works delivery safety brief
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Works Delivery Safety Brief Period 1
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Works Delivery Safety brief
Period 1
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Works Delivery Safety Brief Period 1
10-May-18 2
Works Delivery Period Safety Performance Period 1
The start of 2018/19 period 1 and indeed this week in particular has seen a number of safety
related issues occurring in Works Delivery South East Route. The period Works Delivery has
suffered:
1 x RIDDOR Reportable accident
6 x No lost Time Accidents
4 x Occupational close calls
Thankfully all those involved in these accidents have been able to return to work but one member
of staff was absent from work for 22 days from the injuries they sustained.
Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate (LTIFR) 0.48 (Target 0.40)
Number of close calls raised in the period 484 (Target 374) Really good period!
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6 Rehab works hard launch and manual handling campaign Tool weights and manual handling improvement plan CF 01-Oct
4 Close calls Launch of close calls awarenss programme CF 01-Jun
5 Take 5 Campaign reminder launched to raise awareness CF 01-Aug
2 Driver Safety Improvement plan Works Delivery driver improvement safety plan commences CF 01-Apr
3 Slips, trips and falls campaign Works Delvery slips, trips and falls improvement plan CF 01-May
STATUS
1 Implementation of Works Delivery Safety Carter
Works Delivery safety charter reviewed at WD SIG for
feedback from WD team- completed 22nd March.
Works Delivery Safety Charter comences
implementation internally to Works Delivery June 18
CF 01-Jun
ITEM PLANNED MILESTONE ACTION WHO WHEN
Target Completion P13wk4 2018/19 Duration 55 Weeks
Glide path
Status R/G
WORKS DELIVERY-LTIFR 18/19
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Objective LTIFR2
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1. Implementtion of WD Safety Charter
2. Works Delivry driving improvement plan
3. Slips, trips and fals campaign
4. Close Call Campaign
6. Tool weight pogramme and manual handling aareness
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RIDDOR 7 Day+ Accident
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Description:
On the 4th April a member of Kent track was lifting a Type B link trolley whilst as part of a 4 man lift. The lift had been completed a
number of times on site successfully bit on the final lift the IP sustained a pulled muscle in their forearm.
The IP stopped work and golden hour was invoked.
The IP went to their doctors and was signed off of work for a current total of 19 days with a torn muscle. He is due back to this doctors
on 26th April when his return to work will be reviewed.
Location:
VIR Up Thanet ,Sweech Bridge at 65m 03ch (Near Birchington )
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
The 4 man lifting team failed to communicate in regards to the lift and no-one was leading the lifting operation, the IP commenced the lift
prior t the rest of the team and sustained the injury due to the weight,
Immediate learning and actions:
• All lifts should be co-ordinated with a lead for the lift
• The access pint should be restricted from use for personnel and light tools access only
• Repairs are required to the access point steps and handrail which is currently unsafe
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No Lost Time Accident
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Description:
On the 08th April a member of contingent labour was working as part of a team undertaking the replacement of Pads and nylons.
During lowering operations of the Rail Lifter the IP was struck on the right knee by the handle of the Rail Lifter.
IP was attended to by First Aider but did not require hospital treatment, as it was the end of the shift the IP returned home to rest.
The IP was fit to work on his next shift, this was a no lost time accident
Location:
Sandling
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
The current cause of this accident is not yet fully understood and a reconstruction is planned for Monday 30th April to fully understand
the cause.
Immediate learning and actions:
• To be determined fully
• Maintain exclusion zones
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No Lost Time Accident
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Description:
On 14th April a member of staff from a Works Delivery track framework supplier suffered a minor cut/ abrasion to his left thumb
whilst shovelling track ballast
The IP was part of a team undertaking the replacement of sleepers at Bognor Regis Station.
During shovelling, the IP lost grip of the shovel and it is understood the injury was caused by either friction or his thumb striking
against insulation.
IP was wearing CUT 5 gloves
The wound was cleaned and a plaster applied by First aider, no further treatment was required
GH process was adopted.
Location:
Bognor Regis
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
Extra care and attention when shovelling and ballast to be loosened prior to works commencing
Immediate learning and actions:
• All Staff to be briefed to remind them to take care when using work equipment and to use best practice when shovelling ballast,
including use of pick to loosen material prior to shovelling.
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No Lost Time Accident
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Description:
A member of Sussex Track was assisting in the work in Hove Up sidings. He was using a fastclip setter to pull in a fastclip when
the setter slipped causing the IP to fall and wrench his shoulder.
The IP did not require medial assistance on site and as able to continue working.
Golden our was put in place
Location:
Hove Up Sidings
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
Tools to be correctly seated and in place prior to operation
Immediate learning and actions:
Care and attention when undertaking work with tools to ensure they are correctly seated
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No Lost Time Accident
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Description:
On the 26th April the IP reported that they have awoken following their previous night shift and have a pulled
muscle in their back and they believe they have obtained this muscle strain from undertaking manual Wet Bed
removal at Wandsworth Common.
The IP was part of the team on MMT8 that were programmed to undertake Wet Bed removal and although the
IP has stated they felt a minor twinge they did not think it significant or specifically caused by the manual
works being carried out.
It was only after the IP awoke they the discomfort had worsened and realised it to be the same part of the
back where the minor twinge was felt.
Location:
Wandsworth Common
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
Care to be taken with manual handling methods
Immediate learning and actions:
All staff to ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported in accordance with process.
Always report any indicator of an accident no matter how insignificant it may seem at the time
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No Lost Time Accident
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Description:
A member of Brighton WD fell over after a jack released and landed on another jack
The IP was part of a team undertaking drill holes and Plating on the siding
During lifting operations using a simplex jack the jack toe slipped out from under the rail causing the IP
to fall onto the opposite jack carrying out the same operation.
IP was attended to by First Aider but refused hospital treatment.
IP carried on working for the Whole of the shift.
Location:
Hove Sidings
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
Jack was not correctly footed and slipped during operation
Immediate learning and actions:
All Staff to be briefed on the process of correct use of plant.
An exclusion zone needs to be set up when staff are using lifting equipment to lift and lower rails.
Jacks need to be placed on a flat surface and make sure the toe of the jack is completely under the
rail.
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NLT- Correct approved tools
On Friday 20th April a member of Works Delivery contractor labour for
E&P were preparing negative return bonds on site at West Worthing
sidings. They were using the above non-approved tool to remove the
cable sheath from approximately 50 cable ends whilst installing negative
return cables.
Whilst undertaking this operation to the end of the cables the secateurs
slipped striking the IP in the wrist causing a minor cut to their left wrist with
the tool.
First aid was administered onsite and the IP was able to continue working.
Immediate Learning
All Staff to use cable cutting tools at all times- knives and non-
approved tools are not permitted to cut cable ends/strip cables.
Where possible Cut 5 gloves should be in use
Repetitive tasks can cause a loss of concentration- repetitive tasks should
be rotated and include breaks to maintain concentration levels.
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Occupational close call
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Description:
On the 4th April 2018 a Works Delivery Signalling team were involved in an operational close call whilst working at Whyteleafe
Level Crossing.
This OCC occurred when a train pulling away from Whyteleafe Station struck the anti-trespass/cattle grid with its conductor rail
collector shoe equipment.
The incident occurred following work being carried out at the location where the cattle grid was removed for the installation of a
telecoms cable through an undertrack crossing. On completion the cattle grid was replaced however was slightly higher and struck
the train collector shoe dislodging it from the train.
Due to the slow speed of this incident the working party were not in danger of being harmed, however should the incident occurred
at a location where trains operating at a higher linespeed there could have been the potential for injury.
Location:
Whytelaefe Level Crossing
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
Incorrectly seated cattle guard
Immediate learning and actions: Does the SWP contain all the risks associated with the tasks?
Are all the correct competencies held to complete all tasks planned as part of the works?
Is the safe system of work correct and tested prior to works commencing?
How are assets returned to service and deemed safe for operational use?
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Occupational close call
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Description:
Location: Haywards Heah
Cause(s) of the accident/incident: A visual inspection was undertaken and it was evident that points 1789A had not been set to the correct position. The front trailer,
which was loaded with two chippers, was disconnected and moved forward manually by staff on site.
Immediate learning and actions: • Communications briefing to all staff.
• Roles and responsibilities briefing to all staff.
• Safety bulletin to all staff outlining the incident.
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On the 8th April 2018, vegetation clearance was being carried out on the VTB3 between
33m 10ch - 37m 51ch,
At approx 18:00 the RRV on site was moving from the Up Main to the Up Siding at
Haywards Heath. In order to achieve this, the RRV needed to cross 1789B and
1789A points. The RRV was attached to two trailers, one at the front and one at the rear.
A competent Machine Controller was present and the RRV was being driven
by a Competent Operator.
The RRV and the trailer's went across 1789B points, which had been set by the
Competent Points Operator and proceeded to 1789A points. As the trailer went across,
the staff present were aware of a loud bang and on hearing this, the Machine Operator
stopped the RRV.
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Occupational close call
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Description:
On 18th April following wire degradation works at East Guldeford level crossing, the level crossing barriers failed in the down
position following the passage of the first train.
The tester failed to carry out the correct tests on site prior to returning the crossing to service, during investigation it was also
found that the tester failed to complete all the relevant SMTH paperwork for all the wires which had been replaced on site as per
the SMTH guidance.
Location: Guldeford Level Crossing
Cause(s) of the accident/incident:
Failure to fully test prior to returning assett to use and to follow SMTH
Immediate learning and actions:
This incident is subject to a level 2 investigation
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No lost time accident lessons learnt
Keltbray lesson learnt
Works being undertaken include the
removal/replacement of 75 x Wheeltimbers and
associated plain line track removal/replacement.
On the 23 March 2018 at approx. 11:55am a trackman
was struck in the head by a bar whilst attempting to turn
a 60ft rail to an upright position.
First Aid was administered on site and the IP rested in
the welfare facilities whilst the remainder of the team
cleared the site before proceeding to an A&E hospital to
be checked over.
After being checked over at hospital the IP was released
with no lasting injuries other than bruising and was
deemed fit for work within 48hrs.
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No lost time accident lessons learnt
Key lessons learnt from the investigation:
1. The use of incorrect equipment by the IP directly led to the accident.
2. The employment of an incorrect method to turn the rail directly led to the accident.
3. The lack of leadership by the Track Charge hand allowed the incorrect method to be employed.
4. The accident was not reported immediately to the Keltbray Rail senior team which would have
promoted client notification, Network Rail Control reporting including Golden Hour and IP welfare
checks.
5. The IP did not attend the nearest A&E Hospital as defined in the WPP but was allowed to travel home
to his nearest A&E Hospital.
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Actions to be taken
• All staff to be re-briefed on the correct use of rail turning/moving equipment and the need to adhere to the
Works Package Plan and Task Briefing.
• All staff to be re-briefed on the absolute importance of reporting ANY AND ALL incidents, accidents and to
senior management team via the On Call Manager and report to Control- then instigate the Golden Hour
process.
• All staff to be re-briefed on their personal responsibility to ensure that ANY AND ALL incidents, accidents
and RTC’s are reported immediately to the Keltbray Rail senior management team.
• All staff to be briefed on the need to ensure that, if required, IP’s are taken directly to the nearest A&E
Hospital as defined in the safety documentation for the work. Any deviation from this would require senior
management authority.
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Reporting of accidents
What is Golden Hour?
We should always strive to prevent accidents but
when they happen we have to learn from them
and ensure the assistance offered to an injured
person (IP) is supportive, appropriate and is put in
place quickly and effectively.
Golden Hour is our defined response during the
first hour after an accident with a requirement for
additional updates to be provided after 6 & 24
hours.
Golden hour is a focus on our response to
accidents on site during the first hour (includes IP
welfare, updating control and nominating a lead
responsible manager), the next 6 hours (further
welfare update, lessons learnt and forward looking
IP care) and 24 hours (further welfare updates,
severity of injuries sustained, ongoing care plans
for IP).
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Accident occurs
Report accident to Control
Inform local manager on accident for upward cascade
Update Control at 1, 6 and 24 hours
Local managers to be kept updated on the condition of the IP, investigation underway and chain of care in place for upward cascade
Completion of the SE Golden Hour 10 questions (Within 6 hours) A safety alert for any lost time accidents or no lost time accidents with significant lessons learnt should
be produced and shared within 24 hours.
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ORR Notice
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On 21 January 2018 an accident occurred whilst Works Delivery were undertaking a
steel sleeper track renewal. While manually handling a steel sleeper a contractor
colleague trapped a finger on his right hand which resulted in an open fracture and
damage to the nail bed.
The colleague was part of a two person operation to lift steel sleepers from stock
piles and place them onto the ballast.
The primary method for placing out sleepers was using a tracked machine with a
sleeper lifting attachment. As works had fallen behind schedule colleagues from
another worksite were asked to support. In an attempt to recover lost time the
additional staff were tasked with manually placing out sleepers; this method of work
was not part of the original risk assessment. The sleepers weighed in excess of 80kg
each.
