A Close Call is defined as anything that has the potential to cause harm or damage. This includes the potential to: Harm a person including minor, major injuries, and fatalities Harm the environment and/or protected species Damage railway infrastructure, plant, vehicles, tools, equipment, systems and information Watch the close call video below: What’s the difference […]
Relevant Guidance Any Line Open (ALO) working is not a new concept and this methodology had been implemented for many years under British Rail and Railtrack. However its use over the last few years has increased as Network Rail Managed Infrastructure (NRMI) strives to maximise train paths to meet customer and stakeholder demands. This is […]
In 2015 the RRV Safety Improvement Programme was closed out. A number of buisness as usual activities have been left as a legacy to this programme. Letter of Instruction NR/BS/LI/327 – OTP Working in AC Electrified Areas A review of the risks involved in using RRV Excavators under energised Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) on Network […]
On-Track Plant or OTP refers to machinery designed to run on the railway. These machines are leading the way with technological advancements to save time, money and of course improve safety. However they do still pose a significant risk to people working on or near them, always make sure you understand the risk before going […]
The information on this page is supplied and managed by the Rail Infrastructure Assurance Group (RIAG). RIAG is one of the working groups of the Infrastructure Safety Liaison Group (ISLG). Its membership is made up of contractors that satisfy at least two of the following criteria: Hold a Principal Contractors Licence Hold a Plant Operators Licence A […]
PAM Assist will offer free confidential general advice or support to network Rail employees and family members on a range of areas including relationships at work or personal, financial, legal, drinking, consumer rights, general work concerns, general lifestyle concerns. They are available 24 hours a day seven days a week and can be accessed using […]
Live from the 1st of November the Network Rail Occupational Health Service offers a range of services to keep you safe in your job, including: medicals for safety-critical roles advice about medication at work guidance on controlling health risks at work and spotting early signs of work-related illness impartial advice to enable and support you at work […]
Line managers have a vitally important role to play in supporting the health and wellbeing of their team members but, sometimes, talking about other people’s health and wellbeing can be a daunting challenge. What’s important to bear in mind is that you really don’t need to be a health expert to talk to someone about […]
Managing pressure and preventing stress in the workplace is important for all organisations and managers have a vital role in making this happen. Sometimes, trying to help people who are experiencing stress can seem daunting and complicated – many managers are just unsure where to start or how to help. It may be reassuring to […]
