The Health and Safety policy – a two-page document – was updated in June 2024 and is displayed on safety bulletin boards at every one of our workplaces. It is available for download here: Network Rail Health and Safety Policy The Network Rail Health and Safety Vision policy helps protect us all – the public, […]
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 […]
Ten Lifesaving Rules to get Everyone Home Safe Every Day Working responsibly Working with Electricity To view test before touch films click below: Full film Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4 Principles Driving Working at height Working with moving equipment
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 […]
Our Be Safe Handbook explains how our Safety Vision, Lifesaving Rules, Close Calls and Fair Culture Principles work together to enable a culture where everyone is empowered to work safely and challenge unsafe behaviours and conditions without fearing the consequences. Download the digital version from the attachment section of this page. Please note this is […]
Our Safety Vision outlines the commitments which empower us all to get home safe every day. The vision and commitments are supported by our Lifesaving Rules which tackle the ten most common causes of injury and loss of life on the railway. Andrew Haines, chief executive, Network Rail has recently endorsed the Safety Vision and updated it […]
The rail industry doesn’t expect any employee to work in an unsafe manner to achieve results. If you think something is unsafe, then stop work. You should never feel that you have to do something if you believe it’s unsafe, Wherever you work, whether you’re trackside, in an office or visiting a site; if you have concerns about […]
The safety of people on and around the railway is our priority. Education is key, especially for young people. Our education programme provides teachers, youth leaders, professionals working with young people and parents with resources that will engage young people when talking about rail safety issues. The materials have been developed with teachers to match […]
