Controller of Site Safety – Initial

Next Event(s)

This event will run on September 20, 2010 9:00 am to September 24, 2010 4:00 pm.

Course Aims

This course is intended to provide a delegate with the understanding to carry out the duties of a Controller of Site Safety when deemed suitable by their Local Manager.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

Have the ability to understand the railway environment and track terminology

Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of all relevant safety procedures

Be able to demonstrate the communication skills required by a COSS

Be able to carry out a concise and accurate safety brief

Be able to undertake the emergency procedures resulting from an emergency affecting the safety of trains

Be able to demonstrate the setting up of a safe system of work

Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of RIMINI hierarchy including zone working

Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding in the use of the Sectional Appendix, relevant sections of the Rule Book, Network Rail Hazard Directory and RIMPLAN

Be able to complete all relevant documentation

Course Duration

Four days, including the assessment process.

Pre-requisites

Delegates MUST be in possession of:

Valid P.T.S. Certificate

Current Rule Book

Personal Protective Equipment

This course is classroom based and therefore no P.P.E. is required.

Certification

This competency is valid for two years. A Network Rail Sentinel Track Safety card (endorsed with probationary status COSS(P)) will be awarded to each successful candidate. The sponsor must ensure a minimum of two further work place assessments take place within four months of the course date (observation by a mentor and workplace assessment by a registered assessor).

Note

Post course objectives and COSS Log Book will be issued to the delegate on completion of the course.