Overview:
To provide an introduction and explanation
of the management of health and safety in the rail industry, relevant legislation,
both generic and rail specific and its interpretation by the rail companies.
Course Outline:
The content will include:
- Health and Safety Legislation
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HASAWA, MHSW; CDM etc
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- Railway Safety Legislation
- Transport and Works Act
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Railway (Safety Case) Regs etc.
- Rail Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
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Railtrack approach to risk management
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- The Railway Safety Case
- Application of safety case legislation,
- Contents of infrastructure and operator safety cases
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Project and contractor's assurance cases
- CDM Regulations
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Application of CDM Regulations by Network Rail
Includes practical exercises based on railway projects.
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A test (on the CDM Regulations) towards a Certificate for successful delegates
Intended For:
Managers; professional, technical and supervisory staff who will be involved in the planning, design, management or execution of work on or near the line.
