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CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 1..
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True or False: CSX Employees must not possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on CSX Property or when occupying facilities provided by CSX unless Authorized. - correct answer True Pay must only be claimed: - correct answer By the employee to be paid or the employee authorized to make claims for the crew or group of workers. When on duty employees must, - correct answer Take the safe course when conditions are not covered by the rule What is the hand signal for reduce speed? - correct answer slight horizontal movement at arm's length at right angle to the track. What is the hand signal for stop? - correct answer Swing at a right angle to the track. What is the hand signal for release air brakes? - correct answer Hold at arm's length above the head, when equipment is standing. A utility employee may work as a member of a train or yard crew after what step has been taken to attach to the crew? - correct answer The utility employee establishes communication with the crew by contacting the ranking crewmember of the train. True or False: On other than a main track, signaled track, or siding tracks hand operated crossover switches must be in a corresponding position with both switches lined for crossover movement or both switches lined for straight movement. - correct answer True On all tracks, what is the normal position for derails? - correct answer The derailing position.
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - correct answer Any preceding movement has passed the clearance point and the device is not locked, clamped, spiked or tagged out of service. What should you do if you find a lock to be defective or missing on a main track switch. - correct answer Report the missing or defective lock to the train dispatcher and be governed by his/her instructions. When an employee determines a switch or derail is defective the employee must? - correct answer Not operate the device and report the device to the proper authority. After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the - correct answer Device is properly lined for the intended movement and the switch points fit properly. When radios are used during a shoving or pushing movement the employee directing the movement must communicate the following to the employee receiving the instructions: - correct answer Employee is clear of all tracks and switches and derails involved with the movement are properly lined. A system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings used for making up trains, storing cars, and for other purposes. - correct answer Yard A track connection between two adjacent, but not necessarily parallel, tracks consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to the other. - correct answer Crossover A device consisting of necessary rails and connections designed to change the direction of a movement from the track on which it is moving to another track - correct answer Switch The location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment on the adjacent track - correct answer Clearance Point
Employees are prohibited from possessing, using, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants when: - correct answer Reporting for duty, on duty, on CSX Property, or Occupying facilities provided by CSX. When handling air hoses, employees must: - correct answer Prevent any part of the body from extending over the top of or under a draw head to operate angle cocks and close both angle cocks before making any adjustments to air hoses. When handling End-of-Train (EOT) devices, employees must: - correct answer Secure EOT hoses when transporting and not place EOT where it would be a tripping hazard or would foul or obstruct handholds or other safety appliance. When lifting a heavy object, employee must: - correct answer Not use excessive force and Assume and maintain a stable and balance posture while lifting smoothly and not jerking. You see an employee committing a violation of the safety rules what do you do? - correct answer Warn the coworker of the unsafe act and hazards. If an injury occurs when the employee is on duty, the employee must: - correct answer Report the injury to a manager at the time of occurrence or prior to leaving CSX property on the day of the occurrence When performing a task, employees must not - correct answer use excessive force or place any part of the body where it could be pinched. True or False To prevent trips and falls employees must: 1)Remain alert and mindful of surroundings at all times 2)use designated walkways, crosswalks, handholds, and railings when available 3)Plan and choose routes that afford the safest walking conditions 4)Keep clear view of where you are walking - correct answer