Category Archives: Safety Hour Calls

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 18th April 2017

Leave a comment

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

Close Calls Raised – 49  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 86%  (Target = 80%)

 

Incidents last week

09/04/2017
Shalford Junction		 Item 75 – Worksite Irregularity
Outer ODM carrying out checks on a Works Delivery possession discovered a worksite irregularity within item 75 where the straps had been placed in the wrong location.
The straps are meant to be at 31m 36ch on the Up and Down Guildford lines, but were placed at 31m 40ch on the Up and Down Guildford lines.
In addition, the strap on the Up Guildford was located between the Detonators and the Possession Limit Board.
The ES arranged for the straps to be moved into the correct possession.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
09/04/2017
Guildford		 Staff Accident
A Works Delivery Welder working within item 75 was installing pads under the rails.
When he went to tap in a wedge with a small welders hammer, he missed the wedge and caught his thumb and knuckle on left hand causing a slight cut, but no bruising.
First aid was administered and the Golden Hour applied.
No lost time anticipated at this time.
10/04/2017
Guildford		 Staff Accident (Contractor)
A Ganymead Contractor working for Eastleigh Works Delivery within item 75 sustained a minor burn on his left wrist whilst he was changing the welder’s cooper plate for the base plate and leant on the weld.
Gel from a burns kit was applied to the area which prevented any marks or blistering to appear.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
12/04/2017
Waterloo		 Staff Accident
A member of PWay staff trapped their right hand little finger whilst lifting a trolley onto platform 5.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
12/04/2017
Location not recorded		 Staff Accident
A Technician from Clapham DU suffered a leg cramp whilst driving which caused him to accidently depress the accelerator and crash into a lamp post.
Apart from suffering shock, there was no visible injuries post incident.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
14/04/2017
Salisbury		 SY48 CAT A SPAD
5O86 passed SY48 signal at Danger without authority and was brought to a stand ¾ coaches beyond the signal by a TPWS intervention.
The Driver advised that he had read across to SY50
This incident is subject to further investigation.
14/04/2017
Alton		 Staff Accident
The Woking MOM was leaving a parking bay within the station and caught the off side of the van on a crash barrier.
The vehicle was being driven forward at the time, having been reversed in.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care, although there were no injuries.
15/04/2017
Waterloo		 Points Run Through 1524C Pts / Possession Irregularity
2F33 reported 2 changes of aspect on W25 Signal. (Green, Red, Green, Red).
It was established that there had been a loss of detection on 1524c points which had been caused by an engineering train running through them as a Points Operator moved the wrong set whilst the train was in motion.
The Points Operator had been under the instruction of a site manager (not an engineering supervisor) when the incident occurred.
The Points Operator was meant to move 1517 points, but due to 1524 points not being labelled he had assumed it was the right set.
When he started to move them, he realised the error but it was too late.
The Engineering Supervisor was not aware of the instruction having been given, nor that a Points Operator was on site.Several concerns were raised about processes within this possession having not been followed, which will be subject to further investigation

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 12 Apr 17

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:


If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 11th April 2017

Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 78%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 64  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84%  (Target = 80%)

 

