Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify protection requirements for multiple work groups
- Nature and complexity of work to be performed by multiple work groups are identified
- Personnel and other resources required to undertake protection activities are identified according to the scope of work and relevant documentation
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and suitable protection controls are planned
- A safety plan is developed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Stakeholders are informed of plan and how protection is to be organised
- Establish, and administer protection of multiple work groups
- Detailed information on protection arrangements is provided to appropriate personnel and any issues raised are clarified and/or confirmed
- Plan is monitored to ensure protection is implemented effectively
- Communication links with appropriate personnel are maintained to ensure protection objectives align with work requirements throughout the life of the work program
- Rail movements through multiple work areas are coordinated
- Establishment and removal of multiple work areas is coordinated within the limits of the work on track method
- Documentation is completed and maintained to meet reporting requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
- Remove protection arrangements for multiple work groups
- Notification of completed works and assurance that track is safe for passage of rail traffic is received from all protection officers in accordance with workplace procedures
- Protection arrangements are removed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Actions are documented in accordance with workplace procedures