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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 11th July 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 62%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 47  (Target = 58)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 90%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

02/07/2017
Bracknell		 Possession irregularity – Item 113
A possession irregularity occurred when an Engineering Supervisor allowed a COLAS rail grinder to exit a Worksite and proceed toward the detonator protection without the PICOP’s authority.
During the movement, the grinder was also authorised across level crossings by an Attendant, without the them first being advised and authorised to do so by the PICOP.
COLAS and the Inner Delivery unit are investigating this incident further with the help of the Operations Delivery team.
02/07/2017
Waterloo		 Lighting Rig knocked over by RRV
A Works Delivery Manager reported that an RRV had knocked over a lighting tripod that then fell on a live conductor rail floater within a possession.
The strike caused a flashover and scorch damage.
A concern was raised by the Manger, who believed that the conductor rail concerned should have been isolated as staff had been stepping over it carrying tools. Fuel was also stored nearby alongside the rail, he clearly states this has never been like that before.
The ODM and ES confirmed that as far as the live floater was concerned, it was not an irregularity as some floaters where points are concerned are to be considered to be live unless tested to prove otherwise.
The RRV accident is subject to further investigation.
04/07/2017
Wimbledon		 Works delivery staff issues
A Works Delivery night supervisor reported that a member of staff was called into his office following a report that he had taken a prohibited substance at the weekend.
When For Cause screening was mentioned, the individual refused to be tested and left work.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
05/07/2017
Bethell’s Level Crossing		 Staff Accident
An Emergency Intervention Unit Mobile Operations Manager attending to an incident received an electric shock from a fence which affected his back as he jumped backwards.
No first aid or medical attention was required.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
05/07/2017
Waterloo		 Wrong Route – Platform 7
A 12 carriage empty South West Trains service (5F93), was routed into platform 7 and accepted by Driver in error.
Platform 7 cannot accommodate 12 car trains and a shunt was arranged to re-platform the service.
This incident is subject to further investigation by the Network Rail operations team and SWT.
06/07/2017
Crampmoor Level Crossing		 Staff Accident
Whilst looking down to mark up for a disk cutter to change a rail, a ballast shoulder gave way.
The Injured Party slipped down with the ballast and hit his head on a clamp sitting on the rail causing cut to his forehead.
First aid was given on site, but the cut required 2 stiches at hospital.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
06/07/2017
Weybridge / Walton on Thames		 Staff Accident
A member of PWay staff was putting out an Emergency Speed Restriction (ESR).
As he went to pick up an Automatic Warning System (AWS) magnet, the magnet was drawn to the running rail trapping his left hand causing a crush injury and bruising.
The Injured Party was still able to continue working.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.

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IP Home Safe 5 July 2017

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Safety Cascade

Wessex Safety Cascade Period 3 2017

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The Health, Safety and Environment Period Cascade for Period 3 is now available.  Please find information below:

Wessex HSE P3 Final
LymeDisease_SignsAndSymptoms
Addlestone Line Blockage 24-05-2017
Safety-Advice-NRA-17_04-Defective-hydraulic-clamplock-hoses
TLP-072-Shared-Learning-Lewisham-Sub-Station
TLP-069-Shared-Learning-Metal-Tape-in-Contact-with-Live-Conductor-Rail
Safety-Bulletin-NRB-17_12-Fatality-at-Trenos-footpath-crossing

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 4th July 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 80%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 35  (Target = 58)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

28/06/2017
02:10
Ludgershall		 Staff accident
Two members of Salisbury PWay believed they were stung by wasps.
They stopped work and left the area.
One had been stung on the bridge of nose and the other on the right armpit.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
28/06/2017
13:45
Warblington		 Accident Report
A member of Havant S&T was tucking signal cabling into a troughing route using a Lid Lifter when a shard of fibre glass came off of the shaft, passed through the glove and impaled into the skin area between the left thumb and finger.
First aid was given on site and the inch long shard was removed by the Team Leader.
The Golden Hour was applied and no time was lost.
30/06/2017
09:15-13:26
Worting Junction		 Alleged Staff near miss
An alleged near miss occurred on a bridge structure with a member of Basingstoke S&T whilst investigating a fault on BE183 signal.
The Lookout had given a warning, but the COSS believed that he was in a position of safety within 7 seconds of the train passing.
Chain of care was carried out on all staff and this incident is subject to further investigation.
30/06/2017
16:17
Guildford		 Staff Accident
An E&P Manager reported a minor RTA whilst driving out of Ludlow Road onto Guildford Park Road into traffic when he did not notice an oncoming vehicle.
No damage or injuries were sustained when his front tyre rubbed against the other vehicles near side bumper.
The Golden Hour was applied mainly for chain of care, as no injuries were sustained.
02/07/2017
06:05-08:23
Bracknell		 Possession irregularity – Item 113
A COLAS rail grinder 6Z08 was authorised out of a Worksite having completed its work and was making its way to detonator protection to exit the T3 possession, but the PICOP had not been asked permission for this movement to take place.
In addition to this, Crossing Attendant that had been booked on to manage the barriers between Bracknell and Wokingham also allowed the train to continue by carrying out his duties without the PICOP having advised him to do so.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
02/07/2017
23:42-01:21
Waterloo		 Lighting Rig knocked over by RRV
A Works Delivery Manager reported that an RRV within the T3 possession had knocked over a lighting tripod which had then fallen onto a live conductor rail floater.
The strike caused a flashover and scorch damage.
The Manger believed that the conductor rail concerned should have been isolated and raised a concern that staff have been stepping over the rail concerned carrying tools and had fuel stored alongside the rail.
The Operations Delivery Manager and Engineering Supervisor confirmed that as far as the live floater was concerned, an irregularity had not occurred as some floaters where points are concerned are to be considered to be live unless tested locally.
The issue was referred back to the Planning team to establish is any alterations could be made to mitigate against this.
The incident involving the tripod is under further investigation.

Material

Safety Bulletin – Detonators

IP Southern Home Safe 28 June 2017

Safety Hour slides-Minor Works-Ioannis-June 2017

Validium Change Poster July 17

Validium Newsletter July 17

Validium Change Info Sheet July 17

HAVS Tier 3 Clinics:
All Wessex Line Manager from Works Delivery and Maintenance who have employees identified as requiring  the Tier 3 HAVS Surveillance programme will receive an automated email from OH Assist.  As Line Manager this is only to make you aware that your employee/s have been referred.  You have to take no further action at this time.  If however, the information is incorrect (i.e. the employee doesn’t work for you any longer; has left Network rail or haven’t used vibrating tools for more than 2 years) then please contact grazia.elsehimy@networkrail.co.uk as well as NWRhealthsurveillance@ohassist.com to inform them of the error.

 

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 27th June 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 71%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 35  (Target = 58)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

20/06/17
Holton Heath		 Road Traffic Accident
Two members of Bournemouth S&T experienced a Road Traffic Accident whilst going round a roundabout when a car pulled out from the left-hand side.
The car struck the rear of their van, but there were no injuries.
The Golden Hour was applied.
25/06/17
Waterloo		 Staff Accident (assault)
A member of Network Rail station staff confronted a well-known beggar in Burger King about begging on the station and asked him to leave.
The beggar raised his fists up to them and was restrained to the ground after the staff member felt threatened.
A SWT Driver saw the incident and assisted the member of station staff until BTP arrived.
The Golden Hour was applied.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 20th June 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 78%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 37  (Target = 58)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

12/06/2017
Byfleet and New Haw		 Line side fire
4Y19 reported a line side fire on the Down cess near signal WK549.
Upon the MOM arriving, the fire had spread and covered 50 yards of the embankment.
By 17:14 the fire was out after the fire brigade attended.
The cause was felt to be connected to a tin can or a piece of metal foil that had come into contact with the conductor rail.
Please be aware that in dry conditions it can assist the acceleration of a fire, so be mindful the combustible materials that are around us.
A fire can start from a spark from a train pick up shoe or a discarded cigarette, so please look for the risks that are posed to us and report or remove them.
Remember to make use of the Close Call system too.
14/06/2017
Southfields		 Cat A Spad 2174
A London Underground District Line service had a Cat A SPAD at W367 signal.
The Driver made no allegation against the signalling and stated that they had a loss of concentration.
This incident will be subject to an LUL investigation.
13:11-19:15
Eastleigh East Yard		 Derailment
Balfour Beatty reported that one axle had derailed involving a Tamper on the Crain Pit Road over CJ points.
The Track Section Manager reported that there was no flange climb on the switch rail, but it had appeared that the front wheels had split the points and the axle that derailed ran down the back of the switch to the point of derailment.
There was some damage to the tips of the switch rail.
This incident shall be investigated by the Yard owner.
16/06/2017
Fratton		 Cat A SPAD 2E64
South West Trains service 2E64 reported a Cat A SPAD at HT60 signal on the up main.
The Driver made no allegation against the signalling and stated that they had a loss of concentration.
This incident is subject to a review and follow up investigation.
17/06/2017
Pirbright Junction – Woking Junction		 Possession Irregularity Item 35
Train 3Z10 reported to the Signaller that they had come to a stand at a stop board with detonators on the Up Fast Line.
Upon investigation it was established that a Vital Possession Support Staff (PSS) contractor had placed the protection incorrectly leaving the down fast unprotected.
This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
The PSS had been briefed prior to applying the protection, but early indications show that there was a possibility that they had become disorientated with the layout once on site.
17/06/2017
Totton		 Rough Ride / Rail Buckle
South West Trains service 1W65 reported a rough ride / kink in the rail at 573 points on the down line country side of the station which resulted in the line being blocked.
Upon the PWay attending a known location for rough rides, they noted a slight dip and authorised normal working. This was not the area where the defect was.
Once opened at line speed, 1W25 travelling at 65mph reported another jolt on the left hand rail of the down main on or near E577 points, a further train was cautioned and reported that the defect was very bad. The line was blocked until it was rectified overnight.
Early indications show that communications may have become confused and assumptions were made which took the PWay to the wrong location.
This incident is subject to a review and further investigation.
17/06/2017
Hook		 6N01 Load Moved
6N01, the 1200  Vauxhall – Eastleigh East Yard reported that they had felt the load move.
The train had been within a Wessex Capacity possession and the load consisted of old track still fastened to their sleepers.
The load had been checked before it had left site by a Load Examiner.
The train stopped by BE401 signal between Hook and Basingstoke and the down lines were blocked due to the load now being out of gauge.
Upon a further examination by the Driver and Load Examiner (who had also checked the train earlier) it was identified that a strap was missing allowing the load to shift.
The down lines were affected for 3 hours until the train was safely recessed and dealt with at Basingstoke.
This incident is subject to further investigation.

Material

Management of Occupational Road Risk NR:L1:OHS:210
IP Home Safe 14 June 2017

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 13th June 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 57%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 37  (Target = 58)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 92%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

