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51268 ‘Inadequate’ rest period during shift rotation

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned about the rest periods received by Driver Operators when rotating from night to day shifts.

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51317 ‘Unworkable’ train schedules increasing Signallers’ workload

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Method of working Workload Not Specified

Concerns have been raised that trains are being scheduled into the working timetable without being validated, potentially increasing the workload for Signallers.

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51365 Staff covering roles when ‘not fully competent’

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Training and briefing Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Mobile Operation Managers (MOMs) are being asked to cover for the Shift Signalling Managers (SSMs) in signal boxes, without the required knowledge of the rules and regulations.

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51457 Fatigued workers exceeding 14 hours door-to-door

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Supervision and Management Not Specified

A reporter is concerned about the rostering and travel times of Colas staff doing track renewal work in the western region. The reporter states the Network Rail 14 hour door-to-door recommendation is regularly being exceeded and staff are often doing 15 or 16 hours door-to-door.

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51427 Clarification required on giving line blockages

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is seeking clarification on whether a line blockage can be given if a train is in the section of track where the line blockage is required.

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50681 Verification of the competency of S&T workers questioned

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing Not Specified

A reporter believes the process for verifying the competency of Signalling and Telecommunication (S&T) workers at Network Rail is inadequate.

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50935 Staff double-shifting for various companies

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Supervision and Management Fatigue Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Cleartrack staff are sometimes working for several other companies and are therefore able to conceal the fact that they are double-shifting. Double-shifting is not condoned by Cleartrack, but the reporter suggests they may not be fully aware of the shift patterns of all their staff.

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51278 Additional competencies ‘not checked’

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing Rules and procedures Not Specified

Concerns have been raised that additional competencies held by Crane Controllers (CCs) or Machine Controllers (MCs) are not being checked before work begins.

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50906 ‘Industry-wide problem’ for subcontractor travel times

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Rostering Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that long travel times for subcontractors exceed acceptable levels at many different companies.

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50979 Long hours and excessive consecutive shifts

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Workload Not Specified

Concerns have been raised about staff working excessive hours made up of long, consecutive and back-to-back shifts

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