Monitor the performance and condition of permanent way assets
Overview
This standard is about monitoring the performance and condition of permanent way assets and covers ongoing periodic checking of the permanent way infrastructure to monitor its condition using gauges and other equipment, and comparing this to previous inspection data.
You will be required to monitor the performance and condition of permanent way assets. You will know the types of assets to be monitored, the methods and equipment to use for monitoring and the operating environment in which to monitor the performance and condition of permanent way assets.
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 monitoring the performance and condition of permanent way assets.
You will comply with any organisational procedures, and legislative or regulatory health, safety and environmental requirements applicable when monitoring the performance and condition of permanent way assets.
This standard is for all supervisors carrying out permanent way engineering activities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
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 set up and check the monitoring equipment meets relevant specifications, including calibrating it
P4 carry out the monitoring activities in line with your organisation's procedures
P5 identify and analyse any defects or variations from the specification
P6 record and review the outcomes and take appropriate action in line with your organisation's procedures
P7 prepare appropriate documentation to update on progress and report completion of activities in line with your organisation's procedures
P8 address problems within your control and report unresolved issues
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
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 hazards associated with working on permanent way infrastructure
K5 how to source and interpret information and document systems relevant to the engineering activity
K6 how to access and interpret the performance requirements of engineering assets
K7 the type of assets to be monitored, including:
K7.1 plain line
K7.2 switches and crossings
K7.3 track substructure
K7.4 track structures
K8 the methods and procedures for monitoring engineering assets including the use of gauges and other relevant equipment for measurement, static and dynamic tests and friction monitoring
K9 the operating environment in which to monitor the performance and condition of permanent way assets, including:
K9.1 open to traffic
K9.2 closed to traffic
K9.3 restricted track access
K9.4 daytime
K9.5 night time
K10 how to minimise disruption to the operation of the railway
K11 when and why the monitoring of the performance and condition of the permanent way is required
K12 the range of monitoring equipment available
K13 the methods and techniques for analysing the types of monitoring information obtained
K14 your organisation's procedures for the care and control of equipment including calibration
K15 the importance of equipment calibration and authorisation procedures for the care and use of the equipment
K16 your organisation's procedures for the setting, care and control of monitoring equipment
K17 the relevant data management processes and technologies for recording information
K18 the relevant reporting lines, timeframes and procedures as approved by your organisation
K19 the impact of your work on the operations of other departments and the impact of their work on you
K20 the limits of your own authority and responsibility and those of others involved