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Service strikes…Time to take action…

Over the past few weeks, Dyer & Butler have suffered from a spate of underground service strikes. Luckily these incidents have not resulted in any injuries to the personnel involved, but the equipment damage and loss of supply have caused disruption to the areas affected and delays to the progress of our works.

As civil engineers, we cannot escape the fact that during the majority of our works, we will need to carry out excavation works in the vicinity of underground services.

Any incident involving contact with an underground service has the potential to cause serious injury to those involved. Burns, electric shock, fire and explosions are a common outcome from service strikes and each and every one of these has the potential to cause fatalities or life changing injuries.

When carrying out any work relating to excavation, ground disturbance or ground penetration it is your responsibility to make sure that you do not take any chances when it comes to staying safe. You must always consider the following points …

Plan your excavation work carefully. Know where you are working and what you intend to excavate (i.e. locations, depth and nature of the ground disturbance.

Ask for information on the services within the area so that you have full knowledge of what might be present in the area.

Confirm the services that are present in the area. If the plans show 3 cables, you must undertake surveys or trial holes to locate those 3 services and confirm their location depth and direction.

If you cannot locate a service that is shown on the plan then you must stop any further work until the service has been located.

Then and only then can you Excavate or break ground. When doing so, you must also remain alert for redundant and unchartered services so constant use of the CAT and Genny and the implementation of safe digging techniques are a must. Generally these steps are referred to as P.A.C.E

Plan, Ask, Confirm, Excavate

However, as a golden rule, if you have not positively confirmed the location of any expected services that are within your works

area…. DON’T DIG..!

As a business we will not tolerate any future failure to follow our safe system of work in relation to the protection of underground services and should you need it, full training on safe excavation and the use of cable avoidance equipment is available.

As part of our ongoing improvement programme relating to the protection of underground services and excavating safely we would ask all sites to review their current arrangements with a view to putting in place corrective measures to safeguard those people who are at risk.

Steve Broom Director of SHEQ and Training


Safety performance – August 2017

Accident Frequency Rate – 0.045

Reportable Accidents or Incidents Nothing to report during August 2017

Unchartered Services Report During August there were 3 reports of unchartered services being encountered on site which were not damaged.

Minor Accidents and Near Misses

8/8/17 – Heathrow Yard – Components for a trench box were stolen from the yard after an unknown vehicle was seen leaving the yard.

9/8/17 – Larkhill Garrison – A non D&B parked vehicle with a faulty handbrake rolled down a gradient and through the site fencing before coming to rest adjacent to the works area. .

9/8/17 – National Grid, Watford – A telecommunication cable was struck and damaged during excavation works. The cable turned out to be a redundant service.

15/8/17 – Roundswell Bridge – A small amount of oil contamination was evident in a puddle where the paver had been parked overnight. This was due to rain washing contaminants off of the machine during a spell of heavy rain.

15/8/17 – Node 557 Blockwork – An operative trapped their finger between two blocks whilst moving them causing a small cut to their finger.

16/8/17 – Davenport Bridge – An operative caught their hand whilst installing the lifting clutches to the bridge parapets.

22/8/17 – Cheriton Crossing – A redundant cable became dislodged and hung down below the bridge causing trains to run at reduced speed. This was not caused by D&B works.

25/8/17 –Cheriton Crossing – An angry resident confronted D&B operatives to complain about the noise being generated from site.

30/8/17 – Ipswich Docks – An oil filled 132Kv cable was damaged during hand digging operations. The cable was an old cable and the damage caused a minor oil leak.

30/8/17 – Longham Cycle Park – Asbestos containing materials were found during work to excavate a roundabout.

31/8/17 – Fuel Farm Protection Works – An operative felt a twinge in his back whilst assisting to support an aluminium trench support waler into an excavation.

Please note…Accidents and incidents must be reported by phone to the SHEQ Advisor and then be followed up with a report on Workspace. Close calls may be reported using the email address shown on the posters, the close call reporting cards, or ideally via the QR Code App.

The heat is on…

It’s that time of year where the temperature starts to dip, we start to think about turning the heating on. It is worth remembering that regulations require that minimum temperature levels between 13°C and 16°C are maintained, however many people may prefer a higher temperature than that set by the legislation.

Heating can account for as much as 60% of total energy use, yet a large proportion of the energy is likely to be wasted.

Overheating is a sign of poor control, it wastes energy and creates uncomfortable working conditions, the essence of good heating control is to operate the heating only when it is required and to an acceptable temperature.

Plan Now - start to think about your heating systems, do they work, have they been serviced and maintained, do the settings match the regular working patterns?


Think Big-Picture - energy is wasted when heating and cooling systems work against each other, so make sure equipment to cool a workplace is not working at the same time as the heating system is working. Radiator on and windows open? Adjust the thermostat and reduce the temperature.

Don’t Overheat - reducing the temperature by 1°C can save 8% on energy consumption, adjust controls to ensure heating only operates when required, avoid running heating overnight, at weekends or in empty rooms. It may be possible to shut down the heating an hour before most people have left the building.

For more ways to help reduce the company’s energy consumption and combat climate change at work visit www.carbontrust.com or speak to your SHEQ advisor.

When the red mist descends…

Driving, whether for work or leisure, can be enjoyable but at times it is stressful and demanding. Drivers need to be fit, relaxed and rested for the demands of safe travel. Good driving requires a responsible attitude to other road users as well as a high level of concentration, observation and anticipation. The reality is, however, that everyone makes mistakes.

Our attitude as drivers, how we deal with our own mistakes and our reaction to those made by other people, will influence our own safety and well-being and that of other road users around us.

Aggressive, selfish or impatient attitudes influence the way we drive. This can develop into a tendency to take irresponsible risks, such as tailgating, exceeding speed limits, undertaking, or jumping red lights.

Our emotional mood also influences our behaviour and drivers commonly express how they feel in the way they drive.

Traffic delays and congestion can also influence our frame of mind. Life stresses such as relationship anxieties, financial or employment problems, domestic or workplace arguments (to highlight only a few) influence our mood and can affect our attitude to driving and safety behind the wheel.

Many drivers find different ways to keep calm but here are some suggestions from RoSPA for dealing with, and avoiding potential conflict sometimes referred to as "road rage" or the red mist.

Before You Set Off

• Try to ensure you are in a calm, good mood before driving.

• Plan time into journeys in case you are delayed by traffic; this can help to alleviate the pressure you feel if you're running late.

During Your Journey

• Whilst driving do not over-react to, or panic about, another driver's error, bad driving or poor attitude. They may be unaware of their actions. Try to stay away from them and concentrate on driving well and within the law.

• Avoid getting into conflict with another driver. There will be some bad drivers who are looking for a reaction or conflict. "Competing" with another driver could lead to the incident becoming serious. Keep your mind focused on your driving.

• Stay calm and think logically – when confronted by an irate driver don't engage in gestures, headlight flashing or sounding the horn as this will serve no purpose and may exacerbate the situation. It will also distract you. Concentrate on driving responsibly.


• Refrain from eye contact with an angry or aggressive driver as this has the potential to make the situation worse.

• If you find you are being followed by an impatient driver (tailgated) – do not allow yourself to be "pushed" along, intimidated or made to increase your speed.

• If you find that you are being persistently followed by an aggressive driver – try to make your way to a public place, police station or busy street and if necessary call the police. Do not allow an aggressive driver to follow you home.

• Under no circumstances should you endanger your safety or well-being by getting out of the car to deal with an angry or aggressive driver. If confronted with a road rage situation remain in the car with the windows closed and doors locked. If necessary, call for help on a mobile phone (not while driving).

• If you accidentally cause another driver to become angry – hold up your whole hand as a friendly acknowledgement of your mistake – this can diffuse the situation.

• If your mood is affected by an incident during your journey, once you have moved away from any danger, find an opportunity to stop and take time out.

• Focus on the present and the way you are driving rather than the destination or purpose of the journey.

After Your Journey

If you can recognise when you're becoming stressed, angry or impatient while driving, you will be better equipped to deal with these emotions. Try to find time occasionally to reflect on your driving and think about how mood or stress has effected your actions.

Remember that majority of our drivers are in sign written vans which means that it is easy for people to raise complaints about your driving. By following these simple tips, you can avoid confrontations on the road and also improve your skills to make you a better and safer driver.

Quick thinking awarded…

Acting impulsively is normally not something that we like to reward as the majority of our activities should be carefully planned and executed. However, recently Dyer & Butler Foreman, Arminas Juknevicius showed quick thinking and calmness when an intruder who was being pursued by local police scaled the fence to Watford substation. The intruder proceeded to run through the substation trying to find an alternative route by which to make his escape.

To assist the police, Arminas opened the gates to the substation to allow the police entry into the substation.

He also stayed with the police officers and assisted them by escorting them around the substation to inform them of the surroundings, the potential hazards and any possible exit routes.

Arminas also arranged for the electrical security fence surrounding the electrical transformers to be energised to prevent the possibility of the intruder coming onto contact with the live transmission equipment where the risk of suffering serious injury or even death could have resulted. Because of the quick thinking and swift action taken by Arminas the intruder was quickly apprehended by the police.

Our thanks go to Arminas for acting responsibly to ensure the safety of everyone involved. A £25 voucher is on its way to you.

Clarity on “mobile devices”…

For some time now it has been company policy that mobile phones are not used whilst driving and that any other “mobile device” is not programmed whilst the vehicle is on motion…But what constitutes a “mobile device”. To assist, Network Rail have recently published a reminder of what they consider to be a “mobile device”


The following items are considered to be “mobile devices” in accordance with the Network Rail Life Saving rules and the company policy.

Programming devices such as Sat Nav’s, Music players, Smart watches and Dash cams whilst driving could distract you enough to cause an accident.

Please note that these type of devices are covered by the company policy and as such you should refrain from using them whilst driving. If a device needs to be programmed, you must find a safe place to pull over and switch of the engine before making any adjustments to your devices.

Rewarding roadside hazard removal…

Jacob Willers has been nominated to receive the safety award for the Southern region this month after stopping works to remove a bicycle pump that had found its way onto a busy live carriageway. On spotting the pump, Jacob preserved his own safety by first using the nearby pedestrian crossing to stop the traffic before venturing onto the carriageway to retrieve the pump which could have easily have flicked up causing damage and potential injuries to other road users.

Congratulations Jacob. Your actions have been rewarded with a £25 voucher.

Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) changes…

The Environment Agency has published an updated version of their Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) for the use of Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) in construction activities.

IBAA is a recycled aggregate produced from ash that is left over after waste is burnt in an incinerator, the term ‘ash’ is slightly misleading because it is not all powdery but contains glass, brick, rubble, sand, grit, metal, stone, concrete, ceramics and fused clinker.

The new RPS limits the end use of the recycled aggregate, you can now only use IBAA in three applications. These are as follows and their use is restricted by tonnage limits.

• To build a road sub-base • To build a construction or structural platform • For pipe bedding

Similar to waste transfer notes, for each delivery the supplier of the IBAA must make a written record of the following details:

• Date of supply • The name and contact details of the producer

and distributors (as applicable), including the address of the site of production

• Quantity supplied by weight or volume • A statement from the producer that the

material meets the relevant standard for a specified end use in this position statement and has been supplied for that use

Dyer and Butler must receive a copy of this and keep each record for a minimum of two years


There are also restrictions on how the aggregate is stored, and where it can be used. It has now been mandated that you must not store or use unbound IBAA within a groundwater Source Protection Zone 1 or within 50 meters of any spring or well, or borehole used to supply water.

All unbound IBAA must also be stored securely so that it does not present a risk to water, soil, plants or animals and it can only be stored at the place of its final use. It cannot be stored for longer than 6 months before its use. This position statement will no longer apply after 19th August 2018. These changes must be implemented on all sites that are planning to use IBAA and failure to implement these requirements will result in legal action and enforcement.

For more information please search: Use of unbound IBAA in certain construction activities: RPS 206 on the .Gov website, or contact James Ryder, the Dyer & Butler Environmental Advisor.

Runway safety a priority for Bob…

Dyer & Butler regularly carry out works in areas that carry passenger aircraft and as such, these works are subject to additional control measures. One of the additional considerations for working in these type of areas is managing the risk of foreign object debris or FOD. FOD is defined as any item that may cause damage to an aircraft (i.e. a sharp piece of metal that could puncture a tyre, or a piece of debris that could be ingested into an aircraft engine.

Recently, Robert Perry from Gatwick was undertaking works on the main runway at Gatwick airport and rather than just being vigilant about FOD and removing any items that he found, Robert actually produced a checklist containing the details of every item of FOD that was removed during his shift. A great example of going the extra mile for safety

Well done Robert. A £25 voucher will be with you soon.

Influenza, are you ready…

Influenza or as it is commonly known, Flu, is very infectious and it is easily spread. If you are suffering from flu, you can easily pass this on to other people and are more likely to give it to others in the first 5 days of contracting the virus.

Flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes which can live on hands and surfaces for up to 24 hours. Flu symptoms come on very quickly and can include…

A sudden fever - a temperature of 38C or above

Aching body and joint pain Feeling tired or exhausted Dry, chesty cough Sore throat Headache Difficulty sleeping Loss of appetite

If you think that you have flu, there are things that you can do to help you get better more quickly and reduce the risk of spreading the virus…

Rest and make sure you get plenty of sleep Keep warm Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your

temperature and relieve aches and pains Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration Wash your hands often with warm water and

soap. Use tissues to trap germs when you cough or

sneeze and bin them as quickly as possible.

If you are advised to by your G.P you should have a flu jab. However, these simple precautions should help to keep you healthy during flu season.


Dyer & Butler Electrical safety rewards…

Justin Walker and Rob Partridge have both been nominated to receive safety awards this month

Justin has displayed a clear commitment and dedication in relation to taking control of the stores since starting with DBE. Justin has also put forward recommendations to aid with the management of equipment and communicated well with the team to assist with producing management systems that assist in monitoring and controlling the stock and equipment within the stores.

Rob Partridge walked into a switch room and the floor tile tilted upwards causing his foot to go through the floor due to the wood not being properly fixed. On further investigation Rob also noticed that the floor tiles in the corridor outside of the room were not 100% secure. As a result, Rob attached a notice to the outside of the switch room door explaining that the floor was not secured and also undertook a temporary repair to the wood inside the switch room so it no longer tipped up. Rob then reported the matter to the relevant building fault control to allow for the matter to be permanently repaired.

Congratulations to Justin and Rob for putting safety at the heart of everything that they do. £25 worth of vouchers is on its way to you.

Pothole protection rewarded…

The maintenance of safe and reliable traffic routes around construction sites is a specific requirement of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Due to the nature and construction of temporary traffic routes and haul roads on site, they often suffer from deterioration and damage which can present a hazard to the vehicles that travel along them.

Such a hazard was spotted recently by Craig Thompson as he was working on site at Larkhill Garrison.

Craig noticed that a large unprotected hole had opened up in the haul road on the site and realised that this had the potential to affect the traffic that would pass along the route.

Craig obtained some barriers to place around the hole to prevent any vehicles from driving across the area and when this was completed, he raised the issue with the site team to allow for repairs to be made.

By acting quickly, Craig was able to prevent any danger to site vehicles and by making a follow up report, he was able to make sure that the area was made safe on a more permanent basis.

Good work Craig. A well-deserved £25 voucher is on its way to you.

Close call reports Vs DABBS…

Over recent months we have enjoyed an increased number of close calls being reported across the business. This is great news and it is an excellent marker of how proactive our safety culture is.

However, occasionally, the close calls that are raised would be more suitable to be reported as DABBS observations or in some cases…even an incident.

Whilst we do not want to discourage anyone from raising any type of health and safety issue, we would like to remind all of our staff that the reporting of such events needs to be consistent with the different levels of reporting within the business.

All of our trained DABBS observers are reminded that they are targeted to undertake one DABBS observation per every 500 man hours.

Please keep reporting your close calls and DABBS observations, they are making a difference.


DABBS Feedback During August, we missed our target for DABBS observations. (374 DABBS Observations were required to meet the target when in fact only 281 observations were completed. 39 of these acts were reported as unsafe acts.

Confined Space issues were rated the highest for the month. The unsafe act that was identified involved the access point for the confined space being left unattended and open during a break. Due their high hazard nature, all access points into confined space must be controlled at all stages of the works and when staff are not in attendance, the confined space must be secured to prevent unauthorised access and entry.

