Safety First BriefingAugust 2018

Close Call ReportingWe had the following Close Calls reported since the last briefing:

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Date Raised

Location/Site

DetailsRisk

LevelDate

ClosedComments

01.07.18 Patchway TunnelLighting generators positioned next to very dry grass - could be fire hazard.

Alert 01.07.18Generators switched off and moved

06.07.18 Lostock Cannot sign in as ES due to no COSS IWA tickets Care 06.07.18

06.07.18 Lostock1 x ISS operative has got his card updated and now has the ES ticket and signed inas ES

Caution 06.07.18

06.07.18 Alker LaneOperative was rejected because they attempted to sign in without the following items of PPE, gloves, goggles, helmet, helmet light

Care 06.07.18 Providing at second attempt

06.07.18 Water StreetMini bus driver failed a competency check because they don’t hold the following competencies: PTS

Care 06/07/18 PTS not required for role

07.07.18 Halton Curve

Problem with signing out chased up. Team Leader said to sign everyone out for 06:00. He sincerely apologised but said that he didn’t have any of the summary details and he would try to phone through the final update at some point that day

Care 07/07/18

10.07.18 Derby Parking - why is the lorry parking out of the compound

Care 10/07/18 Park in compound

11.07.18 Litchurch Plaza Metal out of the ground Caution 10/07/18Used hammer to remove metal

12.07.18 Derby No water on site Care 12/07/18 More water on site

12.07.18 Litchurch Plaza Litter in the car park Care 12/07/18Litter picked up. Regular litter piles

12.07.18 Litchurch Plaza Concrete tipping hazard in walking route Caution 12/07/18Need levelling off. Site rep informed

12.07.18 Derby Glasses not suitable Caution Need to get right PPE

18.07.18 Lime StreetS and t continuity cable not connected down slow at

l192/80 Caution 18/07/18 Reported to client

21.07.18 Belford FC

Road traffic signs placed inside barriers which were down and the line was still open. When the train ran through, the signs had been removed. Decision made

by Signaller without any communication.

Alert

At Crag Mill LC ES informed the NWR representative on site and our OLE Supervisor about this situation. NWR representative has informed the NWR Level2 investigation team.

21.07.18 Wellingborough

Whilst setting up an engineering worksite a member of the public was sat in the down fast cess approx

100yds south of the station platform (fast lines open). Kettering signal box were informed whom cautioned

the approaching train through.

Alert 21/07/18

Reported to British transport police who arrived and escorted member of public off site. Raised as close-call to Amey control (incident numver 368244)

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Date Raised

Location/Site

DetailsRisk Level

Date Closed

Comments

No date available Dovecourt Filton

Lack of welfare facilities. Tea/coffee not available. We are working nights and unable to go out and have a brew. A warm cup of tea/coffee helps to keep morale up

Care

22.07.18 Various

Long sleeve tops being pulled up countless times. Asked to pull down sleeves down. They do but when I've gone back later, the sleeves are back up again

Care

22.07.18LitchurchCompound

Hand rail outside ES cabin. CautionNeeds the bolt tightening, reported

22.07.18 Sinfin C/C's on site not wearing gloves. Caution 22/07/18Asked them to put them on and they did

22.07.18 Sinfin Yard Metal 'link tab' protruding, hazard if caught. Caution 22/07/18Bent back out of harms way.

22.07.18 Sinfin Access Dust from road to access CautionAction needed - wetting down

22.07.18 Sinfin CompoundPlastic banding in walk route. Identified tripping hazard in walking route at compound.

Caution 22/07/18 Removed and binned

22.07.18 SinfinPersons are still in DR area with air feed masks.

CautionNeeds pointing out at compound briefing

22.07.18 Sinfin Access 2 plates & bolts in the way. Caution 22/07/18Put them with others in safe area

23.07.18 Sinfin Access Litter/polystyrene cups etc. Care 23/07/18All picked up. Will be talking to ISS resource re litter

24.07.18 Goodsmoor Bridge Lighting & heavy vegetation. CareLighting needed in access gates down road for staff working nights

24.07.18 Sinfin Compound Cars parking near RRU access Care 24.07.18Told compound traffic marshall to brief all staff to park at compound

24.07.18 Sinfin near 212 parks Fuel cans in sun Caution 24.07.18move fuel to shade behind AP web van, was his fuel

24.07.18 Sinfin Compound People not using walking route at compound Caution 24.07.18Advise them to use walking route they used to get back to site

24.07.18 Sinfin CompoundSecurity not at compound gate to sign people in

Caution 24.07.18Told him when leaving gate to use facilities to leave car park attendent on gate

26.07.18 B&Q AccessHockey masks not being used for knocking clips out

Cuation 26.07.18Took clips to site, being used now

26.07.18LitchurchAccess/RRAP

2 pairs of 'NIPS' left in walking route Care 26.07.18 Trip hazard, moved to P.O.S.

