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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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50199 Clarification on licences required by Station Staff

January 2012 in London Underground

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing South West

A reporter would like clarification on the different types of licences that need to be held by Station Staff.

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40999 Station cabinet access procedure

August 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Training and briefing Knowledge Skills and experience Equipment South West

A reporter is concerned about First Great Western's (FGW) procedure regarding installation of new electric meters in station cabinets that house the domestic mains supply.

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40829 Inadequate training on bi-directional line which is due to be implemented

March 2010 in Train Operations

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

A reporter has expressed concern about the training given to Virgin Pendolino drivers for the new bi-directional line which is becoming operational between Lichfield and Rugby in November 2009.

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40810 Incorrect OHL safety information

January 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Training and briefing Rules and procedures Method of working Communication and teamwork South West

Information about overhead lines on safety cards and notices is incorrect, according to one reporter.

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40849 Clarification on staff no longer requiring PTS training

January 2010 in Train Operations

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

A reporter would like clarification over whether a change in procedure made by South West Trains is correct.

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40601 Safety of gangs near Exeter

January 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Training and briefing Supervision and Management Rules and procedures South West

A reporter is concerned about several safety issues when working on the Taunton to Cullompton to Exeter main line (MLN1) and on the Castle Cary to Taunton (CCL) line.

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