Incidents last week

02/04/2017
Waterloo		 Operational Close Call / Possession irregularity
The PICOP of item 11 (Waterloo – Queenstown Road 00:15 – 04:00 Mon) reported that hook switch 2163 (platform 11) was closed, when it should be open.
Further investigations were undertaken to understand how this occurred, but unfortunately it has not been established when the error was made for us to understand the chain of events and learn from it.
04/04/2017
Pirbright Junction / Fleet		 Strapping Issue/Possession Irregularity
An ODM who had investigated as to why a Line Blockage had been refused, identified that other line blockages associated with item’s 43, 52, 62 and 69 in week 52 to facilitate strapping out, had not been used either.
It had appeared that the ES for these possessions may have applied an agreed strapping trial, but had not taken into account that this was specifically aimed at Network Rail staff within a particular location.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
06/04/2017
Waterloo		 Trespasser / Verbal assault
PICOP for Item 6 advised that the ES reported a trespasser (a male in his early 20’s), in his work site who was aggressive and angry.
The ES had not been physically attacked, but had been verbally assaulted in this incident.
Chain of care was carried out and BTP were informed.
07/04/2017
Ascot		 71. Near Miss / Irregularity Item 153
5C88 reported a near miss with staff 1 coach length beyond F328 when they reportedly crossed in front of the train.
The Driver reported also reported striking conductor rail shrouds.
Osborne were working within Item 153, which was a line blockage between trains and whilst arrangements were made to apply additional protection, the Controller Of Site Safety had begun work without the Protection Controllers (PC) authority.
The PC had been aware of the approaching train.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
08/04/2017
Clapham Yard		 Derailment
SWT Movements Manager reported that loco 47848 had derailed whilst carrying out a propelling movement and roads No.1 to 41 were blocked.
The incident appeared to have occurred over No.5 points and is under further investigation by SWT.
Thanks go to Network Rail who assisted with the recovery of this incident.
08/04/2017
Waterloo		 Staff Assault
A member of Waterloo S&T reported that he had been assaulted outside the station, outside the depot, getting items out of top box on his motorbike.
A drunk male started to tamper with his bike and was politely asked to stop.
The male continued to tamper with the bike and the member of S&T pushed the male away, but was punch in the left hand side of his jaw which became sore.
He also sustained a few scratches.
The Golden Hour was applied and he was able to continue his duty.
09/04/2017
Shalford Junction		 Item 75 – Worksite Irregularity
The Outer ODM was carrying out checks on a Works Delivery possession discovered a worksite irregularity where the straps had been placed in the wrong location.
The straps are meant to be at 31 miles 36 chain on the Up and Down Guildford lines, but were placed at 31 miles 40 chain which had effectively increased the worksite by 4 chains.
The strap on the Up Guildford was also located between the detonators and Possession Limit Board.
Upon this being identified, the error was corrected.
This incident is under further investigation.
09/04/2017
Guildford		 Staff Accident (Item 75)
A Works Delivery Welder was working within item 75 installing pads under the rails.
When he went to tap in a wedge with a small welders hammer, he missed and caught his thumb and knuckle on his left hand causing a slight cut. There was no bruising.
First aid was administered and the Golden Hour applied.
No lost time was anticipated.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
10/04/2017
Guildford		 Staff Accident (Contractor, (Item 75))
A Ganymead Contractor working for Eastleigh Works Delivery within item 75 sustained a minor burn on his left wrist when he was changing the welder’s cooper plate for the base plate and leant on the weld.
Gel from a burns kit was applied to the area which prevented any marks or blistering to appear.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
This incident is subject to further investigation.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 5 Apr 17

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month:
Bowel Cancer Leaflet

Stress Awareness Month:
· Rich & Dan two paramedics talking:

· Freddie Flintoff & Prof Green talking:

· Julie & Phil – husband talking:

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:


If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 4th April 2017

Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 63 (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78%  (Target = 80%)

A post about Health and Safety week can be found below.

Incidents last week

27/03/2017
Rowlands Castle		 1P56 Bang (Object struck)
1P56 reported a bang under the train at the Buriton bank area on the up line and lost power to the train causing unit damage.
The MOM carried out a site visit and at Idsworth (up line 61 miles and 14 chains), found some loose arms that should have been attached to bomax matting.
The matting had been removed, but there were some metal bars which were attached at one end, but not the other within the four foot.
A Senior Technical Officer visited site and found some loose bolts on the RRAP which may have caused the incident. He tightened them securely and planned to carry out a track walk with lookout protection the following day.
28/03/2017
Portsmouth and Southsea		 1P71 Cat A SPAD HT59
1P71 had a Cat A SPAD at HT59 signal approaching the high level.
The signal had been at danger due to 1F99 in the platform ahead.
The TPWS intervened and applied the brake.
No allegation was made against signalling.
Early indications point toward the Driver losing concentration due to a number of activities the Driver is expected to focus on within a very short distance.
30/03/2017
Hounslow		 Staff Accident
Whist stepping over rails, an E&P Operative stubbed his foot and stumbled to the ground having twisted his ankle.
His ankle became very sore and swollen.
The Golden Hour was applied and the Injured Party visited the hospital the following day.
They were diagnosed was having soft tissue damage and were advised to rest for a few days to allow it to recover.
The Injured Party returned to work on nights on 02/04/17.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 29 Mar 17

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month:
Bowel Cancer Leaflet

Stress Awareness Month:
· Rich & Dan two paramedics talking:

· Freddie Flintoff & Prof Green talking:

· Julie & Phil – husband talking:

 

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:

If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Health & Safety Week 2017 – Collaboration

Leave a comment

National Health & Safety week runs from 2nd April to 8th April.

To mark the start of the week Becky Lumlock and AJ Yates hosted a live safety hour on Monday 3rd April at Basingstoke.  This was focused on collaborative working and how we can work together to proactively reduce harm.

We had a fantastic turnout on the day with around 90 people attending.

Apologise for the loss of the dial in during this event.

Below is a recording of the entire event as well as the slide pack.

HS Week April 2017 Safety Hour – Wessex Route

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 28th March 2017

Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 86%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 69  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78%  (Target = 80%)

Next Monday (3rd April) there will be a special live call in the Basingstoke Conference room hosted by Becky Lumlock (Route Managing Director) and AJ Yates (Lead H&S Trade Union Representative).  If you are unable to make this in person, please dial in using the usual phone number and access code.

Incidents last week

22/03/2017
16:00
Crewkerne		 GZAC Declined
The Basingstoke WOE signaller declined a GZAC Line Blockage between SE2819 points to SE4740 points owned by Osborne, as the worksite was Crewkerne tunnel.
Had the Signaller not queried where they were working, they would have been at risk from approaching trains.
This incident was Close Called.
23/03/2017
13:45
Woking Down Yard		 Staff Accident
An Operative from Guildford off track was putting a petrol blower back into the van when he accidently touched the hot exhaust section of the blower causing a burn on the tips of 3 left hand fingers.
First Aid was given and the Golden Hour was applied.
No lost time was anticipated.
23/03/2017
11:05
Finchdean Sub-Station / Rowlands Castle		 Near Miss / Operational Close Call
A Senior Contracts Manager from Environmental Forestry advised that a near miss had occurred with a South West Trains service and a Lookout crossing a limited clearance bridge (ref: 17/100 at 62m27ch).
The bridge was 18 metres in length and the Lookout was said to have reached a place of safety within 4 seconds of the train passing.
The incident had initially been reported as a Close Call to Control and had not been reported as a Near Miss by the Driver.
This incident is subject to further investigation and is awaiting further evidence to fully understand events.
23/03/2017
13:00
Clapham		 Staff accident
A Clapham Team Organiser was bumped into accidentally by another passenger on some stairs and she consequently landed awkwardly and sprained her right ankle.
She was offered first aid at the time but declined, although did visit A&E who confirmed the sprain and was advised not to put any unnecessary weight on it.
The Golden Hour was applied and lost time was anticipated.
24/03/2017
10:45
Andover Yard		 Andover Yard
A Wessex Route Health and Safety Rep reported that he was carrying out a follow up visit after finding the access gate to the Yard being left open.
The gates were in such a state, that they could not be closed and secured.
It also appeared that they had been like this for some time, as there were a number of public cars and good vehicles parked within the boundary.
This was Close Called.
Note:
This type of issue is currently being presented at the Safety Workshop and poses a risk to the public.
Please ensure all access gates are in good condition and are secured correctly after use.
25/03/2017
04:44-18:17
Leatherhead		 Coping stone displaced
An On Track Machine hit a coping stone within platform 2 at the 18 mile post.
The stone was removed and repositioned, but was still a tripping hazard.
The MOM attended and sprayed some signage to highlight the area, but also noted other stones in a similar condition requiring repair.
The fault was reported to the Property Action Line.
25/03/2017
18:09-00:10
Fareham		 CAT A SPAD
1C93 (1732  Southampton Central – Barnham) questioned a TPWS activation at E811 signal on the down Netley line after he thought it had been displaying a single yellow.
18:31 – The S&T logger was reviewed which confirmed the signal to have been at danger due to another train (1T49) occupying the platform ahead.
00:10 – Eastleigh S&T completed their testing post incident and all was in order.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 22 Mar 17

