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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 19th September 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 65%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 66  (Target = 100)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 74%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

13/09/2017 Guildford Staff Accident
A member of PWay was driving a work van on the down gradient at Old Farm Junction when a blue Nissan Note pulled out from the left into the path of his vehicle.
He was unable to stop and the driver’s side of the van collided with rear of car.
During the collision, the driver hit his right knee on the dashboard which caused considerable pain.
Once details were exchanged, the van was driven back to the depot.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time injury.
14/09/2017 Raynes Park Staff Accident
A Works Delivery member of staff injured their left ankle when stepping from the platform ramp onto the ballast.
First Aid was given on site and there was no obvious sign of injury.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
17/09/2017 Mortlake Staff Accident
A Weld Inspector trapped his left thumb in a van door.
The injury became sore, and he was advised to seek medical assistance at A&E if it became any worse.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.

 

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 12th September 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 50%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 146  (Target = 100)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

04/09/2017
02:49-03:40
Eastleigh		 Possession Irregularity
0B69 reported that the train had come to a stand at a Possession Limit Board on the down Portsmouth line whilst departing Eastleigh approaching E745 points.
On investigation, it was established that the protection had been placed incorrectly on the Hedge End Side of the points vice Eastleigh side which was later corrected.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
04/09/2017
22:55
Salisbury		 Staff Accident
A PWay team were lifting sleepers from a pack, but one fell out and landed on an individual’s left foot.
The foot became swollen and bruised.
No first aid was given, but arrangements were made for the Injured Party to go to hospital.
The injury was not x-rayed at hospital, but he the injured party was advised to apply an ice pack and rest by elevating the foot.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
05/09/2017
19:22-20:23
Motspur Park Level Crossing		 Level Crossing Irregularity
The Signaller on Wimbledon Panel 4 trapped two people within the crossing limits and cleared W407 signal for a Chessington to Waterloo service (2M55).
The Signaller on realising their error, replaced W407 back to danger (red) and was able to stop the train.
The barrier was then raised after a timeout to allow the two people to get clear.
The Signaller was relieved of duty and the incident is subject to further investigation.
06/09/2017
18:46-22:23
Boxhill and Westhumble		 1D58 – Track Defect / Irregular Working
1D58 has reported a rough ride at the country end of Mickleham Tunnel and due to a breakdown in communication between the Wimbledon Panel 4 and Dorking Signallers, a caution was applied to the incorrect line for 6 trains.
Though no defect was found, Sussex will be carrying out an investigation into this incident.
08/09/2017
08:30
Havant		 Staff Accident
A Storeman had just finished re-drumming a cable drum and was putting the cable jacks and spindle bar away in the back of a wagon/van.
Whilst lifting the spindle bar, it slipped from his grasp and landed on the brow of his foot.
The spindle bar weighed between 40-50kg and was made of solid steel.
The Golden Hour was applied and it was later established that a bone had been broken and was subject to an operation.It is likely that the Injured Party will be unable to work for approximately 6 weeks.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
08/09/2017
11:45
Guildford		 Staff Accident
A member of staff from Off Track was stung multiple times by a wasp/s whilst de-vegetating a drainage ditch at bottom of Guildford Off track yard.
He was stung on the right hand (which went through the gloves he was wearing), on the right and left arms and on the right hand side of the torso and face.
First aid was administered with antihistamine and the area cleaned with antiseptic wipes.
They were then sent home.
The Golden Hour was applied and it was anticipated that the incident would not result in further lost time.
09/09/2017
09:59
Waterloo		 Train too Long for Platform – 1W94
1W94 was due to be routed into platform 7, but due to another train awaiting fitters attention, it was routed into 6.
The Driver accepted the route, but with the train being formed of 10 coaches it not fully accommodated.
The Guard also released the doors, although the ASDO system prevented the doors on the last 2 coaches from opening.
Upon review it was established that the stock formation information was over 2 pages on signal box workings and the Signaller had missed it.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
09/09/2017
10:25-17:26
Nine Elms Junction		 Late reported Trespass / Irregular working
The Driver of 1L25 reported that they had witnessed 2 contractors adjacent to the down slow not wearing any form of Hi Viz clothing and believed by looking at a logo on their van that they worked for Kiers.
Upon the EIU Mobile Operations Manager attending, they could not find any contractors, but the access gate wide open.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
09/09/2017
10:40-00:55
Chiswick		 Line blockage irregularity
A PWay team had a line blockage in place to cross the Thames Bridge, but during this time, the Feltham Signaller had an issue at Kew bridge between a class 2 passenger train and Class 5 empty train and which had to run first.
2S24 booked to run first, so a route was set from F124 signal to F122 which required the Signaller to remove the reminder appliance for the line blockage and then replace it.
The Signaller had also lowered Grove Park CCTV level crossing in readiness for the Line Blockage being given up.
The action of pressing the signal buttons and lowing the barriers, meant that 2S24 received a proceed aspect and entered the Line Blockage limits.
The train was stopped by Wimbledon Panel 5 by replacing W556 signal to danger and the PWay team were not affected.The Feltham Signaller was relieved of duty.This incident is subject to further investigation.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 5th September 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 36%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 112  (Target = 100)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 29th August 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 47%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 119  (Target = 100)

