Wessex Safety Hour – 11th June 2018

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

Close Calls Raised – 61  (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 85%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

21/05/2018
Guildford Tech Storeroom
Staff Accident
A Senior Technical officer (Outer) was removing an item of shelving within a store room, when a shelf bracket fell and struck him on the head.
The Injured Party self-administered first aid and the Golden Hour was applied.
There was no lost time.
21/05/2018
New Malden
Staff Accident (non-work related)
A member of Wimbledon PWay felt his knee give way whilst walking on level troughing and was assisted onto a train to return back to the depot by other members of the team.
The Golden Hour was applied and the Injured Party attended his local physio the following day, but was unable to return to work the following day.
23/05/2018
Dorchester South
Allegation of Irregular Working
P-Way found a Babcock machine controller and a lorry driver (without a visitors permit) line side without a Safe System of Work in place.
Although rarely used, the lorry was also close to the rails within the Sidings and may have become a risk had a train used them.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
25/05/2018
Worting Junction
1L19 driver reported alleged workers slow to clear
The South Western Railway Driver on 1L19 reported having to apply the emergency brake on the approach to BE431 signal having seen track workers in the 4 foot of the down fast.
The Driver observed a Lookout waving their flag, but the workers looked slow to move to a position of safety.
Chain of care was carried out and an investigation took place.
The investigation concluded that the team had been working safely and had moved into a position of safety within 10 seconds.
25/05/2018
Witley
Staff Accident
A member of Outer DU S&T staff was undertaking wire correlation / checking within a location cabinet and received an electric shock.
The shock entered through their left hand and travelled across the chest before exiting from the right hand.
There were no visible entry/exit wounds, but the Injured Party was reported to have become dazed and shocked by the incident.
The Golden Hour was applied and the Injured Party felt fine post incident.  They were encouraged to attend hospital as a precaution.
Initial indications are that the correct protocols were being carried out and the correct PPE was being worn.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
27/05/2018
Beaulieu Road
Staff Accident
A member of the Bournemouth PWay reported that whilst setting out an Emergency Speed Restriction warning magnet, they caught a finger nail and tore it.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
28/05/2018
Waterloo
Cat A SPAD W59 1P59
1P59 experienced a CAT A SPAD on W59 having read across to an adjacent signal showing a proceed aspect having seen it change up from a red to a yellow aspect.
The train was bought to a stand by TPWS.
There have been eighteen previous Category A SPADs at this signal as per RSSB data (1985 – year to date) and is classified as a Multi SPAD signal.
29/05/2018
Portcreek Junction – Farlington Junction
TSR not in place
1S91 reported that no Temporary Speed Equipment was in place for the 30mph restriction on the Up Main for TSR2017/139050 between 41m10ch to 40m75ch for the condition of track.
This was confirmed by 2S11 and an immediate caution was implemented by the Signaller until correctly boarded.
Following PWay attendance it was established that the boards were removed in error instead of being spate’d (Speed Previously Advertised Terminated Early).  Cross boards should have been installed.
30/05/2018
West Byfleet
Staff Accident
A member of the Woking PWay entered the railway via an access gate and walked over steel plating screwed to wooden sleepers.
With the weather being wet, the area had become very slippery and the Injured Party twisted their right ankle.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
30/05/2018
New Milton
Signaller Irregularity
The Brockenhurst Signaller reported themselves after overlooking to cautioning for a rail defect.
Upon cautioning Cross Country 1O24 correctly, the Signaller had not placed BH370 (an automatic signal with an emergency replacement facility) back to danger and South West Railway service 1W37 entered the section.
Upon realising their error, the Signaller then made an urgent call to the Driver and the Driver advised of the circumstances.
Chain of Care was carried out with the signaller and arrangements were made for them to be relieved.
This incident was subject to further investigation.

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Wessex Safety Cascade Period 2 2018

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Wessex HSE Cascade P2 Final

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Wessex Safety Hour – 17th May 2018

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

Close Calls Raised – 38  (Target = 113)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84%  (Target = 85%)

Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 (14th – 20th May)
THIS WEEK!

