PDS/55 – Work Utilising 1 Tonne Dumpers

1. PDS/55 – Work Utilising 1 Tonne Dumpers

2. Rail Infrastructure Assurance Group Rail Infrastructure Assurance Group. Reports to Infrastructure Safety Liaison Group ISLG. Infrastructure Safety Liaison Group ISLG is a leading forum for GB railway contractors to work together and with the wider industry to improvehealth, safety and environmental performance, share experiences, good practice and knowledge. Project Safety Leadership Group PSLG works to improve rail safety standards and ensure that everyone in the industry is following best practice on a daily basis. What is RIAG?

3. History & Remit Southern Region banned use of 1 tonne dumpers following a series of dumper incidents, specifically 1 tonne dumpers. Information is currently around root cause to do with inherent instability and operator competence/experience on this type of plant. Currently learning and sharing is not wide and limited in content from Network Rail. History of the Problem Definition Statement This ban was subsequently lifted, but a PDS was raised to review specific controls in use of 1 tonne dumpers and there limitations on the Railway Infrastructure. Also, what as an industry is needed to ensure competence and experience of operators.

4. Typical Incident Example

5. Project Sponsor Peter Jones – Osbourne Working Team Darren Chatwin LOR Systems & Assurance Mngr Steve Mann Colas Rail HSE Manager Graham King Keltbray HSE Manager Project Team - Work Utilising 1 Tonne Dumpers.

6. 1 tonne dumpers by there design, are more susceptible to ‘tipping’ over due to the narrow width of there wheelbase, thus anything other than flat even ground, imports a risk Initial Problem 1 Note the narrow wheel base Wider Widerr Widerrr still (note bigger tyres)

7. Uneven ground Sloped ground (see pic) Lack of training Lack of competence/certification No Risk Assessment No Site Management No Site Controls Lack of plant maintenance Lack of planning Lack of authority to operate Lack of alternatives considered/selection criteria Seat belts not worn Travelling to fast Lack of Traffic Controls/Segregation/Barriers Moving with high-skip lift raised Typical Causes

8. All could have (possibly) been avoided with existing construction guidance and controls followed and ENFORCED. Causes (Elimination)

9. There are a number of guidance documents available for use of (all sized) dumpers, from HSE through to Plant Hire Companies HSE Construction Site Transport Safety: Safe Use of Site Dumpers HSE Safe Use of Vehicles on Construction Sites Safety Alert (ALT-010) Site Dumper Safety (OPERC) Your Essential Guide-Dumpers (Nixon Hire) Dumper Safety Instructions (Central Plant Hire) CITB ; Health & Safety Advice for Plant Operatives Current Industry Guidance

10. In addition, Contractors have also implemented Controls / Alerts Thames Water SA218 1 Tonne Dumper Trucks Should Only Be Used in Exceptional Circumstances Laing O’Rourke; Prohibit use of 1 tonne dumpers. Can only be used where no other machine suitable, Risk Assessment undertaken and Senior Director Authority. VolkerFitzpatrick; Prohibit the use of 1 tonne dumpers with regard to wheels on conglomerated ballast. If this equipment is to be used on ballast, they must be tracked and a risk assessment made that considers no other suitable equipment is available for the intended task, this is further subject to CRE / Project Managers approval. Business Guidance

11. Existing Guidance Compliance to Construction Industry Guidance and Company Procedures. Immediate Actions

12. Alternative Options...

13. Lack of Specific 1 tonne dumper training Consideration of 1 tonne specific training. Initial Problem 2

14. Training is available for Dumpers; Forward-Tipping Dumpers: Wheeled CPCS Code A09 Whilst the learning/training content is now not formalised, the test itself is. The test criteria is a available on line for companies / business to either undertake in-house, individuals can down load themselves or utilise training providers for a more formal approach to the training. Completion of a Formal Test will provide operative CPCS Red Trained Operator Card. Due to the many different size machines, the industry have not stipulated individual training for specific size machines, the training incorporates all sized machines. (Construction Plant Association) Training

15. Forward-Tipping Dumpers: Wheeled CPCS Code A09Foundation training and assessment in operating and maintaining forward tipping dumpers. It is suitable if you have received no formal instruction. • Entry requirements: • CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test no more than two years before attending this course. • Assessment and exams: • The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical's. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests. • Qualifications/certification: • CPCS Red Trained Operator Card (on successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests). • CITB National Construction College certificate. • Further training Level 2 NVQ/SVQ which leads to a Blue Competent Operator Card.

16. Course Structure: • Operate the machine to a minimum standard • Fit and operate ancillary equipment • Site the machine safely and efficiently • Know which minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures are necessary, and be able to carry them out • Prepare the machine for travelling on the public highway • Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine • Apply all necessary safety precautions • Understand how diesel engines work and how various parts of the Machine operate.

18. Compliance to existing Construction Industry / Company Guidance CPCS approved operators (include refresher training) Prohibit use on Railway Ballasted Track. (amongst other prohibited use) In addition to #1, implementation of Authority to Operate Plant Permit. Rail specific guidance not required above existing Construction Industry Guidance. Conclusions