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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) BRIEFING JUN 2013 Safety Performance

Coyle Rail Accidents/Incidents/Close Calls Apr-May 2013

Coyle Rail Accidents/Incidents/Close Calls Last 12 Months (LTM)

Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) for May 2013 = 0.23

Major accidents RIDDOR Reportable Apr 2013 Minor Accidents Apr 2013 Incident/Close Call Apr 2013

Major Accidents RIDDOR Reportable (LTM) Minor Accidents (LTM) Incidents/Close Call (LTM)

Major accidents RIDDOR Reportable May 2013 Minor Accidents May 2013 Incident/Close Call May 2013

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Recent Accidents/Incidents/Close Calls

7 Apr 13 – PTS – Accident – Finger Injury - Beeston

The injured person was working with a team running and installing cable into a lineside troughing route. At the time of the accident the trough route lids were being raised with trough lid tilters and the injured party was feeding cable into the trough route. The cable became lodged/stuck and he attempted to maneuver it manually and in doing so placed his hand under the trough lid. The lid was lowered/released from the tilter in an unplanned manner and as the injured party pulled his hand away the end of his middle finger on his left hand became trapped between the top of the trough route and the lid. The injured party was taken to hospital and was operated on to repair the finger tip. He has suffered a long period off full duties while the injury heals and will likely have permanent damage/scarring to his finger tip.

All Staff working on Cable Routes. Under know circumstances must you ever put you hand under a raised trough route. If at any time the cable being installed becomes lodged/stuck you must only attempt to free it with a pole hook or push stick. If this does not work then the trough lids around the cable must be removed so that it can be safely dislodged. NEVER PLACE YOU HAND/FINGERS IN THE HAZARD ZONE.

29 Apr 13 – LUL – Accident – Assault - Upminster

A member of our staff suffered a head and hand injury during an assault by a colleague at work. The individual was working at a depot carrying out general laboring work. He spoke to a gate person to request access to a stores room. An argument between the two started and then escalated resulting in the physical assault by one worked on another. Investigation into the incident identified that the assailant had shown violent and abusive behavior on previous occasion and earlier on the day of the assault but these went unreported by staff. ALL STAFF: You must always treat you colleagues/work mates with respect, any form of verbal or physical abusive will note be tolerated and if you witness or experience any verbal or physical abuse you must report this to you Line Manger immediately.

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REMINDERS

PROTECTION & ISOLATION EQUIPMENT

During recent site audits there have been a number of instances where

protection/isolation workers have reported for work with equipment that is not suitable

or in good working order, or have attempted to carry out their protection / isolation

duties without the correct equipment.

The following list details who needs equipment and what you MUST have with you.

LOOKOUT

• Horn

• Whistle

• Lookout and Site Warden Armlets/Badges

• Blue and White Chequered Flag

• Red Flag

• Hand lamp that can show a red aspect.

• At least 6 Detonators

• Track Circuit Clip

POSSESSION SUPPORT

• Detonators (enough for duty but should

carry minimum of 12) • Possession Limit Boards (PLBs),

sometimes referred to as STOP boards.

POINTS OPERATOR

• Scotch & Clips

• Padlocks & Keys

• Point Winding Handle

LEVEL CROSSING ATTENDANT

• Red & Green Flag

• Hand Lamp that can show Red and Green

Aspects • Appropriate keys (e.g. 222 Key plus Allen

key – usually 6mm)

• Note Book and Pencil

• Till Dawn Lamps

• Red Banners

MACHINE CONTROLLER

• 2 x Track Circuit Operating Clips

• 10 Detonators

• Red Flag

• Hand lamp that must be able to show a red

and green aspect

DC LINES STRAPPER • Seaward Live Line Test & Proving Unit

• Short Circuiting Bar

• Insulated Rubber Gauntlets (1000v)

• Short Circuiting Straps.

• Worksite marker Boards.

It is your responsibility to check you equipment before you start work to ensure it is in

good working order, this includes:

• Warning equipment (Horns Whistles) make they sure they work properly.

• Flags, lenses, make sure they are clean and clear.

• Detonators are in good working order and within their 5 year expiry date.

• Test equipment, must be proved working before AND AFTER each application.

• Marker Boards, PLBs hand lamps, are fully functional, clean and in good working

order.

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DRIVER FATIGUE KILLS

Every week around 200 road deaths and serious injuries involve someone using the road for work purposes. It is estimated that driver fatigue may be a factor in up to 20% of all road accidents and up to a quarter of fatal and serious accidents. Please read the following including tips for drivers that will help you avoid the dangers of fatigue to ensure you have a safe journey.

