RWP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Within what distance to the track is a road worker considered fouling it? - Answer -4ft
from near running rail
Who authorizes movements on controlled track - Answer -Operator/dispatcher
RWIC must be qualified in what - Answer -RWP, NORAC and physical characteristics
Employee in charge (EIC) is in charge of what - Answer -A work group
The main role of the RWIC is - Answer -To establish on track safety
On track safety briefing must be completed by who - Answer -RWIC
Whistle boards are required when - Answer -When working with 5 or more employees
for more than 1 hour
How is Job briefing documented - Answer -NRPC 4104
When is the use of a supplemental shunting device required? - Answer -Any situation in
which equipment is used during foul time for a period longer than 5 minutes
What allows a RWIC to establish ETO - Answer -Permission from dispatcher, flag man
at each entrance, fixed signals indicating stop.
All movements on non controlled track must be made at - Answer -Restricted speed
How far do 2 pieces of on track equipment need to stay away from each other while
traveling? - Answer -200ft
How far do 2 pieces of on track equipment need to stay away from each other while
both are working? - Answer -40ft
How far does 2 pieces of on track equipment need to be away from each other to be
safe for you to walk between them? - Answer -50ft
How to establish working limits on control track? - Answer -ETO, foul time, local control
How are working limits established on non control track? - Answer -Inaccessible track
What does a flagman do? - Answer -Directs or restricts movement of trains
Why do advance watchman have to carry a red flag or 2 fusees with them? - Answer -
To attempt to stop the approaching train or equipment
Within what distance to the track is a road worker considered fouling it? - Answer -4ft
from near running rail
Who authorizes movements on controlled track - Answer -Operator/dispatcher
RWIC must be qualified in what - Answer -RWP, NORAC and physical characteristics
Employee in charge (EIC) is in charge of what - Answer -A work group
The main role of the RWIC is - Answer -To establish on track safety
On track safety briefing must be completed by who - Answer -RWIC
Whistle boards are required when - Answer -When working with 5 or more employees
for more than 1 hour
How is Job briefing documented - Answer -NRPC 4104
When is the use of a supplemental shunting device required? - Answer -Any situation in
which equipment is used during foul time for a period longer than 5 minutes
What allows a RWIC to establish ETO - Answer -Permission from dispatcher, flag man
at each entrance, fixed signals indicating stop.
All movements on non controlled track must be made at - Answer -Restricted speed
How far do 2 pieces of on track equipment need to stay away from each other while
traveling? - Answer -200ft
How far do 2 pieces of on track equipment need to stay away from each other while
both are working? - Answer -40ft
How far does 2 pieces of on track equipment need to be away from each other to be
safe for you to walk between them? - Answer -50ft
How to establish working limits on control track? - Answer -ETO, foul time, local control
How are working limits established on non control track? - Answer -Inaccessible track
What does a flagman do? - Answer -Directs or restricts movement of trains
Why do advance watchman have to carry a red flag or 2 fusees with them? - Answer -
To attempt to stop the approaching train or equipment