To undertake the task two colleagues were positioned one at each end of the sleeper;
the sleepers were being lifted and thrown into position on the ballast. When carrying
out the particular lift the activity was not done in tandem and resulted in one end of
the sleeper being lowered before the other, this caused the injured person's finger to
be trapped between the sleeper being moved and the remainder of the pack. No
sleeper nips were available to be used.
As a result of an ORR investigation an Improvement Notice has been issued to
Works Delivery Wales Route, due to the lack of a suitable and sufficient manual
handling risk assessment for the newly employed task. It is noted in the ORR report
that it is the inspector's opinion that other functions may be in the same or similar
positions across Network Rail when carrying out this type of works.
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ORR Imp notice continued…
Discussion Points Whilst further investigation and compliance actions are being completed for the ORR improvement notice, please discuss the following
with your team:
When site work falls behind or is not going to plan, how
can the local risks be assessed to prevent injuries occurring?
How are the task risks briefed to you, before and during the works?
How can you maintain supervision and control of colleagues during tasks,
especially when they start at differing times during the work, including being briefed correctly?
How do you check that labour only sub-contractor staff have
the appropriate basic training and are briefed correctly before starting work?
How do you make sure that you have the correct
assessments in place for your work and being complied with?
Copies of Safety Bulletins are available on Safety Central
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Primrose Hill Near Miss
On Sunday 11 March, colleagues were working at the northern
portal of Primrose Hill tunnel.
Initial investigations have shown that there was a discussion
between the workers and their COSS, challenging their
understanding of the layout in that area.
The COSS appears to have confused the fast lines and the slow
lines despite having previously worked with this team in and around
this location on multiple occasions.
The team had just placed a hand trolley on the line when they were
warned of the approach of a train by colleagues working 50 metres
or so north of them. Fortunately they were all able to scramble clear
and remove the trolley.
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The slow lines where the workers should have been working were under the protection of an
engineering possession. However, the fast lines were open pending the arrival of the train
involved in the near miss at Euston.
The access point the team were using leads to a wide way between the Slow lines and the Fast
lines.
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Near Miss continued….
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While we are investigating the incident please discuss the following with your team:
Is the information provided in the Safe Work Packs you usually receive sufficient to
give a clear indication of the access point to use and how to get from the access to the site of work?
If this or other safety critical
information was not clear what would you do?
What would need to change
to make you more confident with invoking the work safe procedure in this sort of situation?
What are the potential
consequences to you and your family if you become involved in a serious incident like this or perhaps worse?
Copies of Safety Bulletins are available on Safety Central
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Shoe gear struck Cattle guard
A S&T team had installed new cattle guards at Whyteleafe South LC following work on site
installing a UTX Cable.
As the first train through pulled out of the Whyteleafe station following the installation, the train
passed the site and group (in position of safety) at slow speed over the cattle grid and the train
shoe hit the top of the cattle grid dislodging it from its location leaving it hanging from the
attached cable.
Immediate cause: Cattle grid was situated too high and meant that the train shoe equipment
struck the cattle grid. The height of chamber lid reduced the tolerance of the gap between the
cattle grid and the shoe equipment on the train which did not allow adequate space for the shoe
gear to pass.
Lessons learnt: All works where cattle grids are to be moved, staff are to be supported by the
appropriate specialist Off-track team (or specialist contractor) to ensure that installation does not
infringe on the area for train collector shoes to pass.
This instruction to be briefed to all Works Delivery managers for cascade to their teams and
contractors.
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Drivers Handbook
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All Works Delivery Network Rail drivers must
be receipt of the Network Rail Drivers
Handbook.
All Drivers must familiarise themselves with
the contents and sign the Drivers code of
conduct on the final page before driving on
behalf of Network Rail.
The driver's handbook contains basic guidance
for the use of road vehicles of gross vehicle
weights up to 3,500kg on Network Rail business
and sets out all the rules, processes and
regulations that all drivers must follow to play
their part in minimising road risk. If you drive a
vehicle over 3,500kg, you must also familiarise
yourself with the contents of The LGV driver
handbook.
Network Rail Drivers Handbook link
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Vehicle Overloading
Vehicle users must ensure that vehicles are not overloaded and that vehicles are loaded in a
way that does not pose a danger to the driver or other road users. You must not drive a
vehicle where the condition of the load is dangerous and you must abide by maximum axle
weights and maximum gross vehicle weights for the vehicle. Fines of up to £5,000 can be
imposed on the driver and Network Rail for each offence committed. If in any doubt, ask your
line manager.
What can I do to prevent my vehicle from being overloaded?
✔DO – Know the permitted Gross Laden Weight (GLW) of your vehicle
✔DO – Know what materials you are carrying and the weight of the overall load
✔DO – Distribute your load appropriately to avoid overloading axles
✔DO – Obey the on-board weighing indicator fitted within the vehicle
If any Network Rail provided vehicle is stopped by any authorised person and is found to be
overloaded, you must inform your Line Manager, SCO 24:7 (01908 723500) and the RS
Road Fleet Team and Route Road Vehicle Compliance Manager without delay. This will be
treated as a significant incident and could be treated as a disciplinary matter.
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Remember that the Gross vehicle Weight GVW and the Gross Train
Weight GTW are the total maximum weight of the vehicle, load and where
applicable trailer (GTW), this includes driver and passengers.
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An Example of a Manufacturer's Plate
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← Manufacturers Name
3500 kg ← Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5500 kg ← Gross Train Weight (GTW)
1650 kg ← Axle 1 (Max design axle weight)
2250 kg ← Axle 2 (Max design axle weight)
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Two Column – Bar Graph example
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https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/healthandwellbeing/employee-information/hand-arm-
vibration-syndrome/_bad_vibrationsyoutube/
PDF presentation: https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Hand-
Arm-Vibration-Syndrome-presentation.pdf
What next:
ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE TO RECEIVE THIS BRIEF
HAVS BREIF IS ANNUAL REQUIREMENT WHICH IS NOW DUE
ALL STAFF TO SIGN BRIEFING SHEET AND BRIEFING SHEET TO BE SENT TO CDS
FOR UPLOAD INTO SENTINEL COMPETENCIES
The briefing can also be viewed at the below location for review:
Annual HAVS Briefing is now due for all
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Joint Branding Slide
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Two Column – Pie Chart example
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WORKS DELIVERY HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN
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Works Delivery Health and Wellbeing Plan
Improving health and safety performance across Works Delivery
Rehab works
Evidenced based, stepped care approach for common musculoskeletal
(MSK) conditions to optimise return to work and makes a real difference
to people’s lives by reducing symptoms and restoring function. Following
a Task Analysis, where Rehab Works work to understand the specific
risks affecting employees, they fully assess and case manage each
employee through to discharge.
Promotion of the Rehab Works Service, an external provider who offers:
Guided Self-Management:
Approximately 34% of referrals can recover with a tailored exercise
programme including access to an online database and video based
guidance. This can reduce MSK spend whilst maintaining return to work
outcomes.
Face to Face Physiotherapy:
Delivered from more than 850 clinics nationwide, we aim to arrange
treatment within 2 working days from assessment, and through
comprehensive case management can usually achieve successful
outcomes within 4 sessions (including an initial face to face assessment),
reducing the cost of treatment and returning the employee to full duties
quicker.
Evidence demonstrates that self management for
certain conditions can be as effective as face to face
physiotherapy and often more effective and convenient
for the patient.
Expectation are:
• To speak to a chartered physiotherapist
• To access services at a convenient location
• To receive treatment based on the latest evidence
based guidelines
• To know who to contact and how, throughout your
treatment
• To access a service that operates seven days a
week
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Plastic Pollution
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What are plastics?
Since 1907 plastics have revolutionised the way we live. Made from
synthetic or semi-synthetic organic polymers, often made out of
petrochemicals (oils & gas) they are famous for being easily
moulded and durable.
We are currently witnessing a revolution against plastics due to their
huge global environmental, social and health implications.
Photo credit: Stephan Glinka | Bund
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Plastic facts
Annual global consumption of
plastics equate to
Equivalent to a billion elephants
Earth Day Network – plastic pollution primer and action toolkit, 2018
Did you know that over
1,000,000 plastic bottles
are bought every
minute? That’s 20,000
every second, of which
only 7% are turned back
into bottles!
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Plastic waste
Due to their chemical composition it is very
carbon intensive to produce, recycle or
reuse plastics. This chart shows the typical
lifecycle of different plastics.
With 79% of plastics still going to landfill it
will be a long time before they breakdown.
Even worse, when they do breakdown, new
evidence suggests they can contaminate
ground, water and our food chain.
