April 2016 Safety Briefing

Safety BriefingApril 2016

Welcome to the advance-TRS April 2016 Safety Briefing.

• Close Calls......................................................................................................... 3

• Worksafe Procedures...................................................................................... 3

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)........................................................... 4

• New Life Saving Rules..................................................................................... 5

• Safety Bulletins................................................................................................. 6

• Important Contact Information ..................................................................... 7

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Close CallsNo matter where you work, reporting Close Calls is vital to improving safety. If you see something with the potential to

cause harm, raise the alarm on site and make it safe. If it is not safe to continue work then stop. Once the hazard has

been removed or made safe, ensure that you report it.

Worksafe (Refusal to Work)

Important NumbersBusiness Hours Emergency Number

01483 361 061Out of Hours Emergency Number

07930 384 505CIRAS

0800 4 101 101

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)All persons on or near the line and on the lineside shall wear at least the following PPE:

• High visibility upper body clothing with reflective tape which complies with BS EN ISO 20471: 2013 and

Railway Group Standard GO/RT3279.

• High visibility lower body clothing to BS EN ISO 20471:2013 and Railway Group Standard GO/RT3279.

• A safety helmet which complies with BS EN 397: 2012.

• Safety footwear which complies with BS EN ISO 20345: 2011, provides support to the ankle, includes

mid-sole protection and has a protective toe cap. Where used, steel or other conductive toe caps shall

be covered.

All contractors must:

• Wear appropriate PPE as defined by the client.

• Inform advance Training & Recruitment Services of any damage, deteriation or lack of PPE.

• Report any and all PPE that is ill-fitting.

• Ensure that all PPE is used, cleaned and stored in accordance with all health and safety guidelines.

• Invoke Worksafe procedures for any ill fitting, inadequate or lack of PPE.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.These Rules are in place to keep us safe and must never be broken.We will all personally intervene if we feel a situation or behaviour might be unsafe.

Our Lifesaving Rules

For more information about our Lifesaving Rules go to safety.networkrail.co.uk/LSR

July 2014

We will always comply with our Lifesaving Rules

Always be sure the required plans and permits are in place, before you start a job or go on or near the line.

Always test before applying earths or straps.

Never undertake any job unless you have been trained and assessed as competent.

Always use equipment that is fit for its intended purpose.

Never work or drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Never assume equipment is isolated – always test before touch.

Never enter the agreed exclusion zone, unless directed to by the person in charge.

Working responsibly

Working with electricity

Driving

Working at height

Working with moving equipment

Never use a hand-held or hands-free phone, or programme any other mobile device, while driving.

Always obey the speed limit and wear a seat belt.

Always use a safety harness when working at height, unless other protection is in place.

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Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.These Rules are in place to keep us safe and must never be broken.We will all personally intervene if we feel a situation or behaviour might be unsafe.

Our Lifesaving Rules

For more information about our Lifesaving Rules go to safety.networkrail.co.uk/LSR

July 2014

We will always comply with our Lifesaving Rules

Always be sure the required plans and permits are in place, before you start a job or go on or near the line.

Always test before applying earths or straps.

Never undertake any job unless you have been trained and assessed as competent.

Always use equipment that is fit for its intended purpose.

Never work or drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Never assume equipment is isolated – always test before touch.

Never enter the agreed exclusion zone, unless directed to by the person in charge.

Working responsibly

Working with electricity

Driving

Working at height

Working with moving equipment

Never use a hand-held or hands-free phone, or programme any other mobile device, while driving.

Always obey the speed limit and wear a seat belt.

Always use a safety harness when working at height, unless other protection is in place.

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Failure of Dorman integrated lightweight signal winch

Issued to: All Network Rail line managers, safety professionals and RISQS registered contractors

Ref: NRA 16/01

Date of issue: 10/03/2016

Location: East West Project, IP Central

Contact: Rashid Wahidi, Head of Plant and T&RS

Overview

Whilst lowering a Dorman integrated lightweight (hinged) signal that weighed approximately 125kg the winch failed and the signal fell.

