REVELSTOKE

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

MINUTES  – October 16, 2003

 

 

Held:                October 16, 2003, Revelstoke, B.C.

Co-Chairman:    Stan Bell

 

Members in Attendance:

Management:    S. Bell, B. Riches

Union Reps:      P. Bede (BLE), B. Gardali (UTU), J. Meloro (BMWE)

 

 

Meeting called to order 0835.  Minutes of September 11th meeting read and adopted.

 

SAFETY ACTION PLANS

 

Field Ops –     Safety Framework drafted

-          Away From Home Safety Meetings to be scheduled for next 2 weeks

-          Site Inspections upcoming

 

E/S – Winter hazard marking to be completed

       -  Safety Framework almost complete

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

                                                                                                                       

Item 0305-01: Paul Bede inquired with regard to necessity of fall protection on units for crews when cleaning windows and checking for sand. 

Action (0310)    S. Bell to investigate with S. Sabatini and Rodney Campbell, Fall Protection for Equipment.

                        Awaiting reply from Sergio.                                                                   MOTION TO CARRY                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Item 0305-02: P. Bede inquired about stretchers in deployed position – can’t get person on stretcher off unit.

Action (0310)    Awaiting reply from Sergio                                                                    MOTION TO CARRY                                    

                                                                                                           

Item 0308-02:  Weeds and brushing required at Raven crossing at Salmon Arm.

Action (0310)    A. Stewart advises crossing at Salmon Arm has been done, but not Raven crossing due to budget problems.  Check further with Rlvg TMS B. Cowie.  Update 10.17.03 – B. Cowie advises brush has been cut.                                                                                               MOTION TO DELETE           

 

 

                       

 

CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING           - Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCIDENT REVIEW

 

Incident                               Type        Location                Cause                              Preventative Measures

Foreman cancelled wrong TOP

CRV

E/S

M.114.2 Shu

09.09.03  1205

Investigating

Formal investigation, review of TOP procedures/rules

Entrained from car, foot slipped from stirrup, fell to ground, pain hand/wrist

MIR

FOPS

Golden Yard

09.15.03  1700

Loose stirrup on car

CGTX 21416

Car repaired by Mechanical Services

High pitch whine in ears

MIR

FOPS

Yard Office Gld

09.16.03  0700

Excessive high pitch noises over the years

Discuss with employee in

IRR

Run Thru Switch

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

09.23.03  1500

Switch not lined for intended movement

Informal investigation with employee

Pedestrian struck at crossing

3rd

Party

M.93.24 Shu

09.25.03  0950

Pedestrian failed to obey warning devices

Ambulance, RCMP to scene

Injured shoulder lifting poly bars (150 lbs)

MIR

E/S

Golden Yard

10.05.03  0800

Imbalanced of load, strain to right shoulder

Discussed with employees correct lifting procedures

Derailment of 4 cars

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

10.12.03  1800

Switch not lined for intended movement

Informal investigation with employee

Throwing switch, felt pain in lower back

MIR

FOPS

Revelstoke Yd

10.14.03  0430

Switch difficult to throw/overexertion

E/S repaired switch

 

 

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS  (Incomplete)

 

                  SHR0212-03:  MU cables laying around on the ground at Ducks, Chase and Squilax

Action (0306)    Chase has rack installed.  Would like similar installation of racks at Greeley, Moblerly, Ducks and Squilax.  Also include Stoney Creek and Rogers with start up of tunnel project.                      KJones advised brackets are ready for installation. P. Bede to followup.  MTD - June 12, 2003.

                        Note:  Item brought back to table account not complete. Oct 16/03 MOTION TO CARRY

 

                                                                                                                       

SHR0305-03:  Unit 9013 – poor seating resulting in sore back.  Should not be used as leaders.

Action (0310)    S. Bell to investigate status of modifications of seats for the 9000 series with C. Koutroumanos

                        Waiting for response.                                                                             MOTION TO CARRY

 

                                                                                                                                               

SHR0306-03:  DE9520 – no guard around MU engine emergency shut down switch – easy to trip accidentally

Action (0310)   Bob Reynolds, Manager Locomotive Systems, advises the problem was noted on the CP1 locomotives 9500-9582.  CP is performing a modification to replace the switch with a guarded toggle switch (same as on other newer GE units).  The modification number is 2111 and to date – 19 out of 83 units are now complete.  No update available.                        MOTION TO CARRY

 

 

SHR0309-01:  Field Bunkhouse – no emergency lighting in both locker rooms.