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Plastic Pollution and your health
Plastics contain a number of chemicals that can be harmful to your health, including bisphenol
A (BPA) and phthalates (DEHP). They are commonly found in food packaging and toys and
ingestion (directly or through our food chain) can impact your reproductive systems and
hormones. There is an increasing number of scientific papers linking plastics to:
How to reduce your odds:
Buy BPA free containers and plastic bottles
Don’t heat microwave meals in their plastic packaging
Use natural wax cloth instead of cling film
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Plastics in our Oceans
More than 8 million tonnes of plastics are dumped in our
oceans every day!
Copy and paste the video link below into internet explorer to
view the scale of plastic waste on our oceans – from The
Ocean Cleanup.
https://www.theoceancleanup.com/fileadmin/media-archive/img/media-
gallery/Video_Footage/Gpgp_Results/TOC_GPGP_Explainer_1080_web_preview.
mp4
Picture courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup
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Plastics and animals
Plastics are having a disastrous impact on our planet and
the wildlife it supports. Animals can’t distinguish between
food and plastics so they get tangled or ingest it when they
try to feed. Micro plastics are the worst offender. As a
result plastic toxins are now in our food chain.
Claire Fackler,
NOAA Charts courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup
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What is Network Rail doing?
Along with plastic waste we have recycling
facilities available for most offices and
operational waste. Make sure you put your
waste packaging in the correct receptacle
Trials are underway at Charing Cross Railway Station to introduce water fountains, reducing the need for passengers to purchase single use bottles
Teams across the country use their volunteering days to carry out litter
picks at their local beaches and rivers. Find your nearest event or to
organise an event visit Surfer Against Sewage.org
We are scoping out the possibility of offering
coffee cup recycling at our managed stations
to combat another contentious waste issue
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Discussion topics
Let’s discuss what you have just been informed about…
Does this information worry you? What’s the most worrying
element?
How can you reduce your impact? Do you have some good
examples of how you have reduced your impact?
How can Network Rail reduce its impact? Think about your
team and what materials & equipment we use, our facilities,
fly-tipping, packaging, recycling etc.
Perhaps you would like to feedback some of your thoughts
about how we can improve our footprint. If you do, please
contact the Western Route Environment Specialist –
[email protected] Image by Jorge Gamboa
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Further information
Want to know more about how you can help?
City to Sea – Find info on impacts our cities have on the
ocean, https://www.citytosea.org.uk/
A Plastic Ocean – Watch their film, it is inspiring,
https://plasticoceans.org/ Now available on Netflix.
Earth Day Network -
https://www.earthday.org/campaigns/plastics-campaign/
Surfers Against Sewage - Volunteer for Beach Cleans
and Litter Picks, https://www.sas.org.uk/
The Ocean Cleanup,
https://www.theoceancleanup.com/
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
Christopher Gaylard, PIEMA
Environment Specialist | Western Route Businesses |Mobile: 07730 354492 |
Email: [email protected]
For internal environmental advice and guidance visit the Western Environment
SharePoint
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Validium advice
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Works Delivery Safety Improvement Group
Want to be a part of improving H&S in Works Delivery?
The Works Delivery team meets on a periodic basis to discuss H&S
Improvement opportunities and suggestions for safety across all of Works
Delivery.
If you wish to be part of this periodic meeting or have any ideas which you would
like to see progressed to improve Safety in Works Delivery please speak with
you line manager or Chloe Feekings your Workforce Safety Advisor on 077447
480 334 [email protected]
The next slide demonstrates some ideas that are currently being progressed via
the WD Safety Improvement Group.
Please share your safety improvement ideas!
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Works Delivery Safety Improvement Group outputs
Improving health and safety performance across Works Delivery
Slips, trips and falls
Feet sizing kits ‘thermo-realiser’ sizing kits tin depot, ensure right size
boots are being worn to reduce ankle injuries.
Encouragement for use across all managers.
All WD depots All Kits in location-
posters out and
managers briefing.
