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51192 Use of apprentices and staff training issues at Chadwell Heath

January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing Supervision and Management South East

A reporter is concerned about the use of apprentices and the mentoring provided to newly qualified Nominated Persons at Chadwell Heath depot.

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51028 ‘Untrained’ staff carrying out ultrasonic testing

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Rules and procedures Training and briefing South East

A reporter is concerned about staff carrying out ultrasonic non-destructive testing without undergoing the full training and mentoring process.

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50957 Use of non-track Site Persons in Charge

November 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing South East

Concerns have been raised about the use of non-track Site Persons in Charge (SPCs) by Costain on London Underground projects.

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51138 Clarification on depot certification requirements.

November 2012 in London Underground

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Rules and procedures Supervision and Management Training and briefing South East

A reporter is concerned that certification requirements are not always being observed by Rentokil Initial.

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51240 Briefing and training issues within Woking delivery unit

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Training and briefing Knowledge Skills and experience South East

Concerns have been raised about the adequacy of the briefings and training for Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T) staff within Woking delivery unit.

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50407 ‘Too many’ inexperienced COSSs working for agencies

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Supervision and Management Training and briefing South East

A reporter is concerned by the general lack of experience shown by Controllers of Site Safety (COSSs) in the London area. It is believed to be a widespread problem which needs addressing at an industry level.

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50948 ‘Insufficient’ lighting at Hoo junction Up yard

September 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Fatigue Training and briefing Work environment South East

Concerns have been raised about the lighting at Hoo junction Up yard.
 

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50966 Multiple job roles ‘makes retaining competency difficult’

September 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Training and briefing Knowledge Skills and experience Rules and procedures South East

A concern has been raised that new staff are being trained to carry out more than one job role at Ramsgate maintenance depot.

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50957 Use of non-track Site Persons in Charge

September 2012 in London Underground

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Rules and procedures Training and briefing South East

Concerns have been raised about the use of non-track Site Persons in Charge (SPCs) by Costain on London Underground projects.

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50702 ‘Two-year old training’ for S stock trains at Neasden

July 2012 in London Underground

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Training and briefing South East

A reporter is concerned that there has been a gap of two years between staff at Neasden

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