Author Archives: SBrierley
Winter Safety Campaign
The number of major injuries suffered by railway employees peaks every winter period. Dark nights and difficult conditions bring their own hazards, which can lead to some nasty slips, trips and falls. To help combat this, we’re focusing on the common risks associated with winter, and providing some practical tips and suggestions to help colleagues […]
Lessons Learnt
Network Rail are now producing ‘Lessons Learnt’ publications following events which have led to Formal investigations or local investigations where significant points of learning have resulted. We believe these lessons will be of value for all involved in the industry and not just safety professionals, they are ultimately designed to aid prevention of events of […]
Level Crossings
A level crossing is a point where the railway meets a road or footpath at the same level. There are nearly 6,000 level crossings on the rail network across England, Wales and Scotland. These crossings fall into two broad categories: Passive crossings – there is no warning of a train’s approach other than by the […]
Ironmen Learning Event
Background On the night of 1 November 2014, as work was taking place to replace corroded rails, two Ironmen were involved in a runaway which led to the equipment travelling at speed through several level crossings; both vehicle and pedestrian. Fortunately no-one was seriously injured, but in different circumstances this could have been a fatality rather […]
Supporting wellbeing at work
In this section you will find information and resources for you as a line manager in Network Rail to enable you to support the wellbeing of your employees at work. This includes guidance on attendance at work, leading, leading sensitive conversations at work, stress management and supporting general wellbeing.
Peak Performance
Information and advice around starting a physical activity programme Information and advice on how to get going in running
Healthy Lifestyle
Managing Your Health
Advice and guidance relating to heart health Advice and guidance relating to blood pressure
Tools & Resources
This section of Safety Central provides you with the key Health and Safety processes and procedures everyone should follow. Following these guidelines will keep you safe and ensure the correct high standard of work. You can use this area to access the rulebook, check key policies, read up on Network Rail’s Health and Safety Management […]