RWP PG QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Type of working limits on controlled track - Answer -foul time, exclusive track
occupancy
Type of working limits on non-controlled track - Answer -inaccessible track
Type of train approach warning - Answer -watchman
Type of train approach warning - Answer -individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - Answer -inspection and construction of track,
maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems, repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - Answer -True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - Answer -4
feet from the nearest running rail
A what authorizes movements on controlled track. - Answer -Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is
working on.... - Answer -All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - Answer -A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - Answer -To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - Answer -If there is an
emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - Answer -When performing any task that
has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - Answer -RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)?
- Answer -That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - Answer -Name
and title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - Answer -Any situation in which equipment is
used for foul time longer than 5 minutes
, What allows an RWIC to establish ETO(Exclusive Track Occupancy)? - Answer -
Permission from the dispatcher, flagman stationed at each entrance of working limits,
fixed signals indicating "stop"
When are whistle boards required? - Answer -When working with 5 or more employees
for more than 1 hour
Do whistle boards replace watchman? - Answer -No
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made using.... - Answer -
Restricted Speed
Using restricted speed train/equipment must be able to.... - Answer -Stop within half the
range of vision
What is a method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track? - Answer -
Physically preventing entry
What are the Methods of making a track inaccessible(non-controlled track)? - Answer -
A switch or derail that prevents access, a remotely controlled switch, a discontinuity rail,
a flagman, working limits on controlled track that connects with non-controlled track
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made at.... - Answer -Restricted
Speed
When traveling at restricted speed train or equipment must be able to.... - Answer -Stop
within half the range of vision of potential hazard
How are working limits established on non-controlled track? - Answer -Inaccessible
track
A procedure used by watchman to notify of approaching train - Answer -Train approach
warning
Train approach warning must be given with enough time for roadway workers to.... -
Answer -Move to and occupy a PPOS at least 15 seconds before train enters working
limits
Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a
track, all roadway workers must participate in an.... - Answer -on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - Answer -At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - Answer -5 or more employees are working for
more than 1 hour
Type of working limits on controlled track - Answer -foul time, exclusive track
occupancy
Type of working limits on non-controlled track - Answer -inaccessible track
Type of train approach warning - Answer -watchman
Type of train approach warning - Answer -individual train detection
What type of work roadway workers do? - Answer -inspection and construction of track,
maintenance of bridges, repair of signal and communication systems, repair of RMM
True or false. Fouling a track can apply to both people and machinery - Answer -True
Within what distance to the track is a roadway worker considered fouling it? - Answer -4
feet from the nearest running rail
A what authorizes movements on controlled track. - Answer -Operator/Dispatcher
The RWIC is required to be qualified on physical characteristics when their group is
working on.... - Answer -All tracks
The EIC is an employee who is in charge of.... - Answer -A work group
The main role of the RWIC is.... - Answer -To establish on track safety
When can personal electronic devices be used while on duty? - Answer -If there is an
emergency at the job site and no other forms of communication are available
When is an on-track safety briefing required? - Answer -When performing any task that
has potential to foul a track.
Who is responsible for establishing on-track safety? - Answer -RWIC
What does foul time ensure for the crew working in the designated area(working limits)?
- Answer -That no trains will operate within the working limits
What information is provide by the RWIC when requesting foul time? - Answer -Name
and title, time limits, track designation, track limits
When is the use of an SSD required? - Answer -Any situation in which equipment is
used for foul time longer than 5 minutes
, What allows an RWIC to establish ETO(Exclusive Track Occupancy)? - Answer -
Permission from the dispatcher, flagman stationed at each entrance of working limits,
fixed signals indicating "stop"
When are whistle boards required? - Answer -When working with 5 or more employees
for more than 1 hour
Do whistle boards replace watchman? - Answer -No
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made using.... - Answer -
Restricted Speed
Using restricted speed train/equipment must be able to.... - Answer -Stop within half the
range of vision
What is a method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track? - Answer -
Physically preventing entry
What are the Methods of making a track inaccessible(non-controlled track)? - Answer -
A switch or derail that prevents access, a remotely controlled switch, a discontinuity rail,
a flagman, working limits on controlled track that connects with non-controlled track
All movements made on non-controlled track must be made at.... - Answer -Restricted
Speed
When traveling at restricted speed train or equipment must be able to.... - Answer -Stop
within half the range of vision of potential hazard
How are working limits established on non-controlled track? - Answer -Inaccessible
track
A procedure used by watchman to notify of approaching train - Answer -Train approach
warning
Train approach warning must be given with enough time for roadway workers to.... -
Answer -Move to and occupy a PPOS at least 15 seconds before train enters working
limits
Prior to performing any task that requires fouling a track or has the potential to foul a
track, all roadway workers must participate in an.... - Answer -on-track safety briefing
The safety briefing must be conducted.... - Answer -At the job location
Whistle boards are required when.... - Answer -5 or more employees are working for
more than 1 hour
