Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The road incline on the west-side approach to the crossing increased the time required for loaded trucks to transit the crossing. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2013-008-SI-04 |
| Issue owner | Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd |
| Transport function | Rail: Other |
| Date issue released | 07/10/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action by Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd has reduced the risk associated with this safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2013-008-NSA-073 |
| Organisation | Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd |
| Action date | 07/10/2014 |
| Action description |
Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd has undertaken to reduce the road incline on both sides of the crossing in order to minimise the time required for vehicles to transit the crossing. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that, when implemented, the actions advised by Cumco Pty Ltd will reduce the transit times of trucks and reduce the associated risk. |
| Action status | Closed |
Organisation response
| Date received | 20/02/2015 |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd |
| Response status | Closed |
| Response text |
Works have been undertaken to reduce the incline of the road approaches to the level crossing. |