Incidents last week

03/05/2018
Wimbledon
Staff Accident
An Apprentice from Signals Works was knocking a bolt out with a punch and a hammer, but it slipped cutting him under his left eye.
The Golden Hour was applied and First Aid was given.
The Injured Party also attended hospital where butterfly stitches were applied.
There was no lost time.
05/05/2018
Basingstoke
2J07 (5 Car) Not Fully Accommodated
Great Western Railway service 2J07 formed of a 5 car unit was not fully accommodated and the rearmost passenger doors were off of the platform.
The error was realised by the Guard who operated the doors manually.
Upon investigation it was established that owing to engineering works on the GWR Network, services had been strengthened and the Signaller had not been aware of the restriction.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
07/05/2018
Yeovil Pen Mill
Signaller Verbally Abused
Upon services being fully loaded with passengers due to the good weather, some passengers were not able to travel and became aggressive with the Signaller whilst they were exchanging a signalling token with a Driver.
The Signaller was verbally and physically abused and chain of care was carried out.
09/05/2018
Tapnage Tunnel
Staff Accident
A member of staff from Eastleigh D&P sprained their left ankle whilst walking on a troughing route to a site of work.
The Golden Hour was applied and although the ankle had to be strapped up, there was no lost time.
10/05/2018
Milford
Allegation of Irregular Working
The Havant S&T challenged the Safe System of work applied by a MOM when a member of the Police wanted to assess the site post a suicide in the area.
The plan the MOM used was confirmed as not being correct by the Local Operations Manager and although both parties were aware of their parameters of safety, the incorrect method of working in place.
The S&T were therefore right to challenge which has helped to remind and re-brief our Lone Worker staff.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
11/05/2018
Waterloo
Item 31 W1582 Points Out of correspondence / irregularity
The Wimbledon Signaller observed W1582 points go out of correspondence and was concerned, as the points were being used protect T3 possession item 31.
Upon investigation it was established that the S&T had been working on the point end outside the T3 limits, but within their own Line Blockage, but had not communicated with the Signaller first prior to commencing work.
This incident was subject to further investigation.

Material

NR Mental Health Awareness Week Manager Resource (May 18)
NR Mental Health Awareness Week Poster (May 18)
Five mental health at work predictions for 2018 (Jan 18)

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Wessex Safety Hour – 11th May 2018

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 77%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 65  (Target = 113)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 84%  (Target = 85%)

Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 (14th – 20th May)

Incidents last week

27/04/2018
Woking
A member of Woking CRE staff cut his middle whilst getting up from a chair. The chair had damage to the underside of the armrest which was not visible and was later thrown away.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
30/04/2018
Wilton Junction / Quidhampton Sidings ECC
South Western Railway service 1L72 reported a lineside fire at 85m 40ch – 85m 60ch on the upside by the boundary fence.
Upon investigation it was established to be a Patrolman’s hut that was on fire and took just under 2 hours to put out.
01/05/2018
Redbridge
Freightliner 4M58 passed E971 signal at red by approximately 120 metres after the Driver was alleged to have become distracted by railway staff working in the area and communicating with the despatch staff.
The signal had been at red due to a failure that the railway staff were attending.
02/05/2018
Wimbledon EMU Depot
A member of Possession Support Staff placed the protection in the wrong place and blocked no. 2 siding vice 1.  Upon being asked to carry it out again, it was placed incorrectly again for a second time.
Upon further investigation it was established to have been a planning error.

Material

NR Mental Health Awareness Week Manager Resource (May 18)
NR Mental Health Awareness Week Poster (May 18)
Five mental health at work predictions for 2018 (Jan 18)

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Wessex Safety Hour – 1st May 2018

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 97%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 60  (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 92%  (Target = 85%)

 

Incidents last week

14/04/2018
Hersham
Irregular Working Item 39
The Engineering Supervisor tor T3 possession Item 39 was advised by the plain line tamper crew that there were two members of staff surveying the track on the Up Slow Cess.
The ES was not aware of this, as the staff had not signed into their worksite.
It was believed that the staff were watchman for the Sink Hole incident.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
14/04/2018
New Malden
Possession Irregularity Item 39
The PICOP for T3 possession Item 39 reported that the straps had been placed incorrectly on the Up Slow/Fast at 10m 12ch vice 10m 01ch.
The irregularity was realised upon the Driver of tamper 6Z03 who stopped short of them.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
14/04/2018
Rowlands Castle
Staff accidents x2
Two members of Havant PWay staff were sprayed in the face with hydraulic fluid whilst removing a hose from a track stressing kit.
First aid was administered and the Golden Hour was applied.
The staff suffered no ill effects.
16/04/2018
Woking
Staff accident Incident
While reversing the van to park it at the Depot, a Track Quality Supervisor accidentally hit a skip. There was minor damage to the rear door, but no injuries.
The Golden Hour was applied for chain of care.
17/04/2018
Byfleet and New Haw
Staff accident Incident
A Woking PWay Technician was walking back through an alleyway with his team after giving up a T3 possession when his ankle gave way causing it to twist.
He had experienced he same injury 1 month previous.
The Golden Hour was applied and no lost time was anticipated.
18/04/2018
Epsom
Line Block Irregularity
A Line Block irregularity took place when the Signaller granted the authority number to the COSS to start work and then realised that a South West Railway service (2D38) was still in section and asked the COSS to stand clear.
The train concerned had been beyond the workgroup at the time, but within the blocking limits.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
19/04/2018
Wimbledon Park Depot
Possession Irregularity – Item 506
The South West Railway Wimbledon Park Depot Performance Manager reported that a marker board for the possession on no.1 road had been placed in a different position to the previous night (at the Earlsfield Exit).
Upon investigation, it was confirmed that an error had been made by a Possession Support Staff member from the Clapham PWay.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
19/04/2018
Eastleigh
Staff Accident
A member of the Outer Ultrasonic team received a shoulder injury whilst lifting Ultrasonic equipment.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
19/04/2018
Datchet
Staff Accident
A member of Feltham S&T twisted their left ankle whilst walking on ballast.The ankle became sore, but there was no immediate bruising or swelling.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.
22/04/2018
Fratton
Damaged AWS for HT55 Signal Incident
A Track Quality Supervisor reported that a Tamper working within T3 possession Item 91 had damaged the AWS for HT55 signal at 44m 3ch.
The AWS was unreliable and trains cautioned post the T3 being given up until a temporary solution was put in place.
This incident was subject to further investigation.
25/04/2018
Milford
Staff Accident
A member of Havant S&T trapped their finger when opening a location cabinet door.
The Golden Hour was applied and there was no lost time.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 9th April 2018

Safety Hour Attendance Last Week – 62%  (Target = 67%)

Close Calls Raised – 34  (Target = 146)

% of Close Calls in <90’s – 91%  (Target = 85%)

To dial 111 (NHS) or 101 (non-emergency police) from a mobile, prefix with a 9 – 9111 or 9101.
To dial 111 (NHS) or 101 (non-emergency police) from a desk phone, prefix with a 91 – 91111 or 91101.
999 (or 112) can be dialled directly

Number Mobile Phone Desk Phone
999 Emergency 999 999
101 Non-emergency police 9101 91101
111 NHS 9111 91111

 

Incidents last week

26/03/2018
Clapham Junction / Berrylands
Possession Irregularity (Item 42)
The PICOP of item 42 reported that 6N03 had left the worksite with no certificate of readiness (to confirm that the load was in gauge and secure).
This incident is subject to further investigation.
27/03/2018
Boxhill
Irregularity Line Blockage
Wimbledon P-Way reported that they had a line blockage irregularity after the COSS had mixed up their mileages.
They had a Line Blockage between 18m 45ch – 18m 20ch, but meant to take it between 20m 69ch – 20m 68ch.
As they got halfway across the River Mole bridge, they became aware of a train approaching and were able to reach a position of safety.
This incident is subject to further investigation.
31/03/2018
Blackwater
Cows struck
A GSMR Emergency Rec call was made by 2O53 (Great Western Railways) to report a herd of cows in the cess on the Up line, one of which had been swiped by the train.
Upon the MOM attending, the cows were returned back into their field and a broken fence line was repaired.
03/04/2018
Waterloo
Staff accident
An Operations Delivery Manager was involved in a multi-vehicle RTA near the Shell Building and sustained injuries to the neck, back, head and shoulders. There were no broken bones.
The Golden Hour was applied and this became a lost time injury.
03/04/2018
Hinton Admiral / Christchurch
Tree cut down in front of 1W17
1W17 reported that the train had just ran over a section of tree which had just been cut by tree fellers.
The Driver was very shaken by the event, but there was no damage to the train.
Upon investigation it was established that trees were being cleared by Works Delivery staff (Off Track).
This incident is subject to further investigation.
04/04/2018
Hounslow
Staff assault
Feltham S&T reported a male trespasser crossing between platforms 1 and 2 shouting abuse, filming them.
As time went on, the male then started spraying graffiti and became physically violent with the S&T when challenged.
The male was later detained by the police.
05/04/2018
Emsworth
Staff Accident
An Outer Delivery Unit Section Manager [Rail Testing & Lubrication] was stationary waiting for a vehicle to turn right into Sandy Lane from the A334, when he heard heavy braking from behind and was struck on the off side rear by a large van.
The Golden Hour was applied and the injuries are to be confirmed.
08/04/2018
Aldershot
Worksite Irregularity
Tamper 6J61 was given authority by a McGinley Engineering Supervisor to travel through a worksite at caution within T3 Possession Item 116, but came across 2111 points set against them and stopped short.
The ES admitted their error, but was permitted to continue.
The Till Dawn process had not been in place on this line as it was a single transit movement.

Material

Safety Advice – Emegency Numbers

Cable theft appears to be on the rise.  If you see anything suspicious, please report to the WICC or BTP on 0800 40 50 40

 

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Wessex Safety Hour – 26th March 2018

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.

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Wessex Safety Hour – 19th March 2018

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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Wessex Safety Hour – 12th March 2018

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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Wessex Safety Hour – 5th March 2018

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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