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:


If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 21st March 2017

Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 73%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 62  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78%  (Target = 80%)

 

Incidents last week

13/03/2017
Barnes		 Late Reported Staff Accident
A member of Clapham PWAY reported that he had cut his finger on 12/03/2017 13:30 whilst removing a seized bolt on an IBJ. As he tried to remove a piece of metal that was obstructing the nut, he cut his finger through his protective gloves.
He visited the hospital where the wound was cleaned and dressed.
Due to the late report, the Golden Hour was not applied.
16/03/2017
Waterloo		 Contractor injury
A McGinley’s contractor member of staff was working on W1502B points when he tripped over a rail in the 4 foot hurting ankle.
He was assisted off of the track and was taken to hospital by another contactor from McGinley, where he was diagnosed as having sprained it.
The Woking Section Manager acted as a point of contact and maintained communication with the Contractors manager and WICC for updates.
16/03/2017
Romsey		 Contractor injury
A contractor working for SGL Forestry cut his arm on a stationary chainsaw which required 5 stitches.
The Golden Hour was applied and he was able to return on light duties.
18/03/2017
Chertsey		 Line block irregularity
A Vital Protection Controller gave up a Line Blockage with the Feltham Signaller and as the train (5O02) passed him, but was unsure if his hand signaller who had been responsible for keying back F297 to danger had been in in a position of safety beforehand.
Vital carried out a welfare check and were considering conducting their own investigation.
18/03/2017
Barnes		 5Z15 – Operational irregularity
An Emergency REC call was sent to the Driver of 5Z15 by the Wimbledon Panel 5 Signaller when he noticed the train making a wrong direction movement without authority after it had performed a shunt.The incident is subject to a review and further investigation, but early indications show that the train had not travelled far enough in rear of W1090 ground position light signal due to the Driver not being able to see the stop car marks which were dirty.Upon the Driver then changing ends, he began to move forward to sight the signal which was now behind him.The Wimbledon MOM attended and cleaned up the stop car marks and created a new temporary 10 car stop mark to mitigate against further incidents.
19/03/2017
Waterloo		 Staff Accident
A member of Works Delivery staff was lowering the jack on a rail when his middle finger on his left hand got caught and cut open.
First Aid was given on site and he visited St Thomas’ Hospital where he was given pain killers, a tetanus injection and was signed off work for a week.
The Golden Hour was applied.
19/03/2017
Waterloo
West Crossings		 Points run through – 6N01-1590pts-Item 3
A Works Delivery Manager reported that engineering train 6N01 had ran through 1590b points and half the train was on the Up Windsor with the other half on the Down Windsor.
A waggon which had been traversing the two lines on pivot axles had also collided with an RRV trailer carrying a tamping unit.
Upon investigation it was discovered a team of 3 testers were on site and within the Waterloo relay room at the time and had been carrying out their own work when the points moved causing the incident to occur.
There were no injuries, but the infrastructure was damaged which required repair.
The work required put the possession times back and it overran Monday morning causing significant delays and cancellations to the morning peak.
This incident is subject to a review to fully understand what went wrong and an investigation will follow.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 15 Mar 17
NR Driver Training On Road Training : Assessment

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:

If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 14th March 2017

Leave a comment

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

Close Calls Raised – 89  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78%  (Target = 80%)

 