26.07.18 B&Q Access Hammers x 3 breaking Caution 26.07.18Reported to torrent, more hammers took to site

Date

Raised

Location/

SiteDetails

Risk

Level

Date

ClosedComments

27.07.18Litchurch

CompoundCar reversing into parking area Care 27.07.18

Told driver to park in

designated space

27.07.18 Litchurch Operatives need gloves Caution 27.07.18 Informed site rep

28.07.18 Sinfin No first aid stickers Care 27.07.18Informed site rep is it

possible to supply

28.07.18 Litchurch worksite Lifting straps in walkway Caution 27.07.18Pulled up and moved. Trip

hazard.

29.07.18Speedy Depot

Glasgow

Hire company loaded vans for ISS staff to

deliver equipment. Too much placed in each

van, over weight of vehicle

Caution 29.07.18

ISS Supervisor S Stewart

organised additional

vehicle to take

equipment from

overloaded vas to reduce

weight. Notified to

Speedy for future loads

Safety Related Reminders

Following a site safety audit in which a few issues were raised, we would like to remind all workers of the following key points when working on site:

1) All workers engaged in work activity being undertaken MUST have received and signed to confirm that they have understood the task briefing given by the COSS. If a new worker joins work activity being undertaken, then the COSS must ensure that they brief this worker prior to allowing them to join the work group. This includes site supervisors or managers working for the client.

2) In line with PTS work safe practices any tools and equipment must not be placed any closer than 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) from a line which a train could pass.

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Vehicle Accidents

DY65 YLB

Make/Model: Vauxhall VivaraDate of Incident: 12/07/18Time: 01:00Location: KFC DerbyRoad Condition: GoodWeather: ClearDescription: The driver reversed out of a ‘drive through’ and went over a concrete slab which I couldn’t seeDamage: Bent rear axelOutcome: Driver at fault

YG16 OCC

Make/Model: Vauxhall VivaroDate of Incident: 19/07/18Time: Not knownLocation: Home, parkedRoad Condition: GoodWeather: SunnyDescription: Delivery truck reversed down the street with the tail lift down and scraped all down the side of the vehicleDamage: Dinted and scratched left side of the vehicleOutcome: Driver of tail lift van at fault

NV17 HLH

Make/Model: Peugeot PartnerDate of Incident: 12/07/18Time: 18:15Location: Ripley A38 islandRoad Condition: GoodWeather: ClearDescription: Other vehicle was the only person in front of the van. Driver looked to see if it was clear, other driver began moving forward. Van driver looked to see if it was clear and ran into back of other vehicleDamage: Front left of vanOutcome: Driver at fault – other vehicle was hesitant but driver said he should hvve checked

NY16 XRL

Make/Model: Peugeot BoxerDate of Incident: 15/07/2018Time: 22:24Location: Liverpool street, LondonRoad Condition: GoodWeather: ClearDescription: Driver reversed into the box, taxi had pulled into the box when he was told not too. The toe bar want into his bumper and grill Damage: No damageOutcome: Other Driver at fault

DY17 UUV

Make/Model: Vauhall VivaroDate of Incident: 29/07/2018Time: Early morningLocation: WiganRoad Condition: AverageWeather: RainyDescription: Driver went to van to go to work. Back window smashed in. Phoned Northgate to get it repairedDamage: Back window smashedOutcome: Other Driver at fault

FG66 RVP

Make/Model: Ford Transit CustomDate of Incident: 22/07/2018Time: 13:40Location: Rice Lane, LiverpoolRoad Condition: GoodWeather: SunnyDescription: Van was stationery, other driver drove into the back of the Ford.Damage: Little damage, slight crackOutcome: Other 0river was at fault

Vehicle Accidents

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GL17 HHZ

Make/Model: VW CaddyDate of Incident: 18/08/2018Time: 19:20Location: Barton Lane Eccles M30Road Condition: GoodWeather: CloudyDescription: Driving to fuel station, vehicle in front was driving erratically. Vehicle was driving up to traffic lights on amber, driver changed his mind and slammed his brakes on. Van slammed brakes on and ran into vehicle Damage: Bent bonnet, dent in bumper and passenger front wing. Damage to headlightsOutcome: Other Driver at fault

NU15 LHN

Make/Model: Peugeot PartnerDate of Incident: 06/07/2018Time: 13:00Location: Manchester RoadRoad Condition: GoodWeather: ClearDescription: Vehicle was in a carpark overnight. The following morning it was damaged but the driver had not stopped. He was seen by a member of staff in a near shop.Damage: Rear drivers side light knocked out and door damageOutcome: Other Driver at fault

Supervisor - Amey

Manchester- Credit where credit is due. The team were spot on, need a bit more experience, but worked really well. No complaining, they just got on with the task in hand a pleasure to work with them to be fair

Supervisor - Amey

On a positive note JV and his team are performing well, can you please pass onto ISS, I also had them with me at Nexus last year and they performed as a top gang.

