Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to repair signalling cables
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.
- Access times and methods are confirmed to comply with customer requirements and relevant legislation.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
- Extent and nature of the damage to the rail signalling cable is confirmed with appropriate personnel and through established procedures.
- Appropriate cable joining kit is obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against manufacturer's instructions to ensure all components are included.
- Cable diagrams necessary to effect repairs are obtained, read and understood.
- Tools and cable testing devices appropriate for the cable repair are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Repair damaged rail signalling cables
- Work area made safe, the damaged cable is isolated for repair and other OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the repair are followed
- Corresponding ends of broken cable core are identified by core marking and confirmed by continuity test
- Appropriate cable joining kit is used to repair damaged cable following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures
- Effectiveness of the repair to the damage cable is tested for cable core continuity, insulation between cable cores and cores to earth.
- Cause of unacceptable test results is located and rectified in accordance with established procedures
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person
- Cable repair is performed efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices
- Report signalling cable repair results