51268 ‘Inadequate’ rest period during shift rotation

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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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51457 Fatigued workers exceeding 14 hours door-to-door

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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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50935 Staff double-shifting for various companies

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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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50906 ‘Industry-wide problem’ for subcontractor travel times

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Fatigue Rules and procedures Rostering Not Specified

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50979 Long hours and excessive consecutive shifts

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Workload Not Specified

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50790 Staff working excessive hours and consecutive shifts

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Not Specified

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50903 Clarification on consecutive 14 hour door-to-door shifts

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Not Specified

Clarification is required on the rest period to be received by staff when working consecutive shifts with a door-to-door time of 14 hours.

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50925 ‘Unsafe’ practices and ‘poor’ safety culture

September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Equipment Fatigue Rules and procedures Not Specified

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50020 Fatigue created by lack of rest days

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Not Specified

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50426 Fatigue caused by exceeding the 14 hour recommendation

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Not Specified

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