Union Pacific safety questions with
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employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their behavior as a
condition of employment. employees must: - correct 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
safety is the most important element in performing duties. obeying the rules is essential to: -
correct answer ✔✔ - jobs safety
- continued employment
employees must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other moveable equipment at
any time in either direction. - correct answer ✔✔ true
when a mandatory directive or instruction concerning train movement has been repeated
correctly, the repeat must be acknowledged as correct. - correct answer ✔✔ true
an employee who does not understand a radio communication or who receives a
communication that is incomplete must: - correct answer ✔✔ not act upon the transmission
unless it affects the safety of the railroad or public and then the safe course must be taken,
including stopping the movement until communication is understood
remote control movements are considered ____________ movements, except when the remote
control operator controlling the movement is riding the leading locomotive in the direction of
the movement. - correct answer ✔✔ shoving
, before entering a remote control zone, all employees that are not part of the remote control
crew must determine whether the zone is activated. employees may receive this information
from the remote control operator, other authorized employees, or special instructions. - correct
answer ✔✔ true
employees must check the condition of the equipment and tools they use to perform their
duties. what must be done if they are found to be defective? - correct answer ✔✔ - they must
not use defective equipment or tools until they are safe to use
- the must report any defects to the proper authority
before work begins, who must be included in the job briefing? - correct answer ✔✔ all
individuals involved in the task
employees lifting and moving material must: - correct answer ✔✔ - 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
transportation department employees must wear appropriate footwear while on duty. which is
an example of appropriate footwear? - correct answer ✔✔ lace up boots for transportation
department employees
employees must wear approved hearing protection: - correct answer ✔✔ - within 150 feet of
master or group retarders during humping and trimming operations
- anytime withing a radius of 150 feet around a locomotive
company approved eye protection must be worn while on company property or on duty, except
when in: - correct answer ✔✔ - enclosed vehicles (including locomotives)
- office areas and lunch rooms
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employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their behavior as a
condition of employment. employees must: - correct 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
safety is the most important element in performing duties. obeying the rules is essential to: -
correct answer ✔✔ - jobs safety
- continued employment
employees must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other moveable equipment at
any time in either direction. - correct answer ✔✔ true
when a mandatory directive or instruction concerning train movement has been repeated
correctly, the repeat must be acknowledged as correct. - correct answer ✔✔ true
an employee who does not understand a radio communication or who receives a
communication that is incomplete must: - correct answer ✔✔ not act upon the transmission
unless it affects the safety of the railroad or public and then the safe course must be taken,
including stopping the movement until communication is understood
remote control movements are considered ____________ movements, except when the remote
control operator controlling the movement is riding the leading locomotive in the direction of
the movement. - correct answer ✔✔ shoving
, before entering a remote control zone, all employees that are not part of the remote control
crew must determine whether the zone is activated. employees may receive this information
from the remote control operator, other authorized employees, or special instructions. - correct
answer ✔✔ true
employees must check the condition of the equipment and tools they use to perform their
duties. what must be done if they are found to be defective? - correct answer ✔✔ - they must
not use defective equipment or tools until they are safe to use
- the must report any defects to the proper authority
before work begins, who must be included in the job briefing? - correct answer ✔✔ all
individuals involved in the task
employees lifting and moving material must: - correct answer ✔✔ - 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
transportation department employees must wear appropriate footwear while on duty. which is
an example of appropriate footwear? - correct answer ✔✔ lace up boots for transportation
department employees
employees must wear approved hearing protection: - correct answer ✔✔ - within 150 feet of
master or group retarders during humping and trimming operations
- anytime withing a radius of 150 feet around a locomotive
company approved eye protection must be worn while on company property or on duty, except
when in: - correct answer ✔✔ - enclosed vehicles (including locomotives)
- office areas and lunch rooms
