UNION PACIFIC GCOR SAFETY CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)

Employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their behavior as a condition of employment. Employees must: - ANSWERWork 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. 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?* - ANSWERTrue Employees must check the condition of equipment and tools they use to perform their duties . What must be done if found defective? - ANSWERThey 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? - ANSWERAll individuals involved with the task. Safety is the most important element in performing duties. Obeying the rules is essential to: - ANSWERJob 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?* - ANSWERTrue When a mandatory directive or instruction concerning train movement has been repeated correctly, the repeat must be acknowledged as correct. *True or False?* - ANSWERTrue An employee that does not understand a radio communication or who receives a communication that is incomplete must: - ANSWERNot 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. - ANSWERShoving Employees lifting and moving material must: - ANSWEREnsure 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: - ANSWERLace up boots Employees must wear approved hearing protection - ANSWERWithin *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: - ANSWEREnclosed vehicles (including locomotives) and Office areas and lunchrooms