GCOR UPDATED EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact
should be maintained? (GSR G-2)
Answer: Three
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing?
(GSR T-8)
Answer: Facing the equipment
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be
used? GSRT-8)
Answer: Sill Step
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first
if equipment is moving? (GSR T-8)
Answer: Trailing Foot
◉ Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing?
Answer: -Discuss the sequence of the basic job steps
-Point out potential hazards related to the job
,-inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought
to be in working condition
-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for
the job.
-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how
the job will be preformed
-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe
work practices
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
Describe when gloves must be worn?
Answer: Gloves must be worn by employees riding on freight cars or
on steps of engines, operating hand brakes, switches or derails,
coupling and uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, handling
burning fusees, and removing or installing end of train marking
devices.
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
When must hearing protection be worn?
Answer: -Where continuous noise requires raising the voice to be
heard from a distance of 3 feet,
-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
, on a locomotive underload
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn?
Answer: -Wear approved ANSI Z87+ high velocity impact poly
carbonate safety eye wear with side shields on duty, they need not
be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch area, when
in highway motor vehicle or when out of the vehicle off property and
not otherwise required to wear eye protection or in passenger
carrying rail equipment.
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe?
Answer: -Lace up style
-footwear that affords support and protection with upper that
extends over the ankle (min of 5 inches height as measured from the
inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped % inches applies to the tallest
measurement )
-Minimum 3/8 inch vertical defined heel
-Sturdy "lug" type soles that will resist puncture
-rounded toes
STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact
should be maintained? (GSR G-2)
Answer: Three
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing?
(GSR T-8)
Answer: Facing the equipment
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be
used? GSRT-8)
Answer: Sill Step
◉ When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first
if equipment is moving? (GSR T-8)
Answer: Trailing Foot
◉ Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing?
Answer: -Discuss the sequence of the basic job steps
-Point out potential hazards related to the job
,-inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought
to be in working condition
-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for
the job.
-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how
the job will be preformed
-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe
work practices
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
Describe when gloves must be worn?
Answer: Gloves must be worn by employees riding on freight cars or
on steps of engines, operating hand brakes, switches or derails,
coupling and uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, handling
burning fusees, and removing or installing end of train marking
devices.
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
When must hearing protection be worn?
Answer: -Where continuous noise requires raising the voice to be
heard from a distance of 3 feet,
-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
, on a locomotive underload
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn?
Answer: -Wear approved ANSI Z87+ high velocity impact poly
carbonate safety eye wear with side shields on duty, they need not
be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch area, when
in highway motor vehicle or when out of the vehicle off property and
not otherwise required to wear eye protection or in passenger
carrying rail equipment.
◉ Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in
working condition (GSR T-3)
The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe?
Answer: -Lace up style
-footwear that affords support and protection with upper that
extends over the ankle (min of 5 inches height as measured from the
inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped % inches applies to the tallest
measurement )
-Minimum 3/8 inch vertical defined heel
-Sturdy "lug" type soles that will resist puncture
-rounded toes
