.75m
How far should oxygen cylinders be stored from flammable gases? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 3m ( in an up right position preferably in a protected enclosure)
How many m from live track can you work if there isn't a site warden in the group? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 3m
How many m from live track can you work if there's a site warden in the group? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 2m
How many seconds should you be in a position of safety before a train passes? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 10 seconds
How many volts does OLE carry? - CORRECT ANSWER: 25,000 volts AC, trams or
metro trains use 750volts DC
How much volts does a conductor rail provide? - CORRECT ANSWER: 750 volts DC
If a train approaches and you aren't in a position of safety what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Lie flat on the ground and gat he r any loose clothing under you
If looking at a semaphore signal how do you know if there is danger/red light? -
CORRECT ANSWER: The arm is in a horizontal position
