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Safety First BriefingDecember 2018

A note from Brian Madden, Head of Safety for ISS Labour Ltd

Safety First Briefing

December 2018

Welcome to our Safety First Brief for December.

Winter is definitely here, and you’ll be only too aware of the challenges it poses to us all when at work. Bad weather, difficult driving conditions, and minimal daylight all contribute to make our activities more challenging.

After a successful injury-free month in October, unfortunately we had two minor injuries in November, plus one incident involving communication. See the details on the following pages, and I’ve added a few comments or talking points for when you are briefed and discuss this with your colleagues. We’d love to hear your thoughts on these matters, so message us or give us a call.

Also, if you haven’t already, please take 2 minutes to complete our short survey on the content of these monthly Safety First briefings. The information is for you – so we want to hear from you about what matters most. I’ve added an additional link above which you can open if you are reading this in digital format.

We’ve had a big increase in vehicle accidents in November – so while the conditions are becoming more challenging, we also need you to consider your own safety and that of others by taking these conditions into account when you take to the road.

We’ve a big year ahead in terms of the works we will be delivering, and how we work with you to positively engage and develop as a team. We’ll be kicking off a fatigue working group in the new year, and I’d like to have a new or developed Safety Briefing in line with your comments and feedback. If there’s anything you would like to see covered in upcoming issues of the Safety First briefing, let us know at [email protected] or contact me on the number below.

My thanks for all your hard work this last year. From all the SQE team, I wish each and every one of you, and your families, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Brian Madden07377 877555

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December 2018

Accidents and Incidents

1. First Accident Details

While removing a drill bit from a battery powered drill, while packing equipmentaway at the end of the shift, the IP accidently pressed the trigger and their glovesnagged in the drill bit, pulling the hand round and dislocating the finger.

Investigation

The battery was still in the drill, and the IP accidently pressed the trigger whileholding the drill bit. The rotation caused the finger injury. While the glovesprevented a more severe injury in the form of potential cuts and lacerations, theyalso snagged the drill bit causing the jerking motion and dislocation.

Recommendations

Staff briefed on need to remove battery while changing drill bit and only to use in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

Thinking Points: What should an operative consider while undertaking this type of task?

Is this practice of changing bits, cutting disks etc while battery still connected common?

Would you challenge a colleague undertaking this type of activity?

Should this be a toolbox talk?

Send any comments to: [email protected]


December 2018


2. Second Accident Details

While moving rail with others, our Injured person’s foot got partiallycaught/trapped on a section of rail and caused the IP to trip, banging his knee onanother rail and causing a bruising, impact injury.

Investigation

Underfoot conditions, the weight of the rail being moved, and the IP partiallytrapping his foot lead to a trip. The impact of bumping his knee on the rail, causedthe bruising to the knee.

Recommendations

IP stopped work and attended hospital for check up. Attended college next day and returned to work on next planned shift. IP checked for fitness prior to returning to work.

Thinking Points: How often do we work as a team to lift heavy loads?

Is this a planned activity – and if so do we consider the area around us to make sure there are no obstructions?

Would you challenge a supervisor if you were requested to do this type of activity?

How can we make this easier or better?

Send any comments to: [email protected]


December 2018


Accident Trends for 2018Following the overview last month of the injuries we’ve suffered over

the year, November’s injuries revise the figures as follows:

RIDDOR 0Minor Injuries 21 Area Affected Face 8

Hand/ Finger 6Foot / Ankle 5Knee 1No injury 1

Type of Injury Cut 8Bruising/Impact 9Strain 2Dislocation 1

As per last month, the common theme is an injury occurring when

someone has been used equipment incorrectly, or using equipment

without task specific PPE.

Remember to raise any concerns about unsafe working to your

supervisor onsite or to ISS oncall.


December 2018


1. Incident Details

An ISS COSS/CC handed back his Overhead Line Permit (Form C) and had an additional 2permits (Form Cs) on behalf of 2 non-ISS Machine Controllers in his work group to return ontheir behalf. When checking with the SWL2 it was confirmed that the Machine Controllers inquestion had not signed out of the worksite at that point. The SWL2 contacted one of theMC/COSS who stated that he was still parking up his machine due to an issue with the basket.The SWL took this as they were still on track working and terminated the conversation statingthat they were to phone him when they were off track.

