Wessex Safety Hour – 26th April 2016

25th April 2016 Saleem Ali Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance – 73%

Number of Close Calls – 104

Incidents –

17/04/2016	A Wimbledon signaller lowered the barriers at Motspur Park CCTV level crossing and cleared the signal for 1D24 (1007 Dorking – Waterloo). The signaller then saw movement and realised that he had trapped someone within the confines of the barriers so placed the signal back to danger to enable the person to exit.
18/04/2016	A Depot Operative from the National Supply Chain slipped on leaked de-icer fluid at Eastleigh Depot injuring his back.
19/04/2016	A Contractor from Dyer & Butler staff suffered a fractured bone in his ankle whilst alighting from the rear of a van, he inadvertently stepped into a pot hole half filled with rubble near an access gate at Shalford. *If you see any unsafe conditions like pot holes near an access point, please fill them or report it so it can be remedied by someone who has the equipment to do so.*
19/04/2016	Light Engine – 0V31 (2013 Eastleigh – Westbury Yard) had a CAT A SPAD on SY61 near Salisbury and passed the signal by 100 yards. There was no allegation against the signalling and no damage was incurred. The driver advised that he had passed over Wilton Junction at the correct speed but did not heed the cautionary signal and was travelling too fast to stop at the red.
20/04/2016	Passenger service – 1W57 (0805 Waterloo – Weymouth) had a CAT A SPAD on DR185 and passed the signal by three coach lengths at Dorchester South without authority. There was no allegation against the signal and no damage was incurred. The Driver had been expecting the signal to change to a proceed aspect, but it remained red due to another train (2O70) being within the section ahead.
21/04/2016	A member of P-Way discovered they were working on an open line at Portsmouth Harbour after finding line blockage requested was not in place. Two COSS’s had agreed that one of them would be a Protection Controller, however, a clear understanding about the full arrangements between the two had not been reached. *Always be clear, check and repeat back any arrangements relating to Line Blockages; a clear understanding is paramount to staff safety.*
22/04/2016	A Tamper, 6J61, having departed from possession Item 43 was then signalled into possession Item 89 (Clapham Junction to Durnsford Road) via W153 signal in error. The train then proceeded over the protecting detonators and collided with the PLB before coming to a stand. Three members of Wimbledon P-way staff were about to lift the PLB, and fortunately heard the automated Clapham station announcement ‘Stand clear, fast train approaching’ and placed themselves in a position of safety. *This incident is subject to further investigation*.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 19th April 2016

18th April 2016 Saleem Ali Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 71%

Number of Close Calls – 103

Incidents this week

– Woking S&T reported Van at Weybridge station reversed into a barrier fence within the car park. There is only slight damage to the rear step at the back of the van on the near side, no aparent injuries to any staff members at the time of accident. When reversing a vehicle it is adviseable to have someone guide you back from outside the vehicle.

– Whilst assisting with the loading of equipment to the rear of a van, the IP sustained slight injury to his fingers when another member of staff went to raised the side panel and his hand was still in the way. Verbal warning should be issued to make sure others are not in the way of the side panels when they are raised and lowered.

– Run through on 649B points. ES was crossing a Tamper over from the Up Windsor Slow to the Up Windsor Fast. Believed that he had set the route correctly, but when the Tamper made the movement, points were not set correctly and Tamper had a Run Through. ES to set Route and operator should check as back up.

2. Near Miss with Track Gang – South Wales

3.Back to Basics

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Wessex Safety Hour – 12th April 2016

11th April 2016 Saleem Ali Leave a comment

Safety Hour – 72%

Close Calls – 56

Incidents for the Week –

03/04/2016 – Northam Depot Reception Line – Eastleigh ECR reported that the traction current was not re-charged after part 2 of Item 40 was given up. When the MOM attended, he found that a strap had been left in place.

06/04/16 – Southampton – A member of Eastleigh PWay reported that could hear a person crying trackside at Southampton. He and a colleague investigated and found the female laying on the track and assisted her back to the access gate. The female had jumped from a wall onto the track for reasons not known, but sustained what looked to be electrical injuries.

06/04/2016 – Bursledon Station – Member of S&T was loading a trolley when he sustained a minor cut to his left hand finger. Full PPE was being worn at the time of accident and first aid was given. No doctor or hospital visit was required.

06/04/2016 – Bracknell Station – Station staff reported roofing insulation had blown onto the track and was blocking the down line at the station. Minor works followed this up by checking and securing the structure.

2. Manual Handling Training – MH Training Promo vs3

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4. Close Call App Information
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Safety Hour Material – 5th April 2016.

4th April 2016 Saleem Ali Leave a comment

Safety Hour – 71% Another great week with a really strong finish to the year.

79 Close Calls Raised

Incidents this week –

27/03/2016	London Waterloo – Member of Clapham P-Way staff, while working for Works delivery within their worksite, was struck by a pandrol clip on the ankle. Pandrol clip had apparently been dislodged by a spanner coming into contact with it. It struck the IP, who was looking in the other direction at the time. IP was treated on site and taken to hospital. Scans have shown that ankle is broken. LTI
01/04/2016	A member of staff was turning out of Winchester Station car park in a Network Rail van. The offside rear of the van caught the side of a low barrier along the side of the car park exit. This dented the vehicle slightly but there were no injuries.
31/03/2016	A Hi Top van clipped a NR vehicle side mirror and front bumper when trying to merge in front at a roundabout. NR vehicle was stationary at the time as he was queuing to get onto the A3 at Guildford. He sustained no injuries as a result of this accident.