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Wessex Safety Hour – 12th July 2016

11th July 2016 Adam Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 67%

Close Calls Raised – 71

Incidents last week

03/07/16 Witley	Two members of Guildford Off Track were transferring catch pit segments from the platform onto a trolley. One of the segments slipped out of the injured party’s hands trapping and cutting their left hand middle finger between one already loaded. First aid was administered and a plaster applied. He did not require an ambulance or hospital visit and continued his duty.
04/07/16 Axminster	1L95 (05:51 Gillingham to Exeter St Davids) passed SE4787 signal at danger by 10 yards having lost concentration. The train was bought to a stand by the Drivers application of the brakes.
06/07/16 Fareham	ES for Item 106 reported that an RRV had reversed into a fence at the station. The fencing was believed to have belonged to a company called Kendall. The RRV had scraped the sleeper fence which had made it loose, but staff carried out a full repair. It appeared that the Driver had misjudged the turning circle.
07/07/16	Member of Havant S&T had a low speed collision with a car in the works van within a Morrison’s car park. No one was injured and there was only slight damage to the car and van. 18:50 – Accident Form completed.
07/07/16 Tolworth	Member of Wimbledon S&T had a vehicle accident at Tolworth roundabout. No injuries sustained.
08/07/16 Hook	1T37 reported that the advance warning board for the 30/100 ESR was incorrect and showing 30/60 and had applied the brakes sharply to reduce the speed to 60mph. 14:34 – Basingstoke Pway rectified the advanced warning board.

IP Home Safe 6 July

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Wessex Safety Hour – 5th July 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 71%

Close Calls Raised – 92

Incidents last week

26/06/2016 03:00 Pirbright Junction / Fleet	A Contractor from Morson Vital placed detonator protection onto the open Down Slow Line in error for WON 13 Item 49. It had been noticed by a Strapman who advised the contractor and the protection was cleared. The reason for the error was due to contractor having accessed the track from the wrong side, they had become confused which line was which.
27/06/2016 12:45 Wimbledon Depot Wimbledon Station Exit	A member of Wimbledon PWAY bruised their left hand when getting into a van via the sliding door whilst holding onto the door frame. When the passenger door was closed by another member of staff, it trapped the persons hand. He applied ice at the time of the incident did not require a hospital visit.
28/06/2016 01:16 Nine Elms Junction	5R00 reported a near miss with 2 members of McGinley P-way staff. The investigation is ongoing to understand why they were in the position they were whilst carrying out strapping duties for T3 item 21.
28/06/2016 03:27 Berrylands Station – Byfleet Junction	A Ganymead contractor applied earthing straps for work site B (item 57) at 19m 36ch rather than 19m 50ch. The ES advised that the strapman had been to the site previously and had assumed the straps were to be placed at the same location.
01/07/2016 01:42 Romsey	Member of Works Delivery PWay had their little finger trapped within the left switch blade of 588 points. The team had been changing stretcher bars when one of them barred the switch open to remove a bolt. The injured party attended A&E after the pain had been keeping him awake. The x-ray showed a crush to the tip of his finger which was also extremely swollen. Medication was prescribed and he was told to elevate his finger and rest.
01/07/2016 11:04 Axminster	At 11:04 the Basingstoke WoE Signaller granted a line blockage of the Up and Down Exeter lines to the Yeovil Junction MOM to complete an Insulated Rail Joint inspection for a fault picked up by the Measurement Train. SE4790 signal button was thought to have been cancelled by the Signaller (putting the signal to red) so he granted the line blockage without checking the aspect indication for the signal. At 11:14 the Signaller realised that 1L40 had entered the limits and attempted to call the Driver, but this call was cancelled as the MOM had called in from the SPT for SE4788 signal to report the train coming into the limits and was sounding the horn.The Yeovil MOM was clear and safe of the line and no near miss was reported.

IP Southern – Southern Shield 29 June
IP Southern – Working with cement

Validium – Keeping Boundaries Info Sheet
Validium – Keeping Boundaries Poster
Validium – Employee Newsletter (July 16)

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Wessex Safety Hour – 28th June 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 62%

Close Calls Raised – 46

Incidents last week –

22/06/2016

Wimbledon Area signalling Centre

A Wimbledon signaller heated up a cup of milk in a microwave for 2 minutes and went to remove it with herbare hand.

She sustained a burn and blister to her right index finger.
First aid was administered, but a hospital visit was required the following day having lost feeling in her finger.

24/06/2016

Shawford Junction

1T29 (1109 Waterloo – Portsmouth Harbour) reported a near miss with a track worker. CCTV from Shawford station and the train has been requested. This is under investigation.

25/06/2016

Wokingham Signal Box

Whilst the MOM was un-securing 17 facing point lock on Wokingham Junction, the S&T moved the lever within the Signal Box without the Signallers authority. The mechanical points moved and caught the MOMs glove nearly crushing the hand.

How Close is a Close Call??

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Wessex Safety Hour – 21st June 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 70%

Close Calls Raised – 87

Incidents this week –

12/06/2016	New Malden	ES for item 37 (Berrylands – New Malden), reported that the while moving a switch rail in the possession the jib of a crane struck the canopy on the Up Slow platform. The crane lost all hydraulic fluid having split the hose.
12/06/2016	Petersfield	Terminations were taking place due to engineering works and the Signaller overlooked that they had not normalised PF9 having been distracted by other operational problems in the box. Due to the points being in reverse, the Signaller was unable to set PF240 or PF242 to a proceed aspect, so passed them at danger (red). The result was a point run through i.e, the passage of the train damaged them due to not being set correctly.
13/06/2016	Basingstoke	A member of Basingstoke S&T accidently caught his right hand little and ring finger in a door. His little finger began to bleed and his ring finger was bruised. He continued with his duty and did not require medical attention.
15/06/16	Ashurst	A ballast profiling attachment on an Road Rail Vehicle led to approximately 240 yards of consecutive e-plus pandrol clips to be removed from the low rail, field side of the Down Road BML2 between 84m 10c and 84m 21ch The line was re-opened in error with a risk of derailment.
15/06/2016	Haslemere	A Signal Works Operative was leaving the track access car park compound and had not realised once opening the gates, that they had begun to close again. The vehicle collided with the gate on the passenger side sliding door and as a result, the window for the sliding door was smashed and the side panel damaged. Nobody was injured as a result of this accident.
16/06/2016	Totton	A member of Eastleigh Works Delivery tripped over a small spike sticking out of the ground when moving equipment and fell to the ground injuring his right wrist causing a light sprain. No medical attention was required.
17/06/2016	Ashtead (Surrey)		2E76 1617 London Victoria to Horsham passed W479 signal at danger without authority (CAT A SPAD). The Driver had acknowledged the AWS and slowed down to shout at some children on the foot crossing and then sped up forgetting the next signal (W479) was at danger.

Safety Flash Report – Brokk fall June 2016
This weeks Home Safe – 15th June

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Wessex Safety Hour – 14th June 2016

13th June 2016 Saleem Ali Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 65% which is below target. Please ensure you take the time out of your week to have a safety conversation.

Number of Close Calls Raised – 85

Incidents this week

05/06/2016	Earley	Civil Rail Solutions Ltd undertaking an ETE survey at Earley accessed the lineside and walked in the wrong direction for 60 chains before they realised their error.
07/06/2016	Worting Junction	ODM witnessed 2 McGinleys strap men working within Item 68 crossing 2 open Lines without any protection / Line Blocks in place.
07/06/2016	Bramley (Hampshire)	1E36 reported a near miss with a member of Network Rail staff in the vicinity of BE536 signal on the Up Reading. One member of staff was in the four foot and stumbled (did not fall), as he walked out of the way of the train. The men reached a position of safety within 4-5 seconds prior to the train passing
08/06/2016	Wimbledon	A member of staff was using the steps from the compound car park when a section of the middle step of broke away. She lost her balance and fell to the ground. Ice was applied to her ankle and she was able to walk but with some discomfort. No hospital visited and no absence from work anticipated. Area taped off, a fault was reported via the Property Action line on a 2 hour response and an accident and Level 1 was completed.
09/06/2016	Durnsford Road	2F02 reported to have ran over a detonator at W160 signal on the Up Fast. The Driver was cautioned through and found no further equipment.
09/06/2016	Redbridge	A member of staff was walking along the Down cess, stepped on a piece of lose ballast and went over on his ankle.
09/06/2016	Eastleigh	Hampshire police (ref 440) reported a car on the track at Allington lane bridge is E13/8. Person deceased. Outstanding actions post incident – Eastleigh Off track to make permanent repair to access gate/palisade fencing on the down line at Allington Lane Bridge.

Men’s Health Week –

Network Rail Men’s Health Week poster (June 16)

Network Rail Men’s Health Week_booklet (June 16)

2. Safety Alert – Fatal Road Traffic Accident

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Wessex Safety Hour – 7th June 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 74%

Number of Close Calls Reported – 87

Incidents this week –

31/05/2016	Cosham Junction	1F14 (1023 Portsmouth Harbour – Cardiff Central) passed HT320 signal at Danger by 8 feet through a lack of concentration. HT320 had been at danger (red) due to a conflicting movement being regulated ahead.
31/05/2016	Eastleigh	A member of D&P staff pulled a muscle in back after pulling 29 metres of cable from a drum. The Injured Party formed part of a team, but had been nearest to the drum when ‘PULL’ was called out. They received first aid at time and visited hospital. Anticipated absence from work was anticipated.
01/06/2016	Old Kew Junction	2S24 0933 Weybridge – London Waterloo passed F136 signal by approximately half a coach length through a lack in concentration. F136 had been at danger (red) to protect a line blockage.
04/06/2016	Clapham Junction / Barnes	5Q57 signalled onto DWF which was restricted for the type of stock. Incident currently under investigation to identify where / how the restriction was published and whether this was a Signaller irregularity.
05/06/2016	Earley	Civil Rail Solutions Ltd undertaking a survey at Earley within item 145 accessed the lineside and walked in the wrong direction for 60 chains before they realised their error. IP are investigating further.

Golden Hour –

2. RRVTV Machine Operators Story – https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RRVTV-Ex-Zones-0530.mp4

3. Home Safe – 1st June

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Wessex Safety Hour – 31st May 2016

31st May 2016 Saleem Ali Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance – 66% – Slightly below target

Safety Conversations – 44

Incidents this week –

28/05/2016 – Wimbledon – Whilst walking over rails in the depot and his feet got caught in some vegetation in siding and fell over a banged his knee.

26/05/2016 – Waterloo – Suspicious package found in the men’s toilets ‘Super Loos’ within a cubicle. After opening the bag they discovered another bag inside with a threatening note. Good response within 4 minutes and re-opened within 15 minutes. Are you aware of the security arrangements in place and who to report incidents such as these to?

26/05/2016 – Teffont Mill level crossing – An emergency Rec was received from 1L76 to report a silver estate car pass right in front of the train from left to right. The train was doing 93.72mph when the brakes were applied. The person was known to the Signallers and police and suitable prosecution measures are being taken.

