Tag Archives: Ballast

Respiratory hazards – Manager Support

We are aiming to eliminate or reduce the amount of exposure to respiratory hazards such as silica, asbestos, lead and welding fumes, amongst others. Respiratory ill health caused by these substances is preventable and although many substance have the potential to harm, if used properly the risk of harm is reduced to the lowest possible […]

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Ballast Dust Working Group

Network Rail is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people who might be affected by ballast handling activities by identifying, mitigating and managing the risks associated with ballast handling and the dust created through the process of attrition. To deliver ballast that is within specification by effectively managing the supply […]

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