Elements and Performance Criteria
- Take appropriate safety precautions to access the rail corridor
- Authority to enter the rail corridor is confirmed
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn consistent with role in accessing the rail system
- A visual assessment is conducted to determine if the rail corridor can be accessed clear of the danger zone
- The rail corridor is entered and a visual assessment is maintained to identify potential risks
- Take appropriate safety precautions to access the danger zone
- A line of sight is established
- Direction of approaching trains and maximum speed is recognised
- A safe place is identified
- Types of warning provided are recognised and understood
- A situational awareness is maintained to identify changed local conditions
- Communications with other personnel are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures