Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for absolute signal blocking protection
- Worksite protection plan is sourced and read for the terms of ASB protection
- Network Control Officer is notified of intention to use ASB protection
- Protection officer is advised of Network Control Officer's decision
- Apply absolute signal blocking protection
- Permission to apply ASB is requested from Network Control Officer
- Permission to apply ASB is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
- Protection officer is advised ASB has been applied
- End absolute signal blocking protection
- Communication is maintained with Network Control Officer to confirm completion of work activity and track is safe for rail traffic
- Permission to remove ASB protection is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
- Network Control Officer is informed of completion of work
- Manage unsafe situations or emergencies
- Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified
- Work group is instructed to move to a safe place
- Appropriate action is taken to minimise risk and/or injury in accordance with workplace procedures
- Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures