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06/11/2016 Sunningdale Level Crossing	Staff Accident A PWay Team Leader was stuck on the knee with a rhino horn attachment on an RRV whilst undertaking his duties as a machine controller. The rhino horn that was being used was quarantined and an alternative arranged following the incident. 14:04 – The Team Leader attended hospital, but was subsequently discharged. There were no broken bones, but they had badly bruised their kneecap and would be off work for approximately 5 days. Golden Hour applied.
07/11/2016 Wimbledon ASC	Fire Thick black smoke poured from the Battery room onto the operating floor resulting in the box having to be evacuated for up to 90 minutes. Signallers managed the situation by bringing trains to a stand in a controlled manor and advising fringe locations before they left. The fault was identified to be a single battery cell which was breaking down, smoking and melting as it did so. This is subject to further investigation about the incident and follow up review of the evacuation and post management processes.
08/11/2016 Eastleigh ASC	Staff Accident A contract cleaner for Interserve received an electric shock from the light switch by the sink within the signalling centre locker room as the metal plate had become live. The cleaner was able to continue with her duties and the Shift Manager covered the switch with insulation tape, reported it to Close Call and the Property Action Help Line.
08/11/2016 Datchet	Staff Accident Member of staff working for B and M for Investment Projects was working on a culvert on the 07/11/2016 at approximately 16:00hrs. The Injured Party was tying up a brick clamp and knocked his left hand when it slipped. There was no bruising or abrasion at the time, but overnight the injury had swollen and his manager advised him to go to hospital. Upon hospital examination, the Injured Party had sustained a bruised tendon. There were no broken bones. He was advised to take ibuprofen and was now back to work with no ill effects.
09/11/2016 Warblington / Emsworth	Staff Accident A PWay Apprentice sustained arc eye whilst completing measured shovelling packing on the Down Brighton. The Apprentice had a loaded shovel of ballast which was distributed and what may have been a metal object within the load, caused a flash over. The Apprentices legs went to jelly and he had temporary blindness for around 10 minutes. An emergency call was made to the Signaller and the Apprentice was taken to hospital for tests. Post these tests, his eyes were seen to be fine and no lost time was anticipated.
10/11/2016 West Byfleet / Byfleet and New Haw	Staff Accident A member of PWay staff was carrying a scoping bag and a track spanner whilst walking along the troughing route on the Down side.As he did so, he slipped on loose ballast that was on top of it and was unable to break his fall and fell onto his left hand side injuring his rib cage.The Injured Party went back to the depot and carried out some office duties before going home, but as a precaution he went to hospital. The hospital advised that he had internal bruising and no cracked ribs. Golden Hour applied. This is a lost time injury.
10/11/2016 Feltham	Staff Accident A member of Feltham PWay reported that he had an accident the on 09/11/2016 at 12:30 whilst in the mess room after getting out of his seat and bumping into a colleague who had heated some food in the microwave. The food spilt onto his right arm and he ran it under cold water. No hospital or GP visit was required at the time however; if the symptoms did get worse he was going to visit his doctor. Golden Hour applied.This was not a lost time injury.
11/11/2016 Basingstoke	Operational Irregularity Basingstoke ASC reported that he granted a Line Blockage with a train in section. The Line Block was for Item 80 on the Down Slow from beyond BE127 points to approach BE2512 points and 1B01 was in the section when it was granted. The signaller advised that he thought it was shorter than it was.Note: A near miss was not declared. The incident is subject to further investigation, but poor commuincation and not coming to a clear understanding appears to have been a contributing factor.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 8th November 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 55% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 36 (Target = 85)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 81% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

