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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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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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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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50716 Near misses and ‘unsafe working’ at Loughborough station

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Supervision and Management Rules and procedures Not Specified

After two near misses, a reporter is concerned that platform extension work being undertaken at Loughborough station is not being carried out safely.

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50790 Staff working excessive hours and consecutive shifts

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rostering Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter has two concerns about staff working in the rail infrastructure division of C Spencer Ltd.

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51081 Clarification on the procedure following an incident

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Supervision and Management Not Specified

A reporter is seeking clarification on the procedure that should be undertaken following an incident whilst driving On-Track Machines (OTMs) to and from a work site.

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51083 Long travel times for Trainers causes fatigue

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rostering Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Network Rail Trainers are travelling long distances by car to attend their training sessions around the country.

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