Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds
- Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures implemented
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments and existing risk control measures implemented
- Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
- Installation/maintenance instructions are reviewed to obtain clear and concise work requirements
- Site bonding layout plan is reviewed to clarify bonding requirements
- Material to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job specifications
- Tools, equipment and testing devices to install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with job specifications
- Install/maintain track circuit leads and bonds
- Specified leads of bonds are run and positioned appropriately to the formation conditions and to minimise potential damage from track maintenance machines
- Installation/maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds are appropriately sequenced in accordance with job schedule
- Positions of boxes and cable pits are checked to ensure compliance with specifications and appropriate follow-up action is initiated, as required
- Components and rail surfaces are prepared to ensure secure and sound connections in accordance with job specifications
- Leads or bonds are connected using specified fastening techniques ensuring technical compliance is achieved
- Established methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unplanned situations are dealt with safely in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment 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, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Bonds, leads and rail connections are inspected for damage or deterioration and appropriate corrective action is initiated in accordance with workplace procedures
- Appropriate tests are completed to identify components requiring repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications
- Repair or replacement of components is carried out with due regard to train movements and safety of person/s involved
- Temporary bonding is installed, as 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 in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete installation/maintenance of track circuit leads and bonds
- Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work completion is documented, relevant reports produced and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures