Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 74% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 42 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
18/03/2018 Kingston
RRV Derailment
An RRV had derailed at F625 points within a T3 engineers possession caused by the adverse weather conditions and a build-up of ice.
The RRV was re-railed and the only damage sustained was to an insulating pot.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
18/03/2018 West Drayton
Staff Accident
A Section Manager at Feltham had a low speed collision whilst driving onto the slip road to join the M4 when the vehicle in front braked unexpectedly.
Both vehicles sustained minor damage, but there were no injuries.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
18/03/2018 Windsor and Eton Riverside
Signaller Error – 10 coaches signalled onto 5 coaches
The Signaller had been dealing with track failures within Windsor and had not been aware that a train had been spilt (as booked) leaving 5 coaches behind.
The Signaller then cautioned the next 10 coach arrival to pass the signal at danger only for the Driver to see the other train still in the platform.
The train was arranged to return back behind the signal and be re-platformed.This incident was subject to further investigation.
18/03/2018 Woodsford No 38
Car on the Line
A member of public reported that they had a car accident, struck Woodsford No 38 crossing and the car was on the track.
An emergency switch off was arranged.
The MOM arrived on site and having made an assessment, advised that the car was clear of the railway and it was safe to run trains.
There were no track issues identified, but the S&T had to repair the damage caused to their equipment.
18/03/2018 Dorking
Staff Accident
Whilst driving along a country lane, a member of Wimbledon PWay slid and skidded on ice/snow and careered to the right hitting the curb.
They tried to correct the skid, but ended up veering to the left and going down a bank into a bush.
The Golden Hour was carried out and apart from being shaken, there were no injuries.
20/03/2018 Rowlands Castle
Cat A SPAD 2P50
South Western Railway service 2P50 reported passing HT18 signal at danger without authority by up to two coach lengths.
The signal had been at danger due to a signalling failure caused by a cable theft attempt and Emergency Special Working being in place.
The Driver made no allegation against the signalling equipment or unit.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
21/03/2018 Wokingham
Member of the Public Injured
A Member of the Public was struck by 3 blue poles on the leg that slid from the top of stairs leading to a track access gate on 20/03/2018. (Emmbrook Road, bridge 19/1383, RDG2).
Upon inspection, there were up to 50 other poles connected to some project / engineering work and the 3 that fell had not been secure.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
22/03/2018 Waterloo
Waterloo P17 – Passenger Accident
A member of the public was running to catch a train, but fell between the train and the platform edge.
They were helped back onto the platform by other members of the public, but they had noticeable blood within their mouth and was left in the care of platform staff.
No trip hazards were identified.
22/03/2018 New Malden
Staff Accident
A member of PWay staff pulling on rail fastenings, fell back when the hook used to do this slipped out.
The member of staff fell back onto another colleagues left leg awkwardly causing immediate pain.
The Golden Hour was applied and although there were no broken bones, the injury became lost time.
23/03/2018 Weybridge
Track Noise/Defect 2F10
At 06:43 South Western Railway service 2F10 reported hearing a noise from the Up Fast line as 2P96 was travelling through the section.
2 further trains were cautioned and reported nothing amiss, so the Signaller returned to normal working prior to required PWay attendance.
At 10:14 2F24 (the same driver as 2F10 earlier), further reported a ‘scoop’ of rail missing from the nearside rail at the same location.
Trains were then diverted around the defect until a rail clamp was applied.This incident was subject to further investigation.
23/03/2018 Lightwater
Staff Accident (RTA)
A Senior Project Engineer was the 3rd car back from a roundabout turning onto the M3.
The 1st car moved away and the 2nd car appeared to pull away too, but then stopped leading to a slow speed rear end collision.
There were no injuries.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
25/03/2018 Feltham
Vehicle Damage / Accident
A member of Feltham S&T damaged the work van by scrapping a wall/barrier when driving too close to the gate key pad.
There were no injuries and Chain of Care was carried out.
25/03/2018 Bedhampton Level Crossing
RRV Oil Leak
An RRV working within T3 item 76A engineers possession experienced a burst hose and lost approximately 2 litres of hydraulic oil onto the track.
The majority of the spill was contained and cleaned.
