CSX CONDUCTOR FINAL REVIEW
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - Answers- Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - Answers- Arm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - Answers- Always take the safe
course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - Answers- Hand held overhead when
Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - Answers- Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - Answers- In the "on" or derailing
position
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? - Answers- 1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all
properly aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up
trains for storing cars and other purposes? - Answers- Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? - Answers- Clearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel,
consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - Answers- Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
Answers- Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? - Answers- 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
- Answers- 1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps
must be taken when disembarking moving equipment? - Answers- 1) Avoid getting off
,equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be
placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
Answers- putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? - Answers- Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
Answers- 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - Answers-
dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - Answers- 1) Broom. 2)
Switch
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - Answers- 1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - Answers- 1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must?
- Answers- 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each
switch an employee should check what? - Answers- That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - Answers- 1) On duty, or reporting for
duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - Answers- 1) Do not extend
over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are
closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - Answers- 1) Secure EOT air hose
by s hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - Answers- 1) Never use
Excessive Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
, Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - Answers- Warn
the employee of their unsafe behavior
When must an employee report an injury? - Answers- Immediately or prior to leaving
CSX Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - Answers- 1) Pinch Points. 2)
Excessive Force
When is CSX Ear Protection required? - Answers- 1) when within 100' of a locomotive
in any position other than idle. 2) When providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
when outside of an office environment, boots must have what? - Answers- Oil Resistant
Soles
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - Answers- 1) When on or about tracks or
equipment on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - Answers- After closing
"Appropriate Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they
can be safely adjusted? - Answers- 50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - Answers- 1) Chest type radio
harness. 2) Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
When applying a side mounted hand brake, an employee must have stable footing and
what? - Answers- 1) Be facing the car. 2) Use one hand to operate the brake, and the
other hand placed firmly on the car
Hours of Service 1545 - Answers- 1100
How much rest is required after 10 hours of work? - Answers- 10 hours
what is the maximum amount of time allowed in train service? - Answers- 12 hours
when mounting the side of a moving car, employees must, face the car, maintain 3
points of contact, and what? - Answers- Place the defined heel on the bottom rung and
brace feet on the side rails
Define "Limited Speed" - Answers- 45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - Answers- 30 mph
Define "Slow Speed" - Answers- 15 mph
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - Answers- Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - Answers- Arm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - Answers- Always take the safe
course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - Answers- Hand held overhead when
Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - Answers- Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - Answers- In the "on" or derailing
position
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? - Answers- 1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all
properly aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up
trains for storing cars and other purposes? - Answers- Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? - Answers- Clearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel,
consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - Answers- Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
Answers- Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? - Answers- 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
- Answers- 1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps
must be taken when disembarking moving equipment? - Answers- 1) Avoid getting off
,equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be
placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
Answers- putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? - Answers- Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
Answers- 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - Answers-
dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - Answers- 1) Broom. 2)
Switch
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - Answers- 1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - Answers- 1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must?
- Answers- 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each
switch an employee should check what? - Answers- That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - Answers- 1) On duty, or reporting for
duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - Answers- 1) Do not extend
over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are
closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - Answers- 1) Secure EOT air hose
by s hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - Answers- 1) Never use
Excessive Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
, Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - Answers- Warn
the employee of their unsafe behavior
When must an employee report an injury? - Answers- Immediately or prior to leaving
CSX Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - Answers- 1) Pinch Points. 2)
Excessive Force
When is CSX Ear Protection required? - Answers- 1) when within 100' of a locomotive
in any position other than idle. 2) When providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
when outside of an office environment, boots must have what? - Answers- Oil Resistant
Soles
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - Answers- 1) When on or about tracks or
equipment on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - Answers- After closing
"Appropriate Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they
can be safely adjusted? - Answers- 50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - Answers- 1) Chest type radio
harness. 2) Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
When applying a side mounted hand brake, an employee must have stable footing and
what? - Answers- 1) Be facing the car. 2) Use one hand to operate the brake, and the
other hand placed firmly on the car
Hours of Service 1545 - Answers- 1100
How much rest is required after 10 hours of work? - Answers- 10 hours
what is the maximum amount of time allowed in train service? - Answers- 12 hours
when mounting the side of a moving car, employees must, face the car, maintain 3
points of contact, and what? - Answers- Place the defined heel on the bottom rung and
brace feet on the side rails
Define "Limited Speed" - Answers- 45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - Answers- 30 mph
Define "Slow Speed" - Answers- 15 mph