Investigation

The SWL was incorrect in his assessment of the situation. This break down in safety criticalcommunication raised concerns about the COSSs still working without aC-Form when in fact they were both in the compound and clear of the line.The 2 x COSS’ in question were then contacted again shortly after and on the second callconfirmed that the 2 x machines were clear of the line. They signed out with the SWL2, the 2overhead line permits (Form Cs) were returned to the Nominated Person (NP) by theOperations Manager.

Recommendations

ISS MC/COSS was stood down and rebriefed on the duties of the COSS, and specifically in theimportance of not being responsible for another person's Form C permit. While it wasacknowledged he had not returned the other parties' permits before checking they had signedout with the ES, he still had these in his possession and had there been an issue on track theother MC/CCs could have been on track when their permits had been returned.

Thinking Points: Is the practice of returning other persons’ Form C permits a regular occurrence? If so, what are the risks in this?

Was the ISS COSS/MC incorrect in his actions?

Where was the breakdown in the process of this activity?


December 2018

Date Raised

Location/Site

DetailsRisk Level

Date Closed

Comments

5.11.18 Queens Road Missing 16s lock. The gate was left wide open. Caution

5.11.18 Filton Bank BlockadeTower lighting not turned on when signing in at 05:30 high motive cabin.

Care

6.11.18Filton Bank Blockade

Cars and Vans parked on Bodington Road Bridge Making it difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to pass

Caution


Fork lift at Filton abbey wood yard being used without a banksman resulting in being dangerous for traffic and pedestrians.

Caution


No water supplied on site Care


70 mph van is dangerous, No hotel provided when 14 hours out of the house, Lack of PPE getting soaked and stinking and asked for a fleece and was told no, no toilet paper, waiting to be rlived on the machine, no lighting at the high motive van.

Care

8.11.18 Filton Bank Blockade

No dry PPE and when asked for dry equipment was told to dry it when home, Not enough man power to complete the jobs on site, Change overs taking too long.

Care

8.11.18 Dover Court No toilet facilities Reported to Supervisor

8.11.18 Dover Court Inadequate lighting Reported to Supervisor

10.11.18 Filton Bank Blockade

No banksman for Vinci machines at filton abeywood car park where pedestrian and public were present, No toilets on site only dovercourt and filton have if you are working in the middle.

Caution

10.11.18 Gorton Road

The wrong sign on point given to Keltbray/ISS on NWEP OLE weekend shift for team 1. After leaving Farnworth and arriving at Gorton road to find out the sign is on lostock this caused some staff to go from lostock to garton road then back to lostock. Traffic added to the problem.

Caution

10.11.18 Alker Lane Compound

Approx 2:30 - Amey flatback pickup

(NJ64JVA) missing a clip to secure the

dropdown side panel

Reported on site to MAC Rail and Compound Rep.


December 2018

Date Raised

Location/Site

DetailsRisk Level

Date Closed

Comments

12.11.18 Caerphilly Office Office

12.11.18 Longsite NWR 1No show to cause plan change to cover staff shortage

12.11.18 St Helens NWR 1No show to cause plan change to cover staff shortage

12.11.18Coventry NWR RRAP

RRAP not covered by isolation (another one was but machines at different access)

12.11.18 Stone NWR RRAPRRAP had been removed so machine unable to access within isolaiton

15.11.18 StaffordClose call raised for lack of first aid kits in the vans, despite being on task briefs and SSOW packs

19.11.18Safe work pack no wons and the times were wrong Care

19.11.18 Courtenhall Wire strike at Courtenhall

19.11.18 Tilehurst Dislocated finger Ben Dwyer Babcock

19.11.18 TilehurstShift change Tilehurst Babcock, extra hotels needed

19.11.18J King Ap for Amey, no show leading to unplanned changes on shift

20.11.18

Not able to trace any GWEESIP & NP training for Steve Ryan. Fiona from Leeps said He did the GWESIP Training in January 2017 prior to the introduction of GWESIP Plus training in April of that year so he will not appear on the list. Most people have been recaptured since then and had the GWESIP Plus training which was the requirement.

Fiona from Leeps said she had spoken to Rob and as he has done the SIPS training, he will ask the ECR to put him on the list.

26.11.18 Liverpool Lime StreetTroughing lid was not closed properly which can cause someone to trip

Caution Put the lid back on correctly

26.11.18 Heyford

Access being used, the handrail was damaged, the gate itself catches the floor if pushing it open, if opened towards you means it forces you backwards down the steps. Pictures show details

26.11.18Redundant contact wire left on the official walkway in the Training School.

26.11.18 Kirkham

At Kirkham station asked Supervisor to provide lighting, told to go home without pay as no lighting available. We could have been injured. Supervisor called Mike Curos. Lighting refused when asked for, told to use headlights which isn't sufficient


December 2018

Date Raised

Location/Site

DetailsRisk Level

Date Closed

Comments

26.11.18 Liverpool Lime Street

Liverpool Lime Street, troughing lid not in-place correctly, if someone had walked on it they could have tripped. Lid put back into position correctly.

Caution

Operative spotted the issue and corrected it himself, BK sent text message to him re his prompt action 28/11/2018.

27.11.18 Stirling CompoundNo hot water available in the Gents toilets at SDA/Stirling Compound, Stirling FK7 7PE on Sunday day shift 25/11/18

28.11.18 Filton

Babcock continues to put the COSS in a situation where they cannot effectively do the job. In this instance, expecting us to COSS multiple groups at the same time at a far enough distance so that you lose site of them

Need more than one COSS

28.11.18GlasgowWinchburgh

Access stairs/steps ay Glasgow WinchburghOB026 overgrown, uneven and narrow

Close call reported 28/11/2018, date on picture emailed 11/11/2018, BK emailed AL re if it was reported locally at the time to address.

29.11.18 Stafford OLENo PICs showing on packs. Planners refuse to create packs

Management informed

30.11.18Astley Bridge Viaduct

Padlock on access gate worn/insecure, could easily be forced, needs replacing.

Reported to SWM at Lostock, will get it changed asap.

2.11.18 Elstree Gate open Care 2.11.18 Close gate

10.11.18 Filton Bank Gate left open Care 10.11.18 Found NEW, got new lock

14.11.18 Kettering Security asleep Care 14.11.18 Woke him up


December 2018

Vehicle Accidents

KJ16 WYM

Make/Model: Mercedes SprinterDate of Incident: 08/11/18Time: 12:30Location: Great HaleRoad Condition: PoorWeather: ClearDescription: Driving down farmers access road, very muddy and slippy. A van was parked on road and partly on access road. Driver slowed to a standstill and was told he could get passed the parked van. Damage: Front end damagedOutcome: The driver was driving too close to stop in time, so was at fault.

KJ17 NVB

Make/Model: Mercedes SprinterDate of Incident: 05/11/18Time: 11:40Location: Dartmouth Close, WalsallRoad Condition: GoodWeather: WetDescription: As driver was pulling van forward, two cars were parked either side of van . One was close to van, the rear of the van started to pull the bumper off the carDamage: BumperOutcome: Driver at fault

MW16 NTE

Make/Model: Peugeot PartnerDate of Incident: 10/11/18Time: 23:30Location: Tabley, NutsfordRoad Condition: GoodWeather: ClearDescription: Driver driving 60mph in outside lane when car on inside lane drove in front of van to do a U-turn. Van Driver swerved onto wrong side of road to avoid hitting car. Car hit van on passenger sideDamage: Front passenger sideOutcome: Other party at fault


December 2018

Vehicle Accidents

DY17 UGV

Make/Model: Vauxhall VivaroDate of Incident: 19/11/18Time: 21:30Location: Wigan Junction 26Road Condition: AverageWeather: RainyDescription: Driving to work. In the right hand lane and a car came into my lane and hit the side of the van.Damage: Passenger side middle doorOutcome: Other driver at fault

FM16 UEV

Make/Model: Ford Transit (Tipper)Date of Incident: 22/11/18Time: 03:15pmLocation: Blackrod, A6 Manchester RoadRoad Condition: AverageWeather: WetDescription: Driving along A6, to my left notice a car turning right. The driver hesitated then drove on. I had no chance and hit him side on, and was heading for the ditch.Damage: Damage to front of vehicleOutcome: Other driver at fault

YS16 PVF

Make/Model: PeugeotDate of Incident: 26/11/18Time: 08:13Location: Derby DepotRoad Condition: GoodWeather: Not knownDescription: Whilst reversing, hit drivers side of ISS van.Damage: Damage to front drivers sideOutcome: Driver at fault


December 2018

Vehicle Accidents

You’ll be aware we have a telematics system in our Company and hired vehicles, and we are monitoring closely – not only speeding but also driving behaviour.

We have taken steps recently to remove the authority to drive from some staff because of their speeding, and also have terminated the employment of someone on probation, due to their unauthorised use of a company vehicle, and due to excessive speeding.

Please treat the Company vehicles with respect.

