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What is the responsibility of the Chairman of the Sanitation Committee?
What is the responsibility of the Chairman of the Sanitation Committee?
Who maintains the Minutes Book at the station?
Who maintains the Minutes Book at the station?
Which department is NOT mentioned as having allocated responsibilities for sanitary arrangements?
Which department is NOT mentioned as having allocated responsibilities for sanitary arrangements?
What action is expected from the Chief Medical Officer/Chief Medical Superintendent?
What action is expected from the Chief Medical Officer/Chief Medical Superintendent?
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Who should receive a copy of the minutes from Sanitation Committee meetings?
Who should receive a copy of the minutes from Sanitation Committee meetings?
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What is required to be in the possession of the Assistant Engineer?
What is required to be in the possession of the Assistant Engineer?
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At what intervals should the Sanitation Committee hold meetings?
At what intervals should the Sanitation Committee hold meetings?
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Which is NOT a function of the Sanitation Committee?
Which is NOT a function of the Sanitation Committee?
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Who prescribes the constitution of each Sanitation Committee?
Who prescribes the constitution of each Sanitation Committee?
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What documentation should be maintained regarding the Sanitation Committee meetings?
What documentation should be maintained regarding the Sanitation Committee meetings?
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What is the main role of Railway Sanitation Committees at important stations?
What is the main role of Railway Sanitation Committees at important stations?
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Who is primarily responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions at less important and way-side stations?
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions at less important and way-side stations?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Railway Sanitation Committees?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Railway Sanitation Committees?
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What aspect of drinking water arrangements do the Committees inspect?
What aspect of drinking water arrangements do the Committees inspect?
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Which of the following sanitation aspects is specifically mentioned for inspection?
Which of the following sanitation aspects is specifically mentioned for inspection?
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What must the existence of Railway Sanitation Committees NOT do?
What must the existence of Railway Sanitation Committees NOT do?
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Which of the following items is NOT part of the sanitary inspection checklist?
Which of the following items is NOT part of the sanitary inspection checklist?
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What should be done with domestic refuse according to the guidelines?
What should be done with domestic refuse according to the guidelines?
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What condition relates to the maintenance of sanitary conditions in quarters?
What condition relates to the maintenance of sanitary conditions in quarters?
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What are sanitation committees primarily tasked with?
What are sanitation committees primarily tasked with?
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What is included in the responsibilities regarding outdoor conservancy?
What is included in the responsibilities regarding outdoor conservancy?
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Who is responsible for outdoor conservancy as per Railway Board's instructions?
Who is responsible for outdoor conservancy as per Railway Board's instructions?
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Which of the following actions is NOT specified as part of maintaining sanitary conditions in shops?
Which of the following actions is NOT specified as part of maintaining sanitary conditions in shops?
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What should be done to reservoirs and ponds to prevent unauthorized use?
What should be done to reservoirs and ponds to prevent unauthorized use?
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What is the recommended action for the water in reservoirs?
What is the recommended action for the water in reservoirs?
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Which of the following includes tasks related to cleaning of drains?
Which of the following includes tasks related to cleaning of drains?
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What is essential for the safety of residents concerning stray animals?
What is essential for the safety of residents concerning stray animals?
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What is a necessary focus when dealing with waste management in shops?
What is a necessary focus when dealing with waste management in shops?
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Which of these is NOT an aspect of maintaining sanitary conditions?
Which of these is NOT an aspect of maintaining sanitary conditions?
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What is the recommended frequency for treating reservoir water to ensure hygiene?
What is the recommended frequency for treating reservoir water to ensure hygiene?
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What is the primary purpose of plastering the exposed area of wells?
What is the primary purpose of plastering the exposed area of wells?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the protection of wells used for drinking?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the protection of wells used for drinking?
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What should be done with the ground around the well?
What should be done with the ground around the well?
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What is meant by indoor conservancy?
What is meant by indoor conservancy?
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What is the appropriate action regarding the disinfecting of wells?
What is the appropriate action regarding the disinfecting of wells?
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What characterizes outdoor conservancy work?
What characterizes outdoor conservancy work?
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What should be ensured about the devices used for drawing water?
What should be ensured about the devices used for drawing water?
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How often should indoor sanitary installations be cleaned?
How often should indoor sanitary installations be cleaned?
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What is the intended shape for the edge finishing of the steining of wells?
What is the intended shape for the edge finishing of the steining of wells?
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Which body is usually responsible for the disinfection of wells?
Which body is usually responsible for the disinfection of wells?
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Who is responsible for the allocation of responsibilities regarding sanitary arrangements in station buildings and colonies?
Who is responsible for the allocation of responsibilities regarding sanitary arrangements in station buildings and colonies?
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Which document is maintained in the custody of the Station Manager/Station Master regarding Sanitation Committee meetings?
Which document is maintained in the custody of the Station Manager/Station Master regarding Sanitation Committee meetings?
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What should happen to the copies of the minutes of Sanitation Committee meetings?
What should happen to the copies of the minutes of Sanitation Committee meetings?
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The functions of the Sanitation Committees are prescribed by whom?
The functions of the Sanitation Committees are prescribed by whom?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the responsibilities of the Sanitation Committee?
Which of the following is NOT included in the responsibilities of the Sanitation Committee?
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What is maintained to record the proceedings of the sanitation meetings?
What is maintained to record the proceedings of the sanitation meetings?
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Who can take up various matters at the appropriate level with the Departments?
Who can take up various matters at the appropriate level with the Departments?
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At specified intervals, who is responsible for convening meetings of the Sanitation Committee?
At specified intervals, who is responsible for convening meetings of the Sanitation Committee?
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Which of the following parties is NOT included in receiving the copies of minutes from the Sanitation Committee meetings?
Which of the following parties is NOT included in receiving the copies of minutes from the Sanitation Committee meetings?
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What type of responsibilities does the administration allocate for sanitation arrangements?
What type of responsibilities does the administration allocate for sanitation arrangements?
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What is the primary function of Railway Sanitation Committees at important stations?
What is the primary function of Railway Sanitation Committees at important stations?
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What is the main responsibility of the Station Master at less important and way-side stations?
What is the main responsibility of the Station Master at less important and way-side stations?
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Which item is specifically mentioned for inspection concerning drinking water arrangements?
Which item is specifically mentioned for inspection concerning drinking water arrangements?
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In the context of sanitary inspections, what is meant by 'Conservancy'?
In the context of sanitary inspections, what is meant by 'Conservancy'?
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What does the existence of Railway Sanitation Committees NOT relieve any department from?
What does the existence of Railway Sanitation Committees NOT relieve any department from?
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What aspect is included in the inspection checklist pertaining to Quarters?
What aspect is included in the inspection checklist pertaining to Quarters?
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What is a responsibility of Railway Sanitation Committees regarding flood and sullage water?
What is a responsibility of Railway Sanitation Committees regarding flood and sullage water?
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What is emphasized concerning the rescue of stray animals during inspections?
What is emphasized concerning the rescue of stray animals during inspections?
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Which sanitation equipment's adequacy is inspected by the Committees?
Which sanitation equipment's adequacy is inspected by the Committees?
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What should be done to prevent the accumulation of flood or waste water around quarters?
What should be done to prevent the accumulation of flood or waste water around quarters?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the responsibilities of Outdoor Conservancy?
Which of the following is NOT included in the responsibilities of Outdoor Conservancy?
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What is a requirement for the water in reservoirs to maintain hygiene?
What is a requirement for the water in reservoirs to maintain hygiene?
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Which aspect of maintaining sanitary conditions in shops is emphasized?
Which aspect of maintaining sanitary conditions in shops is emphasized?
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What preventive measure is suggested to minimize the threat of diseases from stray animals?
What preventive measure is suggested to minimize the threat of diseases from stray animals?
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Which measure is recommended for the protection of water reservoirs?
Which measure is recommended for the protection of water reservoirs?
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Which of the following practices should NOT be applied to the water in reservoirs?
Which of the following practices should NOT be applied to the water in reservoirs?
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What is the primary responsibility of the departments regarding outdoor conservancy?
What is the primary responsibility of the departments regarding outdoor conservancy?
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How should stray dogs and vicious animals be handled to ensure resident safety?
How should stray dogs and vicious animals be handled to ensure resident safety?
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What is a key maintenance task for septic tanks under sanitary conditions?
What is a key maintenance task for septic tanks under sanitary conditions?
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What is the primary function of the paved platform around the well?
What is the primary function of the paved platform around the well?
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What type of conservancy involves the cleaning of sanitary installations within individual quarters?
What type of conservancy involves the cleaning of sanitary installations within individual quarters?
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What is the significant depth requirement for plastering wells?
What is the significant depth requirement for plastering wells?
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Which sanitation practice should be avoided near a well supplying drinking water?
Which sanitation practice should be avoided near a well supplying drinking water?
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What material is recommended for applying on the walls of overhead tanks?
What material is recommended for applying on the walls of overhead tanks?
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What is required to prevent the spillage of water around wells?
What is required to prevent the spillage of water around wells?
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What action should take place regularly to maintain well health?
What action should take place regularly to maintain well health?
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How far around a well should the ground be kept clean?
How far around a well should the ground be kept clean?
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What is an essential characteristic of devices used for drawing water from wells?
What is an essential characteristic of devices used for drawing water from wells?
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What is classified as outdoor conservancy?
What is classified as outdoor conservancy?
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Study Notes
Railway Sanitation Committees
- Established at important stations by the General Manager.
- Role: Supervision and control of sanitary arrangements in station buildings, yards, and residential colonies.
- Act as an advisory and monitoring body.
- Do not relieve any department of their ordinary duties.
Less Important Stations
- Station Master is primarily responsible for maintaining sanitary and hygienic conditions in the station yards, staff colonies, and surroundings.
Record of Minutes of Meetings
- Minutes are recorded in a Minutes-Book kept at the station, under the custody of the Station Manager/Station Master, unless specified otherwise.
- Copies of minutes are sent to the Chief Medical Officer, Divisional Officers, Committee Members, Assistant Engineer, and concerned supervisors.
- The Chief Medical Officer/Chief Medical Superintendent addresses matters at the appropriate level with the relevant departments.
Inspections
- Committees inspect the premises before/after meetings.
- Focus on sanitary and hygienic conditions, covering:
- Conservancy
- Drinking water supply arrangements
- Quarters
- Sanitary conditions of compounds
- Shops
- Presence of stray dogs and diseased animals
- Other nuisances
Conservancy Work
- Indoor conservancy involves cleaning of indoor sanitary installations and collecting refuse generated in individual quarters. This is the occupant's responsibility.
- Outdoor conservancy comprises cleaning of colony area, railway yards, excavating earth, and cleaning of drains. This responsibility devolves on the Medical, Engineering, or Operating Department based on Railway Board instructions.
Sanitary Protection of Installation
- Reservoirs/Ponds:
- Fenced to prevent unauthorized use.
- Water not for bathing, washing clothes, or cleaning utensils.
- Periodically treated with bleaching powder or a disinfectant.
- Overhead Tanks:
- Cleaned and limed as per schedule.
- Water regularly disinfected.
- Protection of wells:
- Exposed areas plastered to prevent water percolation.
- Parapets sufficiently high.
- Paved platform with a drain for spill-water.
- Ground surrounding the well kept clean.
- No bathing or washing near the well.
- Disinfection carried out as often as necessary.
### Sanitation Committees
- Railway Sanitation Committees are appointed at important stations to supervise and control sanitary arrangements in station buildings, yards and residential colonies.
- The committees act as both advisory and monitoring bodies.
- The Committees typically have a Chairman, members, and a Secretary who takes minutes of meetings.
- The Chief Medical Officer reviews the minutes and addresses matters with relevant departments.
- When sanitation committees don't exist, the Station Master is responsible for maintaining sanitation.
Sanitation Committee Inspections
- Committees regularly inspect premises, focusing on latrines, receptacles, dustbins, incinerators, septic tanks, effluent disposal beds, soak pits, water supply arrangements, quarters, compounds, courtyards, food sanitation at shops, and stray animals.
Conservancy Work
- Indoor Conservancy: This involves cleaning indoor sanitary installations and disposing of domestic refuse. This is the responsibility of occupants.
- Outdoor Conservancy: This includes cleaning colony areas, railway yards, drains, sewers, septic tanks, storm water drains, soak pits, and dust bins. This is the responsibility of the Medical, Engineering or Operating Department.
Sanitary Protection of Installations
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Reservoirs/Ponds:
- Should be fenced to prevent unauthorized use.
- Water should not be used for bathing or washing.
- Water should be treated with bleaching powder or disinfecting agent regularly.
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Overhead Tanks:
- Tanks should be cleaned and limed regularly.
- Water should be disinfected regularly.
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Wells used for drinking:
- Exposed area of well should be plastered to prevent water percolation.
- Parapets should be high to prevent water flowing at ground level.
- Paved platform around the well with a drain for spill-water.
- Ground around the well for at least 50 meters radius should be kept clean.
- No bathing, washing, or keeping vessels on the well top.
- Wells should be disinfected regularly.
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This quiz covers the establishment and responsibilities of Railway Sanitation Committees at important stations. It explores their role in supervising sanitary arrangements and the duties of the Station Master at less important stations. Additionally, it looks at the record-keeping and inspection processes involved in maintaining hygiene within the railway system.