Senior Supervisor – Babcock

Just a quick thank you for the staff you sent out Saturday night they worked well, we are quick to criticise but not normally quick to praise. Two of the team stood out from the rest but like I say no complaints about the rest of the team you provided.

Senior Supervisor - S&C North Alliance

I just want to thank you personally; the help that you have given me from start to finish has been first class, nothing was too much trouble and honesty throughout. You definitely made my work and life much easier. Your team have been outstanding, they are a real credit to your business

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Safety, Health & Wellbeing

Close Calls – A Guide

Close calls are a vital tool in recognising patterns of behaviour, preventing accidents, and improving the overall safety of our work environment. As such, it is very important that as well as noticing and rectifying any issues you find, that you also record these close calls to help develop our understanding of the general and specific issues faced in the planning and delivery of our works.

We can raise close calls in a number of ways as follows:

- By text to the ISS labour close call number 07870 842610- By email to sqeteam@isslabour.co.uk- Via our company website at https://isslabour.co.uk/close-call-form/- By using the close call cards and posting in the depot- By calling or speaking to a line manager or the SQE team on 01332 370829 - Option 4- Directly to the Macrail operator onsite

There are numerous types of close calls which you can and should report, and you can use the close call communication methods above to highlight areas of good practice also. In fact, raising and recognising good practice is a great way of getting into the habit of identifying close calls, and gives a better understanding of what we are doing well, not just what needs to be improved.

Consider the following areas:

SACS and site set-up Did you receive a briefing from the SAC; was your PPE checked; are there adequate welfare facilities provided; are there adequate parking arrangements; is there sufficient lighting provided? Is there signs for PPE,Access arrangements, first aid provision?

Briefings and paperwork - Did you receive a briefing from your COSS or SWL? Does it cover all the site specific details? Did you receive your paperwork in good time prior to your shift? Have all your staff signed in? OLE paperwork in place, briefed to staff?

Infrastructure - Are the access arrangements suitable? Adequate parking and lighting at access point? Is there an Access Point board detailing track mileage, train speeds, directions etc?Any damage to gates, steps, troughing, Overhead line equipment?

People, Plant, Equipment - Anyone with missing PPE, wrong sponsor? Are you using tools or equipment, is in calibrated, in date, fit for use? Did you not understand any instructions, or feel uncomfortable undertaking any task? Is there an exclusion zone around plant/RRVs etc? Is this being managed properly?

The above is just some examples of areas to consider, if in doubt raise it and we can check. Also, the items noted above can be raised as a positive close call for good practice, if the arrangements are in place and all is proceeding as planned.

If in doubt – speak to someone and raise the issue, you may make a difference in preventing an accident and injury.

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Environmental

PPE Recycling

The recycling and reuse of PPE can ensure that we help with waste management and promote sustainability through-out our working practices. The recycling of PPE has many benefits including:

• Cost savings on the purchasing of PPE• Landfill costs reduced – as there is less PPE going to landfill• Better waste management• Carbon footprint reduced• Improved sustainability

We will now be supplying orange recycling PPE bins in our Manchester & Derby offices – so that any old or used PPE can be recycled. Please ensure that when you require new PPE items to be issued from your local ISSL depot, that you bring any old used items back to be recycled. These items include:

1) All orange hi-vis items2) Safety Glasses3) Gloves4) Hard hats

Items collected from the orange bins will then be collected from site & taken to a recycling facility.

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FeedbackWe would like your feedback on any safety related issues that may help us improve the business and

prevent further accidents and incidents.

We endeavour to minimise all foreseeable risks to you when you are at work. However you see what

happens out there on a daily basis far more than we do, and will no doubt have some very valuable ideas

or suggestions on how to make our industry a safer place for everyone. We would like to hear from you

but appreciate you may want to remain anonymous. We value your opinion and thus confidentiality will

be guaranteed when receiving your comments. You can send us feedback in any of the following ways:

• Send an email to the SQE Team directly sqeteam@isslabour.co.uk use the hashtag #Feedback in the

subject heading and someone will contact you within 24 hours to acknowledge receipt of your message

• Complete the slip at the bottom of this page and take it into your nearest ISSL depot

• Call or text any of the “On Call” phone numbers listed on the rear of your Authority To Work Card

• Go to any ISSL Depot to talk to a senior member of the team, who will welcome feedback and consider

confidentiality at all times

• Speak to any of the senior team when you meet them on-site for briefings or safety related visits.

Feedback Slip: Monthly Brief

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