Incidents last week

08/03/2017
Eastleigh Depot Carriage Siding		 Possession Irregularity Item 505
5M18 reported running over a T3 possession detonator which had not been removed close to E245 Ground Position Light signal on exiting No.1 road from the depot.
This incident is currently under investigation.
08/03/2017
Dorking / Leatherhead		 Line Blockage Irregularity
Wimbledon Panel noticed ‘LK’ track circuit flick on the Up line by W492 signal.
Upon speaking with the Dorking signaller it was established this was caused by S&T who had a line blockage from CBK37 at Dorking to W492 signal at Leatherhead Jnc.
Dorking had not advised Wimbledon that this was in place.
This incident is subject to a Sussex investigation.
09/03/2017
Strawberry Hill Level Crossing		 Operating Irregularity (P) Item 115
The Feltham Shift Manager reported that an irregularity had occurred with a tamper (6J61) which had been authorised out of the possession.
The Signaller had used the correct route card for the movement, but had overlooked to lower Strawberry Hill CCTV barriers.
The tamper traversed over the crossing with just the read road lights flashing which had illuminated due to the train movement.
Due to the time of night, no users were on the crossing at the time.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
10/03/2017
Haslemere		 Staff Accident
A member of Havant PWay was undertaking a two person lift with a saddle of a stressing kit. The other person who had been assisting the Injured Party tripped and lost his balance on other tools on site.
The Injured Party consequently lost his balance himself and was now carrying the load and felt a sharp pain in the lower right hand side of his back.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
This accident is subject to further investigation.
10/03/2017
Hook		 Possession Irregularity Item 68/ 6J29
The ODM reported that an irregularity occurred within item 68 where a Tamper (6J29) had been authorised out of a worksite and to go to BE399 signal on the Down Fast for the possession to be cleared around the train.
The Tamper Driver however; continued to BE407 having become confused with the previous nights arrangement.
This incident is under further investigation by Balfour Beatty.
10/03/2017
Vauxhall		 Cat A SPAD – 2H10
2H10 experienced a Cat A SPAD at W50 on the Up Main Slow after losing concentration.
The train passed the signal by 3 ½ coaches.
No allegations were made toward the signal and remained in use.
The Train was authorised to continue to Waterloo to prevent trains being delayed and put at risk in rear.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
12/03/2017
Location not logged		 Staff Accident
A member of Woking S&T was taking part in a three man lift with an AWS electro magnet.
The team were crossing from the down to up line, but due to uneven ballast and the third rail, the team aborted the lift and tried again in a more suitable location.
Post the lift, one of the team felt a strain in their lower back muscle.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
This accident is subject to further investigation.

Material

Strawberry Hill CCTV Level Crossing Irregularity 09-03-2017
Operational Alert – Poole T3 Irregularity
IP Southern Home Safe 08 Mar 17

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:


If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 7th March 2017

Leave a comment

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

Close Calls Raised – 38  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78%  (Target = 80%)

 

Incidents last week

26/02/2017
Eastleigh		 35. Staff Accident
An Assistant Team Leader was driving a flat bed and slowed down as his neighbour was stood at the passenger door of their car.
As he did so, the neighbour’s dog pushed the rear door open which caught the rear of the flat bed.
There were no injuries.
28/02/2017
Clapham Junction		 85. Staff Accident
A member of Clapham P-Way was working within the depot and lifting part of some stressing kit onto a pallet
Upon lifting it about 4 inches off the ground, he sustained shooting pain in back having pulled a muscle.
Golden Hour applied.
28/02/2017
Christchurch		 34. Staff Accident
A member of staff from Wimbledon Works Delivery tripped over a fishplate spanner in the 4 foot and fell.
His knee hit the ballast causing a cut and his body hit the rail causing a lot of pain.
He attended Southampton General Hospital to have the knee glued closed.
The Golden Hour was applied and the injured party returned for duty the following night.
01/03/2017
Aldershot		 13. Staff Accident
A member of Basingstoke S&T twisted their right ankle after ballast gave way underfoot near the end of platform 1.
No first aid required.
The Golden Hour was applied and the injured party returned to work the following night.
03/03/2017
Poole 		Possession Irregularity
An irregularity occurred within T3 item 508, a possession between Poole and Wareham which included the Hamworthy goods line and No.1 and 2 sidings at Poole.
Signal protection had been granted 00:41 and as Blocking staff were laying their protection in the Poole area, a train from the sidings began to depart into the station due to a Signaller error.
There were no injuries and incident was not declared a near miss.
This incident is subject to further investigation.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 1 Mar 17
Take 5 A4 Poster

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:


If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 28th February 2017

Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 74  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 79%  (Target = 80%)

 

Incidents last week

20/02/2017
Dorchester		 34. Staff Accident (RTA)
An Eastleigh Signal Works Supervisor was driving a Network Rail Flatbed transit through a tight section of road.
As he did so, the safety fall arrest system on the back (being slightly wider than the lorry width), knocked an oncoming lorry’s wing mirror causing the outer housing to crack.
There were no injuries to either party sustained.
22/02/2017
Brookwood		 20. Staff accident
A Signal Works Team Leader was tightening a bolt with a hand ratchet by a set of points.
He momentarily lost purchase with the bolt and his right hand was deeply cut on a point fitting when he slipped.
He had been wearing PPE gloves at the time.
First aid was self-administered and the Golden Hour applied.
There was no lost time.
23/02/2017
Guildford		 2F67 – CAT A SPAD
2F67 (21:50 Waterloo to Guildford) experienced a Cat A SPAD at GD825.
The train passed the signal by 3 ½ coaches.
Early indications point toward the Driver not reacting to the poor weather conditions correctly, where the strong winds combined with rain led to the rails being slippery.
This incident will be investigated by South West Trains.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 22 Feb 17

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:


If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.

Safety Hour Calls

Wessex Safety Hour – 21st February 2017

Leave a comment

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 81%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 255  (Target = 130)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 78%  (Target = 80%)

 

Incidents last week

12/02/2017 Waterloo Staff Accident
An Electrification section manager was walking over the Westminster Bridge when he tripped on one of numerous items sticking up (troughing, tools, cables et). As he tripped he twisted right ankle, banged his left knee and had a slight knock to bridge of nose where his glasses caused a minor cut.
Golden Hour was applied and there was no absence from work.
This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
13/02/2017 Waterloo Possession Irregularity
An ES for T3 Item 3 was setting a route to allow a train movement out of a worksite.
When walking back, he noticed that the route he had set had been changed and had not given any authority for this.
Upon investigation it was established that testers had moved them having had permission to do so on a previous occasion.
Initial indications point to a breakdown in communication, but is subject to further investigation.
This incident is subject to a Level 1 investigation.
14/02/2017 Wimbledon 2G21 CAT A SPAD
2G21 (1003 London Waterloo – Guildford) passed W187 signal at danger (red) without authority after he believed it had been displaying a single yellow. The TPWS brought train to a stand 7 metres beyond the signal.
The signal had been at danger due to a Kingston service in the section ahead.
Initial indications point to the Driver having a lapse in concentration and is subject to a SWT Level 2 investigation.
19/02/2017 Millbrook Staff Accident
A member of staff working for Eastleigh Works Delivery within a gang changing sleepers within possession Item 42.
The rail had been jacked up by a simplex jack and as the injured party was in the process of clearing out ballast from the base plate of the rail, another operative released the lift without prior warning. (Fingers and Toes Clear, 1, 2, 3, Lower).
The injured party’s hand became trapped and immediately swelled up.
Upon being taken to hospital it was established that the right hand had been bruised.
Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.

Material

IP Southern Home Safe 15 Feb 17
Wessex Route Lessons Learnt Works Delivery 2 Injuries Rail Jacks 02_17
Works Delivery Stand Down Brief 20-02-2017

Cancer affects all of us.  We are all compelled in different ways to try and make a difference.  Below is a link to an “online training course” developed by Cancer Research UK to increase your confidence to have a talk about Cancer.  This could be the way or another way that you find to make a difference.

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/prevention-and-awareness/talk-cancer/talking-about-cancer-online-course

If you would like to raise a question about this call. Please feel free to comment on this post and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you would like to remain anonymous, please state in your comment and it will not be published.

A recording of this call can be found below:


If you are having problems with the player above, please click here.