Elements and Performance Criteria
- Enter Work On Track Authority limits
- Protection officers /possession protection officers are informed that rail traffic has arrived at the Work On Track Authority limits and confirmation that it is safe to enter is sought and obtained
- Communication with Network Control Officer is maintained using appropriate communications systems, in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements and workplace procedures
- Permission to enter Work On Track Authority limits is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
- Authority to enter track protection is provided to rail traffic driver
- Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- Rail traffic is piloted into the Work On Track Authority limit
- Advice regarding operating restrictions and conditions is given to rail traffic crew
- Exit Work On Track Authority limits
- Rail traffic is piloted to limit of the Work On Track Authority limits
- Permission is obtained from Network Control Officer for rail traffic to exit Work On Track Authority limits