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TRACK PROTECTION GUIDEBOOK

L2-INF-GDL-002 Version: 1 Effective from: 15th January 2019

Approving Manager: General Manager Infrastructure Approval Date: 15/01/2019 Next Review Date: 15/01/2022 PRINTOUT MAY NOT BE UP-TO-DATE; REFER TO METRO INTRANET FOR THE LATEST VERSION of 25

Approval

Amendment Record

Approval Date Version Description

15/01/2019 1 Initial issue

Name Position Signature

Document Author Daniel Upton Safeworking

Delivery Manager

Document Endorsers

Joseph Le

General Manager, Safety,

Environment, Risk and Quality |

Projects

Wayne Bastin Rail Safety

Manager, Network Safety

Approving Manager

Frank Fullick

Karl Smith

General Manager, Infrastructure

Acting

Track Protection Guidebook

CORE PROCESS SUPPORT PROCESSES

RIW

Record and File

Report Incident

Audit and Improve

TRACK PROTECTION

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Hand Back and Record 2

Assess Risk, Determine & Plan Protection

Gain Track Access

Assess & Plan Protection

Undertake Work

Complete Work ImplementControls

General Overview

ROLES WGS RSW Access Desk MetrolTFPC Signaller

INTERFACING PERSONS WGS RSW Access Desk MetrolTFPC Signaller

1. Assess & Plan Protection

6. Hand Back and Record

3. Implement Controls

4. Undertake Work

2. Gain Track Access

5. Complete Work

Determine Protection Type & Controls

Obtain Approval from Metrol or Signaller

Implement Controls

Certify as Required (WGS)

Remove Protection

Understand Scope of Works

Obtain Track Access Approval (TAD)

Conduct Rail Safety Briefings

Start Work & Monitor

Work with WGS to Close Site

Hand Back Track to Controlling Signaller

Identify Risks for Scope

Check RSW Competencies (RIW)

Reassess & Respond to Changes as Required

Contact TAD and Cancel Track Access

Record Details & Maintain Records

Identify Risks for Scope Determine Protection Type & Controls

Understand Scope of Works

In order to understand the work required, the conditions, and risks, relevant information must be obtained from the multiple sources which may include planners, the hire desk, the Work Group Supervisor, project personel, operations and infrastructure personnel.

Assess the track environment, access and egress, and the character of the approach to the intended worksite infrastructure personnel.




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Identify Risks for Scope Determine Protection Type & ControlsIdentify Scope of Works

A Rail Safety Worksite Hazard Assessment (RSWHA) must be conducted prior to any work commencing in the rail corridor, to determine the appropriate protection requirements for the worksite and to ensure worksite protection personnel are not exposed to hazards.




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Assess the track environment, access and egress, and the character of the approach to the intended worksite.

RSWHA Form L4-OPS-FOR-014 and RSWHA Brief ing Note L4-OPS-GDL-002

If form L4-OPS-FOR-014 was pre-completed, confirm acceptance of the method of protection based on own assessment, or revise the RSWHA and the method of protection selected accordingly.





4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Is a light maintenance task that can be ceased immediately on the approach of rail traffic to enable the staff to reach a Position of Safety (POS) prior to rail traffic reaching the work site. The task may only be performed through the use of light powered/non-powered hand tools that can be removed easily and immediately from the track by one person without mechanical assistance.

Is a task involving the use of equipment which could not be completed under the definition of ‘Minor Task.’

Absolute Signal BlockingUsed to undertake limited activities on track using controlled absolute signals set to stop and blocking facilities applied.

Absolute occupationCloses a defined portion of track for a specified period.

Track Force ProtectionUtilises hand signallers to protect an obstruction on track.

Booking out of trackCloses a defined portion of running line during an emergency, or for maintenance activities within a siding.

Securing points for protectionCreates a POS within the Danger Zone by securing the points to route rail traffic away.

Enhanced Lookout ProtectionUses the signalling system to reduce the speed of approaching rail traffic to achieve the required minimum sighting distance.

Lookout ProtectionUtilises the provision of a Lookout(s) to advise of the approach of rail traffic to a worksite.

Using a Train for ProtectionA method of protection which allows for a stationary train to be used in order to create a POS.

L1-SQE-PRO-054

Select Method of Protection for Minor Task: Select Method of Protection for Major Task:

L1-SQE-PRO-054Minor task Major task





4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Absolute Signal Blocking

This method of protection enables working in the Danger Zone using Absolute Signal Blocking (ASB) to exclude rail traffic from a portion of track. It applies to Controlled Absolute fixed signals situated on the Metro Trains lease and operated by Metro signalling complexes.

