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A3 Resources

Tools (hand and power) Applicable

Chainsaws

Strimmers

Pole saws

Petrol stump drill

Back pack blowers

Fencing Hand Tools (Digging Grafters, Sledgehammer etc)

Other (Please identify)

Plant Applicable

Tracked Woodchipper

Tractor Crane Fed Woodchipper

Roof Mounted Timber Crane

Tractor Winch

Tractor Tipping trailer

Knap Sack Sprayer

Petrol / Diesel Driven Generator

Tracked Dumpers

Forwarder

Other (Please identify)

Manpower (Skills and Competencies)

Applicable

COSS/Site Warden

PTS/NPTC 38/39 Climbing trees / Arial rescue

PTS/NPTC 30/31/36 Chainsaw Operative

PTS/NPTC Brushwood chipper Units 01/02/03

PTS/NPTC Strimmer Operative City and Guilds

PTS/NPTC PA 01 and 02 Pesticide Operative

Plant Operative. FMO

Other (Please identify)

Specialist PPE Applicable

Full body orange railway clothing BS EN 471:2003

Ballistic Gloves BS EN 381-7 Class 2 or task specific gloves.

Steel Toe Cap Ballistic Boots BS EN ISO 17249:2004 task specific boots.

Ballistic Trousers BS EN 381-5 Class C

Chainsaw Helmet (blue or white depending on experience) BS EN 352-3

Visor BS EN 397

Ear Defenders BS EN 352-1-2-3

Safety Goggles/Glasses BS EN166.1.F

Other (Please identify)

A4 Permits Permit/Form Applicable

COSS Briefing Form RT9909 Network Rail Consent Form Permit to Dig Hot Works Permit ALO Forms Bird Nesting Form Pesticide Application Record Task Briefing Form Work Package Plan Safe System of Work Pack Lifting Plan POWRA QTS Risk Assessments 3rd Party Access Form

Other (Please identify)

B Site Details B1 Access

Access will be gained from the following Centurian Way, Leyland, PR25 3UQ

Croston Road, Leyland, PR5 5JY NR Approved

Various Throughout

3rd Party (All fences will remain secure at all times.)

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Approved On and Off Tracking Point (RRAP) Temporary Road Rail Access Points Will Be Used Name Croston Road Mileage 19m 24ch Type Temporary Foam RRAP Name Centurian Way Mileage 18m 14ch Type Temporary Road Foam RRAP B3 Control of site risks The COSS/Supervisor will supervise the control of site risks and brief the staff in the COSS briefing form. Also

the Point of Work Risk Assessments (PoWRA) will record

this detail.

The Hazard Directory and buried services diagrams are a

good source of information and will be read thoroughly to all staff during the briefing.

All staff will be responsible for their safety and the safety of others.

Hazard Controls Specified

Existing Fencing Correct PPE whilst handling and during take down.

Above ground, below ground and overhead cable routes

Visually check and mark any above ground cables using marker paint, where appropriate. Brief all staff on identified cable routes exposed. Where poss ble avoid cable routes and protect cable routes with plywood sheets/mats whilst crossing machinery over.

Railway Set up a Safe System of Work. Adjacent Housing Issue notifications of the works 2 weeks prior to

commencement. . Minimize works done at night. Keep noise to a minimum at all times.

Leptospirosis (Weils Disease)

Gloves must be worn at all times. Any cuts must be immediately washed and covered. Hands must be washed before meal times.

Third Party Interfaces

All railway gates to be kept closed when not in use. Proper site signage to be used. Letter drops to local residents as required.

Slips, trips and falls

Maintain good housekeeping practices – Keep working areas tidy as activities progress. Use designated access routes. Inspect site thoroughly for any trip hazards and identify to the work group if any are found. Walk only – with care. Wear Correct PPE and ensure that boots have good grip. Remove trip hazards if possible. Inspect for any hidden holes throughout site and read the hazard directory thoroughly. Wear safety harness and be attached to a rope when working on or near the cutting slopes.

Working adjacent to water course

Lifelines and harnesses to be worn in the proximity of water course.

Plant/Power Tools

Correct PPE, training and maintenance of equipment.

B4 Protection Arrangements

All works will be carried out within a Separated Safe System of Work, either over three metres from the line or if necessary a Site Warden will be utilised at two metres from the line as detailed in the SSOWP.

B5 On-track Plant and Machinery Movements

Staff will be made aware of on track plant and machinery movements during the COSS briefing

B6 Communications and Contact Details

B7 Emergency Arrangements

In the event of an emergency the following contact details are to be used:

Nearest A&E –Chorley and South Ribble

Tel: 01257 261 222 Address: Preston Road, Chorley PR7 1PP First Aider – Supervisor to confirm during briefing

Name of First Aider: Environment Agency - 0800 80 70 60

BT Police - 0800 40 50 40

Network Rail Helpline - 03457 11 41 41 IPSNE (NDS 2/47 Hotline) All operatives to wear personal first aid kit at all times (if required). Main first aid kit to be available on site at all times. All accidents and incidents must be reported to: Network Rail Incident Control

Close Calls will be reported to: Network Rail Close Call Hotline

All accidents and incidents must also be reported to the QTS Contract Manager and Network Rail Representative. All accidents are to be investigated and reported in accordance with Company Procedure SP40 and Railway Group Standard GE/RT8047.Where required the worksite will be suspended and the area will be preserved until an investigation has been completed. B8 Welfare

A welfare cabin with washing, toilet and eating facilities will be stationed at the German Lane Access.

B9 Interfaces

NWR Project Team / Local Councils

QTS Group Site Manager /Project Manager will interface directly with NWR scheme project manager – weekly progress meetings set as the minimum contact level throughout the project. Communication & liaison of relevant information, arising from project meetings, to the relevant local councils will also be the responsibility of the QTS Project Manager.

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Principle Contractor Network Rail, Responsible Contractor QTS

Task Briefing Balshaw Lane Junction to Euxton Station

Vegetation Management Works

Network Rail.

ELR: CGJ5 Up and Down lines 17m 1600y to 19m 0600y.

Jan 2015 – May 2015 Briefing given by:

Name Sentinel Number Position Signature

Briefed to: (By signing below, I confirm that I have received and understood the briefing for this task.) I have been given the opportunity to contribute to the safety issues and reminded of the benefits if I improve my personal performance I am not under the influence of drugs/alcohol/medication. I have declared any medication which I am currently taking. I have had a sufficient rest period and consider my self physically and mentally fit to carry out my duties safely. Spectacle/contact lens wearers – I have a spare pair of spectacles available

Name Sentinel Number Signature Date & Time

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Changes to a Task Brief – Revised Risk Assessment Task Title and Reference:

Date:

Person Undertaking the Review (Below):

Section No. & heading

Changes made & reason(s) why change is required

What further action is required? E. g. Change to Order of Works, Additional PPE required, new method of working etc.

Who needs to undertake these actions?

Tick when complete

Task Title and Reference:

Date:

Person Undertaking the Review (Below):

Section No. & heading

Changes made & reason(s) why change is required

What further action is required? E. g. Change to Order of Works, Additional PPE required, new method of working etc.

Who needs to undertake these actions?

Tick when complete

Remember to re-brief the above to the relevant persons within the work group

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