Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 68% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 95 (Target = 113) % of Close Calls in <90’s – 87% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
27/08/2018 Upwey
Yeovil S&T reported that they had been involved in a line blockage irregularity for routine maintenance which had been granted by the Dorchester Signaller at 10:59. The Line Blockage was on the Down Main from 558pts to DR193 signal and the team were working just country side of Upwey Station when a train approached at approximately 11:01. The train involved was 1W57 08:05 London Waterloo to Weymouth and was booked to stop at Sway. The Driver blew their horn and the team managed to reach a position of safety. The Signaller admitted that they had overlooked this train when granting the block. Chain of care was carried out with all parties and arrangements were put in place to relieve the Signaller. This incident is subject to a Level 3 Formal investigation.
28/08/2018 Guildford
A NASH Contractor was getting out of the works van within Guildford Yard and stepped on an uneven surface resulting in them twisting / spraining their left ankle. The Injured Party was sent home and advised to seek medical attention. Upon attending A&E they advised that a tendon had been badly damaged. The Golden Hour was applied and it is anticipated that the Injured Party would be off work for approximately 3 weeks.
28/08/2018 Southampton Airport Parkway
Eastleigh PWAY called to take a booked Line Blockage (GZAC 5921817), which was through Eastleigh station on the Up Fast line from E87 to E91 signal, but the Signaller asked for the PWay to wait for a train to pass and call them back. Upon the PWay calling back to say the train had passed, the Signaller challenged the PWay and asked where they were. The PWay advised that they were at Southampton Airport Parkway station. The Signaller then denied the Line Blockage and the error was investigated.
09/09/2018 Egham
During degraded working whilst the signalling was occupied with another incident, the Signaller thought they had instructed the Level Crossing attendant at Egham to lower the barriers for 1S62 18:52 Woking – Staines and gave the Driver authority to pass F264 at danger and to stop short of the level crossing before passing over if it was safe to do so. The Attendant however; had not received this information and the train approached with the barriers raised. Having seen the train approaching, the Attendant lowered the barriers and the train then continued. The Signaller was relieved of duty. This incident is subject to further investigation.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 68% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 139 (Target = 146) % of Close Calls in <90’s – 86% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
07/08/2018 Epsom
Staff Accident A Ganymede contractor was walking back to the access gate over a wheel timber bridge when his foot went partially through the decking and he tripped, landing on his leg and arm. There were no injuries. No first aid and no absence from work. A form of Golden Hour was performed by Ganymede and arrangements were made to inspect the bridge to warn other users and make safe.
07/08/2018 Waterloo
Staff Accident A member of Interserve Contract staff was driving a buggy transporting 3 wheelie bins of rubbish and a member of SWR station staff was caught on their right hand side causing cuts / lacerations to her right arm, hand and bruising to her right shoulder. They attended hospital where they found nothing broken, but the wrist had been sprained and a support was fitted. There was no lost time.
08/08/2018 Raynes Park
Security Breach Raynes Park ECO reported that a security breach had occurred on the Ops Floor with BBC journalists who had arranged to film with CRE staff overnight on the track working on faulty hook switches. Having been let in at the gate, no-one was then present at the door to brief them and sign them in. The visit had been arranged via the Network Rail Press Office and Inner Project Manager.
15/08/2018 Brockenhurst
Staff Accident A member of Eastleigh whilst undertaking TCR testing, received an electric shock from the TCR relay that became live. The IP confirmed that they felt fine but were advised to get a check-up following the electric shock. The shock was received to the right hand. IP later reconfirmed that they were suffering no ill effects. No absence from work anticipated.
18/08/2018 Epsom
Cat A SPAD Wimbledon SSM advised that the Driver of GTR 1I20 10:25 London Victoria – Horsham has reported that they just gone past W457 at Epsom at Danger. The Driver made no allegation against the signalling or the unit and stated that the cause was a loss of concentration. Driver relieved of duty at Epsom. This incident will be investigated by GTR.
