Union Pacific GCOR Safety Certification
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Who may handle explosives? - Answer-Only qualified and licensed personnel. Must
comply with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, (BATF) and National Fire
Protection Agency,(NFPA), and both federal/state laws pertaining to handling/storage.
What are procedures before entering into railroad crossings within a yard? - Answer-
Drivers must stop before proceeding over any crossing within a yard including those
with no Stop Sign posted. Only one stop is required for multiple crossings.
When backing up a motor vehicle with no rear camera, what distance must the driver
stop at to confirm nothing has entered the vehicle's path? - Answer-150 feet
When a load is suspended or lifted, how should it be moved? - Answer-It should be
pushed, instead of pulled.
Who is responsible for directing and safeguarding all machine movements for
Mechanical Lifting/Pulling operations? - Answer-Groundman
Define *"Critical Rules"* - Answer-Noncompliance could potentially result in serious or
life-threatening consequences for employees or the public, or could compromise safe
railroad operations.
Red Zone - Answer-Anytime a Train, Engine, or Yard employee is working within an
area where there is the potential to be struck by moving equipment, crossing through
equipment and/or fouling equipment.
What two methods are used to operate a High/Low-Stand Switch? - Answer-Two-Hand
Method and Mast-Support Method
Employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their behavior
as a condition of employment. Employees must: - Answer-Work within the limits of their
physical capabilities and not use excessive force to accomplish tasks. Correct or protect
any unsafe condition or practice and report to proper authority. Be aware of the
surroundings and maintain situational awareness to avoid risks associated with required
tasks.
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Who may handle explosives? - Answer-Only qualified and licensed personnel. Must
comply with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, (BATF) and National Fire
Protection Agency,(NFPA), and both federal/state laws pertaining to handling/storage.
What are procedures before entering into railroad crossings within a yard? - Answer-
Drivers must stop before proceeding over any crossing within a yard including those
with no Stop Sign posted. Only one stop is required for multiple crossings.
When backing up a motor vehicle with no rear camera, what distance must the driver
stop at to confirm nothing has entered the vehicle's path? - Answer-150 feet
When a load is suspended or lifted, how should it be moved? - Answer-It should be
pushed, instead of pulled.
Who is responsible for directing and safeguarding all machine movements for
Mechanical Lifting/Pulling operations? - Answer-Groundman
Define *"Critical Rules"* - Answer-Noncompliance could potentially result in serious or
life-threatening consequences for employees or the public, or could compromise safe
railroad operations.
Red Zone - Answer-Anytime a Train, Engine, or Yard employee is working within an
area where there is the potential to be struck by moving equipment, crossing through
equipment and/or fouling equipment.
What two methods are used to operate a High/Low-Stand Switch? - Answer-Two-Hand
Method and Mast-Support Method
Employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their behavior
as a condition of employment. Employees must: - Answer-Work within the limits of their
physical capabilities and not use excessive force to accomplish tasks. Correct or protect
any unsafe condition or practice and report to proper authority. Be aware of the
surroundings and maintain situational awareness to avoid risks associated with required
tasks.