Dorman signals are in use in a number of areas on the Network Rail infrastructure.

Immediate action required

Dorman integrated lightweight signal lifting winches must be retested and recertified against the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).

Dorman integrated lightweight signal lifting winches must not be used until they have been recertified.

Any Dorman integrated lightweight signal lifting winch tested after 1 December 2015 will be recertified free of change by Unipart Dorman's LOLER representative, Worklift.

Prior to use, operators must ensure that the cable is wound correctly on the cable drum, as in the photo above. Incorrectly wound cable will result in slack in the cable which may lead to the signal falling.

Winch operation must cease if the cable loses the correct form. Release of slack cable during winch use will almost certainly damage the cable - it must then be quarantined.

To maintain the correct rope lay tension on a stored winch drum, its hook must be attached to the tie rod attachment pin on the frame.

Copies of Safety Advices are available on Safety Central

Part of our group of Safety Bulletins

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Collision and derailment in a worksite

Issued to: All Network Rail line managers and RISQS registered contractors

Ref: NRB 16/03


Location: Ivybridge, Devon

Contact: Steve Hawkins, IMDM Plymouth

Overview

A collision and derailment occurred in a worksite at Ivybridge (MLN1 Down Main at 235m 11c) on 27 February 2016. A loaded engineering train of 1119 tonnes gross weight collided with a rake of stationary, loaded Falcon wagons. The worksite was for a planned track relay.

At 07:40 the driver of the engineering train was given permission from the Engineering Supervisor(ES) to enter the worksite. A few minutes later, after travelling three quarters of a mile down a falling gradient, the train collided with the back of the eight stationary Falcon wagons.

Initial evidence indicates the locomotive had reached 35mph but managed to brake to 13mph at the point of collision. All wheels of the locomotive were derailed, as well as two other wagons.

No one was injured, but the driver was treated for shock on site.

This incident, which has some similarity with previous worksite collisions, is now subject to a level 3 investigation.

Discussion Points

While we are investigating the causes of this incident please discuss the following with your teams and specifically with every Engineering Supervisor and Person in Charge of Possession (PICOP):

What communications should take place between the ES (worksite) or PICOP (possession) and the driver of any train, On Track Machine or Road Rail Vehicle?

At what speed can rail movements safely be made within a worksite or within a possession?

Is the meaning of proceeding at caution understood?

How is that speed controlled? How are communications for all rail

movements monitored and managed in a possession and worksite?

What can impact the effectiveness and understanding of communications during work such as this?

What can you do to help prevent a recurrence of this type of accident?

Copies of Safety Bulletins are available on Safety Central


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Colmar T10000 RRV derailment and overturn


Ref: NRB 16/04


Location: Riding Mill, Northumberland

Contact: Gary Costello, Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

During the early hours of 2 February 2016, a team of piling contractors were carrying out emergency bank slip works on the NEC2 line. During the works a RRV Colmar T10000 derailed and fell over onto its side landing in the up cess.

The machine with piling rig attachment fitted was slowly moving forward when the wheel flange appears to have ridden up the cess rail leading to the machine itself derailing.

The machine operator although shaken fortunately escaped injury.

This event is currently subject to a level 2 investigation which will formulate and share recommendations.

Discussion Points

Whilst we are investigating the causes of this incident please discuss the following with your teams:

Prior to planned works with RRVs, how do we consider the track geometry, in particular in relation to twist and cant levels?

How are checks made to confirm that the track geometry is compatible and within the machine's working limits as set out in its Engineering Acceptance Certificate?

When RRVs involved in piling works are required to transit with the rig attached, how is everyone's understanding of the correct measures to maximise stability assured?

In particular: o Aligning the rig so it is parallel

with the track and centred in the four foot;

o Fully lowering the piling rig and hammer for a lower centre of gravity?