Once again Work at Height issues are consistently being recorded and during the month, the following was identified…

Vehicles were seen to be in use where no edge protection was provided Scaffold towers had been poorly erected which offered a lower level of protection to the user. Staff were seen to be working at height in areas where no protection against a fall had been provided.

Work at height issues are continuing to cause concern and we must all review our working practices and procedures to ensure that all work at height is properly planned and controlled.

Please keep your DABBS observations coming in, they really are providing us with some valuable information on the safety issues that are affecting our worksites.

Close call feedback

Once again the number of close call report received during August has dropped off. This may be due to holidays and a general slowdown in work. The corresponding AFR remains static in relation to our overall safety performance.

The close call system has now been upgraded and users of the system should find that it is now more intuitive and easy to use.

All personnel must continue to promote the use of the system to ensure that our reporting rate continues to stay strong. The SHEQ Team will be reviewing the close call performance across all sites to identify any sites where the overall reporting performance has been below standard.

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Amongst the close calls that have been raised during August, these are some of the best examples...

What Was The Close Call What Could Have Happened What Were You Able To Do About It..?

Whist carrying out a plant inspection I noticed cracks in the yolk of the 450 bucket this could have split further when the bucket was full resulting in the bucket

breaking away from the machine.

A potentially serious accident or incident could have been caused

This was reported to the foreman and I made others on site aware of the fault and took bucket out of use

Metal bar/rod protruding from ground by entrance to scaffold

presenting a trip hazard

Someone tripping over it and injuring themselves.

Cut the bar flush to ground level

Lack of edge protection around excavation. Protection had been moved to allow excavator access, but had not been put back once

excavator had moved

A fall from height could have taken place.

Told site operatives to put protection in place and debriefed about the dangers of falling from

height

Subcontractor were using generator on site without placing a

plant nappy underneath it

An oil spill causing environmental damage could have occurred

Placed a nappy underneath the generator

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Close Calls vs AFR

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Operatives were on site to install steel ballast boards. On arrival at site the paper work was reviewed and the plates were identified as weighing between 57Kg‐90kg approximately 3m in length and

specified as a two man lift.

Operatives could have sustained serious back injuries due to the

weight of the boards

Stopped the operatives from lifting the excessive weights and informed

agent that a suitable means of installing the boards is required

Scaffold needed adjusting to add extra handrail. Asked scaffolders to

make safer.

People could have tripped and fell of tower

Suspend works until another handrail could be added

Worker caught trouser leg on a fence straining wire and stumbled

This could cause a more serious trip, fall, injury

I was able to bend the wire out of way so that it was not a hazard any

more.

Whilst wiring new circuits through trunking I noticed a sharp edge rubbing against existing cables

A short circuit, fire or electric shock could occur

I was able to push the cables back but this is not a permanent solution and it requires further attention

Each and every one of these close calls is an opportunity that has been taken by one of our employees to intervene to prevent an accident. This is a just a small snapshot of the type of close calls that you are identifying, there are many, many more that are just as good.

It’s your close calls that are making the difference… Keep them coming in…!

Actions: All construction schemes where there is working at height need to: -

Review construction designs and assess if working at height is absolutely necessary

Where work at height is provided by a scaffold structure, ensure the scaffold is designed and NASC TG20:13 compliant

Ensure Scaffolders carrying out works hold suitable CISRS qualification relevant to the type of scaffold to be erected

Ensure there is suitable and sufficient risk assessment and method statement addressing hazards during the erection and dismantling of scaffolding

Ensure the method of erection and dismantle complies with NASC SG4:15 Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations: HSE-endorsed safety guidance

Ensure Scaffolders work from an SG4 Scaffolder Safe Zone, if they are not, i.e. whilst moving the scaffold boards from the safe zone, then Scaffolders are attached by their safety harness and lanyard to suitable anchorage point on scaffold

Carry out site safety inspections; focus specifically on arrangements and controls for working at height

Review guidance provided in Highways England “Raising the Bar - Working at Height”: -

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-working-at-height

Description An incident has occurred on a Highways England construction scheme where a contractor’s employee has fallen approximately 4 metres to ground whilst erecting scaffolding. The injured person has suffered potentially life-changing injuries. We know the injured person was on the second lift of the scaffolding and was engaged in putting scaffold boards on the higher level.

