GCOR CH. 1-4
1.1 Safety - answer Safety is the most important element in performing duties. Obeying
the rules is essential to job safety and continued employment.
1.1.1 Maintaining a Safe Course - answer In the case of doubt or uncertainty, take the
safe course.
1.1.3 Accidents Injuries and Defects - answer Report, by the first means of
communication, any accidents.
1.3.1 Rules Regulations and Instructions: Issued Canceled or Modified - answer A)
Employees whose duties are affected by the timetable and special instructions must
have a current copy they can refer to while on duty.
B) Employees must ask their supervisor for any rule regulation or instruction they are
unsure of.
C) Rules may be issued modified or canceled by track bulletin, general order, or special
instruction.
1.3.2 General Orders - answerA) Contain only information and instructions related to
rules or operating practices.
B) Replace any rule, special instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the general
order.
C) Replace any rule, special instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the general
order.
Before beginning each day, must review general orders.
1.4 Carrying Out Rules and Reporting Violations - answerEmployees must cooperate
and assist in carrying out the rules and instructions. They must promptly report any
violations to the proper supervisor.
1.5 Drugs and Alcohol - answerEmployees must not have any measurable alcohol in
their breath or in their bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on
company property.
1.9 Respect of Railroad Company - answerEmployees must behave in such a way that
the railroad will not be criticized for their actions.
1.1 Safety - answer Safety is the most important element in performing duties. Obeying
the rules is essential to job safety and continued employment.
1.1.1 Maintaining a Safe Course - answer In the case of doubt or uncertainty, take the
safe course.
1.1.3 Accidents Injuries and Defects - answer Report, by the first means of
communication, any accidents.
1.3.1 Rules Regulations and Instructions: Issued Canceled or Modified - answer A)
Employees whose duties are affected by the timetable and special instructions must
have a current copy they can refer to while on duty.
B) Employees must ask their supervisor for any rule regulation or instruction they are
unsure of.
C) Rules may be issued modified or canceled by track bulletin, general order, or special
instruction.
1.3.2 General Orders - answerA) Contain only information and instructions related to
rules or operating practices.
B) Replace any rule, special instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the general
order.
C) Replace any rule, special instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the general
order.
Before beginning each day, must review general orders.
1.4 Carrying Out Rules and Reporting Violations - answerEmployees must cooperate
and assist in carrying out the rules and instructions. They must promptly report any
violations to the proper supervisor.
1.5 Drugs and Alcohol - answerEmployees must not have any measurable alcohol in
their breath or in their bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on
company property.
1.9 Respect of Railroad Company - answerEmployees must behave in such a way that
the railroad will not be criticized for their actions.
