Railway Safety News & Bulletins Issue 3 2014
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Railway Safety News & Bulletins
Issue 3 2014
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CONTENTS
Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
NOTES:
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1. A signing Sheet is now included at the end of this document for recording the delivery of these briefings to your
staff.
WELCOME
Firstly, my apologies for the lateness of this bulleting briefing, many things have conspired against in getting this to you
on time but we have finally made it.
This month’s bulletin sees the actual Prohibition Notice placed on Network Rail regarding the Manual Handling of C143
Troughs. Having handled these myself I know firsthand how heavy and awkward they can be. They are so big I recall we
used to them ‘The Coffins!’
Some of you may be aware of some of the changes coming soon and the introduction of the Safe Work Leader as a
replacement for the Coss and Engineering Supervisor. I have seen a number of presentations from different areas of
Network Rail; unfortunately the actual method of how this is going to be implemented and how it will work are still quite
vague. We have placed one of the NR Presentations on to the website for you to download and review.
Have you heard anything about how this new process will be implemented? If so please do get in touch
CROSSRAIL WEST – Paddington to Stockley
This area has now been taken over by Carillion who are acting as the Principle Contractor. All works in this area are
subject to Mandatory changes to working practices on or near the line. Carillion have introduced a new safety critical
duty to be known as the Observer of Trains, and should be used for all works where a Site Warden is appointed. In
addition the normal rule of a 2.0m Separation distance when using Site Wardens has been increased to 2.5m.
If you need more information or a copy of the new Carillion Rail Operating Procedure please get in touch
KEEP SAFE AND FOLLOW THOSE ‘LIFE SAVING RULES’
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THIS MONTH PRIZE – A GENUINE SWISS ARMY KNIFE
A railway related question will be posed during each edition of the Safety Bulletin, email me the
answer and we will draw the winner at the end of July
This time around we are giving away a genuine Swiss Army knife with 17 built in accessories!
Large blade Small blade Bottle opener Large screwdriver Wire stripper Magnifying glass
Scissors Can opener Small screwdriver •Philips screwdriver Reamer / punch Sewing eye
Corkscrew Multipurpose hook Keyring TweezersToothpick
Can any self-respecting rail worker be without one??
Just check out the question below and be the first to respond and we’ll package it up and send it out
first class direct to your door
QUESTION IS BELOW
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Which terminus is this?
Ping me an email with the correct answers and that Swiss Army Knife is all yours. The email address
is: [email protected] and put QUIZ 6 in the subject line.
Closing date is July 30th 2014
Good Luck, don’t forget to brief out the info above and get the guys to sign below. Those Achilles
auditors will want to see it next time around
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Name of Person delivering briefing 01/2014
Name Date Role
Person attending Briefing:
Name Date Role
Please use and keep this form as evidence of having undertaken safety notices and standards briefings in accordance with Link Up
Engage requirements