RISK – Qualified worker in charge does not incorporate all foreseeable risks in the risk assessment, resulting in a serious incident (WHS) and / or Category A notifiable occurrence (RSNL)
The qualified worker must undertake a physical verification to ensure controls have been implemented in accordance with the network rules and procedures applicable to the worker.
The qualified worker in charge of safeworking must obtain authority from the network controller before entering the rail corridor.
The qualified worker in charge must provide network control with the following information:
- The type of work to be undertaken
- The location and limits of the works
- Duration of occupation
- The level of worksite protection required
Once the qualified worker in charge has obtained authority from network control, the worksite protection arrangements will then be implemented.
Ensure the worksite protection arrangements are communicated to all workers and validated by their signatures or RIW (rail industry worker) numbers before any works commence in the Rail Corridor.
The qualified worker in charge of safeworking will monitor the worksite protection arrangements to ensure they remain effective.
Qualified worker in charge of worksite protection, must have local / area knowledge of the network where worksite protection is implemented.
If the qualified worker in charge does not have a local / area knowledge of the network where worksite protection is being implemented, then the worker should ensure a prior site familiarisation is conducted to allow this.
Ensure any changes to the worksite protection plan are clearly communicated to the worksite protection safeworking team and confirm understanding of changes requiring to be implemented.
Ensure any changes to the worksite protection plan are clearly communicated to the workgroup and confirm understanding of implemented changes.
Related GMRs
Related Procedures / Forms
Relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager’s Network Rules and Procedures