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MA
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ATORY
EQU
IPMEN
T LIST• This guide• Flame retardant overalls• Electrical gauntlets• Safety goggles• Dry towel• First aid kit • Mobile phone• Safe System of Work (SSOW) pack• Wire brush
• Short Circuit Bar• Short Circuit Straps• Live Line Tester, Proving Unit and spare battery• Non-conductive paddle for removal of ballast• Bag to carry equipment
STRA
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PRE-
STA
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KSAs the COSS, confirm that you have receivedand verified the SSOW Pack a minimum ofone shift before work starts (pack to includestrap layout diagram).
Check that you have the required equipment and PPE to undertake your role.
Check that all the equipment is in good condition.
Before going to the strapping location you must receive a face to face briefing from the Engineering Supervisor (ES).
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PRE-START CH
ECKSCheck that you know where the strapping access point is and where the strapping points are relative to the access point. If not sure – ask the ES to show you.
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DO NOT START WORK WITHOUT THE ABOVE ITEMS
BEING IN PLACE
BEFO
REPL
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STR
APS
Check that the SSOW covers from the access point to the strapping location.
Use the following to confirm that you are in the correct location:a. Access point signageb. SSOW pack (principal source of information)c. Sectional Appendix and Track diagramsd. Mileage posts and chainage markerse. Use a smartphone app (such as Omnicom) but only as a check (remember GPS is not always accurate).
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Check you are wearing the correct
PPE (gauntlets, safety goggles, safety helmet, safety boots and flame
retardant overalls).
STEP
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STEP
4
Using a wire brush,clean the underside
of the two running railswhere the clamps
are to be fixed.
Before testing the conductor rail check
the Live Line Tester is working correctly using
the Proving Unit.
STEP
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1st
2nd
STEP
8 Test that the conductor rail is NOT
live using the Live Line Tester. (Immediately check the Live Line
Tester on the Proving Unit again
afterwards).
STEP
9
Insert the Short Circuiting Bar, shout a warning and
swiftly push down to apply (stand with your back to
the conductor rail and look away).
STEP
10
With the ShortCircuiting Bar still
in position, wire brushthe underside of the
conductor rail.
STEP
11With the Short Circuiting Bar still
in position, push strap under the running rail and conductor rail and
secure tightly to the conductor rail.
STEP
12
Check that all clamps are secured tightly and that the
strap is not creating a trip hazard. Remove the Short Circuiting Bar, pick up the equipment and
exit the site usingSSOW.
Network RailElectrical Control Room (ECR)
Brighton 01273 820050
Canterbury 01227 765977
Eastleigh 02380 728252
Lewisham 020 8694 4400
Paddock Wood 01892 833018
Raynes Park 020 8545 5900
Selhurst 020 8653 6297
IPS IMPO
RTAN
TCO
NTA
CT NU
MBERS
Network Rail – Route Control
Kent 020 7979 3577
Sussex 020 7979 3801
Wessex 020 7979 3901
Network Rail – NSC 24/7Operational Close Call,
incident or accident reporting
01908 723500
IPS
IMPO
RTA
NT
CON
TACT
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LIFESAVIN
G RU
LES
Always be sure the required plans and permits are in place before you start a job, or go on or near the line.
Always use the equipment that is fit for its intended purpose.
Never work or drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Always obey the speed limit and wear a seat belt.
Never use a hand-held or hands-free phone, or programme any other mobile device, while driving.
Always use a safety harness when working at height, unless other protection is in place.
Never enter the agreed exclusion zone, unless directed to by the person in charge.
Never undertake any job unless you have been trained and assessed as competent.
Always test before applying earths or straps.
Never assume equipment is isolated – always test before touch.
WORKING RESPONSIBLY
WORKING WITHELECTRICITY
DRIVING
WORKING WITHMOVING EQUIPMENT
WORKING AT HEIGHT