ASB may be used only: (1) for walking/visual inspections; (2) for the securing of points associated with the protection of an Absolute Occupation or Booked Out Track; (3) for work using light powered and non-powered hand tools which can be easily and immediately removed from the track by one person without mechanical assistance; and (4) to allow road vehicles to directly cross the track.

Form L4-OPS-FOR-014

Determine the type of work being undertaken and assess the potential impact on services on the network.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.3 Briefing Note L4-OPS-GDL-002

Assess the risks and conditions associated with the work by undertaking a Rail Safety Worksite Hazard Assessment (RSWHA).

L1-SQE-PRO-054

Plan and determine appropriate level of protection.

L1-SQE-PRO-067 s.6&14

Identify and verify the location of the proposed work with the Signaller.

L1-SQE-PRO-067 s.10

Choose protection for defined ASB limits.

L1-SQE-PRO-067 s.13

Finish work under ASB.

L1-SQE-PRO-067 s.7

Request ASB.

L1-SQE-PRO-067

Implement the protection and controls.

L1-SQE-PRO-067 s.7

Maintain effective communication with worksite protection personnel, Work Group Supervisors, Signallers, Train Controllers, Track Vehicle Operators and Train Drivers, etc.





4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Enhanced Lookout Protection

Enhanced Lookout Protection is to be used for the protection of minor tasks where conventional Lookout protection would otherwise be the most appropriate method, but the required sighting distances cannot be achieved. Enhanced Lookout Protection is primarily designed to reduce the speed of approaching rail traffic through the use of absolute or automatic signals held at the ‘Stop’ position in order to achieve required sighting distances for Lookout Protection.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.3


RSWHA Form L4-OPS-FOR-014

Briefing Note L4-OPS-GDL-002


L0-SQE-PRO-039 s.11

Determine Enhanced Lookout method.

L0-SQE-PRO-039 s.12

Implement Enhanced Lookout Protection.





4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Lookout Protection

Lookout Protection can be used for the protection of minor tasks where the required sighting distances can be achieved. The key risk is that rail traffic cannot be controlled.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.3





L1-SQE-PRO-054


L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.17

Determine if sighting distances can be achieved.

Determine the number/locations of Lookouts and/or ATWS and other warning equipment needed to protect the work.

L0-SQE-PRO-037 s.5

Implement Lookout Protection.

Monitor changes in the work and conditions to ensure that minimum warning times and communication with the Lookouts can be maintained.

L0-SQE-PRO-032






4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Absolute occupation

An Absolute Occupation closes a defined portion of track for a specified period in order to carry out inspections, repairs, maintenance, upgrade work, improvements, additions or any other works which could interfere with the services on the network.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.3





L1-SQE-PRO-054


L1-SQE-PRO-067 s.6&14

1994 Book of Rules, s.15

Use an approved method of protection.

Determine the required distance of the safety overlap in agreement with the Operations Delivery Support.

L1-SQE-PRO-067 s.7


L0-OPS-PRO-017


L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.13

Coordinate with the Work Group Supervisor in closing the work site.





4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Booking out of track

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.3


RSWHA Form L4-OPS-FOR-014 Briefing Note L4-OPS-GDL-002


Book of Rules s.15 (Rule 22)


L0-SQE-PRO-032






4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Securing points for protection

This method is designed to route rail traffic to ensure a position of safety is created for a work group working in the danger zone and can be applied in conjunction with other forms of protection.

Approved methods of securing points include: 1. Application of a lockable point clip or lock bar secured by a unique padlock. 2. Points physically inhibited in operations by a Signal Maintenance Technician (SMT).

L1-SQE-PRO-040 s.5

Determine if Securing the Points is the most appropriate method of protection

RSWHA Form L4-OPS-FOR-014 Briefing Note L4-OPS-GDL-002

Assess the risks and conditions associated with the work by undertaking a Rail SafetyWorksite Hazard Assessment (RSWHA).

L1-SQE-PRO-040 s.5

Implement Securing Points for protection.

L0-SQE-PRO-032






4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Using a Train for Protection

L1-SQE-PRO-038 s.8

Determine if Using a Train for Protection is suitable and check that the train can provide protection and a Position of Safety (POS) at the intended worksite.




L1-SQE-PRO-038 s.8

Implement Using a Train for Protection.

L0-SQE-PRO-032


L1-SQE-PRO-038 s.8

Complete works and advise the Driver, the Network Controller, and Track Access Desk that the worksite is clear and that the train can be returned to operational use.