The injured person was taken to hospital where he currently remains. All scaffolding operations on site have been suspended and a full investigation is underway.

SafetyAlert September 2017

Reportable Injury - Fall from height

Further Information: For further information contact the National Health & Safety team on NH&[email protected]

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From: Safety Communications <[email protected]>Sent: 05 October 2017 08:00To: Parlett LeeSubject: Safety Advice NRA 17/09 - Arc Flash PPE

Arc Flash PPE Issued to: All Network Rail line managers,

safety professionals and RISQS registered contractors

Ref: NRA 17/09

Date of issue: 05/10/2017

Location: National

Contact: Nigel Edwards, Head of Power Distribution HV/LV

Overview Following recommendations from electrical safety incidents that have occurred, arc flash PPE has been issued for use by Distribution and Plant staff.

This instruction confirms the mandatory arrangements for staff.

Immediate action required Distribution and Plant staff shall wear their current issued arc flash PPE when:

Performing local switching operations directly at the switchgear panel.

Performing testing and earthing activities including applying or removing portable earths prior to safetydocument issue or under a sanction for test.

Returning to service withdrawable switchgear onto an energised busbar.

Synthetic, nylon and/or polyester materials should not be worn underneath the PPE. Wearing natural, 100% cotton, clothes as undergarments, such as jeans and a long sleeved shirt, is recommended.

These requirements are to be incorporated into the updated version of Task Risk Control Sheet DP01 – Working on High Voltage Equipment.

Staff who do not have the required PPE should order such items from the PPE catalogue (Foul Weather FR and ARC Clothing Catalogue). This should be the Flame Retardant Waterproof Coat (FR2) and Flame Retardant Salopette (FR04) or FR Waterproof Over Trouser (FR05).

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Dangerous incident involving a lorry mounted crane Issued to: All Network Rail line managers,


Ref: NRB 17/21


Location: Reston, Scotland Route

Contact: Alastair Connell, National Plain Line Health & Safety Manager, IP Track

Overview Rolls of geotextile were being delivered for a forthcoming track renewal on the East Coast Main Line at Reston, Berwickshire, using a flatbed lorry with lorry mounted crane. Two members of contractor staff were present: the lorry driver and a Technical Officer involved with the delivery of the core renewal. The delivery took place within a yard adjacent to the railway, which was open to traffic with the OLE energised. Temporary Heras panel fencing had been erected to prevent staff working in the yard from encroaching upon the running lines.

After offloading, the driver started to stow the crane away in preparation for leaving site. At this point, an apparently uncontrolled extension of the jib took place towards the running lines, immediately followed by the collapse of the jib to the ground. During these uncontrolled movements, the end of the jib snagged the return conductor, dragging it down and damaging a panel of the temporary fence. Fortunately there were no injuries and only minimal damage to the infrastructure, but there was significant disruption to services on the East Coast Main Line while the crane jib was recovered and staff checked the OLE for damage.

Discussion Points While we are investigating the incident please discuss the following with your team.

How do you plan and supervise road deliveries of materials to access points and yards?

What precautions do you use when working adjacent to open running lines and live OLE?

How do you know staff are fully trained and competent to use specific lorry mounted cranes and the associated remote control equipment?

Is all lorry mounted lifting equipment regularly serviced, inspected and tested in accordance with the mandated schedules?

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From: Safety Communications <[email protected]>Sent: 22 September 2017 09:31To: Parlett LeeSubject: Safety Advice NRA 17/08 - Failures of Seaward 750V DC live line testers

Failures of Seaward 750V DC live line testers Issued to: All Network Rail line managers,


Ref: NRA 17/08


Location: National

Contact: James Snowdon, Senior Engineer, DC Contact Systems, STE

Overview The manufacturers of the Seaward Live Line Tester (LLT) used by staff on the 750V DC electrified network have advised that there are a small number of units in circulation that have a manufacturing defect that can result in the tester being polarity sensitive. The result is that the tester can, depending on which contact is applied to the conductor rail, give a "dead" indication when the rail is in fact still live. As designed, the tester is not polarity sensitive and can be applied either way round.

