SWP: Loading Rail Carriages

Ref No: POS_SWP 24_Loading Rail Carriages

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Date: 05/07/21

Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Operating MHE in restricted spaces

• Lifting heavy loads from height

• Moving Vehicles

• Weather Conditions

• Loads or Attachments

• Trapping

• Crushing

• Overturning

• Collision with personnel

• Collision with other vehicles/equipment

Do

• Maintain three points of contacts when accessing the rail carriages via the ladders.

• Stand clear of the storage wells when IFLT operator is placing cargo on the rail carriage.

• Ensure that there are fall arrest bags placed on the rear side of carriages that have personnel on them.

• Ensure that there are two personnel in attendance when opening or closing the carriage access covers.

• All personnel are to be at least 2m away from any moving carriages or locomotives.

• Remove all kickers from the area surrounding the coils prior to removal of tarpaulin.

• Clear any debris from the working area.

Do Not

 Attempt to load the carriages without the express permission and presence of the rail load supervisor (DB rail).

 Operate any plant equipment that you do not hold a valid certificate of competency for.

 Jump from elevated positions on the rail carriages.

Specific Training Requirements:

• Basic Training - through an accredited training provider training to the standards outlined in the L117 ACOP.

• Specific job training - tailored to the needs of the organisation.

• Familiarisation training - Familiarisation training is the third stage of training, which should be carried out on the job, under close supervision, by someone with appropriate knowledge and

experience.

Risk Assessments:

• POS 01_Working at Heights

• POS 02_Use of Ladders

• POS 05_Slips & Trips

SWPs:

• POS_SWP 05_Safe Work in Confined Spaces

• POS_SWP 07_Forklift Truck Operations

• POS_SWP 08_Use of Lifting Gear

• POS_SWP 16_ Driving Port Vehicles

• POS_SWP 18_Handling Steel Coils

• POS_SWP 26_ Driving Tug Units With Trailers