Section 7 - Protection of workers on the
right-of-way Practice Test.
7.1 - RAIL SAFETY - CORRECT ANSWER Maintenance personnel working on the Light Rail and/or Vasona
freight right-of-way shall be VTA Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) certified, and must adhere to all
rules and procedures as required by the RWP plan.
7.1.1 - RAIL SAFETY - CORRECT ANSWER All personnel working in any construction area on the Light Rail
or Vasona freight system shall wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and shall have
in their possession the appropriate valid VTA RWP Training Verification.
7.1.2 - RAIL SAFETY - CORRECT ANSWER All personnel acting as a switch tender shall wear a VTA-
approved high-visibility safety vest and ANSI-approved safety glasses (or prescription glasses with side
shields).
7.2 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER Authorization from OCC is required prior
to entering the Right-Of-Way. When within VTA's six (6) foot safety envelope, personnel shall move to a
Place of Safety a minimum of fifteen seconds before a train moving at the maximum operating speed on
that track can pass the location of the personnel. Use of tools requires a Work Zone.
7.2.1 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER Prior to personnel entering the right of
way, a determination will be made as to how many Lookout/Watchpersons are required for the work
zone.
7.2.2 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER The Lookout/Watchperson(s) shall
remain near the personnel to watch for approaching trains and provide a warning to clear to the place
of safety a minimum of fifteen (15) seconds before a train moving at the maximum authorized speed on
that track can pass the location.
7.2.3 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER The Employee-In-Charge (EIC) shall
communicate with trains by hand signal or radio. Only the designated Employee-In-Charge (EIC) shall
provide hand signals or communicate by radio to approaching trains.
right-of-way Practice Test.
7.1 - RAIL SAFETY - CORRECT ANSWER Maintenance personnel working on the Light Rail and/or Vasona
freight right-of-way shall be VTA Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) certified, and must adhere to all
rules and procedures as required by the RWP plan.
7.1.1 - RAIL SAFETY - CORRECT ANSWER All personnel working in any construction area on the Light Rail
or Vasona freight system shall wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and shall have
in their possession the appropriate valid VTA RWP Training Verification.
7.1.2 - RAIL SAFETY - CORRECT ANSWER All personnel acting as a switch tender shall wear a VTA-
approved high-visibility safety vest and ANSI-approved safety glasses (or prescription glasses with side
shields).
7.2 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER Authorization from OCC is required prior
to entering the Right-Of-Way. When within VTA's six (6) foot safety envelope, personnel shall move to a
Place of Safety a minimum of fifteen seconds before a train moving at the maximum operating speed on
that track can pass the location of the personnel. Use of tools requires a Work Zone.
7.2.1 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER Prior to personnel entering the right of
way, a determination will be made as to how many Lookout/Watchpersons are required for the work
zone.
7.2.2 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER The Lookout/Watchperson(s) shall
remain near the personnel to watch for approaching trains and provide a warning to clear to the place
of safety a minimum of fifteen (15) seconds before a train moving at the maximum authorized speed on
that track can pass the location.
7.2.3 - PERSONNEL ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY - CORRECT ANSWER The Employee-In-Charge (EIC) shall
communicate with trains by hand signal or radio. Only the designated Employee-In-Charge (EIC) shall
provide hand signals or communicate by radio to approaching trains.
