Operator’s Manual
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7 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.
7.1 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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Ensure a relevant C Form is obtained.
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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 work on track under live OLE.
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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 V.A.B. Engineering Acceptance Certificate and EC Type Examination
Certificate for additional, specific machine limitations of use.
7.2 On/Off Track
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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 th
e “four foot”.
7.3 Travelling on the Rail
Before travel commences, ensure the following:
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Crowd ram fully extended so that bucket is fully crowded round.
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Dipper ram fully extended so that the dipper is fully in.