FP18 BVO

Make/Model: Ford TransitDate of Incident: 05/11/18Time: 03:00Location: LondonRoad Condition: AverageWeather: RainyDescription: Driving down a narrow street and scraped a pick up vehicleDamage: Damage to rear driver sideOutcome: Driver at fault

YG16 OCP

Make/Model: Vauxhall VivaroDate of Incident: 12/11/18Time: 22:30Location: Coldharbour LaneRoad Condition: AverageWeather: RainyDescription: Driving on roundabout, indicted to exit, other driver in wrong lane and tried to ‘cut me up’, then went into side of van. Damage: Damage to side of vehicleOutcome: Other driver at fault


December 2018

NWR Project Manager and Project Director

NWR have expressed their sincere thanks to all involved with the Wiring Train, and wish to state that without all your hard work in Section C, and the quality of the work produced, that Section C was unlikely to have been completed in time for the Test Train.

Can you pass on the above to all the guys please and thank them for all their hard work.

It's really good that all the effort you have put in to delivering our works for the project is recognised, not only by the project team, but also the NWR Senior Management Team. It truly was a pleasure to work with you and the team, thank you all for your resilience and professionalism displayed. I hope I have the privilege to work with you all again one day

Business Improvement Manager, Buckingham Group Contracting Limited, LNWN Civils Framework

This was a big week for the ISS team, making use of weekend access, midweek line blocks and working within Allerton Depot and we missed out on one bond due to access constraints. The team plan to pick this one up during week 36 (weekend and midweek works).

I believe this is a great place to be and this is a big positive statement for next week’s T-2 meeting. Once the bonding AFC is issued today SRA can begin their verification works too.

Well done to the ISS team!

Positive Feedback


December 2018

Senior Supervisor – Babcock

All.

Big well done to everybody for last night. We made it look easy in the end but at the beginning I was a bit nervous and not very confident.

Well planned and fair play to Phil (Lawson) as he said it would be as easy as it went but in truth it was far from that.

Also a big thank you to Shaun Dickings (TXM) as it needed a steady hand and he never let us down yet again. Can you pass on to all involved as I haven't got everybody’s email address.

Isolation Planner – OCR, NWR

Could you please thank ISS for me as their staff ‘played a blinder’ for myself and construction. Resham Lal, Resource Planner, would personally also wanted to say ‘your team has been excellent in providing the staff at short notice, the regular communication with myself has also been excellent, overall having your team assist us throughout on Phase 4 for staff has been very good, please pass on my thanks to your whole team’

Positive Feedback


December 2018

Industry Alerts


December 2018

Health, Safety and Wellbeing


December 2018

Railway tunnels, cuttings and bridges offer many habitats for animals and plants to thrive in – we manage these as sensitively as we can

It’s a balancing act for us to maintain and improve the railway to keep it running safely and smoothly, while being mindful of the land that surrounds it and the wildlife that lives on it. It’s a responsibility we take seriously.

Green Transport Corridors

Highways England, Natural England and The Wildlife Trusts have been working with the Green Transport Corridors project to forge new approaches to managing the transport ‘soft estate’, to improve safety and performance on the network and benefit wildlife. Working towards net positive biodiversity is one part of this.Responding to the Government’s Natural Environmental White Paper, this project could change the way the ‘soft’ vegetated estate (green infrastructure) alongside and adjacent to road and rail lines can be managed for biodiversity gain and wider ecosystem services, for example by helping to prevent tree and leaf fall on the rail network while also providing net gains for nature. It could also improve the resilience of road and rail infrastructure to climate change.

Sites of Special Scientific Interest

Hundreds of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are managed and numerous wildlife sites of local importance. SSSIs are protected by law because they contain the core of Britain’s natural heritage.At Feltham Marshalling Yards, for example, two dozen invertebrate species, including flies, bees, spiders and beetles have nationally important conservation status.At Folkestone Warren, a large coastal SSSI in the south of England, are working to strengthen populations of rare wild flowers and animals, which have been under pressure from shading by the growth of shrubs and trees since cattle stopped grazing there in 1924.

Environmental


December 2018

FeedbackWe would like your feedback on any safety related issues that may help us improve the business and

prevent further accidents and incidents.

We endeavour to minimise all foreseeable risks to you when you are at work. However you see what

happens out there on a daily basis far more than we do, and will no doubt have some very valuable ideas

or suggestions on how to make our industry a safer place for everyone. We would like to hear from you

but appreciate you may want to remain anonymous. We value your opinion and thus confidentiality will

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