Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 64% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – unavailable (Target = 58)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 93% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
21/05/2017 Guildford
Intoxicated Contractor
A Contractor working on the behalf of IP was thought to be intoxicated during a COSS briefing.
When challenged, the contactor ran off.
This incident is subject to further investigation by IP.
24/05/2017 Addlestone
Line Blockage Irregularity GZAC 5321705
The Woking Local Operations Manager reported that a Line blockage irregularity had occurred when the Signaller granted a block with a train in section and yet to pass the work group.
Although the Signaller came to a clear understanding about the arrangements, they had noted the wrong signal within their mind.
The COSS (working for IP) was still on the phone to the Signaller as the train approached, which prevented the incident from escalating further.
A near miss was not declared.
This incident is subject to further review and investigation.In addition to this incident, it was also identified that the planned Safe System Of Work did not fully cover the area required.
This had not been picked up by the COSS and will also be further investigated.
25/05/2017 Guildford
Unsafe Working
Two members of Works Delivery staff were witnessed crossing over 2 open lines in order to reach a T3 possession.
The possession concerned had all 6 lines blocked around Guildford and extended to Worplesdon and Shalford Junction.
When challenged, they reported that they had been taken off of another job and asked to attend to assist with disconnections which was why they had no paperwork or contact details for the ES or the COSS.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
28/05/2017 Woking
Staff Accident
A member of Woking S&T was walking along the track, went to turn around and tripped over the back drive of a set of points.
A layer of skin came off of the injured party’s left leg and it became swollen.
Apart from first aid being required, the injured party did not require further medical attention.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 72% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – Not Available (Target = 58)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – Not Available (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
15/05/2017 Southfields
CAT A SPAD W367 (Set 2I72 LUL)
London Underground service 2I72 reported passing W367 signal at red (danger) without authority by half a coach. The Driver admitted fault.
Upon investigation it was identified that the Driver had 4 seconds of warning time due to the level of foliage.
The foliage was dealt with by the LUL contractors and it will be investigated by LUL managers.
18/05/2017 Lenthay Level Crossing
Staff Accident
A Works Delivery technician was one of a four man team loading a trolley onto a flatbed lorry.
One of the team slipped and the trolley hit the individual on the side of the head.
He initially felt ok, but on the drive home he had to pull over and was sick.
In addition to this some of his teeth felt loose after the impact, so went to hospital.
The hospital took X-rays of his neck and there was nothing untoward. The Doctor suspected whiplash and possible concussion. He was prescribed painkillers advised to rest.
The Golden Hour was applied and this accident became a lost time injury.
19/05/2017 Dorchester South
Safety of the Line Issue 1W12
1W12 was stopped by the Bournemouth Mobile Operations Manager with a red flag due to their vehicle becoming stuck within 3 to 4 feet away from the track.
The MOM had been carrying out some routine checks on the narrow roadway on the Up Side toward a relay room.
When the MOM went to turn their vehicle around, they were conscious of a steep embankment behind them which had hindered their ability to carry out the manoeuvre.
19/05/2017 Petersfield
Vehicle Accident
An outer Signalling Engineer was reversing out of a carpark space at the station when the vehicle bumped into a bollard.
It was very rainy at the time and it was thought that the vehicle had hit a curb.
Upon inspection, there was slight damage to the vehicle, but no injuries were sustained.
As there were no staff injuries, only a 6hr update was provided using the Golden Hour process.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 76% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 27 (Target = 58)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 89% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
05/05/2017 Corton Steps Level Crossing
Staff Accident
A member of Off Track was chain sawing a Hawthorne bush when it became caught on a piece of piece of wood.
The chainsaw whipped back and a thorn pierced through their glove into their finger.
Colleges on site cut off the glove, but the thorn had to be removed at hospital.
The injured party was put on gas and air whilst the thorn was removed and the hand dressed.
Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
09/05/2017 Haslemere
Staff Accident
A Cable and Track apprentice rubbed his right eye when some dust went into it whilst leaving a site of work.
Later that night his eye felt sore, so he cleaned it with eye wash and arranged to visit the hospital.
The hospital identified a small scratch on the eyeball and was advised if he was experiencing any other problems over the next couple of days, to see an eye specialist.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
10/05/2017 Virginia Water / Ascot
Staff Accident
A member of PWay was driving a work van to a work site when he was involved in a minor wing mirror collision with a delivery van.
There were no injuries and contact details were exchanged.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care and no time was lost.
10/05/2017 Eastleigh Pre-Assembly Depot
Locomotive 66238 Derailed
DB Cargo Duty Manager reported that one bogie of locomotive 66238 had become derailed within No 1 Siding.
The incident was said to be on Network Rail infrastructure and patrolled by Network Rail staff however, Network Rail were not responsible for maintaining the area.
Upon initial investigation, the rail appeared to have become out of gauge.
Investigations are ongoing.
12/05/2017 Guildford
Staff Accident
A member of Guildford PWay was cleaning the boot of the team pool vehicle when he cut his hand on some broken glass.
The broken glass was suspected to be a from the rear windscreen which had been broken previously.
The Golden Hour was applied and no time was lost.
13/05/2017 Queenstown Road
Staff Accident
A Work Delivery Supervisor reported that a Vital Rail Operative had sprained his ankle by tripping over a large screw whilst walking on track within a T3 possession.
The injured party left the worksite, but decided not to attend hospital.
The Golden Hour was applied and he was expected to resume duty on Monday (15/05/17).
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 75% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 43 (Target = 58)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 89% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
02/05/2017 Frimley
Staff Accident
The Woking MOM cut his wrist on barbed wire fencing whilst attending to a fallen/leaning tree.
The MOM had been wearing PPE and once off track, he attended to his wound.
The Golden Hour was applied.
This was not a lost time injury.
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