Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 69% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 159 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 83% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
28/11/2017 Axminster
Staff Accident
A Team Leader from Off track fell down a hole and injured their right leg and lower back.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
29/11/2017 Waterloo
Equipment left on track
Platform staff reported that some items from the engineering work had been left on track within platform 7 after it had been given up.
A member of the P/Way removed what was reported to be a radio detection device.
The worksite belonged to the Wessex Capacity Alliance (IP) who shall be conducting an investigation.
03/12/2017 Wishford / Wilton North
Possession irregularity item 129
Train 1F07 reported to have ran over detonators and struck a marker / stop board on the Down Warminster line.
A possession had recently been given up, but the recovery of the blocking equipment had been overlooked.
The Signaller cautioned train 1F12 in the opposite direction and the Driver recovered the equipment left out on their line and returned it to Salisbury Signal Box.
The Possession Support Staff and ES were employed by Babcocks working on the behalf of IP.
IP will be conducting an investigation.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 72% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 140 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 82% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
20/11/2017 Woking Junction
2P11 CAT A SPAD (WK375)
2P11 passed WK375 at danger by a third of a coach length after the Driver misread the signal on the gantry.
There was no allegation against signalling or rail head.
This incident is subject to a Level 2 investigation.
20/11/2017 Woking Down Yard
Derailment Engine 6Y55
The DB Cargo Shunter at within the down yard reported that a locomotive on 6Y55 had derailed within No 2 road.
Upon investigation it was established that the sand / aggregate pile had compacted into the check rail and allowed the locomotive wheel to ride over and derail.
The incidence occurred on Network Rail infrastructure.
This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
22/11/2017 Woking
Staff Accident
Whilst fitting an AWS electro magnet on WK608 an S&T member of staff trapped and crushed their right index finger.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
This accident is subject to a Level 1 investigation
23/11/2017 Winchfield
Staff Accident
A member of staff from Woking D&P twisted their ankle by the substation.
First aid was given on site and the Golden Hour was applied.
This accident is subject to a Level 1 investigation
24/11/2017 Waterloo
Worksite irregularity, Item 29
ES for WON 34 Item 29 reported that a Wessex Capacity member of staff was working alone without a COSS present.
Upon being approached, the individual advised that he had signed in however; this was not reflected on the COSS paperwork.
This incident is subject to an IP investigation.
26/11/2017 Weybridge
6J06 Oil Leak
The TQS working in item 41 (Berrylands – Byfleet Jn/Byfleet and New Haw – Effingham Jn – Addlestone Jn) reported that 6J06 on the up fast line country side of the station had an oil leak.
100 litres of biodegradable oil was lost.
2 staff were affected by the leak, an accident form was generated and the Golden Hour was applied.
This incident / accident is subject to a Level 1 investigation
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 83 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 83% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
11/11/2017 Bournemouth
Staff Assault
The Bournemouth Mobile Operations Manager observed a drunken male walking in the road coming towards his vehicle and reduced his speed.
The male then proceeded to throw themselves onto the bonnet of the vehicle, aggressively knocked on the driver’s side window and hurled abuse at the MOM about being ran over.
The incident was witnessed by a Bus Driver and was reported to the Police.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
13/11/2017 Templecombe
Operational Irregularity
Upon communicating with a COSS to take a line blockage, the Signaller made an error and granted the block with a train still in section on the belief that it had passed the work group.
It was upon the authority number being given and when the staff walked onto the track to start work, that the train then approached.
The staff were able to move in a position of safety and a Near Miss was not declared by the Driver.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
04/11/2017 Eastleigh South Junction
Irregular Working Contractors
CRE Section Manager saw two males wearing only orange tops. When seen, they appeared to run and hide in trees bushes behind a disused washer. Upon being approached, the males stated that they had been taking pictures of HV switchgear.
The men left site and were seen to get in a McGinley van.
The incident was reported to BTP and McGinley to follow up and investigate accordingly.
15/11/2017 Raynes Park
2F94 Cat A SPaD W186
2F94 reported passing W186 at danger by 15 feet after losing concentration.
There was no allegation against the signalling or the unit. This incident is subject to further investigation.
15/11/2017 Wilton Junction / Warminster
Near Miss – 3S80
3S80 called into Salisbury Signal Box to advise them of a near miss, which occurred at approximately 118m 20ch, near bridge E29/34 Tytherington.
The Driver advised that as the train came around a curve, they saw a member of staff with a blue bag and sounded the horn. The member of staff acknowledged.
As they continued, the Driver then came across two further staff members in orange clothing within the 4 foot, who looked surprised. One of the staff members pulled the other from the track into the cess.
Upon further investigation it was identified that Salisbury P-Way were dealing with a track defect in the area who had been taking line blockages in the area.
The Signaller was not implicated.This incident is subject to further investigation.
15/11/2017 Wilton Junction / Warminster
Staff seen crossing track on mobile phones – 3S80 An S&T Cover team working on the behalf of Works Delivery were seen to cross the track using mobile phones.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
16/11/2017 Waterloo
Staff Accident
A member of Ganymede staff working for Clapham DU carrying out a sleeper change, twisted their left knee damaging a ligament.
He attended hospital where he was fitted with a leg brace and given crutches for support.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
18/11/2017 Wimbledon
Staff accident
A member of staff Pway staff walked into a bracket at the back of their van whilst loading equipment causing a lump to appear and bruising under the right eye.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 73% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 77 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 80% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
22/10/2017 Ash
Cat A Spad 3S83 (GD1331)
Guildford SB reported that 3S83 has passed ground position light GD1331 without authority.
The train passed the signal by 18-20 foot.
The signal should have been displaying a red aspect, but the driver disputed this and upon visiting the location the following day, the driver manager identified that sunlight had been affecting the signal giving a false aspect.
29/10/2017 Petersfield
2P20 CAT A SPAD and Station Overrun
GSMR Rec call sent by 2P20 to report that the train would be unable to stop due to poor railhead conditions.
The emergency brake had been applied.
The train came to a stand 6 coaches beyond the signal and the barriers were not fully lowered.
03/11/2017 Maiden Newton / Dorchester West
Staff Accident
A member of Outer Pway was un-keying e-clips using a hammer, when one of the keys ricocheted off of the top of the boot off a member of staff put behind the key to block it and left a mark on their left shin.
Once they had been assisted back to the van, a cold compress was applied.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
03/11/2017 Surbiton
Staff Vehicle Collision No Injured Parties
A Works Delivery vehicle had been parked on Upper Brighton Road whilst a team worked on the line.
Upon their return, they found that the vehicle had rolled back and collided with a short term hire vehicle.
There was light damage to the Network Rail vehicle.
The hire vehicle had a large dent on the near side rear panel and the rear near side window had also been damaged.
It was unclear if the handbrake had been applied correctly.
06/11/17 Wimbledon
2L10 Derailed As 2L10 from Basingstoke to London Waterloo crossed from the Main line to the East Putney (LUL) lines, the rear coach derailed on LUL (TFL) infrastructure.
The derailed coach travelled approximately 150 yards until the train came to a stand beside the Wimbledon Waitrose and under a signal gantry.
There were approximately 300 passengers on board who were full evacuated 2hrs 15 mins later.
There was 1 reported injury.
This incident had a good response and the line was open 2 days later.
Early indications point toward the track spreading under load.
LUL (TFL) will be conducting the investigation into this event.
09/11/2017 Eastleigh
Possession Irregularity – Item 60
The ODM reported that an irregularity had occurred within item 60 (Worting Jnc to Eastleigh East Jnc (2250 – 0500)) where Outer DU staff were working on 422 points within Eastleigh East Yard, but outside of the worksite.
There were further reports that an RRV being had also been involved.
01:21 – The On Call level 1Eastleigh P-Way manager was appointed IO, due to the ODM managing another item 60 incident involving a PICOP communication oversight between himself and Basingstoke.
09/11/2017 Clapham Junction
CAT A SPAD 9M48
Wimbledon SSM reported that 9M48 had passed W304 signal at danger within platform 2
Upon receipt of the RT3189, it was established that the Driver had pressed the TRTS and then departed without realising the signal was at red.
The train was brought to a stand by TPWS, one coach length beyond the signal.
The Driver made no allegations against the signalling or the unit.
(Note: Upon further investigation it was identified that a fault had been outstanding on the Automatic Route Setting which would normally set the route for a train when the TRTS is pressed).
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 63% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 129 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 71% (Target = 85%)
09/10/2017
Sunningdale
Staff Incident Rail Testing and Lubrication Section Supervisor reported that an incident occurred with one of his team between 00:00 – 00:30 when 2 buckets of gel were struck by a train.
The buckets had taken out of a van and left on the strail of the level crossing and too closed to the running rail.
10/10/2017
Bournemouth
Staff Accident When braking hard to avoid a deer, a vehicle crashed into the rear of the Bournemouth Mobile Operations Managers (MOM) van. The MOM was slightly shaken and experienced pain to his neck and bruising to his chest from the seatbelt. Ambulance staff advised him to rest and if it got any worse, he was to visit the hospital. The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
10/10/2017
Wilton
Staff accident (Late report)
A Salisbury MOM felt a twinge in their back on Thursday 05/10/17 at approximately 14:50 whilst lifting a sand bag out of a Hilux van, although continued with their duty.
Over the weekend however; the pain became worse resulting in them visiting the doctor.
The Doctor signed them off for 2 weeks and arrangements were made for an MRI scan.
The injury was a pre-existing condition, that had not been declared.
11/10/2017
Waterloo
Possession Irregularity Item 23 Whilst undertaking his duties, the Signaller on Wimbledon Panel 1 noticed that 1566a points for the South Sidings flashing out of correspondence and contacted the PICOP. Upon investigation it was established that they had been operated without the authority of the Engineering Supervisor by a COLAS Points Operator. This incident is subject to further investigation by IP.
