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A safety net when all else fails

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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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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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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50809 Safety culture ‘could be improved’

September 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Supervision and Management South East

A reporter believes that senior management at Southeastern are highly committed to improving the safety culture within the company, but does not feel that there is the same commitment from Managers who are closer to the day-to-day operations. 

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51064 Various ‘unsafe working practices’ at Stratford depot

September 2012 in London Underground

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Supervision and Management Work environment South East

A reporter has several safety concerns about Stratford depot where staff are working on a Tube Lines contract.

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50785, 50788 & 50791 Safe dispatch of trains at Brighton station

July 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Rostering Station and platform Supervision and Management South East

Three reporters have contacted CIRAS with a number of concerns about train dispatch and the reduction of staff at Brighton station.

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50327 Security staff assisting in process of terminating trains

May 2012 in Train Operations

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

A reporter is concerned that agency staff hired solely for security purposes are assisting Platform Staff in the process of terminating trains at Gidea Park station.

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50419 ‘Unsafe practices’ occurring on Underground project

May 2012 in London Underground

tagged Fatigue Rolling stock Supervision and Management South East

Concerns have been raised about unsafe working practices occurring at GM Rail on the ballast replacement project on the Underground.

 

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50460 No signing out procedure on the Central Line

February 2012 in London Underground

tagged Supervision and Management Rules and procedures South East

Concerns have been raised that there is no signing out procedure, referred to as the 'walkout procedure', for staff on the Central Line.

 

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50441 Platform one at Whitechapel station narrow for passengers

February 2012 in London Underground

tagged Supervision and Management Rules and procedures South East

A reporter is concerned about the safety of passengers alighting and boarding trains on platform one at Whitechapel station No signing out procedure on the Central Line ation.

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