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February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Communication and teamwork
Method of working
Workload
Not Specified
Concerns have been raised that trains are being scheduled into the working timetable without being validated, potentially increasing the workload for Signallers.
March 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Rules and procedures
Method of working
Level Crossings
Communication and teamwork
Not Specified
A reporter is seeking clarification on whether Signallers should be adhering toRule Book module TS9 part 2.6. This section applies when Signallers have been informed that the road traffic lights at an Automatic Open Crossing Locally monitored (AOCL) or Automatic Barrier Crossing locally monitored (ABCL) have failed.
January 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Training and briefing
Communication and teamwork
Not Specified
A reporter has contacted CIRAS with concerns about the safety culture impacting negatively on the working practices of a company called Railway Vehicle Engineers Ltd (RVEL) who maintain the Network Rail infrastructure maintenance vehicles.
December 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
Communication and teamwork
Not Specified
A reporter has contacted CIRAS regarding the withdrawal of late notice cases by Balfour Beatty at various depots including Ashford and Hither Green.
November 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Communication and teamwork
Method of working
Not Specified
A reporter has raised concerns about the lack of reporting accidents and injuries at Balfour Beatty Renewals.
March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Rules and procedures
Knowledge Skills and experience
Communication and teamwork
Not Specified
A reporter has raised concerns regarding requirements listed in manuals for S&T staff.
March 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Rules and procedures
Supervision and Management
Communication and teamwork
Knowledge Skills and experience
Not Specified
An experienced COSS fears raising legitimate safety concerns because client contractors often ask for agency staff to be replaced if they are perceived as obstructionist.
January 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Training and briefing
Method of working
Communication and teamwork
Not Specified
CIRAS has received a report about signallers on the Sheffield - Doncaster route not using the phonetic alphabet when communicating with drivers and/or shunters.
January 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
Communication and teamwork
Not Specified
Two reporters are concerned about the lack of notice given to drivers about emergency speed restrictions (ESRs).
January 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Communication and teamwork
Supervision and Management
Method of working
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that very few workers in supervisory roles, such as COSS‟s, machine controllers and supervising engineers, are given white board meetings and site visits prior to a possession.
