Safety at work site

by
N.R.Kale
AXEN/1
IRICEN/Pune
RB letter No 98/CE-II/PRA/32
dated 23.05.01
Safe working of contractors:
 The contractor shall not start any work without the
presence of railway supervisor at site
 Barricading shall be provided wherever justified and
feasible as per site condition
 The supervisor/workmen should be counseled about
safety measures.
 A competency certificate to the contractor’s
supervisor shall be issued by an officer, which will
be valid only for the work for which it has been
issued.
Contd. …

 The unloaded p-way materials after

unloading along track should be kept clear off
moving dimensions and stacked as per the
specified heights and distance from the
running track.
 Supplementary site specific instructions,
wherever considered necessary shall be
issued by the Engineer in charge.
Competency certificate

Certified that shri --------------- P.way

supervisor of M/s ------------ has been
examined regarding p.way working on
-------------- work. His knowledge has been
found satisfactory and he is capable of
supervising the work safely.

Officer in-charge
Measures to be ensured prior to start of
the work
Engineer in charge must have –
1. Name & address of contractor assigned to
execute the work
2. Registration number of individual
vehicle/machine (s) proposed to be used.
3. Names and license particulars of the drivers
to be deployed on contractor’s
vehicle/machinery
Measures to be ensured prior to start of
the work
Ensure-
1. Survey of site by supervisor of contractor &
Railway’s supervisor to assess the
precautions to be taken at site.
2. The land strip adjacent to running track
where road vehicle/ machinery is to ply for
work shall be demarcated by line in
advance at the appropriate distance.
Measures to be ensured prior to start of
the work
3. Barricading as per design shall be provided
in full length of work area.
4. The work site shall be suitably demarcated to
keep public and passenger way from work
area.
5. Signage boards such as ‘Work in progress’
etc to be provided at appropriate locations to
warn public/passengers.
B) Provision of Barricading

3500 mm
Barricading

Vehicles can Ply in this area

 B) Provision of Barricading

Luminous Tape/ Red color

OR Nylon Rope 12 mm thick Post (Bamboo/
Steel/ Concrete)
1200 mm

3500 mm

Elevation of Barricading
Contd. …

For items of barricading, Sign Board like

“Work in progress”, walkie – talkie sets,
mobile phones, look out man etc., suitable
provision may be incorporated in the tender
conditions as per site requirement.
Measures to be ensured during execution
of the work
1. Contractor to depute only trained
supervisors at site.
2. Drivers of vehicle/machines to be briefed
about safety and precautions to be taken
while moving/working close to traffic.
3. No vehicle within 6 meters of centre of
running line without presence of Railway
Supervisor.
A) Marking of White Line with Lime

6000 mm
150 mm wide line with lime

Vehicles can Ply in this area

Contd. …

4. Contractor’s road vehicle/machinery to ply

only between Sunset and Sunrise. In case of
emergency night working may be allowed
with provision of sufficient light and additional
staff.
5. Road vehicle/machines to ply in a way so
that these not infringe the line of
demarcation.
Contd. …
6. Posting of look out man.
7. Protection of the track, in case of any
infringement.
8. Individual vehicle/machinery not to be left
unattended near running track. If at all it
becomes unavoidable then take all precaution
against any possibility of roll-off and
vehicle/machine to be manned.
Contd. …

9. All temporary arrangement required to be

made during execution of work to be made in
such a manner that moving dimensions do
not infringe.
10. Protection of track and issuing caution
order in case any vehicle/machinery to work
within 6 meter of centre of track but more
than 3.5 meter.
 C) Plying of vehicles between 3.5 M and
6 M from Center of Track

3500 mm

150 mm wide line with lime

Contractor Railway
Supervisor Supervisor

6000 mm
Contd. …

11. In case work is planned to be done within

3.5 meter of center line of running track,
ensure that work is done under block
protection.
12. Before digging in station area, take proper
permission from concerned department and
do the work in presence of Railway’s
representative. If any cable is found, stop the
work
D) Plying of vehicles within 3.5 M from
Center of Track

1200 M

Contractor 150 mm wide line with lime

Supervisor Railway
3500 mm Supervisor
Check list
(Before starting the work)
1. Name of work
2. Location
3. Duration of work: From------- to -------
4. Whether Contractor’s supervisor
identified/selected, who is going to be site in-
charge?
5. Whether site inspected by construction’s
supervisor/other department’s supervisors
along with contractor’s supervisor?
Contd. …
6. Whether Precautions to be taken are
identified and listed?
7. Whether Plan of work drawn out by
contractor’s supervisor in consultation with
Railway’s supervisor?
8. Whether proper line marking/Barricading
done before start of work?
9. Caution order issued for the train drivers in
case work is being done within 6 mts. of
centre line of running track?
Contd. …
10. Whether drivers of vehicle/machinery being
used have been identified?
11. Whether drivers of vehicle/machinery briefed
about the safe working?
12. Whether sufficient lighting provided at site of
work for night working?
13. Whether infringements checked?
14. Availability of communication instruments.
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