Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for track occupancy authority
- Site safety plan is sourced and TOA terms are read and clarified as required
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- Network Control Officer is notified of intention to use a TOA
- Work group supervisor is advised of network control officer’s decision
- Issue a track occupancy authority
- Permission for a TOA is requested from Network Control Officer
- Permission for a TOA is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
- Work group supervisor is advised that occupancy has been issued
- Alterations to the TOA are negotiated with Network Control Officer as required
- Multiple worksites are protected in accordance with rules and procedures and/or organisational requirements
- Work group supervisor is advised that the TOA has been issued
- Cancel or fulfil the track occupancy authority
- Communication is maintained with work group supervisor to confirm completion of work activity and that track is safe for rail traffic
- Network Control Officer is informed that TOA has been cancelled or fulfilled
- Fulfilment of the TOA is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements
- Manage unsafe situations or emergencies
- Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified
- Work group is instructed to move to a safe place
- Appropriate action is taken to minimise risk and/or injury in accordance with workplace procedures
- Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures