During a cab ride, a Track Engineer witnessed two contractors spraying weed killer in the up and down cess with no apparent protection staff (e.g. lookout).
The Mobile Operations Manager attended and examined the area and found no one in the area.
Off track were consulted to investigate which team were in the area.
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A Wimbledon signaller lowered the barriers at Motspur Park CCTV level crossing and cleared the signal for 1D24 (1007 Dorking – Waterloo).
The signaller then saw movement and realised that he had trapped someone within the confines of the barriers so placed the signal back to danger to enable the person to exit.
18/04/2016
A Depot Operative from the National Supply Chain slipped on leaked de-icer fluid at Eastleigh Depot injuring his back.
19/04/2016
A Contractor from Dyer & Butler staff suffered a fractured bone in his ankle whilst alighting from the rear of a van, he inadvertently stepped into a pot hole half filled with rubble near an access gate at Shalford.
If you see any unsafe conditions like pot holes near an access point, please fill them or report it so it can be remedied by someone who has the equipment to do so.
19/04/2016
Light Engine – 0V31 (2013 Eastleigh – Westbury Yard) had a CAT A SPAD on SY61 near Salisbury and passed the signal by 100 yards.
There was no allegation against the signalling and no damage was incurred. The driver advised that he had passed over Wilton Junction at the correct speed but did not heed the cautionary signal and was travelling too fast to stop at the red.
20/04/2016
Passenger service – 1W57 (0805 Waterloo – Weymouth) had a CAT A SPAD on DR185 and passed the signal by three coach lengths at Dorchester South without authority. There was no allegation against the signal and no damage was incurred. The Driver had been expecting the signal to change to a proceed aspect, but it remained red due to another train (2O70) being within the section ahead.
21/04/2016
A member of P-Way discovered they were working on an open line at Portsmouth Harbour after finding line blockage requested was not in place. Two COSS’s had agreed that one of them would be a Protection Controller, however, a clear understanding about the full arrangements between the two had not been reached.
Always be clear, check and repeat back any arrangements relating to Line Blockages; a clear understanding is paramount to staff safety.
22/04/2016
A Tamper, 6J61, having departed from possession Item 43 was then signalled into possession Item 89 (Clapham Junction to Durnsford Road) via W153 signal in error. The train then proceeded over the protecting detonators and collided with the PLB before coming to a stand. Three members of Wimbledon P-way staff were about to lift the PLB, and fortunately heard the automated Clapham station announcement ‘Stand clear, fast train approaching’ and placed themselves in a position of safety.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
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– Woking S&T reported Van at Weybridge station reversed into a barrier fence within the car park. There is only slight damage to the rear step at the back of the van on the near side, no aparent injuries to any staff members at the time of accident. When reversing a vehicle it is adviseable to have someone guide you back from outside the vehicle.
– Whilst assisting with the loading of equipment to the rear of a van, the IP sustained slight injury to his fingers when another member of staff went to raised the side panel and his hand was still in the way. Verbal warning should be issued to make sure others are not in the way of the side panels when they are raised and lowered.
– Run through on 649B points. ES was crossing a Tamper over from the Up Windsor Slow to the Up Windsor Fast. Believed that he had set the route correctly, but when the Tamper made the movement, points were not set correctly and Tamper had a Run Through. ES to set Route and operator should check as back up.
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03/04/2016 – Northam Depot Reception Line – Eastleigh ECR reported that the traction current was not re-charged after part 2 of Item 40 was given up. When the MOM attended, he found that a strap had been left in place.
06/04/16 – Southampton – A member of Eastleigh PWay reported that could hear a person crying trackside at Southampton. He and a colleague investigated and found the female laying on the track and assisted her back to the access gate. The female had jumped from a wall onto the track for reasons not known, but sustained what looked to be electrical injuries.
06/04/2016 – Bursledon Station – Member of S&T was loading a trolley when he sustained a minor cut to his left hand finger. Full PPE was being worn at the time of accident and first aid was given. No doctor or hospital visit was required.
06/04/2016 – Bracknell Station – Station staff reported roofing insulation had blown onto the track and was blocking the down line at the station. Minor works followed this up by checking and securing the structure.
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Safety Hour – 71% Another great week with a really strong finish to the year.
79 Close Calls Raised
Incidents this week –
27/03/2016
London Waterloo – Member of Clapham P-Way staff, while working for Works delivery within their worksite, was struck by a pandrol clip on the ankle. Pandrol clip had apparently been dislodged by a spanner coming into contact with it. It struck the IP, who was looking in the other direction at the time. IP was treated on site and taken to hospital. Scans have shown that ankle is broken. LTI
01/04/2016
A member of staff was turning out of Winchester Station car park in a Network Rail van. The offside rear of the van caught the side of a low barrier along the side of the car park exit. This dented the vehicle slightly but there were no injuries.
31/03/2016
A Hi Top van clipped a NR vehicle side mirror and front bumper when trying to merge in front at a roundabout. NR vehicle was stationary at the time as he was queuing to get onto the A3 at Guildford. He sustained no injuries as a result of this accident.
Slips, Trips and Falls – Don’t Let Bad Habits Break You!
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Southampton Central Station – An S&T Technician scalded the back of both hands when washing them under the tap. He ran them under a cold water, put signs up to warn staff and turned the thermostat down upon the advice of the Property Action Help line. He did not think the scald would need medical attention, but would monitor it.
23/03/2016
Christchurch Station – An operative from Bournemouth PWAY was whilst barring some plates in for a gauge fault when the bar slipped out and hit him square on the nose. He sustained a deep gash to the bridge of his nose which drew a considerable amount of blood but no absence from work anticipated or hospital visited was required as a result of this accident/injury.