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

 

Incidents last week

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 22nd August 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 69%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 112  (Target = 100)

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

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Incidents last week

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 15th August 2017

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 67%

Close Calls Raised – 101  (Target = 100)

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

This weeks call be we hosted on Webex.
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Dial in details will also be different this week:
0207 635 1801
Passcode: 877 665 20 #

Incidents last week

07/08/2017
03:42-05:01
Vauxhall		 Worksite Irregularity WON 19 Item 5  Possession
The PICOP reported that when changing Item 5 from Part 1 to Part 2, two short circuiting straps blew off.
The straps were required to be at 1m 32ch, but had been placed at 1m 34ch in error.
There were no injuries and this incident is subject to an IP investigation.
07/08/2017
23:55-13:34
Eastleigh East Yard		 7O43 Derailment
DB Cargo reported that 7O43 had derailed whilst performing a shunt back into the East Stone Terminal.
Upon inspection, the derailment had occurred at either 1C or 1D points and caused substantial damage to 1A points.
The nature of the derailment is unknown currently and subject to further investigation.
08/08/2017
12:40
Fratton / Portsmouth and Southsea		 Late reported staff assault
A Lookout from Ganymede was looking out for a team, when youths began to throw stones (Small and Big) at him.
He did not sustain any injuries and was re-positioned into a safer location.
09/08/2017
05:13
Waterloo		 Staff accident
A Wimbledon grinding team were lifting a frog grinder down onto the track from the platform, two men were at track level, while the third man was atop the platform. The men on the track were lowering the grinder to the track but it dropped faster than expected, causing one of the team members hands to be trapped between the grinder and the platform.
The injured person sustained a deep cut on his small finger and was taken to the hospital.
The injury was cleaned, x-rayed and stitched. There were no broken bones.
He was then discharged and advised to come back after ten days to have stitches removed.
The Golden Hour was applied and no absence from work was anticipated.
This incident is subject to further investigation and the use of this grinder is under review to mitigate against further harm.
09/08/2017
09:59-12:55
Vauxhall		 CAT A SPAD W107 – 5Y17
South West Trains empty coaching stock 5Y17 experienced a Cat A SPAD on W107 signal having read across to W109 signal showing a proceed aspect.
The train passed the signal by approximately 5 metres.
There was no allegation made toward the signalling equipment.
This incident is subject to a review and follow up investigation.
10/08/2017
02:01-12:34
Winchfield		 Possession Irregularity Item 70
The PICOP of Item 70 reported that two Vital Rail staff had incorrectly applied protection at Winchfield instead of Winchester.
Initial investigations suggest that they had been suitably briefed and had used good protocols, until the error of being at the wrong station was realised.
This incident is subject to further investigation by the Operations Delivery team.
11/08/2017
21:31-23:47
Clapham Junction		 CAT A SPAD W153 – 2D67
South West Trains passenger service 2D67 experienced a Cat A SPAD on W153 signal having been distracted by a loud AWS warning.
The train passed the signal by approximately 3 metres.
There was no allegation made toward the signalling equipment.
This incident is subject to a review and follow up investigation.
08/08/2017
17:00
Addlestone Crossing		 Whilst loosening bolts on an Addlestone level crossing pedestal, Injured Person felt a sharp pain in lower back. The Injured Person assumed this to be a muscular injury, but hadn’t seen a specialist to confirm. Injured Person advised this was reported late as he didn’t get the opportunity to report at the time, due to the WICC informing the IP they were too busy.
09/08/2017
02:15
Clapham Yard		 An ES and his assistant were instructed to place protection on Siding number 6 and to open hookswitch 8113. Following this, they were instructed to test and strap, adjacent to H/S 8113, but discovered that the 3rd rail was live. They then strapped the 3rd rail country side of shunt signal W1044, as it became apparent to them that this was where the strap was meant to be placed. The team believed this to be an error with the B2.
PICOP was informed of the issue, who then raised the issue to the ECO.
Team were then called back by the PICOP, asking what side of W1044 shunt signal the strap had been applied to, team informed the PICOP that it was country side of the 3rd rail.
PICOP informed the team that the strap should be London side of W1044 shunt signal according to the ECO, despite the ES clarifying numerous times, that the con-rail was live and couldn’t be strapped there.
ECO was adamant that it was a leaky hookswitch causing the live reading and not an energised 3rd rail.
ES was then told the ECO would remove the breaker and that the ES was to test and apply his strap, adjacent to hookswitch 8113, even after stating this would blow the strap up.
The strap was placed and team stood clear, as instructed and the breaker was put back in and consequently the strap was blown. This incident is subject to further investigation.

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Information about what a SPAD is from last week

Category A Signals Passed At Danger (SPADs), where signals have been passed when a stop aspect, end of in-cab signalled movement authority, or indication (and any associated preceding cautionary indications) was displayed correctly and in sufficient time for the train to be stopped safely at the signal or end of in-cab movement authority.

  • A SPAD (Previously Category A SPAD) is where the train proceeds beyond its authorised movement to an unauthorised movement.[8]
  • A Technical SPAR (Previously Category B SPAD) is where the signal reverted to danger in front of the train due to an equipment failure or signaller error and the train was unable to stop before passing the signal.
  • A Signaller SPAR (Previously Category C SPAD) is where the signal was replaced to danger in front of the train by the signaller in accordance with the rules and regulations and the train was unable to stop before passing the signal.
  • A Runaway SPAR (Previously Category D SPAD) is where an unattended train or vehicles not attached to a traction unit run away past a signal at danger.

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 8th August 2017

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

Close Calls Raised – 77  (Target = 100)

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

 

Incidents last week

02/08/2017
Wimbledon		 Staff Accident
A member of Wimbledon S&T sustained a tick bite whilst working within the train depot.
He visited his doctor the following day and blood was taken for tests for Lyme disease.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a non-lost time injury.
04/08/2017
Waterloo		 CAT A SPAD W2 (2M50)
2M50 had a CAT A SPAD on W2 Signal and stopped with the cab just under the gantry.
There were no allegations against the signalling after the Driver reported that he heard a noise out of his open window and looked across to see what it was.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
06/08/2017
Vauxhall		 W1600B Points run through
A member of the Clapham PWay reported that 1600 B points had been run through and damage had been sustained to 3 stretcher bars which would require replacement.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that engineering train 6C03 had ran through them after the Engineering Supervisor and Driver thought they were set correctly by viewing them from the cab.
This incident is subject to further investigation

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 1st August 2017

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

Close Calls Raised – 85  (Target = 58)

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

 

Incidents last week

28/07/2017
Wimbledon		 Staff accident
A member of PWay staff hit his head whilst climbing into the work van.
He sustained a little bump on the head and some pain in the neck.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
28/07/2017
Hamworthy		 Staff Accident (Taken ill)
A Mobile Operations Manager attending to a fatality suffered chest pains and was given immediate first aid by a BTP officer.
The Ambulance service once on scene carried out CPR and he was taken to hospital for treatment.
Later in the afternoon he was reported as being sat up in bed and talking.
The Golden Hour was applied and although the MOM will be off work recovering, this will not be classed as a Lost Time Injury.
30/07/2017
Eastleigh		 Possession Irregularity – Item 49A
The Eastleigh Shunter arranged to accept engineering train 6G16 into Eastleigh East Yard, but discovered that the detonator protection and Possession Limit Board for item 49A (Shawford – Eastleigh East Yard 00:40-16:00) had been placed the wrong side of 440 points.
The PICOP was advised and arrangements were made to correct the error.
This incident is subject to further investigaton.

