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50654 ‘Unsafe practices’ occurring on work site at Tamar Bridge

July 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Rules and procedures Training and briefing Work environment South West

A reporter is concerned that there are several 'unsafe practices' occurring on the work site at Tamar Bridge, where fabrication and installation work is currently being undertaken. 

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41119 & 41126 Toilet waste discharged on to tracks in South West

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Work environment South West

Toilet waste being discharged onto the tracks between Portsmouth and Cardiff is a concern for two reporters.

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50267 Large skip overflowing with rubbish at Taunton

August 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Work environment South West

A reporter is concerned by the presence of rubbish in a large, overflowing skip positioned on Network Rail land next to Taunton station

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41138 Maintenance of Bristol Temple Meads walkway

January 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Work environment South West Central

The state of a walkway known as the 'Bristol Mile' between Bristol Temple Meads and Barton railway sidings is very uneven and poorly maintained according to a reporter.

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41081 High temperatures in booking office

November 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Work environment South West

Two reporters have contacted CIRAS with a health concern about the temperature in the booking office at Exeter St Davids station.

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40985 Intermittent hot water supply at Bristol signalling centre

August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Work environment South West

A reporter has contacted CIRAS about an intermittent hot water supply at Bristol signalling centre.

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40907 Cess pathways across the country ‘need attention’

May 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Work environment South West

A reporter is concerned about the current approach by Network Rail to the maintenance of cess pathways, which is viewed as reactive rather than proactive.

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40955 Toilet waste on tracks in the south west

May 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Work environment Method of working South West

Toilet waste discharged by First Great Western (FGW) trains onto the tracks between Plymouth and Penzance is a cause of concern for a reporter who is routinely exposed to it in his work.

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