Boa Boots Trial Trial of even tightening & quick release boots to
improve comfort and potentially reduce risks on ballast
3 month trial
starting March
(x10 WD)
S. Hawkins Steitz confirmed
02.02 prototype ready
end-Feb- update req
Tidy sites stand-
down
x4 Tidy site campaigns in 2018 to remove tripping
hazards and improve aesthetics on the railway
1st campaign
of 2018 – w/c
15th April (sites
agreed)
S. Morgan /
T. McNamee
2nd campaign in
planning
Ice alert signs Installation of ice alert signs in depots to reduce risk of
tripping
Installation in
12 additional
WD depots in
Jan 18
M. Budden Signs in place (Dec
17)
Swanely depot
Gritting programme
Introduction of a gritting and winter management plan
in Swanley depot for winter conditions management
across each discipline
Programme in
place from
Nov 17
M.Pope In place
Installation of GRP
waffle boards and
solar lighting at
Swanley following
accident
Following a STF accident at Swanley depot the off
track project manager has installed solar lighting and
waffle board walk ways at Swanley depot.
Work
completed on
site
S.Hainie Completed November
2018
Manual handling
Strapping carrier Roll out of ‘golf-bag’ carrier for Strapping kit
similar to Ops TI kit to remove manual handling
Proposal approved at
SIG.
K.Grewar
/ S. Jinks
Funding to be agreed
at opex panel
(15/02)
Lighter Electric
Band Saw &
Electric Rail Drill
Reduce MH risk of lifting heavy tools and lower
HAVs values
To trial in Hither Green
and MMT
N. Bracey
/ L.
Dowman
Tool provider agreed
free trial
Brighton depot
racking
Installation of tools racking in Brighton Depots to
remove tools and equipment from floor areas-
improving manual handling risk and risk of STF
Funding secured from
Route SIG
J.Picard/R.
Hannah
Racking installed
Strapping of a
trolleys when
carrying materials
and equipment
Following a number of accidents involving
materials on trolleys under transportation an
instruction has been out in place regarding
securing with straps
Instruction give to
teams- monitoring to
commence
M.Pope Instruction in place
Driving
Advanced driving
training
3 elements: 1) two colleagues in back, 2) risk
based commentary, 3) instructor to go out with
crew at work
To pilot in
WD from
April18
C.Feeki
ngs
Funding approved at Route SIG-
Plan of implementation. Feedback
interviews and trials review
required.
Vehicle Safety
improvement
programme
Improvement plan and procedural changes
and awareness campaign (incl. session at
upcoming business brief) to improve driver
safety
Programme
plan in
development
T.Cowie Plan in place by end March Health and Wellbeing
Respiratory Health Implementation of a policy for respiratory protective
equipment use in Works Delivery ballast worksites.
Review of best RPE and hire vs purchase CBA.
To commence
April 18
B.Panners In Progress
Mental Health FA Programme of delivery of mental health first aid
training in all Works Delivery teams
To commence
May 18
C.Feekings In progress
HAVS Mobile
scanners
purchased
Requirement for additional HAVS Scanners to be
mobile in vehicles
Funding
granted at WD
SIG
J.Pickard Funding of £3k
granted
First tid for life
training
Continuation programme for the first aid for life
training across WD- non competence related every
day first aid training for all
To commence
July 18
C.Feekings In Progress
Safety Systems/Safer Working
Safety Charter Development, review and implementation of WD Safety
charter internally and externally
To commence
May 18
C.Feekings In development
WD H&S Mgmt
system
Development , review and implementation of Works
Delivery H&S Management system/strategy
To commence
April 18
C.Feekings In review
Working in line
blockages review
Review of line blockages with no additional protection
prohibition
TBC C.Feekings In development
Working with
protection
controllers review
Review of method of risk assessing use of protection
controllers
TBC C.Feekings In development
Safety Objectives
review forum
Use of SIG to review and manage Safety objectives
and to implement 2018/19 objectives
Commenced All In progress
WD OCC Working
group implemented
Implementation of a WD OCC Working group to support
and feed into Route OCC WG
TBC C.Feekings In development
Other
Depots & sidings
programme
Programme in response to ORR Notice in
relation to third rail risks at Slade Green
Depot
Started Jan17 in Kent.
Sussex scoping activity
currently taking place
B. Coulson £8m of funding. 90% of
Kent works complete
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Works Delivery Safety Objectives 18/19
Lighting on site
Noise on site
HAVS Complianc
e
Tidy lineside
OCC Reduction
WD Safety Charter
Driver Safety
Red Zone
reduction
Site inspection
Mental Health
and first Aid
Points run thru
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TAKE 5 for SAFETY
Take 5 is a simple and quick safety
check that you can carry out at any
stage of an activity. No matter what
your role or where you work, it can
help you think about the hazards
associated with your work and help
you to complete your activities
safely.
USE IT!
IT’S WORTH IT!
IT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!
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