Advice provided by Seaward is that the Live Line Tester should be proved both ways round on the proving unit to confirm correct operation prior to, and after, use. Not doing so may result in a tester with a fault appearing to indicate correctly when proved, then, if reversed, indicate incorrectly when applied to a conductor rail that is still live. While a campaign check and certification of units that have been tested and found to be correct is being arranged the following advice must be followed with immediate effect.

Immediate action required

All staff involved in conductor rail testing for any reason and using a Seaward LLT shall test the unit for correct operation against the proving unit both ways round before testing the conductor rail, and again afterwards.

Any Seaward LLT units that show a live indication when applied to the proving unit one way round, and not when applied the opposite way round, shall be withdrawn from use, quarantined and returned to Seaward for replacement. For Network Rail staff, this should be via the responsible E&PME.

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From: Safety Communications <[email protected]>Sent: 07 September 2017 08:10To: Parlett LeeSubject: Safety Bulletin NRB 17/20 - Manual handling incident with an MC3 'Frog' grinder

Manual handling incident with an MC3 'Frog' grinder Issued to: All Network Rail line managers,


Ref: NRB 17/20


Location: Waterloo station, Wessex Route

Contact: Allan Spence, Head of Corporate Passenger & Public Safety

Overview A five person team carried an MC3 'Frog' grinder through London Waterloo station on 9 August 2017 to get it onto the track. Three members of the team were left to lower the machine from the platform onto the track. Two members of staff were positioned on the track, while the third member of the team remained on the platform, lowering the machine down to them. The machine dropped faster than expected and trapped one person's hand between the grinder handle and the platform. The member of staff suffered a deep cut to his finger and realising that the injury was significant, went straight to St. Thomas's hospital so that his injuries could be cleaned, X-rayed and stitched.

An MC3 grinder weighs around 110kg and after a previous Prohibition Notice in Wales Route was the subject of an earlier Safety Advice (NRA 16/02 issued February 2016) which requires safer ways to move them and, if manual lifting was unavoidable, a minimum of four people. This injury in Wessex is the second in just three months while handling an MC3 grinder with too few people. In May another worker was injured in LNE Route while unloading one from a vehicle. Early investigation showed the workers at Waterloo had not prepared thoroughly for their task, including by swiping-in to Sentinel. One person had not swiped-in since April.


Did the earlier Safety Advice get briefed to all of your teams?

Do you truly explore mechanical solutions, to prevent the need for manual handling?

Lowering a load from a vehicle to the ground or from a platform to the track is higher risk. How can you reduce that risk?

What line management checks do you undertake to know that teams comply with safety measures?

Are we ALWAYS swiping in via Sentinel? It must be every time we go on track.

.Copies of Safety Bulletins are available on Safety Central




https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Safety-Advice-NRA-16_02-Manual-handling-of-turnout-frog-rail-grinder.pdf


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Parlett Lee

From: Safety Communications <[email protected]>Sent: 04 October 2017 08:38To: Parlett LeeSubject: Safety Bulletin NRB 17/22 - Contact with moving machinery

Contact with moving machinery Issued to: All Network Rail line managers,


Ref: NRB 17/22


Location: High Wycombe Station

Contact: Chris Carey, Head of S&SD IP Central

Overview On the 30 August 2017 at High Wycombe Station,an operative was seriously injured when he, sustained crush injuries from a JCB tele-handler. The operative was working with the machine operator to lay "bog-mats" in preparation for heavy vehicle access.

Whilst positioning a section of "bog-mat", the operative became trapped at the front of the machine sustaining multiple injuries including fractures to their leg, and is currently in hospital recovering from these.


How do we make sure that exclusion zones are adequate for the tasks being undertaking?

How do we know who is responsible for maintaining the exclusion zone?

How do we make sure that the driver understands the task they are to perform?

How are ground and weather conditions considered before operating plant?

How do we set up clear communication channels between the driver of the vehicle and operative on the ground?

How would you check that the machine has been correctly maintained?

How do you know the operator is authorised to drive the machine?

Copies of Safety Bulletins are available on Safety Central





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