Waterloo 30/10/16	Staff Accident A member of Lost Property Staff was taking a suitcase off of a middle shelf and when the weight caused the case to drop, it jarred his back. Following the incident, he took pain killers. Golden Hour not applicable to Waterloo Station.
Strawberry Hill 31/10/16	Operational Incident – Signalling Feltham SSM has advised that the signaller was talking past F422 signal to get 5N95 out of the depot due to an ongoing failure. The Signaller had set up the route via the route card and had it checked about 10 minutes prior to the trains departure. Upon the train being presented, the Signaller gave authority for the train to proceed, but overlooked lowering the barriers at the CCTV level crossing. The signaller managed to contact the Driver before any movement took place. For Cause screening arranged. Level 1 completed and sent to the RAAI.
Poole (High Street) Level Crossing 1/11/16	Person Struck by Crossing Boom Basingstoke DC signaller reported that when lowering the barriers, the down side boom struck a lady on the shoulder who had looked to be clear with her standing next to a wall and leaning her arm on it. 13:32 – The MOM checked the crossing with no defects found.
Strawberry Hill 2/11/16	Staff Accident At 0140 hrs during hours of darkness in dull and damp conditions whilst walking back to Strawberry Hill Station after completing the activity of placing short circuit Strap, the IP stepped over a running rail right foot first to walk in the 4ft, the ballast on which he had placed his foot was uneven and moved under his foot unexpectedly. This caused his ankle to give way and twist sustaining a painful injury. In this case this may have been exacerbated by a previous injury which has left him with a metal plate in this area anyway. Hospital and X-ray to confirm there were not broken bones He was wearing a head torch and standard boots which are in good condition. Immediate cause: Environmental -Uneven surface, and momentarily lack of concentration.
Alton 2/11/16	Operating Incident (1A15) When 1A15 arrived at the station the doors were released and after passengers left, the train was put into maintenance mode and doors were released thinking the doors not accommodated would not be released. 10:53 – CCU Download confirmed that the leading unit into Alton 450076 was put into maintenance mode. A detailed report was requested by who operated the maintenance mode button which is in a cupboard and should not be used when in passenger service. It is only meant to be used when in a depot.
Surbiton / Berrylands 2/11/16	Near Miss – 2J26 2J26 reported unsafe working practices with P-Way staff who were stood between Up Fast and Slow lines and was close to them as the train went by. As 2J26 departed Surbiton station on the Up Slow line a lookout stood between the Up fast and Up slow. 1W96 on the Up Fast and sounded their horn and the Lookout step back towards the Up Slow. At this point, the Lookout looked to be only a foot away from the up slow as 2J26 passed. 10:54 – The PWay COSS contacted WICC and advised them that they believe the advanced Lookout may have strayed a bit further than they should have and work suspended. 11:27 – MOM on site. 3 staff involved. 1x NR COSS, 1x Contract Lookout (Gannymeads) and 1 Contract Advanced Lookout (Gannymeads). 11:36 – MOM confirmed that the SSOWPs was all in order, Sentinel cards were in date and valid and All parties held the appropriate competences which were in date. 12:03 – FFCCTV images of 1W96 sent to N/Rail. 2J26 awaited. COSS and Lookout competencies have been revoked at present pending the outcome of the investigation.
Brockenhurst 2/11/16	Staff Accident At 1015 hrs during daylight in reasonably dry conditions working in red zone under lookout protection at Brockenhurst, the IP an Ultrasonics Operator using a Sperry Stick was called out to a position of safety. He picked up his equipmentand moved toward the place of safety carrying this equipment andin doing so was required to step over several obstacles; a running rail into the 6ft, and a second runningrail with conductor rail. When he placed his foot into the 4ft of the adjacent line the ballast in the track bed was lower than normal and adjacent to infrastructure equipment (See photo). He lost his balance as he placed his right foot down adjacent to a TPWS ariel grid (Spider), his foot then became trapped under the grid and he fell trapping his foot and twisting his ankle in the process, sustaining the injury. He was wearing standard boots in reasonable condition. Immediate cause: Environmental – uneven surface, and obscured vision. Potential Underlying cause: limited vision whilst stepping across infrastructure obstacles, whilst carrying equipment.
Axminster / Honiton 2/11/16	Staff Accident At 1135 hrs during daylight hours in sunny conditions, whilst carrying 20kg bag of cement mix over his shoulder on site at Honiton Tunnel, the IP a contractor working for Ganymede stepped over a troughing route onto the cess area right foot first, the cess area was grassy, softer and lower in height than he had anticipated. This resulted in him loosing his balance and his right ankle twisted outwards causing injury. Attended hospital and x-ray to confirm no broken bones. He was wearing standard footwear with ankle support. Immediate cause: Evironmental – uneven surface, and unbalanced manual handling technique. Underlying cause….several possibilities (including training) not confirmed at this stage.
Woking 3/11/16	Irregular Working (1A60) Guard of 1A60 gave a tip on a red signal. The train did not depart

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Wessex Safety Hour – 1st November 2016

27th October 2016 Adam 2 Comments

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 60% (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 40 (Target = 85)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 81% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

NVR – Network Rail vehicle involved in RTA at Eastleigh resulting in injury to the driver.

Wessex Outer DU – A MOS cut his right arm on the edge of the door at Mount Pleasant LC.

WX Inner DU – Technician trapped his hand whilst moving scrap rail at Weybridge resulting in a fractured index finger – NSC 27757.

Route Services – A driver got his/her foot caught under a rail at Clapham Yard. NSC 27797.

Southern IP – A contractor was knocked down outside the project delivery stores by a delivery vehicle Transit Van at Waterloo. (27781).

A contractor vehicle involved in RTA at Ascot, resulting in injury to both passenger and driver.

Wessex Inner DU – A PWAY MOS was putting in a check rail which slipped and caught his left hand middle finger, causing swelling at New Malden.

IP Southern – Jack handle jumped up when contractor was using it which struck him in the jaw causing bruising – NSC 27843

WX Outer DU – Apprentice was taking measurements for sideways movement with a steel rule when he caused a small flashover at Holme

2V43 (1537 Waterloo – Waterloo at W96 signal, Queenstown Rd– (Green to Red) – due to signaller error.

1W21 (1035 Waterloo – Weymouth) reported an irregular sequence at BC165 signal, Bournemouth – Due to signaller error

Wessex Inner DU – PICOP gave permission for 6N60 to leave the worksite at North Camp without checking the route was correctly set. (27879)

1L29 (1120 Waterloo – Exeter St Davids) at BE475 signal, Grateley – (Green to Red) – S &T error.

WX Outer DU – Apprentice was taking measurements for sideways movement with a steel rule when he caused a small flashover at Holme

OCC/COA – 2V43 (1537 Waterloo – Waterloo at W96 signal, Queenstown Rd– (Green to Red) – due to signaller error.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 25th October 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 71%

Close Calls Raised – 44

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 81% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week
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Wessex Safety Hour – 18th October 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 62%

Close Calls Raised – 65

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 82% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

05/10/2016 Winchfield	Contractor Accident A contractor for Works Delivery cut their thumb. It was cleaned and bandaged and required no hospital treatment. There was no absence from work. Golden Hour applied.
06/10/2016 Wimbledon EMU Depot	Strap incorrectly placed Wimbledon Shunter reported Track Circuit ‘YJ’ showing occupied in the area of W707 points. Upon investigation it was established that the strapping position had been marked up incorrectly. This is subject for further investigation.
09/10/2016 Eastleigh / Portchester	T3 Item 84 Possession Irregularity Eastleigh ECRO reported a tripping in the Swanwick area to the PICOP. Upon investigation it was established that Straps were being placed for possession 84. There were no injuries, but one end of the strap had vaporised. This is subject for further investigation by Investment Projects.
09/10/2016 Eastleigh South Junction / Fareham	T3 Item 84 Possession Irregularity The Havant signaller reported that 6J07 (a engineering train) had passed HT308 on a proceed aspect and then came across detonators and a Possession Limit Board. The train had been travelling at 40mph. Upon investigation it was established that the PICOP had only communicated with the Eastleigh Signaller when the T3 was being arranged and had not realised that HT308 was a Havant signal. This incident is subject to further investigation.
10/10/2016 Woking	Staff Accident Eastleigh Works Delivery S&T was opening an access gate when the slide bolt became stuck. He then forced it resulting in the tip of the left index finger becoming trapped and cut. First aid was given on site.
13/10/2016 Woking	Customer services executive observed a person dressed in all orange and a white bump cap running within the DBS siding at Woking. DBS following this incident up.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 11th October 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 66%

Close Calls Raised – 136

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 81% (Target = 80%)

Incidents last week

5/10/16 – Winchfield dept – IP was making up cables. In the process of putting on lugs some wire went up inside his gloves and caught his thumb. Resulting in a cut and minor bleeding.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 4th October 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 67%

Close Calls Raised – 138

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 82% (Target = 80%)

