Transcript Fatality Prevention Standard in Indiana Harbor (FCA

RS# 3 Work Environment
Draft date: Oct 5, 2011 Rev 1
Corporate Health and Safety
ArcelorMittal
Summary
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General subjects regarding work environment
Definitions and terms
Traffic signalling at entrances
Rail way crossings
Speed limits
Loading and unloading
Lineside
Close clearance areas
General traffic plan
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General subjects regarding work environment
• Seasonal impacts (e.g. rain, snow, …)
• Visibility during day and night time as well
as difficult weather conditions (e.g. fog)
• Impacts from production processes (e.g.
steam from cooling towers, fume, dust, …)
Recommendations and good examples !
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Rail tracks should be illuminated with high
mast lights at night and in low light conditions.
Brake distance is linked with the load of the
hole block of cars including the locomotive and
conditions of the tracks.
Crossing a rail track during the winter season
is more dangerous (slippery road/way
conditions).
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Definitions and terms (1/3 )
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Track
The track on a railway/railroad, also known as the permanent way, is the structure
consisting of the rail, fasteners, sleepers and ballast, plus the underlying subgrade.
Level crossing / railroad crossing
is a crossing on one level
– without recourse to a bridge or tunnel
– of a railway line by a road or path.
– are often "open" or "uncontrolled“
– manual or electrical closable gates (boom barrier) with or without flashing lights
and signals that barricaded the roadway.
Railroad switch is a mechanical installation enabling railway trains to be guided from
one track to another.
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Definitions and terms (2/3 )
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Railway signalling
is a system used to control railway traffic safely, essentially to prevent trains from
colliding.
Block signalling (Automatic block, Fixed block and Moving block)
Trains cannot collide with each other, if they are not permitted to occupy the same
section of track at the same time, so railway lines are divided into sections known as
blocks. In normal circumstances, only one train is permitted in each block at a time.
This principle forms the basis of most railway safety systems.
Fixed signals
On most railways, physical signals are erected at the lineside to indicate to drivers
whether the line ahead is occupied and to ensure that sufficient space exists between
trains to allow them to stop (mechanical signals , colour light signals, route signalling
and speed signalling, approach release,….)
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Definitions and terms (3/3 )
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A position of safety
At least 3 metres (10 feet) away from the nearest line on which a train can approach
Lineside
You are on the lineside if:
– you are between the railway boundary fence and the area called on or near the
line, and
– you can be seen by the driver of an approaching train.
You are not on the lineside if:
– you are on a platform (loading bay, station,..).
– You are not on or near the line if you are crossing the line at a level crossing.
On or near the line
You are on or near the line if you are:
– within 3 meters (10 feet) of a line and there is no permanent fence or structure
between you and the line
– on the line itself.
You are not on or near the line if:
– you are on a platform and you are carrying out typical work.
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FPA questions - Traffic signalling at entrances
• Level 0 – Question 3 [L0 - Q3]
Is there a clear traffic signalling at all plant entrances, which informs people there
is rail traffic on site as well as?
– the rule of absolute right of way to rail traffic
– the rule of complete stop prior to crossing any rail track for all vehicles
Recommendations and good examples !
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Rolling stocks have the right of way. Appropriate orientation, induction,
training and signage must be available to ensure that all employees,
contractors and visitors are aware of this rule.
When on some locations and time the pedestrian rail crossing is
increased, it can be possible to quit this absolute right e.g. shift changes
at exits of departments
AM Hamburg
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FPA questions - Rail way crossings
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L0 – Q4
It is prohibited for not trained and not qualified people to be near to less than 3 meters of an
open line.
Vehicles must come to a complete stop prior to crossing any rail track(s).
Before crossing tracks, employees should look in both directions and not cross tracks behind or
ahead of standing cars or locomotives without having at least 10 feet clearance between
employee and the above mentioned equipment. When authorized to cross or working around
railroad tracks, employees should stop, look, and listen and cross at a 90° angle or perpendicular
to the tracks.
Employees must not crawl, or sit under cars, or sit on tracks or bumpers. When walking between
a gap in parked cars or rail equipment, there must be a clearance of 20 feet between 2 pieces of
equipment.
Recommendations and good examples !
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Shared responsibility of rail crews and road traffic while crossing rail tracks. Do not
insist on right of way in any circumstances.
Safety training for all relevant people.
Surveillance cameras at highly frequented crossings.
Allow people and vehicles only to cross rail ways at appropriated level crossings.
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FPA questions - Rail way crossings
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L0 – Q4, Q5
In cases where a locomotive and or rail cars are moving into a pedestrian or road crossing, blind
spot, congested/restricted (close clearance) area or approaching pedestrian or vehicular traffic, a
crew member must ensure vehicular and pedestrian traffic is not present or is stopped before
proceeding.
The audible device on the locomotive must be used before crossings of roads and pedestrian
walkways L2Q8. It may be necessary for the train to slow down or stop. When the locomotive is
leading the movement, the locomotive operator must have full view of the road crossing or area
before being able to proceed across it.
If locomotive is not leading the movement, the ground person or person protecting the leading
end of the movement, must maintain line of sight maintained on both sides of the crossing.
Recommendations and good examples !
• Safety training for all relevant people.
• Surveillance cameras at highly frequented crossings.
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Always ensure that pedestrian and vehicular traffic or other
obstructions will not interfere with the movement.
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FPA questions - Rail way crossings
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L0 – Q4, Q5
Crossings may be protected by head-end protection, safety stops, or other
warning systems to alert vehicles and pedestrians of the approaching train.
No employee is to cross tracks when warning systems are activated unless the
train crew operating the locomotive grants the permission.
Walking on the tracks L1Q9, between the rails or stepping on the ball of the rail is
prohibited.
Recommendations and good examples !
• Marking of pathways to
be used.
• Barriers, gates
• AM Hunedoara
Automatic gate, sensors are
at the track in both
direction, about 20 meters
away from gate
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FPA questions - Speed limits
• L1 – Q2
Has a plan for rail traffic (with all the tracks for traffic, parking and marshalling, level
crossings and line equipments) been defined in the basis of the HIRA with a clear
signalling?
Have adequate and safe speed limits been defined for all rail lines in all areas?
Recommendations and good examples !
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Set speed limits in dangerous areas for vehicle
on road and on track
Speed must be adapted to the weight of the load
and possible distance to stop the train.
Speed limits must be the result of a risks
assessment.
Inside production facilities
Entrances / exits of buildings
Close clearance areas
Speed limits for specific areas (e.g. quays,
yards, …)
Shows one yellow number
indicating the tenth of the
speed allowed from the
point where the following
signal is found
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FPA questions - Rail way crossings
• L0 – Q5
Is each railway crossing clearly announced with the adequate signalling?
Are all the railway crossings adequately illuminated?
Is the visibility on the track left and right of the road good for all vehicles and
pedestrian approaching the railway crossings?
Recommendations and good examples !
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Gates, barriers
High-visible-signs
Road bumper in areas with lot of traffic
Speed limits for certain areas (e.g. quays,
yards, …)
AM Bremen
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FPA questions – Lineside
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L1 – Q8
Have safety rules been written for situations when duties require
people to go on the lineside?
The lineside is within the area between the rail boundary fencing
and the point that is called “on or near the line”.
Have those rules been written on the basis of a HIRA?
Do those rules ensure the concerned people are protected from
rail movements?
Recommendations and good examples !
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For any work on or within 3 meters/10 feet of a railway
track, a written permission is needed before the work
starts.
Every one that is required to work on or within a railway
track must be protected from rail movements by track
isolation.
People working on these areas must wear adequate
PPE based of the HIRA.
For further requirements see AM Safety ST 004 – Rail
Safety, clause 3
AM Bremen
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FPA questions – Loading and unloading
• L1 – Q7
Have safety rules been written on the basis of a HIRA for loading and unloading
operations on and from wagons?
Do those rules take into account the vehicles gross weight, the necessary load sharing
out, wedging and stowing in the wagon?
Recommendations and good examples !
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The wagons must be maintained in such a
way that it is safe to work with or on.
The loading platform must solid, well
maintained, clean and dry.
The cargo securing points, in sufficient
number, must be integrated in the wagon
construction.
The number of load straps is sufficient to
secure the cargo. These load straps are not
worn or damaged.
AM Warsaw
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FPA questions – Close clearance areas
• L1 – Q11
Has a HIRA been conducted to identify close clearance areas around the track
(limited clearance between the line on which trains or movements may approach and
adjacent structures)?
Are those close clearance areas clearly indicated with ban on entrance for vehicles
and people?
Recommendations and good examples !
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A risk assessment must identify any close clearances around the track (lateral and vertical). These must be
properly identified with a posted sign that will be illuminated at night.
Rail operators must not ride the side of rail cars, the side of locomotives, or ride in apposition where you could
be struck by the close clearance point.
Everyone must stay out of close clearances when operating or directing rail equipment movement.
AM Ostrava
AM Bremen
AM Warsaw
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FPA questions – General traffic plan
• L4 – Q1
Is there a general traffic plan with the inside and outside different traffics (all vehicles
and pedestrian) on site?
Is the rail network on the plan with all the traffic rules (speed limit, priority…)?
Recommendations and good examples !
• Show areas with close
clearance.
• Add places where accidents
occurred in this map.
• Easy access to this map should
possible for all relevant people.
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Let’s all begin or continue to consider rail operation as a risky job
and let’s be especially careful when getting close to rail tracks!
Thank you!
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