A further incident then occurred as the machine was lifting a trailer off of the track where a further 180 litres of fluid was lost. The majority of which was contained in buckets and by spill kits. Approximately 5 Litres reached the ground.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
25/03/2018 Raynes Park
Safety Incident
A PWay Section Manager reported staff had advised them that a metal ‘J Bar’ which is placed through holes in wheel timbers and interlocks with other ‘J Bars’ and tightened with nuts had fallen off an embankment by bridge 33, landed on the roof of a car smashing the sunroof.
No-one was in the vehicle and a search was carried out to find the owner without success.
A note was left on the windscreen.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
25/03/2018 Raynes Park
Staff Accident
A Contractor working for Works Delivery was carrying a Strail unit as part of a 4 man lift when they slipped over and the Strail unit landed on their left leg causing bruising.
They were assisted back to the welfare unit to be checked over. His leg was sore, but was able continue to do light duties (no lifting).
The onsite lead arranged for them to be taken home as a precaution and to report to work tomorrow morning to possibly be given light duties.
The Golden Hour was applied.
26/03/2018 Eastleigh West Junction / Portchester
Possible Possession Irregularity – Item 106
The Outer ODM reported that whilst Possession Support Staff were removing protection to shorten Item 106 from Part 1 to Part 2, one detonator appeared to have been exploded beyond No 10Pts in Back Road No1 some time between 01:09 and 23:32.
Investigations are ongoing.
Material
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 78% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 86 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
13/03/2018 Worting Junction
Staff Accident
A member of Eastleigh Distribution and Plant slipped on the uneven ground and twisted their ankle.
The Golden Hour was applied and first aid was given.
The Injured Party later attended hospital where they diagnosed that the ankle may have been fractured.
15/03/2018 Feltham /Ashford
Possession Irregularity – Item 514
A contractor, working for McGinley’s on behalf of Feltham Track Section Manager attempted to strap at the wrong location.
The contractor, who had strapped at this location the previous night, used the track locator app to verify their position due to the poor weather conditions however; they were approximately 2 chain from the correct location.
The contractor tested the conductor rail, but did not follow the process of strapping the running rails first and did not use either rubber gauntlets or short circuiting bar.
When the contractor tried to attach the strap to the conductor rail, the result was the con rail flashing over and causing the electrical breakers to trip.
Chain of care and a follow up investigation then took place.
During the Injured Party’s interview some 2hrs later, he complained of dry eyes and as a precaution, attended hospital where they confirmed that he had not suffered arc eye.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
16/03/2018 Cooks Level Crossing
Staff Accident
A member of Woking PWay was digging some ballast on the track when he hit something hard and jolted his back causing some pain.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 75% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 148 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
05/03/2018 Havant
Van Door fall off
When leaving the maintenance depot, the Pway van crew sliding door fell off and into the road.
No one was injured and there was no damage to any other vehicles.
It was thought that the mechanism which had been faulty previous to the incident was rectified.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
06/03/2018 Farlington Junction
HT2629 points failure / possession irregularity
Havant ASC reported that HT2629 points would not go back into auto after being in manual during possession Item 84.
Upon investigation it was established that the points had been put onto manual without the Signaller’s knowledge or permission.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
11/03/2018 Hinchley Wood
Staff Accident
A member of Woking PWay staff stepped into a drain gulley and rolled his ankle when getting out of a van.
The injured party experienced a lot of pain and the ankle became swollen.
First aid was administered.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
11/03/2018 Wimbledon
2M02 wrong route
South West Railway service 5M02 was offered to depart from No.2 road to arrive in platform 4 at Wimbledon on the LUL side which is restricted from this type of stock.
Arrangements were made for the Driver to be talked out and to run as an empty train to Clapham.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
11/03/2018 Millbrook
Staff Accident
A member of Works delivery staff hand slipped and struck the location cabinet casing when removing old cables. In doing so, they aggravated an old injury.
The hand became swollen and warm to the touch and a cold compress was applied.
The Golden Hour was applied and the injured part was taken to A&E. There were no broken bones and no lost time anticipated.
The injured party had been wearing cat 5 classified gloves which had become wet, oily and contaminated.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 62% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 86 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
27/02/2018 North Sheen Level Crossing
Operational Incident – (Person trapped within crossing)
South West Railway service 2R35 advised the Signaller that a male was stuck within the Level Crossing limits.
The Signaller replaced the signals to danger on the up and down lines as fellow members of public helped the male out.
Upon reviewing the CCTV, it was established that the incident had been a Signaller error and is subject to further investigation.
28/02/2018 Richmond / Strawberry Hill
Item 132 Possession Irregularity
A Trainee Signaller granted signal protection at 00:50hrs for T3 engineering possession item 132 with South West Railway service 2O77 still within possession limits at F91 signal.
No protection had been laid when the error was made.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
28/02/2018 Overton
Staff Accident
A member of Eastleigh PWay was walking from an access gate toward the down line when they slipped on icy underfoot conditions.
The injured party broke their fall with their left arm which became swollen but did not require medical attention.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
28/02/2018 Woking
Staff accident (Low speed RTA)
Whilst stationary in a work vehicle at the station, a Stores Coordinator was struck from behind by another vehicle.
There were no injuries and the Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
01/03/2018 Woking
Staff Accident (Low speed RTA)
Whilst driving a works van within the South West Railway car park, a member of Telecoms staff turned left down a slight slope and upon applying the brake, the wheels picked up on the ice and slid into the front of a parked car.
There was no damage to the van however; the parked car sustained a crack to the bumper and a dent to the bonnet. There were no injuries.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
02/03/2018 Haslemere
Staff accident (RTA)
A member of Woking Distribution staff collided with an abandoned parked car that was in the middle of Woolmer Hill Rd. The work van was too damaged to move, but there were no injuries.
Arrangements were made for the recovery of the vehicle and a colleague picked up the Driver.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care and there was no lost time.
02/03/2018 Waterloo
Wrong head code – 12 car 450
Due to degraded mode, South West Railway service had been described as 2F24 vice 2F98 in error.
The error was realised before the train arrived at Waterloo on the Up Slow line and arrangements were made to allow the service to arrive in platform 6.
A clear understand was reached between the Signaller and train crew, as the service was formed of 12 coaches and would not be fully accommodated.
02/03/2018 Portsmouth and Southsea
Reported operational incident – 1P33
Due to degraded mode, 1P33 terminated within a low level platform formed of 12 coaches and was not fully accommodated.
The selective door opening system however; only opened doors on the coaches that were within the platform.
04/03/2018 Kew Bridge
Staff accident (RTA)
(Late report) – At 09:35hrs on 02/03/2018, a member of Feltham PWay was driving through an access gate at approximately 5mph in a Network Rail van, but due to the icy conditions the van slid sideways and made contact with the gate post.
Damage was sustained to the left hand side door and the window shattered.
There were no injuries sustained, but Chain of Care was carried out.
The Golden Hour was not applied.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 69% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 72 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 90% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
04/02/2018 Brockenhurst
Staff Accident
A member of Works Delivery staff was changing sleepers when they slipped and fell backwards onto a rail jack.
The Injured Party sustained a graze and no first aid was required.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
05/02/2018 Portsmouth and Southsea
CAT A SPAD 1P59
1P59 passed red signal by 1 coach length.
The Driver made no allegation against the signalling equipment or unit, but stated he was “Reading ahead”.
The Driver did not indicate that they lost concentration.
The train was brought to a stand by TPWS.
06/02/2018 New Malden
Staff Accident
Whilst on W231 signal gantry, a member of S&T missed a step resulting in an ankle sprain.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
07/02/2018 New Malden
Severe arcing over point work
2J53 reported severe arcing going over the point work and upon coming to a stand at Berrylands, a fire then started under the front coach.
The train was evacuated.
08/02/2018 A303
Staff Accident x2 (RTA)
Two members of Works Delivery staff were involved in a head on collision.
Upon attending hospital, one was sent home but the other had a fractured rib cage and a chipped pelvis.
The Golden Hour was applied.
11/02/2018 Fratton
Staff Accident
A team of PWay staff were turning a piece of rail over in the four foot within an engineering T3 possession, but whilst doing this a piece of ballast impeded the rail and it fell back over onto its side, landing onto the left foot of a member of the team.
The foot was examined at hospital which identified that it had been bruised.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
11/02/2018 Southampton Central
2E52 Stopped Short in Platform 3
2E52 stopped short in the middle of platform 3 resulting in the train not being fully accommodated by 2 coaches.No doors were opened.
13/02/2018 Guildford / Farncombe
Possession Irregularity Item 95
The Engineering Supervisor handed back their worksite to the PICOP after arranging to remove 2 sets of straps on the Up Main, but had overlooked two others on the Up and Down Ash at 30m35ch.
The PICOP had not been aware of the oversight, so authorised the Electrical Control Room Operator to close the breakers which resulted in a short circuit. There was minor damage.
Upon further investigation, it was found that 6 sets of straps were left on the track.
14/02/2018 Waterloo
12 Car 450 signalled into Platform 5 – 1P44
1P44 was signalled into platform 5 and the driver has accepted the route in error.
Arrangements were made for the Guard to open the doors from the 8th coach via ASDO, but all 12 coaches released.
No-one was seen to exit the train and arrangements were made for the train to carry out a shunt.
The On Call Guard and Driver Managers were advised and followed up the incident.
The S&T checked the beacon and it was working as designed
15/02/2018 Ryanes Park ECO
Possession Irregularity Item 79
A Raynes Park Electrical Control Room Operator gave permission to the PICOP to test and apply a strap within item 79 on the Up and Down Epsom lines at 8m60ch at Raynes Park.
The test found the conductor rail to be live after the ECO had failed to open 2 circuit breakers.
15/02/2018 Vauxhall
Accident Report
Whilst driving a Network Rail vehicle from Clapham Yard to Waterloo, a PWay track operative was involved in an RTA when a tow truck moved from outer into the inside lane with no warning causing.
Undercover officers witnessed the event and paramedics were called.
The Operative then began to experience pains in his right shoulder and he was advised to see his GP in the morning.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
15/02/2018 Waterloo
2P40 12 car in Platform 6
2P40 was routed as booked into platform 6, but the train was formed of a 12 coach 450 unbeknown to the Signaller.
The front 10 coaches were accommodated and a door release was offered for just those 10.
The On Call Driver and Guards manager were advised.
16/02/2018 Waterloo
12 car 450 stock signalled into platform 7 – 5G64
5G64 formed of 12 car 450 stock as per diagram, was signalled into platform 7 in error vice 13 due to the late arrival of 2P62 required to attach to 1W68.
The On Call Driver Manager was advised and the Driver was relieved.
16/02/2018 St Denys
6Q66 Route Prohibited
The Eastleigh SSM reported that a Matisa Tamping Machine (6Q66) had traversed the Down Line between St Denys and Woolston in error. Matisa Tampers are restricted from using this route.
20/02/2018 Wylye Level Crossing
Staff Accident / Staff Incident
Whilst putting cable into troughing, a team of Works Delivery staff returned to a place of safety for a train to pass at line speed.
The vortex of the train resulted in a hard hat being blown off of one of the teams head and striking another with force on the bottom of the shin on the left leg causing discomfort and bruising.
Upon investigation it was established that the helmet had blown off due to a woolly hat being worn underneath.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
22/02/2018 Portcreek Junction
Staff Accident
A member of PWay staff experienced pain in the left of his abdomen whilst carrying out a sleeper change and dispersing of ballast with a shovel by means of a twisting action.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
24/02/2018 Salisbury
Suspect Cat A SPAD – SY240 Ground Position light (Late report)
A fault was reported on Wednesday 21/2/18 by the Salisbury Signaller regarding track circuits flooding (failing) following a shunt move beyond SY240 signal involving 5L56.
The S&T have since investigated this and confirmed that they believed a Cat A SPAD to have occurred as no route was set and SY240 signal never displayed a proceed aspect.
The Forward Facing Camera was downloaded by SWR which proved that a SPAD did occur in line with the S&T evidence provided.
25/02/2018 Aldershot North Junction
Staff accident
Whilst unloading/loading an RRV within a work site, a PWay technician caught his leg on the spike used for speed boards and grazed his shin.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a non-lost time.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 54 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 89% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
21/01/2018 Waterloo
Signaller error Post a regulation error at Waterloo, the Signaller requested that the Driver should change ends and return to Queenstown Road.
Due to a breakdown in communication and a clear understanding not being reached, the Driver began to carry out the movement without first checking with the Signaller once they changed ends.
Upon investigation, it had appeared that the Signaller had not been specific with their instruction.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
23/01/2018 Dean
Staff Accident
A member of Works Delivery staff was lifting the sleeper end by hand when they felt their back spasm.
The Golden Hour was applied and the injured party was able to return to work the following day.
This incident is subject to further investigation where the manual handling technique used will be visited.
23/01/2018 Raynes Park / New Malden
Allegation of unsafe activities lineside
South West Railway service 2G37 reported a member of staff in full PPE walking towards Raynes Park in the Down Slow Cess who did not acknowledge the horn.
A further service (2F37) reported a similar event in the vicinity of a Goals football pitch where the Driver also blew the horn with no acknowledgement. It was also observed that the member of staff was writing things down and texting on a mobile device. After a few more blasts on the horn, they then acknowledged the train.
2K37 was cautioned with a view to stop and identify them, but no-one was seen.
The Safe System of Work was found and the individual was identified.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
25/01/2018 Dunbridge
Staff Accident
Whilst squaring up concrete sleepers, a member of PWay was struck by a jack on the shin which caused bruising.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
25/01/2018 Brockenhurst
Staff Accident
A Gannymead Operative was digging up ballast with a shovel as part of a sleeper change.
Whilst doing so, he lost his footing and turned his right ankle.
His ankle became badly bruised and required a hospital visit.
The Golden Hour was applied and lost time was anticipated.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 59% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 55 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 92% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
14/01/2018
Ashurst
Item 48 Irregularity
A Machine Controller working for Ganymede Solutions left an RRV unattended a couple of times within a T3 engineering work possession and carried out movements without the appropriate authority of the Engineering Supervisor.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
15/01/2018
Eastleigh
Road Traffic Accident
An Outer DU Welder reported that he had an RTA on 08/01/2018 whilst approaching a roundabout at the M27 junction.
A vehicle in front stopped unexpectedly causing him to swerve at the last minute and clip the rear bumper and wheel arch of the other car leaving a scuff mark.
There were no injuries.
The Golden Hour was not applied due to the late report.
17/01/2018
Clapham Junction
Near Miss 5R05
South Western Railway empty service 5R05 reported a near miss with a team of 3 S&T on the Up Windsor Fast line London side of the station.The S&T had been called out to a failure on 663B points situated within the Up Windsor Slow, but during the fault finding process the team begun to focus their attention on the point machine situated between the Up Windsor Slow and Up Windsor Fast putting them in danger of approaching trains.
Having been conscious to rectify the fault, the team overlooked further adequate protection resulting in the Near Miss.
The Golden Hour and Chain of Care was applied to all parties in an exceptional manor.
The incident is subject to further investigation. Note:Thank you to all those involved in this incident for being transparent with what occurred, as this will allow others who could become exposed in a similar way to learn from your event.
17/01/2018
Woking
Staff Accident
Whilst selecting concrete sleepers within the yard, a PWay Team Leader caught the ‘dunnage’ (wood used to secure the storage of sleepers), resulting in one of them stacked 2 high to fall and trap his ankle against an adjacent sleeper pile.
The injured party attended hospital for an x-ray as a precaution, but apart a graze and bruising, there were no broken bones.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a Lost Time Injury.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 70% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 48 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 88% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
07/01/2018 Waterloo
Staff Accident
Whilst walking to site, a Strapman working within T3 possession item 7 dropped a short circuiting strap onto a live conductor rail causing a tripping and flashover.
The flashover caused arc eye and he attended hospital where he was administered eye drops.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
09/01/2018 Leatherhead
Generator Fire
Stray sparks caused by grinding within T3 possession item 98 caused a generator to catch fire.
As the fire subsided, extinguishers were then used to put it out.
There were no injuries.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
09/01/2018 Clapham Junction
Staff Accident
A PWay Trackman carrying out back filling on a sleeper change within a T3 possession lost his footing stepping over a conductor rail and twisted his right ankle.
He was taken back to the Clapham Yard Maintenance depot and attended the Hospital as a precaution.
The Golden Hour was applied.
Non lost time injury.
12/01/2018 Clapham Junction
Staff Accident (RTA)
A Technician from Clapham PWAY was reversing a Network Rail vehicle within the depot and had a low speed (2-3 mph) collision with another car.
There were no injuries, although the Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
12/01/2018 Petersfield
Staff Accident A Lineside Asset Engineer fell on muddy ground and injured their right ankle.
They were to hospital by ambulance and an x-ray found that they had sustained a multiple fracture, ligament damage and a dislocation.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time Injury.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 74% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 41 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 88% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
27/12/2017 Northam
Staff Accident A contractor working for IP Track was walking on sleepers within a T3 possession when they slipped and fell causing a graze to their right arm.
They were given first aid to deal with the graze and there was no lost time.
(Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
28/12/2017 Southampton
Staff Accident A contractor working for IP Track was crossing the track within a T3 possession to retrieve a disc cutter from the stores, but slipped on a sleeper due to ice and sustained a bruised and grazed right arm.
First aid was refused and there was no lost time.
(Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
30/12/2017 Northam
Staff Accident A contractor working for IP Western & Wales was replacing a concrete sleeper within a T3 possession and as it was being lowered into the cess, the contractors foot was trapped.
The Injured Party was taken to hospital and x-rays showed slight swelling.
There was no lost time.
(Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
30/12/2017 Northam
Staff Accident A Contractor working for IP was installing a conductor rail within a T3 possession , but it slipped off a pot due to not sitting correctly and caught the Injured Party’s finger between the ramping machine and the rail.
First aid was administered on site and the Injured Party was taken to hospital as a precaution.
The injury was x-rayed and apart from swelling, there were no broken bones.
There was no lost time.
(Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
31/12/2017 Northam
Staff Accident A member of Colas S&T working for IP suffered an injury to their hand after trapping it under a troughing lid whilst putting cables away within a T3 possession.
The Injured Party attended hospital where they had treatment for a broken left ring finger.
They were able to return to work carrying out light duties.
(Note: IP do not apply the Golden Hour process).
05/01/2018 Barnes
Staff Accident
A member of inner DU PWay injured their left hand when high wind blew a store container door and knocked them to the ground.
The incident was not reported real time, so the Golden Hour was not applied.
There was no lost time.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 48% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 19 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 88% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
04/12/2017
Cosham Level Crossing
Irregular Working / Red Bardic Left Out
Havant Area Signalling Centre received a call from the Booking clerk querying if the T3 possession (Item 123) had been given up, as there were Red bardic lamps left out at the Level Crossing.
Upon investigation it was identified that a member of Possession Support Staff had not collected them after a breakdown in communication.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
05/12/2017
Portsmouth and Southsea
Possession Irregularity Item 505
South Western Railway service 5T14 reported a very loud bang approaching HT59 signal on the down line.
It was identified that a member of Possession Support Staff had overlooked recovering one of the three detonators that had been placed after a T3 possession.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
07/12/2017
Byfleet and New Haw
Irregular Working 2135 pts/1A36.
Woking Distribution and Plant reported that whilst working on points heating, one of the heating strips was left unsecure for the passage of South Western Railway service 1A36.
The train struck the strip, but there was no injuries or infrastructure damage.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
10/12/2017
Winchester
Debris blown on track
Station staff reported that part of the station roof had fallen onto the track due to high winds and South Western Railway service 1W36 had struck it.
Fortunately the section of roofing was a Perspex glazing panel which caused no injuries or further damage.
Upon investigation it was established that the material holding the panel in had become rotten and the inspection regime was reviewed.
A safety net was installed.
12/12/2017
Havant
Staff accident
A PWay Team leader trapped their left middle finger within a sliding van door.
First aid was administered and the Golden Hour applied.
There was no lost time.
15/12/2017
Millbrook
Staff Accident
Whilst walking back from site to the van, a Senior Technical Officer slipped on some wood hidden underneath the ballast.
He sustained a displaced fracture and tore both ankle ligaments which required the ankle to be re-set and pinned.
The Golden Hour was applied and it was likely that the Injured Party would be off for between 6-12 weeks.
15/12/2017
Hedge End
Staff Accident
A Mobile Operations Manager had a low speed Road Traffic Accident at a roundabout when car drove into the side of his van.
On investigation it was established that there had been confusion over who’s right of way it was on behalf of the other driver.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
There were no injuries sustained.
18/12/2017
Northam depot
5B07 Struck Possession Board
South Western Railway service 5B07 reported striking what was described as a Possession Limit Board on the reception line in the vicinity of E914 signal.
Upon inspection, the board said ‘Stop check the points are set correctly before proceeding’ and had been used by IP as part of a T3 possession.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
21/12/2017
Wraysbury
Staff incident – Rotten Timber Decking
A Nash Contractor reported that a member of staff had fallen through rotten timber decking and bruised their left leg.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
Post incident was identified that the decking had been banned from use but not signed as such site.
The work to replace the decking had also been postponed due other emergency work requiring priority.
Temporary signs have since put in place and the area sprayed to reflect the danger.
25/12/2017
Southampton Eastern Docks
Possession Incident, Item 33
A Shift Manager for IP track working within T3 possession item 22 reported that whilst propelling a train up the Eastern docks branch, a track panel on the train was out of gauge and had pulled E842 signal out of its base and caused cable damage.
The signal and cable was later repaired.
It was established that the panel not been loaded correctly before the movement took place.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
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