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Fall from height off a hire vehicle


Ref: NRB 16/05


Location: Hessle Road, Hull

Contact: Craig Marshall, Workforce Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Overview

On Friday 18 March, a Network Rail off-track team were loading up a hired in 7.5 tonne vehicle for planned weekend works.

The vehicle drop side and right side hand rail had been removed to enable loading of the materials.

The staff member had moved to the rear of the vehicle and as they leaned themselves against the rear vehicle hand rail it suddenly gave way resulting in them falling backwards, landing on thetarmac and injuring their head.

Emergency services were summoned to the scene.

Fortunately after a few days under direct observation the staff member was released from Hull Infirmary and is now making a good recovery.

Discussion Points

Whilst we are investigating the causes of this incident please discuss the following with your teams:

Initial findings indicate this vehicle hand-rail design differs from Network Rail HGV vehicles. There is only one securing pin that when in place on the post secures both the side and rear vehicle handrails.

Given this:

How do you familiarise yourselves with hired vehicles and any differences that may exist from any usual vehicle?

What instructions or information do staff receive from hire companies on vehicle set-up?

Where work at height may be required what actions must we each take to try and avoid it?

Are vehicle hand rails suitable to be used for body support?



Following issues highlighted during recent internal and external Audits, the Business Operations Management team have reviewed the Safe Systems of Work Planning process. We have made a made a few key changes to ensure compliance with responsible manager duties and added authorisation for equipment / lookout warning.

Key Changes

Deadlines for Submission and Return of SSOWP’s Requests

Responsible Managers • Must be appointed and defined as competent by the relevant

Siemens Operations Manager • Must Review 20% of all Completed SSOWP’s Packs • Subcontractors must comply with the competency requirements. Equipment/Lookout Warning • Authorisation required from Line Management • Justification of requirement must be demonstrated Line Blockages • Justification of ,Signal Protection only , arrangements are required.

prior to commencement of works.

What is Safe System of Work Planning?

• Defined in Siemens Rail Automation procedure CP/OSHE/001

• The framework through which Siemens demonstrates safe planning for all staff and subcontractors working on or near the line.

• Informed by and compliant to NR/L2/OHS/019.

Key Milestones:

Feb 16 Draft Consultation

March 16 Start Implementation

June 16 Fully Implemented.

Process Contacts • Glasgow, Manchester, York –

Operations Manager North [email protected]

• Birmingham, Chippenham, Derby, Swanley , Ashby – Operations Manager South mike [email protected]

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OVERVIEW The bellow letter has been issued by the Network Rail Director Safety & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects detailing what is expected when Line Blockages are to be used.

Following this letter all line blockages using signal protection only require justification by the SRAHL SSOW Planner followed by authorisation from the NWR project team.

SRAHL are seeking clarification from NWR on the level of detail required in the risk assessment and the level of sign off required within the NWR project team. The operations team have captured this assessment temporarily on APPENDIX B of the SSOW pack. Please discuss and agree with your NWR project teams regarding the approval of this assessment.

THE ASSESSMENT AND NWR SIGN OFF IS ONLY REQUIRED FOR (SIGNAL PROTECTION ONLY) APPLICATIONS AND MUST BE CAPTURED ON APPENDIX B. BY THE SRAHL SSOW PLANNER. ALL APPLICATIONS USING ADDITIONAL PROTECTION CAN PROCEED AS PER THE RULE BOOK.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LETTER EXCEEDS THE CURRENT RULE BOOK REQUIREMENTS WHERE WORK DOES NOT AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE LINE. – THE DEFAULT APPLICATION MUST BE FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION UNLESS JUSTIFICATION IS PROVIDED ON APPENDIX B AND APPROVED BY THE NWR PROJECT TEAM.

FURTHER UPDATES WILL FOLLOW WHEN WE HAVE CLARIFICATION FROM NWR

Amended appendix B (temporary measure until clarification received from NWR)

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