Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The Sydney Trains worksite briefing process did not compel a new work group to seek a worksite protection pre-work briefing when accessing an existing worksite. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2016-008-SI-04 |
| Issue owner | Sydney Trains |
| Transport function | Rail: Passenger - metropolitan |
| Date issue released | 20/04/2020 |
| Issue status justification |
The changes in the document NRF014 Worksite Protection Pre-work Briefing make it clear that all workers on a worksite are required to be briefed on both the protection measures and the work to be performed. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2016-008-NSA-025 |
| Organisation | Sydney Trains |
| Action date | 20/04/2020 |
| Action description |
Sydney Trains has made changes to their Network Rules and Network Procedures, specifically NWT300 Planning work in the Rail Corridor; NPR712 Protecting work from rail traffic on adjacent lines; and NRF014 Worksite Protection Pre-work Briefing. To address this safety issue, the changes to NRF014 Worksite Protection Pre-work Briefing make it clear; On any worksite, all workers are required to be briefed on both the protection measures in place (by the Protection Officer) and the work to be performed (by the Workplace Supervisor). |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB also acknowledges Sydney Trains is implementing an Enterprise Safety Culture Program that if successful will provide the impetus to strengthen the network rules and network procedures. |
| Action status | Closed |