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Wessex Safety Hour – 21st March 2017

20th March 2017 Adam Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 73% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 62 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

13/03/2017 Barnes	Late Reported Staff Accident A member of Clapham PWAY reported that he had cut his finger on 12/03/2017 13:30 whilst removing a seized bolt on an IBJ. As he tried to remove a piece of metal that was obstructing the nut, he cut his finger through his protective gloves. He visited the hospital where the wound was cleaned and dressed. Due to the late report, the Golden Hour was not applied.
16/03/2017 Waterloo	Contractor injury A McGinley’s contractor member of staff was working on W1502B points when he tripped over a rail in the 4 foot hurting ankle. He was assisted off of the track and was taken to hospital by another contactor from McGinley, where he was diagnosed as having sprained it. The Woking Section Manager acted as a point of contact and maintained communication with the Contractors manager and WICC for updates.
16/03/2017 Romsey	Contractor injury A contractor working for SGL Forestry cut his arm on a stationary chainsaw which required 5 stitches. The Golden Hour was applied and he was able to return on light duties.
18/03/2017 Chertsey	Line block irregularity A Vital Protection Controller gave up a Line Blockage with the Feltham Signaller and as the train (5O02) passed him, but was unsure if his hand signaller who had been responsible for keying back F297 to danger had been in in a position of safety beforehand. Vital carried out a welfare check and were considering conducting their own investigation.
18/03/2017 Barnes	5Z15 – Operational irregularity An Emergency REC call was sent to the Driver of 5Z15 by the Wimbledon Panel 5 Signaller when he noticed the train making a wrong direction movement without authority after it had performed a shunt.The incident is subject to a review and further investigation, but early indications show that the train had not travelled far enough in rear of W1090 ground position light signal due to the Driver not being able to see the stop car marks which were dirty.Upon the Driver then changing ends, he began to move forward to sight the signal which was now behind him.The Wimbledon MOM attended and cleaned up the stop car marks and created a new temporary 10 car stop mark to mitigate against further incidents.
19/03/2017 Waterloo	Staff Accident A member of Works Delivery staff was lowering the jack on a rail when his middle finger on his left hand got caught and cut open. First Aid was given on site and he visited St Thomas’ Hospital where he was given pain killers, a tetanus injection and was signed off work for a week. The Golden Hour was applied.
19/03/2017 Waterloo West Crossings	Points run through – 6N01-1590pts-Item 3 A Works Delivery Manager reported that engineering train 6N01 had ran through 1590b points and half the train was on the Up Windsor with the other half on the Down Windsor. A waggon which had been traversing the two lines on pivot axles had also collided with an RRV trailer carrying a tamping unit. Upon investigation it was discovered a team of 3 testers were on site and within the Waterloo relay room at the time and had been carrying out their own work when the points moved causing the incident to occur. There were no injuries, but the infrastructure was damaged which required repair. The work required put the possession times back and it overran Monday morning causing significant delays and cancellations to the morning peak. This incident is subject to a review to fully understand what went wrong and an investigation will follow.

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Wessex Safety Cascade Period 12 2017

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The Health, Safety and Environment Period Cascade for Period 12 is now available. Please find information below:

Wessex HSE P12 _ Final

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 14th March 2017

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

Close Calls Raised – 89 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

08/03/2017 Eastleigh Depot Carriage Siding	Possession Irregularity Item 505 5M18 reported running over a T3 possession detonator which had not been removed close to E245 Ground Position Light signal on exiting No.1 road from the depot. This incident is currently under investigation.
08/03/2017 Dorking / Leatherhead	Line Blockage Irregularity Wimbledon Panel noticed ‘LK’ track circuit flick on the Up line by W492 signal. Upon speaking with the Dorking signaller it was established this was caused by S&T who had a line blockage from CBK37 at Dorking to W492 signal at Leatherhead Jnc. Dorking had not advised Wimbledon that this was in place. This incident is subject to a Sussex investigation.
09/03/2017 Strawberry Hill Level Crossing	Operating Irregularity (P) Item 115 The Feltham Shift Manager reported that an irregularity had occurred with a tamper (6J61) which had been authorised out of the possession. The Signaller had used the correct route card for the movement, but had overlooked to lower Strawberry Hill CCTV barriers. The tamper traversed over the crossing with just the read road lights flashing which had illuminated due to the train movement. Due to the time of night, no users were on the crossing at the time. This incident is subject to further investigation.
10/03/2017 Haslemere	Staff Accident A member of Havant PWay was undertaking a two person lift with a saddle of a stressing kit. The other person who had been assisting the Injured Party tripped and lost his balance on other tools on site. The Injured Party consequently lost his balance himself and was now carrying the load and felt a sharp pain in the lower right hand side of his back. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated. This accident is subject to further investigation.
10/03/2017 Hook	Possession Irregularity Item 68/ 6J29 The ODM reported that an irregularity occurred within item 68 where a Tamper (6J29) had been authorised out of a worksite and to go to BE399 signal on the Down Fast for the possession to be cleared around the train. The Tamper Driver however; continued to BE407 having become confused with the previous nights arrangement. This incident is under further investigation by Balfour Beatty.
10/03/2017 Vauxhall	Cat A SPAD – 2H10 2H10 experienced a Cat A SPAD at W50 on the Up Main Slow after losing concentration. The train passed the signal by 3 ½ coaches. No allegations were made toward the signal and remained in use. The Train was authorised to continue to Waterloo to prevent trains being delayed and put at risk in rear. This incident is subject to further investigation.
12/03/2017 Location not logged	Staff Accident A member of Woking S&T was taking part in a three man lift with an AWS electro magnet. The team were crossing from the down to up line, but due to uneven ballast and the third rail, the team aborted the lift and tried again in a more suitable location. Post the lift, one of the team felt a strain in their lower back muscle. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated. This accident is subject to further investigation.

