Extreme Weather Precautions

This course is intended to provide a delegate with the underpinning knowledge and understanding of track behaviour in extreme weather conditions.

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

Be aware of the background and statistics relating to track buckles

Have a clear understanding of track behaviour during extreme weather conditions

Have a clear understanding of the symptoms and causes of track buckles

Be aware of the precautions to be taken in Jointed Track, C. W. R. and S&C

Be aware of the need for Stressing and the maintenance of Stressing records

Have an understanding of the requirements of extreme weather briefings

Have a clear understanding of the actions to be taken during extreme weather conditions

Have a clear understanding of the requirements of properly structured track inspections and the need for correct track maintenance

Two days

There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will benefit the delegate: -

Sound understanding of the Permanent Way Track and its components

Prior experience in working within the Permanent Way environment

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: -

Valid P. T. S. Card

Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003

Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004

Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995

General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121

Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate on completion of the course

Disciplines