10. Work on Rail

10.D Follow the network rules and rail safety instructions of the qualified worker in charge

RISK – Workers inside Rail Corridor do not follow risk controls as identified and implemented by Qualified Worker in charge, resulting in serious incident (WHS) and / or Category A notifiable occurrence (RSNL)

 

 

 

All workers on site must adhere and follow rail safety instructions of the qualified worker in charge and if not sure, speak up before work commences.

 

Do not enter the Danger Zone (3 meters from the outer rail) until you have verified with the qualified worker in charge of safeworking that the appropriate railway protection is in place.

 

The rail safety instructions of the qualified worker in charge of safeworking must be obeyed at all times when in the railway corridor.

 

 

 

 

Related GMRs

10.B Participate and sign onto a pre-work brief with the qualified worker in charge


Related Procedures / Forms

Relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager’s Network Rules and Procedures


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