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Incidents last week

25/09/2016 Kingston	Possession Irregularity Project Manager from Works Delivery reported that when item 126 was taken last night, a rack out was required within the Kingston Sub Station as cable and conductor rails were being worked on close to the Sub Station. A team had attended at 07:00 and disconnected cables and started work on conductor rail, but this work should not have started until the Supervisor had sight of a certificate of isolation to show that the equipment had been isolated.This incident is subject to further investigation.
28/09/2016 Barnes	Irregular Working The Wimbledon Panel 5 Signaller routed a train toward a line blockage whilst the S&T were undertaking works on Vine Road within a line blockage. Limits: W552 came off to a proceed aspect for 2H90, but the Signaller realised their error and placed the signal back to danger.This incident is subject to further investigation.
30/09/2016 Salisbury	5L34 CAT A SPAD SY240 GPS signal 5L34 10+25 Salisbury to Salisbury had a Cat A SPAD on SY240 Ground Position Light signal. No allegation against the signal or unit.This incident is subject to further investigation.
30/09/2016 Ash Vale Junction	2N56 – Cat A SPAD WK408 signal 2N56 (1700 Guildford – Ascot) passed WK408 signal at danger by two coach lengths. The train was bought to a stand by TPWS. No allegation against the signal or unit.This incident is subject to further investigation.
01/10/2016 Totton	Staff Accident An Eastleigh S&T Team Leader was working on a set of points and was using a railway bar to push them over. This caused a jar his elbow resulting in a mild ache. No first aid given or hospital attendance was required. Golden Hour was applied and he was able to resume for his next duty.
01/10/2016 Milford	Staff Accident A member of Havant PWAY bruised the top of his foot when moving panels at the level crossing. No first aid given or hospital visit required. Golden Hour was applied and he was able to resume his next duty.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 20th September 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 54%

Close Calls Raised – 82

Incidents last week

14/09/2016 Nine Elms	Near Miss 2V27 reported a near miss by 1780 points with 2 members of staff standing in the 4 foot. The driver stated that when blowing the horn they had to jump out of the way to get clear.This incident is subject to further investigation
15/09/2016 Waterloo	Staff Accident A Colas Site Supervisor working on behalf of IP was assisting in moving a piece of pipe using a crane when some liquid ran out of the end and fell onto his clothing which caused a burning sensation after 30 seconds. He removed his clothing and noticed a red patch on his skin and applied water.First aid was given on site, but he did not seek further medical attention.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 13th September 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 64%

Close Calls Raised – 59

Incidents last week

05/09/2016 Overton	Unsafe Work 1L39 reported that the train had struck a piece of equipment approximately 1 mile on the approach to the station. The Driver stated that there was a team in a position of safety within the cess as he felt the train struck what appeared to be measuring equipment (Tripod and gauge). This incident is subject to a Babcock investigation. Early indications are pointing toward the gauge being sucked into the train having not been fixed down properly.
06/09/2016 London Waterloo International	Staff accident A contractor working for Ekspan required 10 stiches in their stomach after being cut by a metal spike attached to a bridge bearer they were removing. The stitches were due to be removed after 10 days and he was due to resume work the following day albeit at a different site. Golden Hour applied.
07/09/2016 Leatherhead	Staff accident A member of Works Delivery was crossing the track on 06/09/16 when his left leg locked and caused his calf to swell. He returned to work the following day, but was sent home and advised to visit his GP. The Injured party visited a walk in clinic and was advised to rest for a couple of days. Due to the nature of role however, he was able to continue without any lost time.
08/09/2016 Effingham Junction	Staff accident PWay Operative was using a hammer to unkey a rail in order to carry out a stress, but caught his finger causing a cut to his left index finger. First aid was given and the bleeding stopped. The injury was cleaned and bandaged. Golden Hour applied. No lost time
08/09/2016 Basingstoke	Staff accident S&T Section Manager stepped out of his vehicle when arriving at work and when he put his foot down, he twisted his right knee causing swelling. The Injured Party took anti-inflamatories and was fit to continue duty. Golden Hour applied. No lost time.
08/09/2016 Addlestone	Staff accident Telecom Operative reported upon arriving home after work on 07/09/16, he found a 2 cm cut on his right shin and applied a plaster. No lost time.
08/09/2016 Salisbury	Staff accident PWay Manager parked his van having just finished work. When he stepped out and put his weight on his left ankle, he twisted it on uneven tarmac. Medical attention was not required. Golden Hour applied. No lost time.
10/09/2016 Reading Spur	Staff Accident Member of Basingstoke S&T pulled a muscle in the right hand side of the lower back when removing the front cover from 8787 points. (A set of HPSA’s). The Injured Party was working with one other person (Team Leader) and was using correct manual handling techniques. Section Manager reported that the Injured Party attend the A&E in Reading but there was a 4+ hour wait to be seen, so went to the Basingstoke hospital. He was told to take it easy for 3 – 4 weeks, prescribed codeine and advised to take Paracetamol and Ibuprofin if he experienced further pain. Golden Hour applied.

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