Stabling Point Risk Assessments Wakefield Kirkgate sidings This document is the property of Harsco Track Technologies Ltd. It shall only be used for the purpose for which it is supplied and shall not be copied, reproduced, stored on a retrieval system, disseminated, adapted or disclosed to a third party without the express written permission of Harsco Track Technologies Ltd. Harsco Track Technologies Ltd. 2006 Document Reference: Revision : Date: STAB/WAKE 01 20/04/06 Prepared by: A.Simpson
Introduction and purpose There are approximately 90 stabling points used by the Harsco Track Technologies Ltd. throughout the UK and each of these is unique in terms of its location, layout, hazards and operating requirements and instructions. Information regarding stabling points is difficult to come by across the railway. With this in mind Harsco Track Technologies Ltd. have decided to research and build a directory of stabling points. The purpose of this document is to provide you (the researcher) with the tools and guidance to find and document the information. This information will then be sifted and collated to produce a directory. How to conduct the research It is vital to gain as much information from the site visit as possible. To do this you will need to speak to people at the site and to those who use it regularly. You will also need to answer all the questions provided and make comments as appropriate. Hazard hunt and risk assessment Commencing at the stabling point entrance look for and list all hazards. Look for the things that could cause harm or damage - such as underfoot conditions, overhead obstructions and distances to running lines. Use the 10 points of the COSSs briefing as this will be relevant. Use the Risk assessment table (attached as appendix A) to identify the hazards and calculate the risk. There is an example included Other information (maps and rail layouts) On the spare page provide a rough sketch of the stabling point layout including track layouts, walking routes etc. You will need to include all accessible telephones and structure numbers such as: Bridges Signals Hand operated points Use of derailers
Location Overview Location: Wakefield Kirkgate sidings. Questions Question Answer and comments 1. How is the siding accessed Via Wakefield Kirkgate car park 2. Whose is responsible for the siding (Railtrack, Depot, or other) 3. Who is the point of contact inc telephone numbers 4. How are the emergency services contacted inc names and numbers Network Rail Paul Calton 01924 331301 07753 976522 Mobile phone 999 5. Location of emergency access if different from 1 above 6. Where is the location of the nearest first aid point and name any first aiders 7. Name, location & phone number of nearest Accident and Emergency dept Pinderfields hospital 01924 201688 8. Location of nearest personal amenities 9. Is there a display of local information No 10. What is the most effective means of communication Mobile phone 11. Are there any walking routes No 12. What is the length of the siding Aprox. 300metres 13. How are the sidings protected Fixed signals 14. What needs to happen to protect the machine Red flags/light, not to be moved board 15. What type of lighting is available None 16. Full postal address of location. Wakefield Kirkgate station Monk street Wakefield WF1 4EL 17. Is parking available at machine side. Yes 18. Is stable point a secure stable point? Yes
19. What security measures are in place? Locked gates and security fencing Note. Under no circumstance should gates or fences be climbed to gain access to yard. 20. Are there any overhead height restrictions? No Map: Directions to Accident & Emergency Dept Start out at WAKEFIELD KIRKGATE STATION,Wakefield Unclassified 0.00 0.06 Turn right onto Tavern Street Tavern Street 0.06 0.09 Turn right onto Brunswick Street Brunswick Street 0.14 0.09 Turn left onto Berners Street Berners Street 0.23 0.10 Turn right onto Peterson Road Peterson Road 0.33 0.09 Continue forward onto Stanley Road Stanley Road 0.42 0.27 Turn right onto Stanley Road - A642 A642 0.69 0.59 Turn left Unclassified 1.28 0.20 Arrive at Pinderfields General Hospital (A and E),Wakefield
Site Summary Location: Wakefield Kirkgate sidings. The sidings are situated at the East end of Wakefield Kirkgate station. Access is via the down loop. Entry into the siding is then through a locked gate. All other lines in the siding are clamped out of use leaving one line available. Departure is via position light into the up loop. Motor access is via Wakefield Kirkgate station car park through a locked gate at the end of the car park. The yard is also used for storing rail, sleepers, & ballast etc.
HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES LTD. STABLING POINT HAZARD HUNT AND RISK ASSESSMENT Location: Wakefield Kirkgate sidings. Task, activity or item Hazard Consequences Initial Risk Rating Score Control Measures Residual Risk Rating Score Further Action & Comments L S R L S R Ballast / chippings piled at side of track Slip or trip on ballast 2 2 4 Move machine to safer area in sidings 1 1 2 Ballast needs moving Rubbish & broken troughing laying around site Slip or trip 2 2 4 Care to be taken when walking round site 1 1 2 Site needs clean up. No lighting Slip or trip 2 2 4 Care to be taken when walking round site 1 1 2 Lighting required
HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES LTD. STABLING POINT HAZARD HUNT AND RISK ASSESSMENT Photographs Location: Wakefield Kirkgate sidings. View to exit signal View from yard towards exit View into yard
HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES LTD. STABLING POINT HAZARD HUNT AND RISK ASSESSMENT Sketch of Stabling Point And Hazards:
HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES LTD. STABLING POINT HAZARD HUNT AND RISK ASSESSMENT SIMPLE RISK RANKING METHOD OVERVIEW First match your views to the nearest statements in chart one under both likelihood and severity. This generates two numbers. You then multiply those numbers to identify a risk rating. This is then applied to chart two to establish the level of risk. When reporting you will need to make a short statement to justify your decision, this demonstrates you have considered all factors and not relied on gut reaction. LIKELIHOOD It s important to consider that any event is less likely to occur the more factors are involved. Ask what if questions to provide a wider view, but in doing so, you must consider the likelihood of that event occurring and if unlikely, not consider it. SEVERITY It s easy to go for worse case scenario when, in reality, this rarely occurs. Ask what if questions against the actions and reactions of the person but remember these are real and will not change dramatically. We must also consider all the mitigating measures that are in place to prevent an incident or accident occurring. Previous incidents and trends can be used as supporting evidence rather than gut reaction. CHART ONE LIKELIHOOD & SEVERITY RATING CHART TWO FINAL RISK RATING Likelihood Rating Severity Rating 5 5 10 15 20 25 No likely to occur within the next year Likely to occur once within the next year Likely to occur at least three times in the next year Likely to occur at a monthly frequency Likely to occur at a weekly frequency or less 1 No exposure to safety risk. Minimal loss to business process, some extra work created 2 Minimum exposure to a safety risk (minor injury) Minor loss to business process, partial loss of shift, extensive delay / work curtailed (loss of performance pay) 3 High risk of injury (Major injury), Loss to business process, cancellation of a single shift, (Significant loss of performance pay) 4 Single fatality, significant loss to business process, possession overrun - delay to train service, cancellation of multiple shifts, likely to last for a period of days. 5 Multiple fatalities, catastrophic loss to business process, disruption likely to last for more than seven days resulting in significant penalty payments. 1 4 4 8 12 16 20 2 3 3 6 9 12 15 3 2 2 4 3 8 10 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 Risk Level: 1 to 3 = Tolerable Risk Level: 4 to 6 = Broadly acceptable Risk Level: 7 to 25 = Intolerable