Union Pacific GCOR Safety Certification
Questions And Answers
Employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their
behavior as a condition of employment. Employees must: - -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: - -Job Safety and Continued employment
-Employees must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other
moveable equipment at any time in either direction. *True or False?* - -True
-When a mandatory directive or instruction concerning train movement has
been repeated correctly, the repeat must be acknowledged as correct. *True
or False?* - -True
-An employee that does not understand a radio communication or who
receives a communication that is incomplete must: - -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 controlled movements are considered ____________ movements,
except when the remote control operator controlling the movement is riding
the leading locomotive in the direction of movement. - -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 employee or special instructions. *True or False?* - -True
-Employees must check the condition of equipment and tools they use to
perform their duties . What must be done if found defective? - -They must
not use defective equipment or tools until safe to use and they must report
any defects to proper authority.
-Before work begins, who must be included in the job briefing? - -All
individuals involved with the task.
, -Employees lifting and moving material must: - -Ensure secure footing and a
good grip on 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. An example is: - -Lace up boots
-Employees must wear approved hearing protection - -Within *150 feet* of
master or *group retarders* during humping and trimming operations as well
as, anytime within 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: - -Enclosed vehicles (including
locomotives) and Office areas and lunchrooms
-To prevent slips, trips, or falls, erect barricades, signs, or cones where
appropriate. *True or False?* - -True
-When walking near or crossing tracks, step over rails, frogs, switches, guard
rails, etc. *True or False?* - -True
-If care is taken to prevent injury, employees may jump from equipment or
structures such as docks, trucks, rail cars, platforms, etc. or across ditches,
pits, manholes, or other openings. *True or False?* - -FALSE
-When walking, keep your eyes on pathway. If hazardous underfoot
conditions exist: - -Keep your hands out of pockets, Take short deliberate
steps with toes pointed outward, and when stepping over objects such as
rails--be sure your front foot is flat before moving rear foot.
-Employees are prohibited from getting on or off moving equipment unless
necessary to prevent injury to themselves or others? *True or False?* - -True
-When necessary to cross tracks, employees must : - -Stop before fouling or
crossing track and look in both directions
-When near passing trains or equipment: - -Move away from the track to
avoid being struck by car doors, protruding or falling articles
-Unless authorized, before an employee steps foul of a track to work on or
make adjustments to equipment, the employee must ensure: - -The
separation between standing equipment is not less than 100 feet.
-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?* - -True
Questions And Answers
Employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their
behavior as a condition of employment. Employees must: - -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: - -Job Safety and Continued employment
-Employees must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other
moveable equipment at any time in either direction. *True or False?* - -True
-When a mandatory directive or instruction concerning train movement has
been repeated correctly, the repeat must be acknowledged as correct. *True
or False?* - -True
-An employee that does not understand a radio communication or who
receives a communication that is incomplete must: - -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 controlled movements are considered ____________ movements,
except when the remote control operator controlling the movement is riding
the leading locomotive in the direction of movement. - -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 employee or special instructions. *True or False?* - -True
-Employees must check the condition of equipment and tools they use to
perform their duties . What must be done if found defective? - -They must
not use defective equipment or tools until safe to use and they must report
any defects to proper authority.
-Before work begins, who must be included in the job briefing? - -All
individuals involved with the task.
, -Employees lifting and moving material must: - -Ensure secure footing and a
good grip on 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. An example is: - -Lace up boots
-Employees must wear approved hearing protection - -Within *150 feet* of
master or *group retarders* during humping and trimming operations as well
as, anytime within 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: - -Enclosed vehicles (including
locomotives) and Office areas and lunchrooms
-To prevent slips, trips, or falls, erect barricades, signs, or cones where
appropriate. *True or False?* - -True
-When walking near or crossing tracks, step over rails, frogs, switches, guard
rails, etc. *True or False?* - -True
-If care is taken to prevent injury, employees may jump from equipment or
structures such as docks, trucks, rail cars, platforms, etc. or across ditches,
pits, manholes, or other openings. *True or False?* - -FALSE
-When walking, keep your eyes on pathway. If hazardous underfoot
conditions exist: - -Keep your hands out of pockets, Take short deliberate
steps with toes pointed outward, and when stepping over objects such as
rails--be sure your front foot is flat before moving rear foot.
-Employees are prohibited from getting on or off moving equipment unless
necessary to prevent injury to themselves or others? *True or False?* - -True
-When necessary to cross tracks, employees must : - -Stop before fouling or
crossing track and look in both directions
-When near passing trains or equipment: - -Move away from the track to
avoid being struck by car doors, protruding or falling articles
-Unless authorized, before an employee steps foul of a track to work on or
make adjustments to equipment, the employee must ensure: - -The
separation between standing equipment is not less than 100 feet.
-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?* - -True
