Restore track geometry to operational condition by the manual repair of permanent way assets

This standard is about restoring track geometry to operational condition by the manual repair of permanent way assets.

You will be required to restore track geometry to operational condition by manual repair of permanent way assets. You will be expected to work in accordance with your organisation's approved procedures and specifications and will be responsible for the quality of your work within the limits of your responsibility.

The type of asset to be repaired will be either plain line or switches and crossings. The complexity of repairs to be carried out will be influenced by geometrical tolerances and clearances. This will involve measuring using tapes and gauges.

The quality standards and accuracy to be achieved will be as approved by your organisation and the manufacturer and must include restoring components to the correct operational tolerances.

During this work, you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices as they apply to you.

Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to applying problem-solving techniques and procedures when restoring track geometry to operational condition by the manual repair of permanent way assets.

You will comply with any organisational procedures, and legislative or regulatory health, safety and environmental requirements applicable when restoring track geometry to operational condition by the manual repair of permanent way assets.

This standard is for all skilled operatives carrying out permanent way engineering activities.

P1 maintain safe working practices and comply with all relevant health and safety regulations, directives, and guidelines
P2 identify any necessary changes to safety requirements upon site arrival and report to the relevant person(s) without delay
P3 source and follow the appropriate schedules, diagrams and related specifications for the work being carried out as approved by your organisation
P4 obtain all of the equipment required to restore track geometry to operational condition by the manual repair of permanent way assets
P5 prepare the component for repair in line with your organisation's procedures
P6 use relevant tools and equipment in line with your organisation's procedures
P7 carry out the repairs within agreed timescale using approved materials and components, methods and procedures and calibrated equipment
P8 ensure that the repaired component meets the specified operating conditions
P9 prepare appropriate documentation to update on progress and report completion of activities in line with your organisation's procedures
P10 address problems within your control and report unresolved issues

K1 the relevant health and safety regulations, directives, guidelines, and safe working practices and procedures defined by your organisation, as appropriate to the activity and your working area
K2 your responsibilities in respect of health, safety and environment, including the limits of your personal responsibility, your legal responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others
K3 the importance of wearing protective clothing and other appropriate type of safety equipment (PPE) and where to obtain it from
K4 how to locate and access the site
K5 the hazards associated with working on permanent way infrastructure
K6 how to source and follow schedules, diagrams and specifications relevant to your role, as approved by your organisation
K7 track geometry
K8 the type of manual repairs to carry out to restore track geometry to operational condition, including:
K8.1 manual lifting and packing
K8.2 restoring gauge
K8.3 restoring alignment
K8.4 fitting packings
K9 the methods and techniques for component repair including those that are temporary and permanent
K10 your organisation's procedures for the use, care and control of tools and equipment including calibration
K11 how components that have not been repaired to the correct specication can affect the safety and performance of the permanent way
K12 the maintenance recording and documentation procedures as approved by your organisation
K13 the relevant data management processes and technologies for recording information
K14 the relevant reporting lines, timeframes and procedures as approved by your organisation
K15 the impact of your work on the operations of other departments and the impact of their work for you
K16 the limits of your own authority and responsibility and those of others involved