OHS

Question 1

On road vehicles carrying dangerous goods, what colour are Flammable, Explosive and Asphyxiating signs?

Answer 1

Flammable = red
Explosive = orange
Asphyxiating = green

Question 2

On road vehicles carrying dangerous goods, where are emergency information panels placed?

Answer 2

On trucks – front of both sides and once on rear.

Question 3

On road vehicles carrying dangerous goods, where are the dangerous goods documents kept?

Answer 3

Driver’s side door pocket

Question 4

How does a driver protect adjoining lines after an incident? (7)

Answer 4

1. Make REC call to warn drivers in area
2. Display red marker lights
3. Flick hi-beams on and off
4. Short, sharp whistles
5. Display red flag at front of train
6. Fit Emergency Jumper Cable (if overhead intact)
7. Use Track Warning Devices

Question 5

What is the main issue with lowering pantograph on Comeng in emergencies?

Answer 5

It will open saloon doors

Question 6

When can an emergency evacuation of a train take place?

Answer 6

1. When the danger of a situation demands immediate evacuation
2. Outside MURL if a train can’t be moved to the platform in under 30 minutes
3. Within the MURL if a train can’t be moved to the platform within 15 minutes.

2 and 3 require Metrol permission

Question 7

What is the maximum time a driver has to Apply Fault Finding procedures with Reactive Track Access?

Answer 7

MURL - 10 minutes
Non-MURL - 25 minutes

Question 8

What is the minimum number of MTM employees needed to evacuate a train?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

What is the primary role of a train driver?

Answer 9

Safety of the train and passengers

Question 10

When are Fault Warning Notices used and where are they placed?

Answer 10

Used when a defect is found that impacts the safe operation of a train.

Placed in two end cabs, incl. fault warning stickers for speedometers.

Question 11

Who is an incident report submitted to and where is it submitted?

Answer 11

To Depot Manager in the Correspondence Box.

Question 12

Under the OHS act 2004, employees are responsible for: (6)

Answer 12

1. Carrying out work safely for yourself and others
2. Don’t interfere with safe operation of equipment
3. Wear appropriate PPE
4. Reporting injury and illness
5. report faulty equipment
6. Following safety instructions

Question 13

What are leading causes of injury as train drivers?

Answer 13

1. Slips, trips and falls
2. Utilising wheelchair ramps

Question 14

Who does a train driver report injuries to?

Answer 14

Duty Managero

Question 15

When is a driver required to wear their PPE?
(boots and high-vis)

Answer 15

When accessing the rail corridor, within sidings, yards and when tracks are crossed

Question 16

When must you report hazards?

Answer 16

immediately

Question 17

If a driver has an incident, when must the appropriate paperwork be filled out and submitted?

Answer 17

Prior to the completion of your shift

Question 18

What form does a driver use to report faults found on a train preparation or during running?

Answer 18

Train Malfunction Message.

Question 19

When transmitting a Train Malfunction Message, what two details do the Train Controller give the driver?

Answer 19

• Fault category
• Fault reference number

Question 20

After transmitting a TMM, who does a driver contact should they believe a fault category to be insufficient?

Answer 20

Principal Driver Help Desk

Question 21

What is the function of an interim site coordinator? (4)

Answer 21

1. Understand nature of emergency and ensure people are removed from danger
2. Ensure appropriate emergency services are notified
3. Maintain communication with Metrol
4. Get assistance from other personnel

Question 22

Who can relieve a driver of being the Interim Site Coordinator?

Answer 22

Police and Fire (not ambos)

Question 23

On case of fire on train, no matter how small, when should Metrol be notified?

Answer 23

ASAP

Question 24

What to do in case of needlestick injury? (5)

Answer 24

1. Wash area with soap and water
2. Report to Duty Manager
3. Go to doctor
4. Fill out paperwork
5. Go on needlestick register

Question 25

What do you need to enter a confined space, and how are they signalled?

Answer 25

A confined space entry permit – signalled by sign saying Danger, Confined Space

Question 26

What does the orange and black striped diamond with 'Dangerous Goods' written signify?

Answer 26

Mixed loads – multiple dangerous goods

Question 27

On trains, where is Dangerous Goods Documentation kept?

Answer 27

In white vinyl bag with red lettering marked Dangerous Goods Documentation, kept in lead cab

Question 28

On trains, where are dangerous goods Emergency Information Panels located?

Answer 28

Opposite diagonal ends of train