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Inaccessible Track - CORRECT ANSWERS - physically preventing entry and
movement of trains or equipment.
Exclusive Track Occupancy - CORRECT ANSWERS - Establishing on-track
safety on controlled track in which movement authority of trains and other
equipment withheld by train dispatcher. Is typically applied by diverting trains
onto an adjacent bidirectional track.
Foul Time - CORRECT ANSWERS - Employee in charge request and is
notified by Train Dispatcher that no train/on track equipment, with exception of
equipment specifically assigned to roadway work, will operate within specified
working limits until employee in charge reports clear of the tracks.
Standard Track Flagging - CORRECT ANSWERS - Is typically utilized for
planned or unplanned work lasting more than (1) hour.
Train Approach Warning - CORRECT ANSWERS - on-track safety through
utilization of a Watchman to warn Roadway Workers of the approach of trains
in ample time (15 seconds) for them to move or remain in a place.
Individual Train Detection - CORRECT ANSWERS - Is a method by which a
Lone Worker acquires on-track safety by observing approaching trains and
leaving the track before approaching trains arrive.
Employee In Charge - CORRECT ANSWERS - A person responsible for
providing on-track safety for one or more work groups or themselves within a
specified working limits when, and only when, Roadway Worker Protection is
provided by exclusive track occupancy, foul time, and inaccessible track.
, Job Briefing - CORRECT ANSWERS - a work unit that meets to discuss all
aspects of the work to be performed and any safety concerns
Dispatchers - CORRECT ANSWERS - an employee that is assigned to control
and issue orders concerning the movement of trains on a specific route of the
railroad track
Adjacent track - CORRECT ANSWERS - a controlled or non controlled track
centered less than 25 feet from the center occupied track
Work Done on Tracks - CORRECT ANSWERS - Inspection, construction,
maintenance or, repair on railroad tracks
On track Safety - CORRECT ANSWERS - Keeping from the danger of being
struck by a train or any other railroad equipment.
on track safety briefing - CORRECT ANSWERS - explanation of the type of
track protection for the employees when track protection is required
railroad work groups - CORRECT ANSWERS - two or more rail workers
organized to work together on a common task
Working Limits - CORRECT ANSWERS - is established to control which
trains, engines, and on track equipment can move on track.
it can be established through
-exclusive track occupancy
-in acceptable track
-foul time