Your body is like an engine – it needs good fuel in order to work properly. Yet knowing what a healthy diet involves can be confusing. The best principles of healthy eating are those of the Mediterranean diet that includes lots of vegetables and nuts, moderate amounts of meat and fish, and healthy oils like […]
Why are we developing technology to enable Safer, Faster Isolations? Network Rail have a regulatory obligation to secure all points of points of disconnection and separation by the end of CP8 in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (EaWR) 1989. By developing technology for SFI, we:- – Improve the workforce electrical safety risk – […]
Working with our wellbeing partner, Nuffield Health, we have created a variety of resources to guide and support you with any lifestyle changes that you are considering in relation to eating more healthy or becoming more active. You can send through any queries to our virtual wellbeing advisor at QuadrantGym@networkrail.co.uk. Weight management FAQs – from […]
Security is an essential part of safety, find out more about what you can do to keep our railway safe and secure. Security is an essential part of safety, from the physical protection of our infrastructure to the technology that safeguards our systems and information. Security is everyone’s responsibility; it is how we protect our […]
If you are worried about your weight and wondering what to do about it, you’re not alone. More than one in four people in the UK are now obese. Back in 1993, only 13 per cent of women and 16 per cent of men were classed as obese, but by 2011 this had risen to […]
New technologies are continuing to be developed to provide further benefits for Safer, Faster Isolations. Both the Conductor Rail and a.c. networks will soon be able to use Remote Securing App through world leading technology. The UK will be the first railway worldwide to use an app to remotely secure and short or earth an […]
What is Take 5? Take 5 is a simple and quick safety check that you can carry out at any stage of an activity. No matter what your role or where you work, it can help you to think about the hazards associated with your work and complete your activities safely. Why do I need […]
‘To accelerate Network Rail’s Energy & Carbon commitments and governmental targets, a programme has been launched aiming to drive and support green initiatives across the organisation. These include the installation of smart metering at managed stations, developing and integrating reduced carbon design and renewables generation and storage.’ The efficient use of energy is critical to […]
Creating a railway that is safe and more resilient to the effects of weather, now and in the future. How does weather affect our assets? Weather is what can be observed over a short period of time, such as intense or prolonged rainfall, heatwaves, cold snaps, hurricanes and snow. For example, excessive rainfall can flood […]
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 […]
