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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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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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50306 Staff working with tools without the correct certification

February 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing South East North West Central

A reporter is concerned that staff are currently working with small tools without holding the correct certification on the London North Western (LNW) route.

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41172 Concerns about working practices

February 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Method of working Rostering Training and briefing South East

A reporter has several concerns about Coyle Rail's working practices in the south east: the quality of Controller of On Site Safety (COSS) safety briefings, double-shifting, and Strapmen's method of working.

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41171 Insufficient training for Duty Shift Managers at signalling centres

December 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Training and briefing Knowledge Skills and experience South East

A reporter raises concerns about the level of training provided to Duty Shift Managers (DSMs).

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41022 Safety briefings not being given to staff since November 2009

November 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Training and briefing South East

A reporter has contacted CIRAS regarding a lack of safety briefings being given at Network Rail's Engineering Headquarters at Melton Street.

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40972 Staff receiving shortened training to cover patrolling duties

August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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

A reporter is concerned about staff being asked to carry out track patrolling duties when they have received a shortened version of the training required.

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40823 Training and competency of lookouts

March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Training and briefing Communication and teamwork South East

A reporter has highlighted concerns about insufficient track experience newly trained lookouts possess along the western Paddington-Acton route.

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