23/08/2018 Datchet
Staff Accident A member of Feltham S&T was walking down the track to site as a lookout when the ballast shifted beneath them and they tripped over. The injured party sustained a grazed right arm and landed on their right knee. No first aid was required and no lost time was anticipated. The Golden Hour was applied.
25/08/2018 Kingston
Staff Accident A member of Feltham S&T was crossing the line at Kingston and heading back towards the van when they stepped across the running rail and stepped either on some loose ballast or the edge of a sleeper and rolled their left ankle. The Injured Party was assisted back to the van after feeling light headed. The ankle became swollen, the Golden Hour was applied and the Injured Party was sent home to rest it.
26/08/2018 Southcote Junction
Possession Irregularity – Item 13 (Wessex 90) The Basingstoke ASC Signaller reported that T3 possession item 90 Wessex (Western 13) between Southcote Junction – Mortimer had been given up at 07:40, but the PICOP had not called them. The first that Basingstoke ASC was aware, was when 1O06 09:52 Reading – Bournemouth appeared. The Didcot Thames Valley Signaller was made aware and T2815 was placed to danger to stop 1O26 until the correct process was followed through with Basingstoke. This incident will be investigated by the Western Route.
26/08/2018
2C46 Wrong Route Offered and Taken 2C46 14:54 Reading – London Waterloo was offered the route towards Blackwater vice Ascot and the Driver took the route. As a result of the wrong route, all lines were affected with the exception GWR services toward Reading and it required a response team to assist recover the unit. This incident is subject to further investigation as the Signaller, Guard and Driver had all made an error resulting in this event occurring.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 86% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 149 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
29/07/2018 Portsmouth Harbour
Staff accident
A member of Havant Pway rolled their ankle on ballast whilst carrying out a track patrol within the 4 foot at Vernon Bridge (Portsmouth Harbour). The ankle was sore, but it could be walked on.
The Golden Hour was a applied and no lost time was anticipated.
30/07/2018 Woking
Staff Accident
An Admin Clerk at Woking was hole punching some documents in the office and caught their left index finger in the hole punch lever and sustained a cut and bruising.
Ice was applied and they attended a walk in centre at the hospital as a precaution. The finger was not broken.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
31/07/2018 Basingstoke Campus
Staff Accident
A member of Delay Attribution Staff experienced a dizzy spell and fell striking their head.
They arranged a visit to the hospital as a precaution.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
01/08/2018 Guildford
Staff Accidents (RTA)
Two members of Guildford S&T were stationary on the A25 (Middleton Road) due to traffic when they were shunted from behind by a vehicle which had been struck by a bus.
There was no visible damage to the Network Rail vehicle and no injuries sustained to the staff.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
05/08/2018 Northam Junction
Irregularity with Possession item 34
The Eastleigh Electrical Control Room Operator advised the Person In Charge of Possession for T3 Possession item 34, part 3, that a circuit breaker had tripped at Northam.
Upon investigation it was established that a short circuiting bar had been placed by Possession Support Staff ready for strapping out within the Down Eastern Docks area, but had not received authority to do so and had not tested before touch either.
There were no injuries.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
05/08/2018 Petersfield / Haslemere
Line Blockage Irregularity
Havant S&T reported a Line Blockage irregularity had occurred when a train came through upon gaining authority to work.
The Line Blockage was taken between PF234 signal to EW3/6 signals and the Signaller had not come to a clear understanding with regard to the location of the train.
The train, 1P42 12:32 Portsmouth Harbour – London Waterloo was slowing down for the Haslemere station stop. A Near Miss was not declared.
The incident is subject to further investigation.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 56% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 92 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 85% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
13/07/2018 Vauxhall
CAT A SPAD
2V59 19:37 London Waterloo – London Waterloo had a Cat A SPAD on W79 signal. The signal had been at danger due to 2C99 in the section ahead. The Driver did not dispute the SPAD and minimal testing took place post event.
14/07/2018 Waterloo
2B80 – Operational Incident
2B80 21:55 Southampton Central to Waterloo service (12-450) was diagrammed incorrectly into Platform 7 where it could not be fully accommodated. The Signaller followed the booked working and the Driver accepted the route in error. All passenger doors were accommodated and the passengers were dealt with safely.
