Elements and Performance Criteria
- Access defined worksite
- Authority to enter the defined worksite is confirmed with protection officer
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements
- Limits of defined worksite and type of track protection provided are identified and confirmed
- Communication with protection officer is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
- Run track vehicle within defined worksite
- Permission for all rail movements within worksite is obtained from protection officer
- Speed limit is observed for type or classification of track vehicle and type of track
- Speed limit is varied to meet local conditions
- Track vehicle is managed to be able to stop short of any workers or obstruction on track
- Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
- Exit defined worksite
- Protection Officer is notified when clear of the defined worksite
- Communications with Network Control Officer is maintained using appropriate communications protocols and systems, in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements and workplace procedures