Ontrack safety the contractor is responsible for compliance with the federal railroad administrations roadway worker protection regulations 49cfr214, subpart c and cn railroads on track safety rules. Personal track safety pts or track visitors pass infrequent visits. Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site. Union pacific cares about the communities we serve and partners with organizations to promote rail safety. Get the best deals on collectible railroad rule books when you shop the. Northern ireland railways, rule book appendix 11 the instructions concerning electrified lines in section b have been deleted see section z personal track safety the definition of walking is amended to apply only when walking alone on or near the line when two or more persons walk together on or near the line. Start shopping our site has been updated, to start shopping please click on shop in the navigation bar above. Hi all, just a quick question that one of our guards asked me earlier. The warning will be given by one of the following five methods.
Personal track safety pts ac and dccr recert nchsr. We are proud to be a specialist training provider with over 20 years experience in the training sector, delivering highquality training to individuals and businesses within a variety of occupational sectors across the uk. For certain roles, keypoint cards have been produced, to cover the key safety responsibilities and requirements of the track safety roles. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to. Ontrack safety working within 25 feet of any track job briefing equipment. Appendix f brc safety rules pertaining to ontrack safety.
Rule books rule book forms key point booklets track safety handbooks. Simplification of uniform rule continues in high school track and. Individual train detection itd is a form of ontrack safety for use only by. Personal track safety, known as pts, is a qualification required by people who o on a lineg o within 3 metres 10 feet of a line on the railway side g of any permanent fence or structure arry out engineering or technical work on a platform within c 1. Demonstrate their understanding and ability to follow a safe system of work that their coss will set up for them. Nov 25, 2011 rules respecting track safety tc e54 is available in pdf format file size 495kb which will download in approximately 3 minutes and 26 seconds on a 28. The principal hazards include collisions between a rail vehicle and a track worker, electrocution from traction power sources third rail, fourth rail, ohle.
A comprehensive briefing has been produced to assist your onward briefings to your relevant staff. December 2017 will see changes to the rule book around possession speed changes. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or personal track safety handbook tsh and relevant local instructions when required to go on or near the line. Uncontrolled when printed supersedes gert8000hb1 iss 3. General safety responsibilities and personal track safety. Keypoint cards have been produced for many of the track safety competencies, as a reminder of the main duties, rules and requirements. All nuts and pins on axles and brake rigging shall be secured by cotter pins that are similar to original equipment installed by the manufacturer. This is payable to sentinel, who issue the card and use the money for operational and development costs. Our vision is that burlington northern santa fe will operate free of accidents and injuries. Correctly interpret the relevant parts of the rule book, the track safety handbook and will understand the relevant aspects of the sentinel scheme.
This handbook covers the rules, which must be applied in these. General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for non track workers gert8000g1 rule book issue 6 september 2015 comes into force 05 december 2015 module g1 uncontrolled when printed document comes into force on 05122015 supersedes gert8000g1 iss 5 on 05122015. Stay away from trains and other railroad property, including trestles, yards and equipment. The rule book gert8000 and other national operations publications. On the merseyrail underground network, there is a grade called station assistant. The personal track safety pts is a course that all individuals who work on or close to railway lines must take and pass in the united kingdom and ireland. General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for nontrack workers section 1 general instructions the people responsible. Union pacific will strive to prevent all incidents, accidents, injuries and occupational. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in. Any inseason changes will be posted as an addendum as necessary. When you refer to rule book and handbook modules e. The personal track safety course pts training is the entry level qualification for those who wish to start a career in the railway industry. Personal track safety, known as pts, is a qualification required by people who go on a available for download, in pdf format, from faa. The other major part of the safety rules equation is how easy you make it for people to capture, organise and track safety processes, rules and regulations.
The rail rule book contains rules which govern the safe performance and conduct of all rail employees and personnel responsible for revenue service and. Track markings rule 531 provides greater flexibility by expanding the professional positions which are qualified to survey and measure a track. A simple multiple choice examination paper based on the railways pts handbook or rule book is recommended. Our crossing accident reduction education and safety up cares program works to reduce train accidents through rail safety education and law enforcement partnerships. Buy 2020 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. To access the portable document format pdf version you must have a pdf reader installed. The basic level for track access for network rail is the personal track safety certificate pts as defined by the railway safety standards gort8067. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in effect. Its not hard and you will get the training before the test, read the rule book from the link in the post above to get a head. Personal track safety pts is a qualification which every worker has to have before being allowed to work on or near any line owned or managed by network rail. Personal track safety assessment questions quiz by philshems, updated 11 months ago more less created by philshems almost 5 years ago 69306 21 0 description. Further copies are available from willsons group services. Logbooks recert introduction this course develops ability to correctly interpret rule book track safety handbook and relevant instructions when required to go on or near the line. This course is a 2 day pts initial course which includes a classroom based pts elearning module.
All nuts and pins on axles and brake rigging shall be secured by cotter pins that are similar to original equipment installed by. With these things in mind we offer the following safety tips. Get the best deals on collectible railroad rule books when you shop the largest online selection at. It is designed to help workers to understand the systems that. Rules respecting track safety november 25, 2011 effective. To work on or around the track involves certification for the individual employee of which there are several levels of competence and responsibility which are assessed. Questions used for assessing personal track safety competence use descriptive tags to organise your content. People running at full speed can put a dent in you rather quickly. Their duties range from checking tickets to cleaning unthinkable deposits of the platforms. Rules respecting track safety tc e54 is available in pdf format file size 495kb which will download in approximately 3 minutes and 26 seconds on a 28. Personal track safety pts tritech rail training railway. Rssb the authoritative version of this document is available at uk contents approved by traffic operation and. Get 247 access to the rule book via your phone, tablet, desktop or laptop. Make sure you check out all the general sections as well as those that apply to your specific class.
General safety responsibilities and personal track safety for. Examples of atws and lows warning equipment train operated warning system tows. Railway companies must qualify and certify track supervisors and track inspectors in order to ensure they possess the necessary skills, experience and knowledge to inspect tracks for defects or supervise restoration or renewal of track under traffic conditions. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the safety card found in most seat backs. Use the dropdown lists below to find the right downloads for you. Introduction this course develops ability to correctly interpret rule book track safety handbook and relevant instructions when required to go on or near the line. The course is best suited to people who are looking to work trackside e. Avoid distractions including loud music, texting or talking on cell phones when crossing the railroad tracks. The course is required for occupations such as electricians, handsignalers, look outs and steel fixers. Certification and training of track supervisors and track inspectors tsr part 1, rule 7 rule 7. Uncontrolled when printed supersedes gert8000hb1 iss 3 on 05. Personal track safety pts initial elearning course. Wear shoes at all times and use caution when wearing shoes without rubber soles.
Personal track safety training courses get licensed. Santa fe atsf railroad 1995 track maintenance guide. Personal track safety pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the united kingdom designed to ensure the safety of railway workers who have to work on or near the line. At the end of this course delegates will be able to. Logbooks personal track safety work experience log book june 2011.
Many companies throw the entire rule book at people and expect them to log issues and problems in paper folders. The pts course can cover ac overhead wire and dccr third rail. This handbook covers the rules, which must be applied in these situations by sentinel track safety card holders, signallers and. Note if your card is lost or stolen, you will need to order a new one and pay the fee again. Report emergencies or suspicious activity on the tracks to union pacifics response management communication center at 8888777267 or 911. Other types of personal protective equipment, such as respirators, fall protection equipment and face shields, must be worn as directed by the railroads eic. The rail safety and standards board publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely. Wear the appropriate ppe personal protective equipment. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or guide to personal track safety or pts key point card nr9922 and relevant local instructions when required to go on or near the line. Fosbury changed high jump during oregon high school days.
Burlington northern santa fe will achieve this vision. Use the link to download a personal copy of the 2020 rule book. Delegates will also understand and be able to follow a safe system of work. The rule book the rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely. Personal track safety pts keypoints certification required. Demonstrate their understanding and ability to follow a safe system of work. This personal track safety course is a 2day course intended for candidates who wish to work on or near the line on network rails infrastructure and covers a wide range of track specific information and procedures, including, infrastructure and terminology, the safe system, basic emergency procedures, and communication protocol. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Corrected version of 2015 rail rule book this rule book is an edited version of the 2015 rail rule book, including the corrections made and noted in the first printing of the 2015 rail rule book.
Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or guide to personal track safety or pts key point card nr9922 and relevant instructions when required to go on or near the line demonstrate their understanding and ability to follow a safe system of work. Upon successful completion of the training the delegate will be able to demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or guide to personal track safety or pts key point card nr9922 and relevant instructions when required to go on or near the line. Rssb the authoritative version of this document is. Mechanical safety rules and policies in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time sunday, october 31, 2004 bnsf safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable. This course is the second part of the pts initial course and can only be undertaken following the successful completion of the pts elearning module. All personnel, other than those listed above, who go on to the operational railway are defined as track workers for the purpose of the rule book. Nir rule book competencies applicable to the contractor are. Leave personal food items and baggage at your seat. Link to both fra roadway worker and cns ontrack safety. To start shopping please click on the shop button in the top menu bar, alternately you. If you cant find what youre looking for or are unsure what download is right for you, then please give us a call on 020 8596 5121 and our friendly staff will do their best to help. When races are run in lanes around a turn or turns, the starting lines shall be staggered so that each competitor will run the same distance. A personal track safety pts certificate is required before anybody is allowed to work within the boundary of network rail tracks in the uk.
Printing services willsons is the single source for all your litho and digital print. Youll notice an increased emphasis on personal responsibility for safe behaviour. Statement of safety policy it is union pacific railroads policy to conduct its business in a manner that addresses the safety of employees, contractors, customers and the communities we serve. Feb 08, 2014 i think the pts test varies from company to company but main stuff you will need to know are track layouts, lineside signage basic ones limited clearance etc.
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