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IP Southern Home Safe 26 July 2017

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 25th July 2017

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

Close Calls Raised – 79  (Target = 58)

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

 

Incidents last week

20/07/2017
Portsmouth and Southsea		 Operational irregularity
A Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor advised that he had seen a member of PWay on the down line re-erecting ESR warning boards without wearing the correct or full PPE.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
23/07/2017
Elm Road Level Crossing		 Flashing light in the 4 foot
South West Trains Service 2H14, reported a flashing red light that looked to be of the same design as the ones that are placed on skips within the four foot.
The lamp was removed by 6N02 (an engineering train) and placed into the cess.
Upon further investigation, it was established that the lamp had been used within a T3 possession to protect the Level Crossing and had not been removed prior to the block being given up.
This incident is subject to further investigation.

The Waterloo blockade is coming soon. Thanks goes out to all those who will be taking part in the work and volunteering to help out.
Please be mindful to be safe and aware of the risks and dangers around you and escalate should there be a requirement to do so to prevent harm or damage.

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IP Home Safe 19 July 2017

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Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 18th July 2017

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

Close Calls Raised – 26  (Target = 58)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 89%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

07/07/2017
Virginia Water		 Staff Assault/Accident
An S&T Team Leader reported that whilst he was working within a location cabinet by F194 signal, 2 teenagers were throwing stones at him.
One of the stones struck him on the knee aggravating an existing injury.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time.
07/07/2017
East Putney		 Cat A SPAD LUL
1I54 reported having a Cat A SPAD at the W3590 repeater signal.
The train passed the signal by 2 to 3 coaches through a loss in concentration.
There was no allegation made against signalling equipment.
09/07/2017
Wimbledon		 Vehicle Fire
A Works Delivery signal works Senior technician reported that a vehicle fire had occurred within the maintenance depot at Dundonald Road.
The fire was caused by a used miniature gas torch which had been placed in a bag under the middle crew cab seat.
There were no injuries sustained and the fire was extinguished with water.
Minor damage was sustained to the underbody of the seat.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
09/07/2017
Waterloo		 Staff accident (Assault)
2 males under the influence of alcohol got out of a stationary South West Trains service on the Up Main Slow just outside the station and crossed all lines until they reached the International Terminal.
One of the males then struck a Skanska Contractor over the head with a Champagne bottle.
This incident was followed up by Wessex Capacity locally.
11/07/2017
Netley		 Possible Unsafe Working 5Y00
A South West Trains Driver on a set of empty coaching stock under instruction reported that they had applied their emergency brake after coming across a P-Way gang working in the 4 foot.
The Driver stated that the Lookout had not allowed sufficient distance.
Post reviewing the Forward Facing footage, the Section Manager reported that the P-Way were in a safe place in enough time.
A near miss had not been declared by the Driver or PWay team.
(Note: The Driver had previously driven for Great Western and was experienced over this line of route).
12/07/2017
Ash		 Staff Accident
A member of Guildford S&T was walking along the down cess towards Ash TP hut when he came across Blue vortok fencing that was prohibiting him.
As he went to walk around it, he tripped gashing his left shin on a newly laid section of troughing route and cut his lip on the vortok fencing.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
13/07/2017
Woking		 Staff Accident (RTA)
Ganymede contractors were driving to a work site to assist with installing an ESR.
The vehicle they were in stopped at a Pelican crossing, but was struck from behind by another vehicle travelling between 30-40mph.
Following the RTA they were sent home and one was showing signs of whiplash.
The Golden Hour was applied and this remained a non-lost time injury.

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Safety Hour Slides Ioannis 18 July 2017

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