‘FOR THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE, THE MOST DANGEROUS

THING THEY DO WHILE AT WORK IS DRIVE ON THE PUBLIC

HIGHWAY’ (ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS)

Factors that can contribute to increased fatigue

Work factors

• Time of day and impact of body clock

• Shift work and roster design

• Length of working day (including travel time, eg long journeys home after long working hours)

• Inadequate rest breaks

• Previous hours and days worked (eg reduced opportunity for sleep and recovery)

• Nature of task and working conditions (eg long journeys on monotonous roads, poor weather and traffic conditions)

• Company culture (eg job demands, time pressure)

• Vehicle engineering and ergonomic design Non-work factors

• Individual differences (eg ‘morning types’,‘evening types’, age)

• Sleep loss/poor quality sleep (eg domestic and family circumstances, social life and second jobs)

• Sleep disorders (eg Obstructive Sleep Apnoea) and health conditions

• Medication than can cause drowsiness (be aware that some medication, particularly over-the-counter drugs, may not carry clear warnings about causing drowsiness)

• Poor driver fatigue awareness and management

DO NOT DRIVE IF YOU ARE SLEEPY - YOU MAY NEVER ARRIVE AT YOUR DESTINATION, OR FACE OTHER CONSEQUENCES

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DRIVER FATIGUE KILLS…continued

TIPS FOR DRIVERS

Before you set off

• Manage your sleep and alertness to ensure fitness to drive. Do not start a long trip if you are already tired.

• Avoid driving between 2am-6am, when fatigue is more of a problem, unless absolutely essential. Be aware that people are also generally more sleepy between 2pm-4pm – if you must drive at these times; make sure you are adequately rested.

• Make sure you do not have a sleep disorder or other medical condition that could affect your ability to drive safely.

• If any medication you are taking makes you drowsy, inform your employer and ensure you are not fatigued when you are driving.

• Check company provisions for overnight accommodation and alternative transport.

• Plan time for a 15 minute break every two hours of driving.

• Check for delays (www.transportdirect.info) and plan alternative routes before you set off.

• Allow time for unexpected delays, peak traffic hours and poor weather.

• Plan time for overnight rest stops if necessary.

During a journey

• Take regular breaks - the Government advice recommends you take a break at least every two hours for at least 15 minutes or sooner if you feel tired. Ensure you use your breaks to relax, not to carry out other work.

• Share the driving if possible.

• Stay hydrated and eat sensibly throughout the journey.

• Keep the vehicle well ventilated and at a comfortable temperature.

• Poor concentration, repeated yawning, heavy eyelids, head drooping, restlessness, boredom, lane drifting, poor speed or steering control, slower reactions – these are symptoms of a microsleep. You need to stop driving long before you reach the point of being at risk of falling asleep at the wheel.

• If you start to feel sleepy get off the road as soon as possible and find somewhere safe to stop (not on the hard shoulder).

• The ideal activity when fatigue is experienced is a proper sleep. But drinking two cups of strong coffee, or a high caffeine drink, followed by a nap no longer than 20 minutes is an effective emergency countermeasure to fatigue that will help get you to a safe place where you can get proper sleep. Caffeine takes about 20 minutes to take effect. This is time for a short nap. You should allow time to get over the groggy sensation on waking up from a nap. A nap of no more than 20 minutes will minimise this.

• If you are still tired, do not drive on.

• Fatigue will return if you do not stop driving in a fairly short period of time.

• Do not rely on opening the window, turning up air conditioning, listening to radio or music, or conversation to keep you awake – these are not effective countermeasures to fatigue.

• Stay calm and relaxed while driving.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON DRIVER FATIGUE OR WOULD LIKE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: SIMON SHAW RAIL HSQE MANAGER, MOB: 07786520604 OR EMAIL: simon.shaw@coyles.co.uk

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News and Bulletins The following Coyle Rail/Client briefings & bulletins are issued this month:

Produced By: Content: For:

M&EE Group Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) All Crane Controllers

Amey Colas Damaged caused by RRV All Machine/Crane Controllers

Network Rail Suspension of Rexquote/genie Accessrailers

All Machine Controllers

Signalling Solutions Accident in Relay Room All S&T Staff

Network Rail Access to Signalling Power Supply Systems

All S&T Staff

Network Rail Reliability Improvement Alert All S&T Staff

Amey Colas Operation of Powered Rail Saws All Staff

Network Rail Double fatal Accident Whilst Driving All Staff

Network Rail Lessons Learnt fro Saxilby All Staff

Network Rail Near Miss with Trains All Staff

FEEDBACK, COMMENTS, CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS If anyone has comments to make on this or other briefings, concerns or questions related to Health & Safety or has any suggestions for improvements to Safety on Site please contact Simon Shaw, Rail HSQE Manager on: Phone: 07786520604 e-mail: simon.shaw@coyles.co.uk Fax: 02089016706 Address: Coyle Personnel PLC 1st Floor Hygeia Building 66-68 College Rd Harrow, Middlesex HA1 1BE