Action (0310)    Facilities Management group to advise.                                                   MOTION TO CARRY

 

 

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS   (New)

 

SHR0309-02:  Private crossing Mile 40.1 Shu – timbers rotten

Action (0310)    TMS E. Palasz advises timbers have been replaced.                                MOTION TO DELETE

 

 

 

SHR0309-03:  Ducks – tie material in devil strip – trip & fall hazard. Between Mile 110-111 Shu.Sub

Action (0309)    ATMS B. Cowie advises the used scrap ties from this year’s tie program on the Shuswap Sub are being picked up on line and loaded into gondolas.  TP&E has committed to cleaning up all the small tie pieces that have collected here from this work and this should be taken care of in a matter of a few weeks.                                                                                                MOTION TO DELETE

 

SHR0309-04:  Golden Yard east end – large cobbles and junk – tripping hazard

Action (0310)    TMS S. Sadek advises being picked up.                                                  MOTION TO DELETE

 

SHR0310-01:  Extremely dark from overpass east, especially in the rain and dark of the moon.  Install light poles

Action (0310)    Installing light poles is not feasible.  Employees must ensure they use their lanterns, situation awareness.                                                                                        MOTION TO DELETE

 

SHR0310-02:  West crossover switch from Track 1 to Lead very hard to throw (Revelstoke Yard)

Action (0310)    Switch has been repaired.                                                                      MOTION TO DELETE

 

SHR0310-03:  Bears around back track switch, siding Taft – feeding on old grain dump.

Action (0310)    Usual problem this time of year, especially on the Mountain Sub.  Employees must be on the look out and be aware of wildlife in the area.                                                      MOTION TO DELETE

 

SHR0310-04:  South side Clanwilliam east end – uneven footing, drop offs of ballast.

Action (0310)    TMS E. Palasz advises ballast has been regulated.                                  MOTION TO DELETE

 

 

 

REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES

 

- Emergency Evacuation Plan – no  report

- Avalanche Training ES – J. Meloro report work is being done to get training for ES

 

 

 

DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT  -  Nil

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Item 0310-01: J. Meloro reminded Committee that there are seasonal employees (snowfighters) coming and wondered if yard schematics are up to date, as there are no longer Yardmasters (as per Item 3.3 ES Safety & Health “Provide new/transferred/seasonal employees with an orientation and a copy of the track schematics”)                  

Action (0310)    T. Marinier / TMS Palasz to advise.                                                       MOTION TO CARRY

 

 

Item 0310-02: Concern with regard to MYPM’s.  They are difficult to contact and radio procedures need improving. B. Riches agreed this is a concern and a message will be forwarded to Stan Bell.

Action (0310)    Stan informed committee he is aware and continued overall improvements will be forthcoming.

                                                                                                                                    MOTION TO DELETE

           

 

 

 

Item 0310-03: P. Bede brought forward several concerns at Kamloops. 

- Several RTE’s have reported finding an alarming number of used syringes in the yard (Kamloops) and in areas adjacent to the bunkhouse. 

- Room #36 evidently the roof is leaking.  Reported repaired this summer but is again leaking

- Fire extinguishers in the bunkhouse – can they be stored in a tamper proof container

- Condition of road at the Mile 7 dump crossing – taxi cabs will not drive down this road because of its condition – requires grading? 

- Apparently a turnstile has been installed at the pulp mill crossing.  Crews carrying backpacks, SBU’s to not fit through – suggested a gate be installed.

Action (0310)    Manager Operations Road, R. Merritt to advise.                          MOTION TO CARRY

 

 

Item 0310-04: P. Bede informed committee of concern with regard to scanners on the Shuswap Sub.  The new message indicating the air temperature is excessively loud and overrides the message itself.

Action (0310)    D. Cassell to advise                                                                   MOTION TO CARRY

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting adjourned 1035 – Next meeting 0830 – November 13, 2003

L. Sali

For S. Bell / B. Gardali

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