Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install and maintain track circuit leads and bonds
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.
- Installation and maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds is appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
- Installation and maintenance instructions are reviewed to obtain clear and concise work requirements.
- Site bonding layout plan is reviewed to clarify bonding requirements.
- Material needed to install and maintain track circuit leads and bonds is obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to install and maintain track circuit leads and bonds are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements
- Install track circuit leads and bonds
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Specified leads of bonds are run and positioned appropriately to the formation conditions and to minimise potential damage from track maintenance machines.
- Positions of boxes and cable pits are checked to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriate follow up action is initiated where necessary.
- Components and rail services a prepared to ensure secure and sound connections can be made.
- Leads or bonds are connected using appropriate fastening techniques and ensuring technical appliance is achieved.
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person(s) and documented.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Track circuit leads and bonds are installed and connected efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Maintain track circuit leads and bonds
- OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
- Bonds, leads and rail connections are checked for damage or determination and appropriate corrective action is initiated.
- Appropriate tests are completed to identify components requiring repair or replacement.
- Repair or replacement of components is carried out with due regard to train movements and safety of personnel involved.
- Temporary bonding is installed where required and electrical readings on bonds/lead connections and insulated rail joints are taken to ensure compliance with specifications and site bonding layout plan.
- Track related equipment is inspected for faults or damage and all faults are documented and appropriate follow up action is initiated.