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Operational Alert – Poole T3 Irregularity
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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 7th March 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 70% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 38 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

26/02/2017 Eastleigh	35. Staff Accident An Assistant Team Leader was driving a flat bed and slowed down as his neighbour was stood at the passenger door of their car. As he did so, the neighbour’s dog pushed the rear door open which caught the rear of the flat bed. There were no injuries.
28/02/2017 Clapham Junction	85. Staff Accident A member of Clapham P-Way was working within the depot and lifting part of some stressing kit onto a pallet Upon lifting it about 4 inches off the ground, he sustained shooting pain in back having pulled a muscle. Golden Hour applied.
28/02/2017 Christchurch	34. Staff Accident A member of staff from Wimbledon Works Delivery tripped over a fishplate spanner in the 4 foot and fell. His knee hit the ballast causing a cut and his body hit the rail causing a lot of pain. He attended Southampton General Hospital to have the knee glued closed. The Golden Hour was applied and the injured party returned for duty the following night.
01/03/2017 Aldershot	13. Staff Accident A member of Basingstoke S&T twisted their right ankle after ballast gave way underfoot near the end of platform 1. No first aid required. The Golden Hour was applied and the injured party returned to work the following night.
03/03/2017 Poole	Possession Irregularity An irregularity occurred within T3 item 508, a possession between Poole and Wareham which included the Hamworthy goods line and No.1 and 2 sidings at Poole. Signal protection had been granted 00:41 and as Blocking staff were laying their protection in the Poole area, a train from the sidings began to depart into the station due to a Signaller error. There were no injuries and incident was not declared a near miss. This incident is subject to further investigation.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 28th February 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 74 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 79% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

20/02/2017 Dorchester	34. Staff Accident (RTA) An Eastleigh Signal Works Supervisor was driving a Network Rail Flatbed transit through a tight section of road. As he did so, the safety fall arrest system on the back (being slightly wider than the lorry width), knocked an oncoming lorry’s wing mirror causing the outer housing to crack. There were no injuries to either party sustained.
22/02/2017 Brookwood	20. Staff accident A Signal Works Team Leader was tightening a bolt with a hand ratchet by a set of points. He momentarily lost purchase with the bolt and his right hand was deeply cut on a point fitting when he slipped. He had been wearing PPE gloves at the time. First aid was self-administered and the Golden Hour applied. There was no lost time.
23/02/2017 Guildford	2F67 – CAT A SPAD 2F67 (21:50 Waterloo to Guildford) experienced a Cat A SPAD at GD825. The train passed the signal by 3 ½ coaches. Early indications point toward the Driver not reacting to the poor weather conditions correctly, where the strong winds combined with rain led to the rails being slippery. This incident will be investigated by South West Trains.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 21st February 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 255 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

12/02/2017 Waterloo	Staff Accident An Electrification section manager was walking over the Westminster Bridge when he tripped on one of numerous items sticking up (troughing, tools, cables et). As he tripped he twisted right ankle, banged his left knee and had a slight knock to bridge of nose where his glasses caused a minor cut. Golden Hour was applied and there was no absence from work. This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
13/02/2017 Waterloo	Possession Irregularity An ES for T3 Item 3 was setting a route to allow a train movement out of a worksite. When walking back, he noticed that the route he had set had been changed and had not given any authority for this. Upon investigation it was established that testers had moved them having had permission to do so on a previous occasion. Initial indications point to a breakdown in communication, but is subject to further investigation. This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
14/02/2017 Wimbledon	2G21 CAT A SPAD 2G21 (1003 London Waterloo – Guildford) passed W187 signal at danger (red) without authority after he believed it had been displaying a single yellow. The TPWS brought train to a stand 7 metres beyond the signal. The signal had been at danger due to a Kingston service in the section ahead. Initial indications point to the Driver having a lapse in concentration and is subject to a SWT Level 2 investigation.
19/02/2017 Millbrook	Staff Accident A member of staff working for Eastleigh Works Delivery within a gang changing sleepers within possession Item 42. The rail had been jacked up by a simplex jack and as the injured party was in the process of clearing out ballast from the base plate of the rail, another operative released the lift without prior warning. (Fingers and Toes Clear, 1, 2, 3, Lower). The injured party’s hand became trapped and immediately swelled up. Upon being taken to hospital it was established that the right hand had been bruised. Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.

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Wessex Route Lessons Learnt Works Delivery 2 Injuries Rail Jacks 02_17
Works Delivery Stand Down Brief 20-02-2017

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 14th February 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 95% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 45 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

05/02/2017 Eastleigh	Possession Irregularity Item 49 6Q66 was given authority to enter a T3 possession by the Signaller up to the detonator protection, but the Blockman on site had lifted the protection without authority from the PICOP. This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
05/02/2017 Brockenhurst	Cat A Spad 1J29 (Brockenhurst – Lymington service) passed BH13 signal at danger by 3 coaches after the Driver lost concentration. Although the Driver had put in the emergency brake, the train triggered the TPWS at 34mph. It was established that the Driver had lost concentration after the Guard gave the tip to depart which he should not have done, when the OFF indicator was not illuminated. The Signaller had been holding the train to connect with a late running Bournemouth service. This incident is subject to further investigation by SWT.
08/02/2017 Eastleigh	Staff Accident A Cable technician had been was removing troughing lids a week ago and had heard his left wrist click. He did not think anything of it at the time, but it had since become swollen. 09/02/17 – The Injured Party had an x-ray which confirmed that nothing was broken. He resumed duty, but was advised not to carry out any heavy lifting until the swelling had gone down.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 7th February 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 66% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 156 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

29/01/2017 Wylye Level Crossing	Staff Accident A member of Salisbury P-Way was working on the Warminster line slewing rails and putting in nylons during wet conditions when he slipped. He fell forward onto hands hurting his wrists. Golden Hour was applied. No lost time.
29/01/2017 Vauxhall	CAT A SPAD 2C73, a London Waterloo to Reading service reported a TPWS activation on W79 signal after passing the signal at danger (red) by reading across to the signal alongside. The train was travelling between 10-15mph. This incident is subject by a SWT led investigation.
31/01/2017 Cosham Junction	Staff Accident A Havant Technician was walking off of the track in wet conditions when he slipped on a cable and badly twisted his left knee. Golden Hour applied. No lost time was anticipated.
01/02/2017 Southampton Docks Freightliner Terminal	CAT A SPAD Freightliner 0M04 passed E965 signal at danger whilst carrying out a shunt move. The Driver had been distracted by a fire in the exhaust of the loco. This incident is subject to a Freightliner led investigation.
02/02/2017 Durnsford Road	Staff Injury A Technical Officer was walking up access steps and felt a twinge in their upper leg. Golden Hour was applied. Post incident the Injured Party still had some pain, but there was no cause for concern and no lost time was anticipated.
03/02/2017 Leatherhead / Dorking	WON 44 Item 143 – Possession Irregularity The Dorking Signaller reported that the PICOP had contacted him to advise that he had gained signal protection his T3 possession from Wimbledon and Three Bridges Area Signalling Centres at 0047 however; a set of empties (5E32) had only just left Dorking heading toward Leatherhead which had meant that the T3 had been given signal protection with a train still in section. The main underlying cause subject to further investigation is that neither Wimbledon or Three Bridges had communicated with Dorking to establish if it was safe for the T3 to be taken.
03/02/2017 Raynes Park	Location Cabinet Struck Surrey Steels reported that one of their forklift trucks had accidently knocked over a pile of steel. The steel slid down, knocked over a fence and rolled into location cabinet which then fell toward the running line. The workers managed to make the area safe without going trackside until response teams arrived to rectify the situation. This incident is subject to further investigation.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 31st January 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 75% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 88 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

22/01/2017 Surbiton	Staff Accident A Works Delivery contractor was transporting a 150lb length of conductor rail with an Iron Man. Once on site the individual was lowering the con rail and it slipped from the ratchet and landed on his right foot. The pain got progressively worse and an ambulance was called. The injury was confirmed to be a Lost Time Injury due to a broken metatarsal and put in a cast. Golden Hour applied.
22/01/2017 Wimbledon	Item 7 Possession Irregularity 6U41 Stone blower was working in item 7 WON 43 at Wimbledon. The Driver was asked to go into platform 6 by the ES, but stopped short of the intended location due to an engineering trolley on the line in front of the train being used by the Raynes park CRE team who had mistakenly placed it there due to a breakdown in communication. The train was doing no more than 5mph. This incident is subject to further investigation.
22/01/2017 Eastleigh ASC	Staff Accident S&T Section Manager slipped on wet floor within the lobby area resulting in a strain to the bottom left hand side of his back. The water had been bought in from outside and a mat was not in place. A “Caution – Wet Floor” sign was erected in lobby post incident. Golden Hour was applied No lost time was anticipated.
27/01/2017 Clapham	Staff Accident A member of PWay was loading a small jerry into a box when the petrol splashed up into his eyes. Eye wash was used and Golden Hour applied. No lost time was anticipated
28/01/2017 St Margarets	2O37 – CAT A SPAD Train service 2O37 passed F17 signal at danger (red) believing it was displaying a single yellow. This incident is subject to further investigation.
29/01/2017 Wylye Level Crossing	Staff Accident A member of Salisbury P-Way was working on the Warminster line slewing rails and putting in nylons during wet conditions when he slipped. He fell forward onto hands hurting his wrists. Golden Hour was applied. No lost time was anticipated.
29/01/2017 Vauxhall	2C73 – CAT A SPAD Train service 2C73 passed W79 signal at danger (red) believing it was displaying a single yellow. This incident is subject to further investigation.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 24th January 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 79% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 84 (Target = 120)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 79% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

17/01/2017 Epsom	Near Miss 2D27 2D27 reported a near miss with a member of Clapham PWay staff approaching the station. The Driver stated that he had sounded the horn and member of staff acknowledge the warning, but kept walking towards the track. The emergency brake was applied. This incident is subject to further investigation.
17/01/2017 Waterloo	Incident Waterloo Platform 15 It was noted by the Station Control that a member of Platform Staff was retrieving something off the track with Litter Pickers without a block taken. This incident is subject to further investigation.
19/01/2017 Farnborough	Staff Accident A member of Works Delivery staff working within the MMT at was coming down the steps within the train stepped onto the ballast and his right ankle gave way. He fell, but did not sustain any other injury. The injury had been pre-existing, but all the correct PPE had been worn. Golden Hour applied. No lost time. A referral to Rehabworks was being considered.
20/01/2017 Dorchester West Station	2O66 – Struck Detonator 2O66 reported to have struck a detonator on the approach to the station (DR179 signal). The Signaller advised there had been a T3 in the area overnight (WON 42 Item 113). 09:09 – Yeovil MOM found the remains of the detonator. ODM made aware. This incident is subject to further investigation.
20/01/2017 Wimbledon	Staff Accident A Wimbledon Welder was loading welding equipment onto the van when the generator slipped and fell onto the middle finger. (Left or right not declared). Golden Hour was applied.No Lost Time was anticipated.
20/01/2017 Cosham	Staff Incident/Accident A member Off Track was sprayed with effluent when GWR 1F14 (1023 Portsmouth H and Cardiff) passed. They finished their shift to go home and clean up. 16:15 – The individual had a Hepatitis jab. Golden Hour applied.No lost time.
20/01/2017 Surbiton	2L52 CAT A SPAD 2L52 (1524 Basingstoke to Waterloo) had a CAT A SPAD at WK130 signal on the Up Main Slow. Pictures from FFC show the signal was displaying a red aspect on approach, although the Driver stated that he has thought it had been showing a double yellow due to sunlight shining on the signal. The train passed the signal by 1 coach length.This incident is subject to further investigation.
22/01/2017 Surbiton	Staff Accident A Works Delivery contractor was transporting a 150lb length of conductor rail with an Iron Man. Once on site the individual was lowering the con rail and it slipped from the ratchet and landed on his right foot. The pain got progressively worse and an ambulance was called. 08:50 – The injury was confirmed to be a broken metatarsal and put in a cast. Golden Hour applied.This was a Lost Time Injury.
22/01/2017 Wimbledon	Item 7 Possession Irregularity 6U41 Stone blower was working in item 7 WON 43 at Wimbledon. The Driver was asked to go into platform 6 by the ES, but had to stop short of the intended location due to a engineering trolley on the line in front of the train being used by the Raynes park CRE team who had mistakenly placed it there.This incident is subject to further investigation.