16/07/2018 Mount Pleasant Level Crossing
Person trapped in barriers
Eastleigh Area Signalling Centre reported that a person had been trapped within the barriers of Mount Pleasant CCTV level crossing and the Signaller had pressed “Crossing Clear”.
The Signaller then checked the picture again (with colleagues) and felt that something did not look right. It was therefore arranged for 2B36 to be cautioned. The Driver reported that there was a woman dressed in black with a pushchair, right up against the pedestal on the down side. Once 2B36 had passed, the female with the buggy left the crossing as the barriers raised.
The CCTV picture within Eastleigh ASC is compromised by being black and white and of poor quality.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
17/07/2018 Nine Elms
Possession irregularity Item 32
The Operations Delivery Manager Inner reported an irregularity had taken place within T3 Engineering work possession item 32 where Possession Support Staff had opened up a wrong hook switch at Nine Elms. (HS1094 vice HS1095).
There were no injuries sustained, the area was made safe and the investigation process then followed.
22/07/2018 Millbrook
Worksite irregularity – Item 39
The PICOP of T3 Engineering work possession item 39 became aware of an irregularity involving a crane which had ran over an S&T cable on the Up main at 80m 46ch. The cable had been due for replacement prior to the error made, so no issues were experienced.
23/07/2018 Ludgershall
Staff Accident
Whilst moving sleepers on the Ludgershall branch ready for installation, a Gannymede Contractor got some creosote on their glove and accidently wiped it their left arm and neck resulting in mild burns and irritation to the skin. The affected area was washed and cream was applied. The Contractor then visited Winchester hospital as a precaution where they treated him for dermatitis inflammation.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
24/07/2018 Ashford
Possession Irregularity Item 133
1B01 01:05 London Waterloo – Basingstoke reported running over detonators and a Possession limit board at Ashford on the down line and observed possession staff jumping out of the way. The PICOP of T3 Engineering work possession item 133 had not given any permission for the McGinley Possession Support Staff (PSS) to lay out protection, as signal protection to do so from the Signaller had not been granted.
The PSS had also made a previous error within the same possession when they keying back F194 signal vice F195 signal to danger (red) to protect the T3 on the up line.
There were no injuries sustained, the area was made safe and the investigation process then followed.
24/07/2018 Eastleigh
Cat A SPAD 6O35
DB Cargo 6O35 06:10 Westbury Down T.C. – Fareham A.R.C. Sidings had a Cat A SPAD at E32 signal protecting Eastleigh Junction. The Driver had experienced a micro sleep post acknowledging the automatic warning system (AWS) prior to the signal. Minimal post SPAD checks were arranged. The signal had no SPAD history.
25/07/2018 Worting Junction
Staff Accident
A member of staff from Eastleigh E&P was carrying out electrical re-earthing works at Worting Junction substation and whilst crimping up the cables, their finger was caught in the handles crushing and breaking a finger nail.
First aid was given and the Golden Hour applied.
There was no lost time.
25/07/2018 Eastleigh
Road Traffic Accident
An Inner Maintenance PWay Section Manager was involved in a road traffic accident on the way to work in a company van on the A335 in Eastleigh when another van which coming from the other direction veered over the central white line.
The Section Manager swerved to the left to avoid a head on collision, but both vans wing mirrors made contact.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
26/07/2018 Bentley
Staff Accident
A Mobile Operations Manager was stepping over a running rail to get to the cess, but had not seen an exposed drainage hole and fell into it. They sustained an injury to their left arm and jarred their right hip.
The Golden Hour was applied and although bruised, the MOM was able to resume their duty.
28/07/2018 Hounslow
Staff Accident
Upon driving to work in a Network Rail leased vehicle on the A312 near Cranford (Hounslow), an Inner Maintenance Section Manager misjudged the speed of a car in front and collided with it as it was slowing down. There was minor damage to both vehicles, but no injuries.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 74% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 138 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
29/06/2018 Hilsea
Staff Accident
A member of Outer PWay was using an iron man and whilst releasing the ratchet, it had spun around and caught the lower part of the right arm.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
29/06/2018 Feltham
Crane collapse in the Lidl car park
A crane collapsed within the Lidl car park next to Feltham Station connected to Network Rail upgrade works being carried out by Contract Staff working on bridge 3/50. There were no reported injuries or infrastructure damage.
All the paperwork was said to be correct (ie lifting plans etc).
The incident was reported to HSE and is currently under further investigation.
29/06/2018 Worplesdon
Staff Accident
An Inner PWay Operative was walking on ballast which then gave way under their right foot causing them to fall to the ground bruising, grazing and cutting their left leg.
First aid was administered and the Golden Hour was applied.
There was no lost time.
05/07/2018 Yeovil Junction
Cat A SPAD
5L51 had a Cat A SPAD at SE4733 Stop Board, passing it by 91 yards. The Driver advised that the Signaller had advised them to pull the train all the way down the sidings as an attachment was coming in on top. The Signaller disputed this, as the instruction had not included passing the Stop Board where further authorisation was required.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
08/07/2018 Waterloo
Item 5 Line Blockage Irregularity
Waterloo Platform 20 was under line blockage as part of T3 possession item 5.
The Line Blockage had been taken correctly, but upon giving it up the incorrect authority number was quoted on 3 occasions. Upon reviewing the paperwork, it appeared that the COSS had written the correct authority number on the top of their form, although the 6 was not clearly defined. The COSS then wrote a 0 instead of a 6 where the authority number was meant to be recorded thus quoting the wrong number when giving up.
10/07/2018 Feltham
Staff Accident
A member of Inner Maintenance S&T was unloading light tools from a works vehicle into the S&T store when they noticed pain in their middle finger and saw a minor cut / abrasion.
The wound was cleaned, First aid and the Golden Hour was applied.
It could not be established what cut the individuals hand, but they had not been wearing gloves at the time.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 73% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 60 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
19/06/2018 St Denys
Staff Accident
A member of PWay from the Outer DU received a bite/sting on the hand whilst walking in the cess as a Lookout. It then started to burn and swell. The Golden Hour was applied the injured party was encouraged to seek medical attention.
20/06/2018 Wimbledon
Staff Accident
Whilst unloading tools from the platform onto the track a member of Wimbledon PWay did not let go, lost their footing and fell into the 4 foot, striking his head on scrap rail. The Injured Party suffered a deep cut on their head approximately 1 ½ inches long.
First aid was administered on site and the Golden Hour applied.
The cut was glued at St Georges Hospital, but due to the swelling sustained further scans were required the following day resulting in this becoming a lost time injury.
20/06/2018 Berrylands
Staff Accident
A member of Woking PWay injured their left arm whilst pulling off track keys which had fixed themselves to an AWS magnet in the back of the van. The injury began to swell and the Golden Hour was applied. This was not a lost time injury.
25/06/2018 Winchfield
Staff Accident
Whilst standing in the up CESS in a position of safety a train went past on the up slow and something heavy came off the train striking a member of Basingstoke S&T on the ankle. The train involved had previously struck a deer, but the train part that came off the unit could not be found.
Upon returning to the depot the Injured Party placed their foot in cold water before attending hospital where they found no breaks or fractures.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
26/06/2018 Waterloo
Possession Irregularity A Signaller at Wimbledon made an error by overlooking 1B01 01:05 London Waterloo – Southampton Central in to platform 16 when arranging T3 possession item 20A affecting platforms 11-19. Upon granting signal protection to the PICOP at 00:49, they then had to give it up again at 01:08 to allow the train to depart.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
27/06/2018 Ludgershall
Staff Accident
A member of Salisbury PWay was walking in the cess over uneven ground when their right ankle gave way. They stumbled forward and fell onto the ballast.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
28/06/2018 Dorchester
Staff Accident (RTA)
An Outer DU PWay Operative was at a roundabout in their van with a car beside them in the next lane. When they then pulled away, the rear of the van clipped the car at low speed.
