An employee of a railroad who is annually trained on roadway worker protection whose sole duty is to provide at least 15 seconds advanced visual and auditory warning of approaching trains or on-track equipment to roadway workers.

• A. Roadway Worker
• B. Job Briefing
• C. Watchman/Lookout
• D. Marker

Answer: (C)

The essential idea is the dedicated Watchman/Lookout in roadway worker protection. This person is trained every year and has the sole duty of giving at least 15 seconds of advance visual and auditory warning of an approaching train or on-track equipment to roadway workers. By focusing only on warning, the Watchman/Lookout provides a reliable signal that allows workers to stop, clear the track, or take protective action before danger arrives. Visual signals (like flags or lights) and audible signals (such as whistles or horns) are used to ensure the warning is noticed quickly and clearly. This role is distinct from the roadway worker who is being protected, from a safety briefing, or from markers used to designate locations.