The Network Rail Health and Safety Policy protects us all – the public, our passengers and our people, under the safety vision Everyone Home Safe Every Day. It sets out the expectations we have, and the commitment our colleagues, contractors and suppliers have when working with us. We have a strong commitment to health and […]
A Close Call is defined as anything that is likely 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 between […]
A Close Call is defined as anything that is likely 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 between […]
In 2015 an inter-continental industry subgroup on safety culture was offered the opportunity by the European Commission to develop and deliver a twinning programme across Europe to support learning and sharing across European Union/ European Free Trade Association (EU/EFTA) Member State rail infrastructure manager or an association of EU/EFTA rail infrastructure managers with a focus on […]
https://safetycentral.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LookoutStruckBriefing.mp4 At approximately 12:05 on the 22 August 2017, an advanced lookout was struck by a South Western Railways passenger train. The lookout sustained cuts and bruises to his elbow, which required stitches. The advanced lookout was part of a three man track patrolling team and was providing advanced warning from the down cess to […]