Apart from minor damage sustained, there were no injuries.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
29/06/2018 Hilsea
Staff Accident
A member of PWay from the Outer DU was using an iron man. Whilst releasing a ratchet, it has spun around and caught the lower part of the right arm.
The Golden Hour was applied and medical attention was encouraged.
29/06/2018 Worplesdon
Staff Accident
A member of PWay from the Inner DU was walking on ballast when the ballast gave way under their right foot. They fell to the ground bruising, grazing and cutting their left leg.
First aid was administered and the Golden Hour was applied.
There was no lost time.
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Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 72% (Target = 67%)
Close Calls Raised – 52 (Target = 146)
% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84% (Target = 85%)
Incidents last week
02/06/2018 Eastleigh
Cat A SPAD 0W29
Freightliner light locomotive 0W29 passed E221 signal by half a Loco after assuming that the route would be set into the yard. There was no allegation against the signal.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
04/06/2018 Alton / Basingstoke
Staff Accident (RTA)
A member of Telecoms Outer was stationary on the A339 and whilst waiting for a car in front make a right hand turn on to Whitedown Lane, another vehicle hit them from behind.
It was unclear what speed they had been travelling, but substantial damage was sustained to the 3rd party vehicle.
The Golden Hour was applied and no medical attention was required.
07/06/2018 Fareham
Staff Accident
A member of Havant PWay was cutting a rail with a disc cutter when the blade pinched in the rail pulling the disc cutter forward. The motion yanked the Injured Party’s hand pulling on their right hand thumb causing a strain.
The Golden Hour was applied, pain killers were taken and there was no lost time.
10/06/2018 Epsom
Staff Accident
A member of the Inner PWay sustained a sharp pain in their back and numbness in their legs which resulted in them falling backwards whilst using an impact wrench.
The Golden Hour was applied and the injured party attended A&E.
The Injured Party was prescribed painkillers and given crutches having seen a physio.
This was a lost time injury.
11/06/2018 Clapham Junction
Staff Accident (RTA)
The Emergency Intervention Unit (EIU) Mobile Operations Manager (MOM) and British Transport Police (BTP) were stationary within their vehicle at a set of traffic lights.
A car then attempted to overtake the EIU vehicle, but drove into the side of it at low speed causing minor damage.
There were no injuries and the Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
13/06/2018 Thames Ditton / Hampton Court Junction
Staff Accident
A Distant Lookout from the Inner PWay had finished carrying out their duties and was carrying a lookout kit whilst walking in the wide way. He caught his foot on the wooden edging of a walkway which caused him to fall forward striking the ground with his face sustaining a minor injury to his chin. He put out his hand to break the fall, sustaining bruising and minor skin abrasions to his right elbow and forearm, as well as suspected damage to a bone in his shoulder.
The Golden Hour was applied and the Injured Party attended hospital where neck brace was put on as a precaution and pain killers prescribed.
This accident became a lost time.
15/06/2018 Eastleigh
Suspected Asbestos Exposure
Two members of staff were thought to have been exposed to asbestos dust on the ground which had come from an Eastleigh Works building being demolished.
The area had not been cordoned off and there were no warning signs of advice as they drove through and walked over the area.
The Golden Hour was applied.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
16/06/2018 Teddington
Irregular Working / Close Call
A Raynes Park Electrical Control Room Operator received a door alarm at Teddington Substation and identified that a member of S&T cover had entered the building without the correct competency.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
17/06/2018 Southampton / Millbrook
Possession Irregularity
The Operations Delivery Manager reported that a T3 possession irregularity had occurred within Item 45.
The PICOP had been arranging to shorten the block and had agreed the new limits, but had overlooked instructing Possession Support Staff (PSS) to remove the protection before authorising the Signaller to re-open the lines.
The error was realised quickly before the trains began to run and no members of staff were in danger.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
17/06/2018 Twickenham Junction
Worksite Irregularity
A Track Quality Specialist working within T3 possession item 152 received a call from Global Rail staff working at 11m 48ch about an RRV trailer which had derailed.
The derailment had damaged 3 impedance bond side leads.
The trailer was quarantined ready for inspection by Readypower and the incident was subject to further investigation.
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