Union Pacific GCOR Safety Certification Exam Questions with and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: True or False?
Answer:
* True 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?* True Following
precautions must be taken when getting on or off standing equipment: Always use
provided appliances and keep hands free of all objects that may hinder a secure
handhold. Pause at bottom step maintaining *4 point contact* and observe surface
conditions of the ground and activity in the area before getting off. Guard against
injury by looking out for unsafe footing, obstructions or equipment moving on other
tracks. Perform a 180 degree look before stepping off equipment. When is it
necessary for TE&Y employees to establish Red Zone protection? Before fouling
equipment, before making adjustments to equipment, and before crossing through
cars. When climbing up or down on standing equipment, face the equipment and use
side ladders or step, maintaining 3 point contact. Feet must be securely placed. *True
or False?* True When moving over a street, highway, or yard access crossing, do not
ride on sill step (stirrup beneath ladder), engine steps, caboose steps, or vestibule
steps of cars. *True or False?* True It is prohibited for an on-duty railroad operating
employee in the cab of a controlling locomotive to use a cell phone when: On a
moving train, and when any member of the crew is on the ground or on moving
equipment, and also when any railroad employee is assisting in preparation of the
train, engine or on-track equipment for movement.
, Q: When may employees ride cars or equipment?
Answer:
Only when duties require and after determining you can do so safely. Additionally,
when there is no alternatives such as repositioning locomotives or cars. Employees
are prohibited from riding on cars that are rolling free except where: 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. 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?* True When operating hand brake, do
not: Place feet in wheel or on hand brake lever or pawl, place thumb inside wheel
when applying or releasing wheel type brake, or brace any part of body against
another car. When necessary to separate equipment to make adjustments, the distance
must be a minimum of how many feet? 100 feet. When necessary to make coupler
adjustment: Separate equipment at least 100 feet and equipment must be stopped.
Avoid lifting the full weight of couplers, and do not kick or use your foot to make
coupler adjustment. Coupler must move without excessive force. If unable to make
the adjustment using reasonable force; what may be utilized? A Knuckle-Mate or
Coupler-Alignment strap What type of hearing protection is needed within 10 feet of
Master or Group Retarder operations? Dual hearing protection (ear plugs and muffs)
Who may handle explosives? 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.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: True or False?
Answer:
* True 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?* True Following
precautions must be taken when getting on or off standing equipment: Always use
provided appliances and keep hands free of all objects that may hinder a secure
handhold. Pause at bottom step maintaining *4 point contact* and observe surface
conditions of the ground and activity in the area before getting off. Guard against
injury by looking out for unsafe footing, obstructions or equipment moving on other
tracks. Perform a 180 degree look before stepping off equipment. When is it
necessary for TE&Y employees to establish Red Zone protection? Before fouling
equipment, before making adjustments to equipment, and before crossing through
cars. When climbing up or down on standing equipment, face the equipment and use
side ladders or step, maintaining 3 point contact. Feet must be securely placed. *True
or False?* True When moving over a street, highway, or yard access crossing, do not
ride on sill step (stirrup beneath ladder), engine steps, caboose steps, or vestibule
steps of cars. *True or False?* True It is prohibited for an on-duty railroad operating
employee in the cab of a controlling locomotive to use a cell phone when: On a
moving train, and when any member of the crew is on the ground or on moving
equipment, and also when any railroad employee is assisting in preparation of the
train, engine or on-track equipment for movement.
, Q: When may employees ride cars or equipment?
Answer:
Only when duties require and after determining you can do so safely. Additionally,
when there is no alternatives such as repositioning locomotives or cars. Employees
are prohibited from riding on cars that are rolling free except where: 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. 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?* True When operating hand brake, do
not: Place feet in wheel or on hand brake lever or pawl, place thumb inside wheel
when applying or releasing wheel type brake, or brace any part of body against
another car. When necessary to separate equipment to make adjustments, the distance
must be a minimum of how many feet? 100 feet. When necessary to make coupler
adjustment: Separate equipment at least 100 feet and equipment must be stopped.
Avoid lifting the full weight of couplers, and do not kick or use your foot to make
coupler adjustment. Coupler must move without excessive force. If unable to make
the adjustment using reasonable force; what may be utilized? A Knuckle-Mate or
Coupler-Alignment strap What type of hearing protection is needed within 10 feet of
Master or Group Retarder operations? Dual hearing protection (ear plugs and muffs)
Who may handle explosives? 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.
