Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for examination
- Train consist and information on load detail is established for examination purposes
- Location for full train examination is confirmed and relevant personnel are notified of examination
- Customer defect notices/carded wagon information is established for examination purposes
- Materials and equipment required to conduct full train examination are prepared
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements applicable to the examination are confirmed
- Relevant train documentation is accessed and reviewed to establish key information on rolling stock required for examination, as required
- Prepare train for examination
- Applicable safety device or system is used to ensure train is isolated or secured for examination
- Road is locked out using appropriate techniques to ensure safety during examination
- Flags, banners, signs and other relevant safety equipment are positioned before and during examination to ensure safety is maintained
- Examine rolling stock
- Types of rolling stock and capacities are confirmed as appropriate for the safe transportation of passengers or freight
- Brake systems are checked, all brake tests are conducted and certificates are issued as required
- Structure of rolling stock and major components are checked and tested to ensure operational safety
- Rolling stock is carded and information is recorded in organisational system
- Train irregularities are noted and corrective action is initiated in accordance with operational requirements
- End-of-train monitor is attached and correct operation is confirmed
- WHS/OHS legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures are observed during the examination to prevent injury and damage
- Communication is maintained with other personnel involved to ensure safe, efficient and complete examination
- Examine loads
- Load security is checked and confirmed that it meets operational safety requirements
- Load contamination is identified and rectified in accordance with WHS/OHS and dangerous goods requirements
- Load dimensions are confirmed appropriate to wagon type and checked against documentation for accuracy
- Document and action examination results
- Documentation is completed and forwarded for recording examination results and initiating corrective actions, as required
- Relevant personnel are informed of remedial or appropriate action required prior to resumption of train service