What are the risks of manual handling? The Health and Safety Executive state that in 2013 – 2014 manual handling caused nearly a quarter of all reported injuries, with an average of 6.6 working days lost for each. Fortunately, there were no fatal injuries in that year, but the types of injuries which can occur […]
Basic principles of manual handling Basically, you need to first stop and think – plan the lift, and use appropriate handling aids if possible. Then, here are some basic principles that everyone should observe prior to carrying out a manual handling operation: Ensure that the object is light enough to lift, is stable and unlikely […]
Network Rail is reactivating its Safety Vision. Every day, thousands of our workers leave their homes to operate and maintain the railway – there is nothing more important than every one of them returning home safe, every day. Network Rail have enlisted a gang of mini safety experts, all from Network Rail families, and they […]
HMAP-formThe health management action plan (HMAP) forms a record of discussions between line manager and employee, together with control measures implemented by Network Rail as a safeguard regarding an employee’s health and wellbeing. The health management action plan form has been developed to assist Network Rail line managers in managing health in the workplace, and can be found in the […]
Information on how you can support employees with regards to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Information on how you can support employees with regards to Noise
Find out more about Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Find out more about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
The aim of this page is to provide a central point for a number of safety related topics, under the banner of “Prevention through Engineering and Design”. It is intended primary for Network Rail staff, but has been provided on safety central to share our thinking and tools. We hope this transparency will generate collaboration […]
Ten Lifesaving Rules to get Everyone Home Safe Every Day Working responsibly Working with Electricity To view test before touch films click below: Full film Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4 Principles Driving Working at height Working with moving equipment
