Union Pacific GCOR Safety Certification questions
with accurate answers
A side-mounted hand brake on equipment may be operated from the
ground provided they are within easy reach and good body mechanics
are maintained. *True or False?* Ans✓✓✓ True
A train or cut of cars made up of intermodal cars equipped with
crossover platforms without handholds may be crossed through without
three-point contact; taking short deliberate steps. *True or False?*
Ans✓✓✓ True
An employee that does not understand a radio communication or who
receives a communication that is incomplete must: Ans✓✓✓ 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.
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 employee or special instructions. *True or
False?* Ans✓✓✓ True
Before work begins, who must be included in the job briefing?
Ans✓✓✓ All individuals involved with the task.
, Company approved eye protection must be worn while on company
property or on duty, except when in: Ans✓✓✓ Enclosed vehicles
(including locomotives) and Office areas and lunchrooms
Coupler must move without excessive force. If unable to make the
adjustment using reasonable force; what may be utilized? Ans✓✓✓ A
Knuckle-Mate or Coupler-Alignment strap
Define *"Critical Rules"* Ans✓✓✓ Noncompliance could potentially
result in serious or life-threatening consequences for employees or the
public, or could compromise safe railroad operations.
Do not get on or off equipment except when required in the performance
of duty, and only when it can be done safely. *True or False?*
Ans✓✓✓ True
Employees are prohibited from getting on or off moving equipment
unless necessary to prevent injury to themselves or others? *True or
False?* Ans✓✓✓ True
Employees are prohibited from riding on cars that are rolling free except
where: Ans✓✓✓ A "Gravity Switch" has been authorized by a
"Superintendent Bulletin" and then only when movement can be
controlled by a handbrake on the trailing end of the trailing car in the
direction of movement.
with accurate answers
A side-mounted hand brake on equipment may be operated from the
ground provided they are within easy reach and good body mechanics
are maintained. *True or False?* Ans✓✓✓ True
A train or cut of cars made up of intermodal cars equipped with
crossover platforms without handholds may be crossed through without
three-point contact; taking short deliberate steps. *True or False?*
Ans✓✓✓ True
An employee that does not understand a radio communication or who
receives a communication that is incomplete must: Ans✓✓✓ 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.
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 employee or special instructions. *True or
False?* Ans✓✓✓ True
Before work begins, who must be included in the job briefing?
Ans✓✓✓ All individuals involved with the task.
, Company approved eye protection must be worn while on company
property or on duty, except when in: Ans✓✓✓ Enclosed vehicles
(including locomotives) and Office areas and lunchrooms
Coupler must move without excessive force. If unable to make the
adjustment using reasonable force; what may be utilized? Ans✓✓✓ A
Knuckle-Mate or Coupler-Alignment strap
Define *"Critical Rules"* Ans✓✓✓ Noncompliance could potentially
result in serious or life-threatening consequences for employees or the
public, or could compromise safe railroad operations.
Do not get on or off equipment except when required in the performance
of duty, and only when it can be done safely. *True or False?*
Ans✓✓✓ True
Employees are prohibited from getting on or off moving equipment
unless necessary to prevent injury to themselves or others? *True or
False?* Ans✓✓✓ True
Employees are prohibited from riding on cars that are rolling free except
where: Ans✓✓✓ A "Gravity Switch" has been authorized by a
"Superintendent Bulletin" and then only when movement can be
controlled by a handbrake on the trailing end of the trailing car in the
direction of movement.
