SER 07 Rail Maintenance

Critical Controls 

• Pre-possession HSE inspections to be undertaken of works areas.
• Out of hours works to be approved by regulatory authority/client for rail possession activities.
• Track drainage identified prior to undertaking works and erosion and sediment controls implemented.
• Vibration monitoring to be undertaken for works adjacent to heritage structures and/or structures (BS 7385) to be
  impacted by works for cosmetic damage. Also consider vibration monitoring for human response as per OH&E
  Assessing Vibration technical guideline.
• Dust suppression for regulators/stockpiles (particularly ballast) to be in place prior to commencing works.
• Appropriate waste management amenities (construction, recycling, spoil) to be in place prior to undertaking works
  and all waste to be disposed of at an appropriately licensed/approved facility.
• Visual screening and/or acoustic barriers to be implemented around work areas in close proximity to sensitive
  receivers. Consider use of solar lighting towers and silenced generators.
• Appropriate Spill Kits to be located close to each work activity, at refuelling points and chemical/ oil storage areas.
• Approved bunds, Drip trays and/or plant nappies to be used during re-fuelling or changing of attachments and
  during use of static equipment (generators).
• Classification of spoil material to be undertaken prior it leaving site.