04/06/2017
Kew Bridge		 Staff Accident
A PWay Team Leader was walking along the cess when some loose ballast gave way twisting his left knee.
An ice pack was used to reduce any swelling and the Golden Hour was applied.
This incident did not result in any lost time.
04/06/2017
Eastleigh Pre-Assembly Depot		 Derailment
DB Cargo reported that a Coalfish wagon had become derailed between 4 and 6 Road over a set of hand points whilst carrying out a shunt move.
Upon examination by Network Rail PWay (who patrol, but are not responsible to maintain), they found that there had been 3 to 4 sleepers replaced consecutively after a previous derailment, but not packed.There was also evidence of soil / sand being used and not ballast.The incident was subject to a DB Cargo investigation and Network Rail patrolling responsibilities were visited.
06/06/2017
Sunbury		 Staff Accident
A member of Feltham S&T was driving along a road in Sunbury when a the car in front braked to turn into a driveway.
The S&T Driver went to brake themselves, but their foot slipped off the peddle resulting in a low speed collision between 5 to 10mph.
There were no injuries sustained to either party and no apparent damage to the vehicles.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
06/06/2017
Tisbury		 Late Acknowledgment of train horn
1L37 reported that a track worker did not acknowledge the train horn until the 3rd time of sounding it.
The Driver did not declare the incident as a Near Miss.
09/06/2017
White Hart Lane Level Crossing		 Level Crossing Irregularity
The Signaller on Wimbledon Panel 5 lowered the crossing and cleared an Up line signal for train service 2U22 to proceed.
Upon doing so, they had realised that they had trapped a member of the public within the crossing next to the Up side Facing barrier and corrected their error by making an urgent call on the GSMR to the driver and replacing the signal to danger (red).
Once the signal timed out, the barriers were raised and the member of public released.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
09/06/2017
Eastleigh		 Staff Accident
Upon carrying out de-vegetation work at the Electrical Control room, a Ground Control contractor noticed 7 ticks on his body.
Having been trained to do so, the ticks were removed safely.
Ground Control followed the incident up and there was no lost time.
10/06/2017
Barnes / Feltham Junction		 Possession Irregularity – Item 115
Whilst travelling on a passenger train at approximately 14:54hrs, a member of Feltham PWAY noticed that the protection for the T3 possession may not have been applied correctly in the Hounslow / Whitton Junction area.
Upon the Operations Delivery Manager (ODM) attending site, it was identified that an irregularity had in fact occurred and that the detonator protection was placed 7 chains out of position and beyond the Work Site marker board.
The protection had been like this since approximately 01:16hrs.The ODM corrected the error made and arranged a follow up investigation into the incident which had involved McGinley contract staff.
Many thanks to the member of Feltham PWay staff for noticing and reporting this.

Material

Means Health Week 2017 – Info Sheet
Means Health Week 2017 – Waist

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 6th June 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 63%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 31  (Target = 58)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 93%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

8/05/2017
Portsmouth and Southsea		 Staff Accident
A member of Havant S&T cut their left hand index finger.
First aid was given and they attended a walk-in clinic.
The Golden Hour was applied and this was not a lost time injury.
29/05/2017
Havant		 Brake Failure on a Road Railer
Whilst a Road Railer was being driven back from Witley to Havant, its brakes failed approaching a roundabout resulting in the vehicle going straight across it.
Apart from the Driver being in shock, no injuries were sustained.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
29/05/2017
Portcreek Junction		 Worksite Irregularity
The Section Supervisor for Inner distribution (On Call) advised that he had been informed that Works Delivery staff had been working on point heating equipment whilst being live within T3 item 62.
Works Delivery do not hold this competency.
The Section Supervisor made the area safe by cutting out the electrical supply to the strips and would reconnect at a later date.
The incident was Close Called and is subject to further investigation.
30/05/2017
Surbiton		 Staff Accident
An Inner Assistant Track Section Manager was changing trains at Surbiton and boarded a very crowded train.
Another passenger got on and pushed into their bag twisting it around and forcing their left shoulder into a hand rail.The Injured Party had an existing rotator cuff injury which was expatriated by the action.
The Golden Hour was applied.
02/06/2017
New Malden		 Staff Accident
Upon the completion of works within a T3 possession and loading grinding equipment on the back of a van, a Welding Team Leader trapped his left hand causing some swelling and bruising.
The Golden Hour was applied and this was not a lost time injury.
04/06/2017
Kew Bridge		 Staff Accident
A PWay Team Leader was walking along the cess when some loose ballast gave way twisting his left knee.
An ice pack was used to reduce any swelling.
The Golden Hour was applied and the Injured Party was due to see his GP on Monday (05/06/17) morning.
This was a lost time injury.
04/06/2017
Eastleigh Pre-Assembly Depot		 Derailment
DB Cargo reported that a Coalfish wagon became derailed between 4/6 Road over a set of hand points during a shunting movement.
The PWay who patrol, but do not maintain the area reported that 3 or 4 sleepers had been replaced consecutively recently by an outside party,  but had not been packed. There was also evidence of soil/sand being used rather than ballast.
It was therefore believed that the area had been loose enough to allow the waggon to move causing the derailment.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 31 May 17
London Bridge – Stakeholder Briefing – 4 June 2017

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 30th May 2017

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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 Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 23rd May 2017

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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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