Safety issue

Safety issue description

Lookout Working (LOW) was implemented in an area deemed unsuitable for LOW on the Sydney Trains Worksite Protection Hazardous Locations Register (WPHLR). This is likely due to the WPHLR not being clearly stated as a reference with specific requirements that must be adhered to.

Issue number RO-2017-009-SI-02
Issue owner Sydney Trains
Transport function Rail: Passenger - metropolitan
Date issue released 25/07/2019
Issue status justification

The action being taken will address the requirement when it has been implemented.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2017-009-NSA-011
Organisation Sydney Trains
Action date 25/07/2019
Action description

Sydney Trains is reviewing the WPHLR with a view to simplifying the document by only including locations where LOW is specifically prohibited.

Action status Closed