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Further copies are available from Willsons Group Services.  \nTo obtain an order form, email:  \n[denise@willsons.com](denise@willsons.com)  \n(phone 01636 702334 or fax 01636 701396)  \nWhy not complete a mock test?  \nComplete our FREE mock tests to help prepare yourself for upcoming courses and assessments. They can also be used to help maintain and improve any existing knowledge.  \nBook your course at any location risk free!  \nWhich means if you are unable to pass first time, we will put you on the next available course FREE of charge.  \n0208 596 5121  \nClick on any category to view our  \nupcoming courses  \nINFRASTRUCTURE AND TERMINOLOGY  \nTrack layout  \ncess   \nfour-foot   \n six-foot   \nfour-foot   \ncess   \nfour-foot   \n‘On or near the line’ and ‘lineside’  \nlineside  \n 3 metres (10 feet)   \nplatform  \non or near the line  \n 1.25 metres (4 feet)   \nRunning lines  \nRunning lines are used by trains to go from place to place. Each running line has a name, speed limit and direction. Details are given in the Sectional Appendix.  \nPosition of safety  \n position of safety   2 metres (6 feet 6)   \nLightweight tools and equipment must be left at least 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) from the line, irrespective of the speed limit.  \nAuthorised walking route  \nAn authorised walking route provides safe access to or from a place of work. These are often found near depots, stations and signalboxes. Details are given in the Hazard Directory.  \nElectrified lines  \nConsider all electrification equipment to be live at all times.  \nOverhead line equipment (OLE) provides trains with  \n25,000 volts AC. You must treat the OLE as being live at all times. Cables attached to these structure must be considered to be live as well.  \nMake sure you and anything you’re holding doesn’t come within 2.75 metres (9 feet) of live OLE.  \nTake extra care when working:  \n􀁺 at height (on platforms, embankments, bridges)  \n􀁺 with metal equipment or liquids.  \nConductor rails (third rails) provide trains with up to  \n750 volts DC. The live rail is raised on insulating pots. Cables attached to these rails must be considered to be live as well.  \nMake sure you and anything you’re holding doesn’t come into contact with a conductor rail. You must stand 30cm (1 foot) away from the third rail.  \nMake sure you:  \n􀁺 use insulated tools, troughs and appropriate PPE  \n􀁺 take extra care when working with liquids or near floodwater.  \nRAILWAY SIGNS  \nNo position of safety on this side of the railway  \nLineside phone  \nRefuges on other side of the railway but not this side  \nSignal post telephone  \nPhone to electrical control room  \nGeneral railway phones (often found at level crossings)  \nGOING ONTO THE RAILWAY  \nOnly go ‘on or near the line’ if absolutely necessary.  \nMake sure you:  \n􀁺 have your Sentinel card with you  \n􀁺 wear the necessary approved PPE and suitable workwear  \n􀁺 know the speed and direction of approaching trains  \n􀁺 know any hazards which might affect your safety  \n􀁺 walk in a position of safety and face traffic, if possible  \n􀁺 take extra care in junction areas.  \nApproved PPE  \nWHEN A TRAIN APPROACHES  \nYou must be in a position of safety at least 10 seconds before a train arrives.  \nWhen a train approaches:  \n􀁺 stop what you are doing and go to the position of safety straight away  \n􀁺 acknowledge the driver’s warning by raising one arm above your head  \n􀁺 watch the train go past.  \nDo not leave the position of safety unless you are sure no other trains are approaching.  \nCROSSING THE LINE  \nIf you have to cross the line:  \n􀁺 check there is a position of safety on the opposite site.  \n􀁺 make sure there’s sufficient sighting distance and no trains are approaching  \n􀁺 go straigh","cbCaiofhCHt1GmZY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiofhCHt1GmZY","pdf",632306,17,"English","# INFRASTRUCTURE AND TERMINOLOGY\n## Track layout and safety distances\n## Running lines, position of safety, and authorised walking route\n## Electrified lines and live equipment\n# RAILWAY SIGNS\n# GOING ONTO THE RAILWAY\n# WHEN A TRAIN APPROACHES\n# CROSSING THE LINE\n# WALKING IN A GROUP AND WORKING THE COSS/SWL\n## Safe System of Work options","[{\"question\":\"What certification is required for Personal Track Safety (PTS)?\",\"answer\":\"A current Sentinel card endorsed with PTS competency is required.\"},{\"question\":\"How should you treat electrification equipment during track work?\",\"answer\":\"Consider all electrification equipment to be live at all times, including OLE and conductor rails and any cables attached to structures.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you do when a train approaches?\",\"answer\":\"Be in a position of safety at least 10 seconds before arrival, stop and move straight to the position of safety, acknowledge the driver’s warning by raising one arm, and watch the train pass.\"}]","PERSONAL TRACK SAFETY (PTS) - Issue 9 - Keypoint Cards | PDF",1791072071,43]