4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Track Force Protection

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.3

L0-SQE-PRO-032





Country regions Book of Rules s.15 Rule 3

Plan Track Force Protection depending on the following areas:

a)

Suburban area Book of Rules s.15 Rule 4

b)

Inner suburban area Book of Rules s.15 Rule 6

c)

Implement the protection and controls. Book of Rules s.15 (Rules 3,4,6)

d)




Prior to commencing work, the TFPC must obtain authority from the MTM Track Access Desk (TAD).

Determine the required access based on the location of the task.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.11




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

L1-SQE-PRO-054

L1-INF-PRO-021 s.7&8

L0-SQE-PRO-032

Contact TAD on 9619 5647 to request authority to access the Rail Corridor or Danger Zone.


L1-SQE-PRO-054

Provide the Controlling Signaller with a description of activities to be performed and protection plan.

L1-SQE-PRO-054

Communicated to TAD any amendments made to method of protection.

L0-SQE-PRO-032


The TFPC must contact the Controlling Signaller to:

• Discuss the work and protection plan;• Identify and seek up-to-date train running information from the relevant Train Controller or Signaller for the area; and • Communicate the information to all worksite protection personnel.




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work






4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Conduct Rail Safety Briefings

In the Rail Safety Pre-Work Briefing, the TFPC must Deliver a Rail Safety Pre-Work Briefing to RSWs performing worksite protection and the WGS. This must occur before any work begins and if the protection arrangements change. In the Rail Safety Pre-Work Briefing, the TFPC must inform all personnel about the methods and limits of worksite protection in place.

Form L4-OPS-FOR-014 Briefing Note L4-OPS-GDL-002

Ensure the contents of Rail Safety Pre-Work Briefing adequately covers hazards and issues determined by the RSWHA.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.8.1

Understand and accept the contents of the General Pre-Work Briefing to be delivered by the WGS and endorse it once understood and accepted.


Ensure any task-based hazards identified in the Pre-Work Briefing are communicated to RSWs associated with the worksite protection arrangements.


Ensure any task-based hazards determined in the Pre-Work Briefing are communicated to RSWs associated with the worksite protection arrangements.

Implement ControlsCheck RSW Competencies (RIW)




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Implement ControlsConduct Rail Safety Briefings



TFPC - Ensuring that all work-site protection personnel have current certificates of competency in their possession



WGS - Ensuring that all RSWs performing the work have current certificates of competency in their possession




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Implement ControlsConduct Rail Safety Briefings


Implement protection as per the selected protection method.

L1-SQE-PRO-054




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Start Work & MonitorReassess & Respond to Changes as Required

Certify as Required (WGS)

While the WGS is responsible for the work and any certification required, the TFPC needs to monitor and review to ensure thatthe worksite protection and controls are still adequate, particularly if conditions have changed.

Where a change occurs the TFPC must re-assess the safety measures to ensure the hazards are adequately controlled and ensure all RSWs associated with the worksite protection and the WGS in the work site are advised of any changes.

Assess the track environment, taking into consideration all aspects associated with access, egress and the character of the approach to the intended worksite.



Manage any personnel and equipment involved in the worksite protection, as well as identify a POS for these

The WGS is largely responsible for completing the work, closing the work site, and leaving the Danger Zone, and informing the TFPC accordingly.

The TFPC is responsible for the removal of worksite protection, including removal of any worksite protection equipment from the track, once the worksite has been closed.

Once the worksite protection has been removed, no one is permitted to re-enter the Danger Zone unless an appropriate method of protection is applied, subject to a RSWHA.

Coordinate with the WGS in closing the work site.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.13.

L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.13.

Form L4-OPS-FOR-014 Briefing Note L4-OPS-GDL-002

Arrange removal of worksite protection.

Complete RSWHA (logbook).




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work

Remove ProtectionWork with WGS to Close Site




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work




Book of Rules s.15

Contact controlling signaller and confirm that the area is clear.

Provide Track Access Number (TAN).




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work




L1-INF-PRO-021 s.8 & 7.2

Contact Track Access Desk (TAD).

L1-INF-PRO-021 s.8 & 7.2

L1-INF-PRO-021 s.8 & 7.2

Advise of any issues.

L1-INF-PRO-021 s.8 & 7.2

Request cancellation of access.

L1-SQE-PRO-005

Report any incidents in line with the Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure.Incidents should always be reported immediately or when safe to do so at any stage in the process.




4. Undertake Work


5. Complete Work




L1-SQE-PRO-054 s.16 Book of Rules s.31

Worksite protection records and RSWHA to be held on file.

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