11/10/2017
Basingstoke ROC
Staff Accident A Controller was adjusting his chair when a plastic handle slipped and trapped his left hand. The skin on his hand was grazed and busied. The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
15/10/2017
Bedhampton
Staff accident A member of Havant PWay injured themselves when using an ‘iron men’ clamp system to move rail. There was more tension in the clamp than normal, the handle slipped from the Injured Party’s hand, spun around and hit his left wrist.
The wrist became swollen and bruised. He visited the hospital and was advised to put a cold compress on the affected area. The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
15/10/2017
Shawford
Staff Accident A member of Eastleigh S&T was adjusting a tubular stretcher bar on 8024 points when the bar gave way suddenly causing his back to give way. The Golden Hour was applied and this accident became a lost time injury.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 58% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 177 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 70% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
02/10/2017 Fratton
Staff Accident
A Woking D&P Team Leader received a minor electric shock which affected his elbow and hands whilst working on a point heating cabinet.
He attended the A&E as a precaution
The Golden hour was applied and there was no lost time.
The insulated screw driver that was being used at the time was in perfect condition with no electrical break down. The screw driver was one of a set bought 6 weeks previous with GS 1000v rating.
02/10/2017 Poole
Staff Accidents
A team of 4 Works Delivery staff were stung by wasps in multiple places when they disturbed a hidden nest.
Antihistamine was administered to those who required it and the Golden Hour was applied.
There was no lost time.
02/10/2017 Dunbridge
SPAD SY1 – 2S43
2S43 passed SY1 signal at Danger by up to 50 metres after experiencing poor railhead conditions from Kimbridge.
The Driver stated that he had applied the brakes but the train could not be stopped in time began to slip.
Once he realised he was going to pass the signal at danger, he applied the emergency brakes.
The TPWS also intervened.
03/10/2017 Chilworth
Staff Accident
A member of Works Delivery staff received a crushed left hand whilst running out a new cable.
He attended a Minor Injuries Clinic who advised that they had sustained soft tissue damage and required regular ice to be applied.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
Material
Acid Attacks Advice The period 6 safety cascade can be found in the post below
Electric Shock Risk!!!!
At the weekend we had 350m’s of cable feeding one of our FTN sites stolen.
The thieves were very clever and have a high level of technical knowledge in as such as they knew how to cut the live cable without causing the protection to trip.
What this meant though is that the thieves left bare ends of cable protruding from the troughing route that were live at 415v!!
Can I please ask that if anybody sees bare ends of cable protruding from troughing routes etc to please not touch but report to wicc so we can assign the correct action.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 76% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 87 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 69% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
28/09/2017 Portcreek Junction
Staff accident
Whilst assisting with the recovery of swans from the line, a Mobile Operations Manager received scratches on his arms caused by a swans claws.
This was the MOMs first incident involving swans and had not been wearing long sleeves due to the hot weather.
Golden Hour applied and there was no lost time.
29/09/2017 New Malden
Staff Accident
A member of welding staff struck their left thumb when using a small hammer to place a wedge in the rail. The thumb became blistered and required draining at hospital.
The hospital prescribed a course of antibiotics.
The Golden Hour was applied and no there was no lost time.
01/10/2017 Clapham Junction
Staff Accident
A Works Delivery Operative crushed his right hand and he sustained a deep laceration after an Iron Man fell onto it whilst loading it onto a vehicle.
He attended hospital and was detained whilst the injury was cleaned, x-rayed and stitched.
There were no broken bones.
The Golden Hour was applied and lost time was anticipated.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 54% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 73 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 71% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
17/09/17 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 this became a non-lost time injury.
23/09/17 Waterloo
Possession Irregularity Item 4 (Waterloo-Queenstown Road).
Upon being authorised to do so, engineering train 6Y81 made its way from a Worksite to exit the possession.
Upon arriving at the exit protection, the train exploded the first detonator having not seen it through lighting glare.
There were no injuries.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
25/09/17 Raynes Park
Staff Accident – Nash Contractor
A Nash Contractor was carrying out vegetation management and received a rash which was believed to be connected to brushing against an Oak Processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea).
The correct PPE been worn.
The Injured Party took anti histamines and arranged to see a doctor.
The Golden Hour once the injury appeared, was carried out.
The injured party was able to resume duty.
Note: The oak processionary is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests. They may pose a human irritant because of their poisonous setae, which may cause skin irritation and asthma.
26/09/17 Clapham Junction
Staff Accident (Electric shock) Whilst carrying out maintenance on and a dead test on W633A points heating, an E&P member of staff received an electric shock to the arm.
He then started to sweat and his throat became dry, but after 10 minutes it subsided.
He attended hospital as a precaution.
The equipment had been isolated prior to the work taking place and investigations are ongoing to establish why the equipment was still live.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
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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 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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