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Issue 1 Page 13 of 34 Initial Issue 19 December 2017 Engineering Manager
9 Rail Safety
DANGER. FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY RULES IN THIS MANUAL
MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in severe damage to the machine and/or the rail
infrastructure.
9.1 General
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All work on or near the railway infrastructure must be carried out strictly in accordance with
railway regulations.
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Always observe Network Rail codes of practice.
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Work must be carried out in accordance to rulebook GE/RT 8000 and all safety precautions
must be followed at all times.
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Attention must be paid to Railway Group Standards and all safety precautions must be followed
at all times.
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All staff must be fully trained and certified as competent to use this piece of equipment on
railway infrastructure by the owner/operator.
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When working on electrically operated routes, be sure to observe official regulations. Always
observe minimum clearance from overhead wires.
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Never use in 3rd and 4th rail areas.
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Never use on track without a possession.
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Never use on track under live OLE, ensure a relevant C Form is obtained.
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Never use on track when trains are running.
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Never On/Off-Track in areas with close proximity hazards such as in station platforms under/on
bridges, in tunnels or in areas with low overhead structures or line side structures.
See the Network Rail VAB Engineering Acceptance Certificate and EC Type Examination
Certificate for additional, specific machine limitations of use.
9.2 On/Off Track

Always utilise an approved On/Off-Tracking method.
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Never On/Off-Track in areas with any cable connections to the rail.
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Never On/Off-
Track in areas with ATP loop cables either in the rail web or in the “four foot”.
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Never On/Off-Track in areas with any cables cleated to the top surfaces of sleepers.
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Never On/Off -rack in
areas with any signalling equipment fitted in the “four foot”.