2. Home Safe – 25th

3. New Investigation report templates – http://connect/assurance/SafetyAndCompliance/AccidentInvestigation/InvestigationRemitandReportTemplates.aspx

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Wessex Safety Hour – 24th May 2016

23rd May 2016 Saleem Ali Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 69%

Number of Close Calls Last Week – 43

Incident this week –

15/05/2016	Clandon	A COSS working for Vital Rail working within item 144 (Down Cobham at Clandon) removed the detonator protection before an engineering train (7J03) had reached the location. Competent person moves protection on the instruction of an ES (Worksite) or PICOP (Possession).
15/05/2016	Pooley Green Level Crossing	A member of the Feltham S&T sustained an injury to his Right index Finger when closing the maintenance van door and caught it within the locking mechanism. He later attended hospital and received 3 butterfly stiches and the wound dressed. It is best not be distracted; focus on one thing at a time.
17/05/2016	Pirbright Junction	A Strapman placed an earthing strap on the wrong line which was still live causing an electrical flashover. He did not follow the correct procedure for fitting a short circuit strap. He suffered minor heat damage to his face. Always follow the correct short circuit strap procedure.
18/05/2016	Wimbledon EMU Depot	2 members of Network Rail staff walked across number 11 road exit when they didn’t have in place a safe system of work. This incident is currently under further investigation. Always have a safe system of work, check your pack to ensure this is so before leaving the depo, report any shortcoming to the SSOW planner.
19/05/2016	Earlsfield	Duty Station Manager Wimbledon reported that 3 of the fatality mitigation gates had been left open. It was later identified as an oversight after a busy T3 possession. Please check all potential points of access to the infrastructure are made reclosed before leaving the location
19/05/2016	Wandsworth Town / Richmond	A line blockage irregularity occurred within Item 503/504 Wandsworth Town – Mortlake that was meant to encompass a TS11 section 3 disconnection. Upon S&T Cover disconnecting the 650v Power supply for their investigatory work, the signalling failed outside of their protection limits.
19/05/2016	Eastleigh / Yeovil	A road traffic accident occurred in heavy traffic at 20mph when the Network Rail vehicle was hit from behind and subsequent hit the vehicle in front.
20/05/2016	Waterloo	A member of staff was the COSS for a group carrying out arc welding repairs. The following day he appears to be suffering from arc eye and was not fit for duty. All staff in the vicinity of arc welding activities must take care not look at the flame. This is under investigation and additional PPE for those in the vicinity of arc welding is being sought.
20/05/2016	Waterloo	Whilst pulling a hose from a lubrication blade a Team Leader’s hand slipped causing his little finger to strike the blade which resulted in a laceration. Correct gloves for the job is important, however they can only protect you so far.
21/05/2016	Princes Bridge Level Crossing	Signaller received a report from a member of the public that a car had gone through the level crossing onto the track. On investigation, it appeared that the car had come around the corner too fast and hit the down side pedestal. The pedestal ended up in the 4ft of the Up line. A rear wheel of the car was also on the cattle grids. There was a lot of debris to clear. Great teamwork by all involved – Thank you very much!
21/05/2016	Aldershot / Farnham	A member of contracting working for B&S on structure 23 at Lower Waybourne Road received a minor cut to his head when a lump of steelwork fell through a gap. A safety helmet was being worn at the time. This is textbook working at height; items falling from above. This is subject to investigation.

2. This Week’s Home Safe

3. Mental Health Awareness Week booklet (May 16)

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Wessex Safety Hour – 17th May 2016

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68% – Safety Hour Attendance last week

65 – Close Calls reported last week

Please find incidents below from the past week:

09/05/2016	Christchurch	A Works Delivery contractor twisted his right knee as he was crouching at the River Stour Viaduct.
11/05/2016	Bedhampton	Signaller observed smoke issuing from the cattle grids at the level crossing and a MOM attended to put the fire out. The PWay then attended, but observed an arcing cable which re-ignited the fire. 5 hours later the cable was made safe.
11/05/2016	Hounslow	BTP were informed by the Metropolitan Police of a hole in the footstep of School Road footbridge, Stanley Road, Hounslow. It then became apparent that a person had fallen through and had sustained a cut to their leg. The bridge condition had been reported 8 days previously and marked up, but had not yet been repaired. By 21:55 on the day of the incident however, repairs had been completed.
13/05/2016	Worplesdon	Emergency REC call made by Driver of 2P90 to report that the train had struck a large 8 inch branch of a Silver Birch at 75mph 40 yards Guildford side of the station. The unit only sustained superficial damage and an air leak. There were no injuries.
13/05/2016	Vauxhall	2U28 reported that scaffolding works were encroaching onto the railway whilst staff were positioning them in place on a building site alongside the Windsor Reversible. The MOM spoke with the site manager who was then going to re-brief his scaffolding team accordingly.
13/05/2016	Raynes Park	An Emergency Call was received from a member of the public reporting that a 3 foot section of guttering had fallen from the middle of bridge 2/33 (8M 15Ch) onto the footpath. The MOM went to site and observed lots of pigeons sitting on the guttering which may have caused it to come away. Structures are following this up.
13/05/2016	Berrylands	1A58 had a CAT A SPAD on WK126 signal having had no recollection of the sequence beforehand. The train was stopped at W222 signal. A 72hr review is planned at 12:15 17/05/16 to review the circumstances behind this incident, but every day attention and situational awareness is a factor behind why this incident occurred.
14/05/2016	Worting Junction	A member of Basingstoke S&T was winding a set of high drives associated with HPPS points when they felt a pop in their wrist. The wrist became swollen and required medical attention and has become a lost time injury.
15/05/2016	Clandon	A Vital Rail COSS working within item 144 (Down Cobham at Clandon) removed detonator protection before an engineering train (7J03) had reached his location. The Driver stopped where the protection was meant to be and queried it preventing further escalation of the irregularity. This incident is currently under further investigation.
15/05/2016	Pooley Green Level Crossing	A member of the Feltham S&T sustained an injury to his Right index Finger when closing the maintenance van door and caught it within the locking mechanism. First aid was administered, but he later had to attend hospital after his finger became numb. The hospital applied 3 butterfly stiches and redressed the wound. They also recommended a GP visit and time away from work to recover. This is a lost time injury.

Southern Shield Home Safe 11 May
Southern Shield Toolbox Talk May 2016
Safety Advice NRA 16_06 – Uncontrolled movement of Genie Z60 rail mounted MEWP (FR1326)

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Wessex Safety Hour – 10th May 2016

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Safety Hour Attendance last week – 68%

Close Calls – 100

Incidents this week –

03/05/2016 – Fratton Depot – Eastleigh ECRO reported that the Shunter had local isolations G and H in place all day, both of which are hook-switch operations. The Shunter then operated 242 hook-switch (attached to isolation G in number 7 siding) and 241 hook-switch (attached to isolation H in number 8 siding) without the permission of the ECRO.

No injuries were sustained.

04/05/2016 – Pirbright Junction – PICOP for Item 51 (Pirbright Jn – Winchfield 0105 – 0545) the Basingstoke signaller to arrange the possession but did not contact the Woking Signaller. The Woking signaller only found out by contacting Basingstoke about the last booked service.

04/05/2016 – Petersfield – Signaller slipped whist going down the signal box steps and grabbed on to handrails with both arms causing a heavy impact. No absence from work was anticipated or a hospital visit.

05/05/2016 – Vauxhall – A major fire occurred at Vauxhall affecting various cables feeding traction, signalling and telecom equipment caused by a rail grinder setting fire to rubbish underneath the country end platform 3. This spread into the wooden platform and bridge decking.

This is subject to a formal investigation.

The recovery was outstanding and huge praise for everyone involved for getting the railway back up and running. so quickly and safely. The full service was able to run by 20:00

Our Safety Workshops

Our Safety Workshops were a great success with over 1000 attending.

Your input was extremly valuable and has given the Safety Team lots of ideas and actions to work on.

The output of these sessions shall be fedback to you shortly.

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