Next Event(s)
This event will run on July 22, 2010 9:00 am to July 23, 2010 4:00 pm. August 24, 2010 9:00 am to August 25, 2010 4:00 pm.
Course Aims
This course is intended to provide a delegate with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Network Rail Personal Track Safety Handbook when required to go on or the near line.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the delegates will: -
Have the ability to understand the railway environment and basic track terminology
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of all relevant safety procedures.
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of all safe procedures, including personal safety when on or near the line
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the positions of safety
Be aware of the relevant personal safety equipment
Be able to demonstrate the ability to make an emergency call
Be able to demonstrate the ability to implement the emergency procedure resulting from an emergency affecting the safety of line and trains
Be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and use the phonetic alphabet
Be able to demonstrate to correctly acknowledge the warning given by train drivers and lookouts
Be able to demonstrate the correct procedure for crossing the running line
Be able to identify the line parts of both ‘overhead line’ and DC electrified equipment
Have a clear understanding of minimum safe working distances from O. H. L. E.
Have a clear understanding of operations requiring special care when working adjacent to both O. H. L. E. and DC Electrified Line
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the correct procedure for crossing the live parts of the DC Electrified Line.
Duration
Two Days, including the assessment process.
Pre-Requisites
Delegates MUST be in possession of :
a valid Medical and Alcohol & Drugs Certificates in accordance with Network Rail Company Standard.
Identification, either passport, driving licence, company I.D. etc.
Personal Protective Equipment
This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: -
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
Certification
This competency is valid for two years. A Network Rail Sentinel card, will be awarded to each successful candidate.
