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1. employees are responsible for their personal - work within the limits of their physical
safety and accountable for their behavior as a capabilities and not use excessive force
condition of employment. employees must: to accomplish tasks
- correct or protect any unsafe condition
or practice and report to proper author-
ity
- be aware of the surroundings and
maintain situational awareness to avoid
risks associated with required tasks
2. safety is the most important element in per- - jobs safety
forming duties. obeying the rules is essential - continued employment
to:
3. employees must expect the movement of true
trains, engines, cars, or other moveable
equipment at any time in either direction.
4. when a mandatory directive or instruction true
concerning train movement has been repeat-
ed correctly, the repeat must be acknowl-
edged as correct.
5. an employee who does not understand a ra- not act upon the transmission unless it
dio communication or who receives a com- affects the safety of the railroad or public
munication that is incomplete must: and then the safe course must be taken,
including stopping the movement until
communication is understood
6. remote control movements are considered shoving
____________ movements, except when the re-
mote control operator controlling the move-
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ment is riding the leading locomotive in the
direction of the movement.
7. before entering a remote control zone, all em- true
ployees that are not part of the remote con-
trol crew must determine whether the zone is
activated. employees may receive this infor-
mation from the remote control operator, oth-
er authorized employees, or special instruc-
tions.
8. employees must check the condition of the - they must not use defective equipment
equipment and tools they use to perform or tools until they are safe to use
their duties. what must be done if they are - the must report any defects to the
found to be defective? proper authority
9. before work begins, who must be included in all individuals involved in the task
the job briefing?
10. employees lifting and moving material must: - ensure secure footing and a good grip
on the materials
- keep object close, upper body erect, lift
smoothly and do not lift and twist at the
same time
11. transportation department employees must lace up boots for transportation depart-
wear appropriate footwear while on duty. ment employees
which is an example of appropriate footwear?
12. employees must wear approved hearing pro- - within 150 feet of master or group re-
tection: tarders during humping and trimming
operations
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1. employees are responsible for their personal - work within the limits of their physical
safety and accountable for their behavior as a capabilities and not use excessive force
condition of employment. employees must: to accomplish tasks
- correct or protect any unsafe condition
or practice and report to proper author-
ity
- be aware of the surroundings and
maintain situational awareness to avoid
risks associated with required tasks
2. safety is the most important element in per- - jobs safety
forming duties. obeying the rules is essential - continued employment
to:
3. employees must expect the movement of true
trains, engines, cars, or other moveable
equipment at any time in either direction.
4. when a mandatory directive or instruction true
concerning train movement has been repeat-
ed correctly, the repeat must be acknowl-
edged as correct.
5. an employee who does not understand a ra- not act upon the transmission unless it
dio communication or who receives a com- affects the safety of the railroad or public
munication that is incomplete must: and then the safe course must be taken,
including stopping the movement until
communication is understood
6. remote control movements are considered shoving
____________ movements, except when the re-
mote control operator controlling the move-
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, union pacific safety
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_bt9m5c
ment is riding the leading locomotive in the
direction of the movement.
7. before entering a remote control zone, all em- true
ployees that are not part of the remote con-
trol crew must determine whether the zone is
activated. employees may receive this infor-
mation from the remote control operator, oth-
er authorized employees, or special instruc-
tions.
8. employees must check the condition of the - they must not use defective equipment
equipment and tools they use to perform or tools until they are safe to use
their duties. what must be done if they are - the must report any defects to the
found to be defective? proper authority
9. before work begins, who must be included in all individuals involved in the task
the job briefing?
10. employees lifting and moving material must: - ensure secure footing and a good grip
on the materials
- keep object close, upper body erect, lift
smoothly and do not lift and twist at the
same time
11. transportation department employees must lace up boots for transportation depart-
wear appropriate footwear while on duty. ment employees
which is an example of appropriate footwear?
12. employees must wear approved hearing pro- - within 150 feet of master or group re-
tection: tarders during humping and trimming
operations
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