BNSF Roadway Worker Protection
Questions and Answers Rated A+
A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned about compliance with
on-track safety rules he/she must report his/her concerns to: - ANSWER-The EIC.
A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : - ANSWER-When necessary for the
performance of duty.
A Watchman/Lookout is required for this type of on-track safety. - ANSWER-Train
approach warning
According to the FRA, when working in the foul: - ANSWER-A person or equipment
could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
At a minimum, contractor employees are required to wear the following PPE when they
are on railroad property. - ANSWER-Hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, safety vest
If contractor employees are working without personal fall arrest gear over or adjacent to
water that is deeper than 4 feet or where the danger of drowning exists, they must be
equipped with the following: - ANSWER-Coast Guard approved life vest.
Lifesaving skiff.
Coast Guard approved life ring.
ALL OF THE ABOVE.
Roadway Worker Protection training - ANSWER-Must be renewed annually.
Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided: - ANSWER-
Prior to fouling the track.
Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following
except: - ANSWER-Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules
Slips, trips, and falls are common causes of injury while fouling track. Which of the
following is NOT a recommended safe behavior to prevent slipping, tripping or falling? -
ANSWER-Walk on ties between the rails when you have safe sight distance.
The cardinal rule of railroading is: - ANSWER-Always expect a train or equipment to
move on any track in either direction at any time.
Questions and Answers Rated A+
A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned about compliance with
on-track safety rules he/she must report his/her concerns to: - ANSWER-The EIC.
A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : - ANSWER-When necessary for the
performance of duty.
A Watchman/Lookout is required for this type of on-track safety. - ANSWER-Train
approach warning
According to the FRA, when working in the foul: - ANSWER-A person or equipment
could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
At a minimum, contractor employees are required to wear the following PPE when they
are on railroad property. - ANSWER-Hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, safety vest
If contractor employees are working without personal fall arrest gear over or adjacent to
water that is deeper than 4 feet or where the danger of drowning exists, they must be
equipped with the following: - ANSWER-Coast Guard approved life vest.
Lifesaving skiff.
Coast Guard approved life ring.
ALL OF THE ABOVE.
Roadway Worker Protection training - ANSWER-Must be renewed annually.
Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided: - ANSWER-
Prior to fouling the track.
Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following
except: - ANSWER-Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules
Slips, trips, and falls are common causes of injury while fouling track. Which of the
following is NOT a recommended safe behavior to prevent slipping, tripping or falling? -
ANSWER-Walk on ties between the rails when you have safe sight distance.
The cardinal rule of railroading is: - ANSWER-Always expect a train or equipment to
move on any track in either direction at any time.