24/03/2016
Motspur Park Junction – 2M56 passed W410 signal at danger without authority. Due to a backlog of trains during a level crossing failure at Motspur Park. The Driver had thought the previous signal (W410R) was displaying a yellow aspect and a TPWS intervention bought the train to a stand approach half a coach past.
25/03/2016
London Waterloo Station – Duty Station Manager reported an incident on the concourse with the mock-up 707 unit when the cab door became detached and narrowly missed a child. The ‘exhibit’ was secured put out of use. 20:29 – Upon investigation it had seemed that the cab door had been hung on temporary runners and as the child slid the door, it fell.
27/03/2016
Waterloo – A member of Clapham P-Way working within possession WON 53 item 1 injured his right foot when a fastening key sprung off and hit him. The strike caused swelling and bruising. First aid was given and he also visited St Thomas hospital. Currently off duty – LTI
4. Weather – There is on-going stormy weather. Please be extra vigilant when driving, on track and generally out & about.
5. REMEMBER – Personal Safety Action Plans to be completed for Bands 1-5.
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77% – Safety Hour Attendance last week. Another brilliant week!
104 Close Calls reported last week
Please find incidents below from the past week:
13/03/2016
Between Pirbright Jn and Farnborough – The PICOP reported that a strap had been left in place at 32m 47ch post possession for item 34 and shorted out when the current was restored. 08:00 – For Cause Screening arranged for the ES and Strapman (Ganymead). The ES examined the rail head no damage and no further action required.
13/03/2016
Cosham Junction – The PWay Section Manager at Havant reported a staff accident involving a Ganymede contractor who felt a twinge in his back when shovelling ballast. The injury was deemed to have occurred from the previous weekend whilst he was playing football. No anticipated lost time at this stage.
14/03/2016
Waterloo – 6N60 was incorrectly routed (via route cards) into a possession for the Waterloo International Terminal vice platform 20. 01:10 – The Shift Signaller Manager stated that he gave the wrong route card to the signaller which should have been withdrawn due to a change in the layout.
16/03/2016
London Waterloo Station – 1A32 (12 car) was signalled into Platform 7 and it was too long to be fully accommodated.
The Signaller had overlooked the stock working of the train and the Driver also overlooked that the train would not fit. The next working was talked out with the leading cab being beyond the signal.
16/03/2016
Ashurst Station – A Works Delivery Operative strained his lower back whilst lifting cement from the back of a van. He felt the strain when he bent over to lower the cement to the floor. No absence from work anticipated as a result of this injury.
16/03/2016
Clapham Junction – Clapham PWay manager reported that two members of staff had a minor road accident. One member of the PWay allowed the other out to filter into the traffic when his foot slipped off of the clutch causing a minor collision between them. The collision ripped the wing off the passenger side of the vehicle, but no injuries were sustained.
17/03/2016
Wimbledon – Earlsfield Station – Telecom Manager reported a COSS working with a team from Colas with his foot between the running rail and conductor rail. When challenged, the COSS realised their error. 13:00 – Upon the MOM reaching site, they were no longer at the location where the incident occurred.
6. 41% of our LTI’s are Slips, Trips and Falls! Please stay safe when out and about. (Video)
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A member of the Havant S&T was stepping over the running rail and con rail from 4Ft to the Cess when he felt a sharp pain in his right calf muscle and subsequently had difficulty walking.
09/03/2016
Feltham Station – Off Track Manager reported that a member of the Feltham PWay was loading 12ft X 4ft GRP sheets on to a flatbed pick up. The sheets slipped and his Right Ring finger was momentarily crushed.
09/03/2016
A member of staff was reversing a Network Rail van back from an RRV access and reversed into an unlit, black-painted railing which was not picked up by the van’s reverse sensors. (Location not on log)
10/03/2016
Clapham Jn – 5S39 reported a near miss just coming on to the UWF line with a member of PWAY staff who walked in front of the train about 4 metres away.
13/03/2016
Pirbright Jn – Farnborough Stations – PICOP reported that a strap had been left in place at 32m 47ch post possession for item 34 and shorted out when the current was restored.
13/03/2016
Cosham Junction – PWay Section Manager Havant reported a staff accident involving a Ganymede contractor who felt a twinge in his back when shovelling ballast. The injury was deemed to have occurred from the previous weekend whilst he was playing football.
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70% – Safety Hour Attendance last week. Brilliant effort with this!
86 Close Calls reported last week
A safe week with no accidents! Our biggest risk’s continue to be around Manual Handling, Slips, Trips and Falls, Driving and Safe use of Equipment. Please be extra careful when out and about!
Praise to the guys!
Wool Station – Dorset Fire Brigade reported to the WICC that they were dealing with a portakabin fire on East Burton Road. During the night this fire spread and affected signalling equipment as it burnt through cables. Other risks experienced were smoky conditions and asbestos causing a personal risk to those on site. Also hidden from their view were gas canisters that were at risk of exploding. This was a very difficult situation for those involved who worked closely together to ensure that the situation was recovered safely.
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Andover – ODM reported a possession irregularity connected to item 76 where the Blockman had placed the PLB protection on the Down vice Up Exeter line at 67m 67ch.
A Tamper which had been travelling on the Down line came across the protection and stopped short of it.
Early indications show that the person had lost their bearings and had not checked where they were before applying their protection.
24/02/2016
A member of Wessex Asset team reported having a car accident when he was trying to join the A31 from a side road.
He was shunted from the rear by another vehicle whose driver was not concentrating on what was in front of them.
No injuries were sustained.
2. Reminder – Current Cold/Icy Weather Conditions. Take care whilst driving and take extra care whilst walking. (Slips, trips and falls)
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