Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The track workers were not provided with sufficient training (competency based or structured on-job training) in relation to the hazards and required protections for working under the authority in place at Newbridge on 5 May 2010. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2010-004-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Transport function | Rail: Other |
| Date issue released | 20/04/2012 |
| Issue status justification |
The ARTC provided additional training and instruction to Protection Officers and audits of correct completion of all documentation. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2010-004-NSA-018 |
| Organisation | ARTC |
| Action date | 20/04/2012 |
| Action description |
The ARTC will reinforce with its Protection Officers the requirements of Work Method Statement TRA-001 (Access to and working on or about track) and in particular the requirement to: • explain the requirements of the worksite protection plan • ensure the plan is understood by all staff, and • question staff on the protection in place and the location of safe places. In addition, ARTC’s internal audit program has been redirected to safeworking with a focus on reviewing safeworking documentation for compliance with ARTC’s Network Rules and Procedures. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the Australian Rail Track Corporation has initiated action to address this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |