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Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Under FRA regulations, which of the following events ALWAYS requires a post-accident toxicological test of crewmembers?

    Answer: A reportable accident/incident as defined in 49 CFR Part 219

    49 CFR Part 219 mandates post-accident toxicological testing following any reportable railroad accident or incident as defined by FRA criteria.

  2. A freight train loses communication with the dispatcher while handling a track obstruction emergency. What is the crew's appropriate action?

    Answer: Stop at the nearest clear location, protect the train, and attempt to restore communication

    Loss of communication requires stopping at a safe location, protecting the train, and working to restore contact before proceeding.

  3. What does BLEVE stand for and why is it relevant to railroad emergency response?

    Answer: Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion — a catastrophic failure of pressurized tank cars exposed to fire

    A BLEVE occurs when a pressurized tank car is exposed to fire, causing catastrophic failure that can project debris thousands of feet; responders must stay clear.

  4. When must railroad employees report a 'near miss' event under FRA's Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS)?

    Answer: C3RS is voluntary; employees may report any close call without mandatory threshold

    C3RS is a voluntary, confidential program that encourages employees to report close calls without penalty, with no mandatory damage or speed threshold.

  5. A passenger train crew discovers a suspicious unattended package in a coach. According to emergency protocols, what is the FIRST step?

    Answer: Do not touch it; evacuate the immediate area and notify the dispatcher and law enforcement

    Suspicious packages must not be moved or opened; the area should be cleared and authorities notified immediately to allow trained personnel to respond.

  6. After a highway-rail grade crossing collision, FRA requires the railroad to preserve what type of data recorder information?

    Answer: Event recorder data including speed, throttle, brake application, and horn/bell use

    The locomotive event recorder captures speed, throttle position, brake applications, and alerting device activations, all of which are required to be preserved for FRA accident investigation.

  7. What is the recommended action when a train crew observes a track condition that may be dangerous but does not require an emergency stop?

    Answer: Reduce speed to restricted speed, protect the condition, and immediately report it to the dispatcher

    Reducing to restricted speed while reporting to the dispatcher allows continued operation at a safe speed while ensuring the condition is addressed by the proper personnel.