Oversee the obtaining and preparing of materials and components needed for the renewal or maintenance of signalling systems

This standard is about overseeing and monitoring the obtaining and preparing of materials and components needed for the renewal or maintenance of signalling systems to ensure that correct and adequate materials and components are available. The signalling equipment in this standard can be for overground or underground rail transportation systems and can apply to newer systems, such as the European Train Control System (ETCS).

You will be required to oversee the obtaining and preparing of approved materials and components. You will know the types of components and materials needed and the materials preparations required for the renewal or maintenance of signalling systems.

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

You will be expected to work within approved procedures and specifications and will work within the limits of your own responsibility and authority.

Your underpinning knowledge, training, and experience will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to applying problem-solving techniques and procedures during this supervision. Your organisation will have confirmed your competence in performing your duties. Where appropriate, you will hold industry-standard licences or certifications, supported by an Authority to Work Certification issued by your organisation.

You will comply with any organisational procedures, and legislative or regulatory health, safety, and environmental requirements applicable during this supervision.

This standard is for all individuals who are responsible for overseeing or supervising signal 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 ensure the required materials and components are obtained and check them for quantity and quality
P4 establish how the materials and components need to be prepared
P5 oversee that preparations are carried out using suitable equipment
P6 oversee the preparation of materials and components
P7 oversee the storage of materials and components
P8 prepare appropriate documentation to update on progress and report completion of activities in line with your organisation's procedures
P9 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. This should include 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 types of safety equipment (PPE) and where to obtain it from
K4 the hazards associated with working on signalling infrastructure
K5 the methods and requirements for work area preparation
K6 the types of materials and components that may be required for the renewal or maintenance of signalling systems
K7 your organisation's procedures and methods for requesting materials and components
K8 the type and complexity of material preparations
K9 how to source and interpret information relating to the correct storage of materials and components
K10 how to check the quality and quantity of materials and components
K11 the types of defects that may occur on materials and components that can be identified by visual means
K12 the methods and techniques for material/component handling and preparation
K13 the types of problems that can occur when obtaining materials and components and how these can be overcome
K14 your organisation's procedures and methods for monitoring the preparation of materials and components
K15 your organisation's procedures the return of defective or surplus materials.
K16 your organisation's procedures for the care, calibration, control, and storage of tools and equipment
K17 the relevant data management processes and technologies for recording and communicating information
K18 the relevant reporting lines, timeframes, and procedures as approved by your organisation
K19 the interfaces and impact of the work that you are undertaking on others
K20 the allocation of tasks and duties
K21 the benefits of team working and methods to achieve this
K22 the limits of your own authority and responsibility and those of others involved
K23 deal with problems within your control and report those that cannot be resolved

1. Types of health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location and activities, could include:

   • control of substances hazardous to health
   • safe work plans
   • track access restrictions
   • track work instructions
   • track possession
   • task risk control sheets
   • current rule book
   • regulations for working under OLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate)
   • equipment disconnections
   • manual handling
   • reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences
   • safety signage legal requirements
   • PPE

2. Types of signalling equipment for which materials and components may be required for renewal or maintenance could include:

   • points
   • train control (such as signals, balises or other method of authorising train movements)
   • train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters)
   • power supplies
   • ETCS
   • other industry specific signalling equipment

3. Methods and requirements for work area preparation could include:

   • access requirements
   • storage requirements
   • levelling requirements
   • lighting and power requirements
   • securing materials

4. Types of materials and components that may be required for the renewal or maintenance of signalling systems could include:

   • signalling cables
   • signal heads and lenses
   • interlocking systems
   • signalling circuits
   • power supply units
   • communication systems
   • control panels
   • sensors and detectors
   • consumables
   • protective housings
   • point machines
   • axel counters
   • track circuits

5. The type and complexity of material preparations could include:

   • handling, stacking, and storage
   • pre-treatment
   • access and surface constraints (including in tunnels, on slopes, bridges, signalling circuits)
   • hot working

6. Methods and techniques for material/component handling and preparation could include:

   • manual handling techniques
   • mechanical handling
   • lifting regulations
   • lifting plans

7. Types of documentation to prepare and report could include:

   • preparation checklists
   • progress reports
   • safety inspection forms
   • work completion records
   • handover documentation