REVELSTOKE
WORKPLACE
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Held:
Co-Chairman: Bob
Gardali
Members in Attendance:
Management:
Union Reps: B.
Gardali (UTU), K. Jones (B&B), J. Meloro (BMWE), W. Hayman (BLE), Al
Stewart (BMWE)
Guests: Brian
Black, Scott Burke
Meeting called to order 0835. Minutes of July 10th meeting read
and adopted.
Field Ops Site inspections at
E/S M of
Way and B&B Safety Plans on target.
One Ergonomic Assessment conducted by M of Way, another scheduled for
September.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Item
0301-04: P. Bede
reported the reflective tape on switch handles back tracks Shuswap Sub is
wearing.
Action
(0308) Mountain Sub complete. Revelstoke Yard complete. Shuswap Sub A. Stewart to follow up with
TMS R. Miller. MOTION
TO CARRY
Item 0302-04: J. Meloro reported fumes in the Mechanic Shop when
machines are running.
Action (0308) G. Grant confirmed that Cranbrook Shop has an exhaust hose that
can be utilized in the Revelstoke Shop. Waiting for arrival. MOTION
TO CARRY
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
(0308)
Awaiting
reply from Sergio. MOTION
TO CARRY
Item 0305-02: P. Bede inquired about
stretchers in deployed position cant get person on stretcher off unit.
Action (0308) Awaiting reply from Sergio MOTION
TO CARRY
Item 0305-04: J. Meloro reported
Hi-Rail truck needs triangles, road flares and first aid kit.
Action (0308)
Brad advised all ES vehicles are done.
FOPS Missing items on
order. MOTION
TO CARRY
Item 0307-01: Bob Hedley is looking
for response to petition for re-opening restaurant at Field.
Action (0308) Reply provided to Bob from Stan Bell. MOTION
TO DELETE
CORRESPONDENCE &
BUSINESS ARISING
- E/S version of Safe Work Practice Manual
under development.
- Sept 22-25 Level 1 H&S Training to take
place in Revelstoke
- Scott Burke introduced a letter describing
his Rule 42 violation and extensive discussion took place. ES confirmed that no work is undertaken
before flags are in place. RTE job briefings, including secondary job briefings, and situation
awareness key to ensuring safety.
- Bob Gardali provided
an overview of the meeting Stan Bell and he attended on STARS Shock Trauma
Air Rescue Society potential implementation in BC Interior. Tim M to determine what GPS info is available
for BCI.
INCIDENT REVIEW
Incident Type Location Cause Preventative Measures
|
Crossing accident (2) Shuswap Sub |
Xing |
M.103.2- 55.91 07.11.03 |
Both
drivers failed to stop at crossing |
RCMP, CP
Police to scene |
|
Lining switch, pain in Lower back |
MIR FOPS |
#1 switch
Field 07.15.03 1500 |
Strain to
back lining switch |
Switch
checked by TMS found to be in good order |
|
Run thru switch |
NON FRA |
Revelstoke
Yd 07.16.03 0145 |
Switch not
lined for intended movement |
Informal
investigation |
|
Uncontrolled
movement car over derail |
CRV |
M.23.4 Shu 07.27.03 1440 |
Vandalism
3rd party |
Investigation
revealed vandalism. CP Police advised |
|
Train
moved within GBO limits Rule 42 |
CRV FOPS |
M.41.0 Mtn 07.28.03 0340 |
Train crew
operated train within GBO limits |
Formal
investigation with train crew |
|
Inhalation
of diesel fumes |
FRA FOPS |
08.02.03 0430 |
Overexposure
to fumes Gas mask
utilized |
Reduced
exposure by changing filter/shut down unit |
|
Removing
SBU, moved suddenly, caught finger |
LTI FOPS |
Revelstoke
Yd 08.04.03 1015 |
Finger
caught between SBU and
coupler |
Discussed
with employee - IRR |
|
Climbing ladder of unit, foot
slipped, struck knee |
MIR FOPS |
M.105.7 Mtn 08.08.03 0001 |
Dampness
of step, ensure firm footing |
Discussed
with employee to ensure firm footing - IRR |
|
Stuck knee on angle iron support
ladder of hopper |
MIR FOPS |
Golden
Yard 08.06.03 1850 |
Employee
to be more aware of surroundings |
IRR
discuss situational awareness |
|
Twisted ankle on stairs in
bunkhouse. OFF DUTY |
MIR FOPS |
Field
Bunkhse 08.10.03 2250 |
Misjudged
stairs |
IRR |
|
Employee
felt twinge in neck riding in vehicle |
MIR ES |
M.104.40
Shu 07.17.03 0900 |
Vehicle
struck fence post while back up |
Discussion
with employee to be careful when backing up |
|
Ballast
Regulator struck bridge deck |
OTH ES |
Bridge
28.3 Shu 07.17.03 0957 |
Front plow
wing not in locked position |
Formal
investigation |
|
Radiator sprayed, burning face and
arm |
MIR ES |
M.76.7 Shu 07.28.03 1545 |
Machine on
a tilt, radiator not cooled |
Discussed
with employee level machine, use rag |
|
Rail saw burst into flames,
burning left forearm |
MTI ES |
M.74.5 Shu
08.05.03 1545 |
To be
determined |
Saw to be
examined |
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)
SHR0305-01: Mechanic Shop
Revelstoke. Improper
lighting in container that stores small engine and hydraulic parts. High potential for slips
& trips. Also
ramp going into container.
Action
(0308) Permanent fix - $3500.00 account
underground power.
Tim Marinier advised Neil Higgins is looking at less expensive
solutions. MOTION
TO CARRY
SHR0305-02: Mechanic Shop
Revelstoke. Hydraulic press table has
manual lift very heavy and high potential for back injury when being used with
big items. Press wants to tip.
Action (0308) J. Meloro reported TP&E Supervisor
approved purchase of the proper hydraulic press.
G. Grant advises
Progress Rail may have a spare in
MOTION
TO CARRY
SHR0305-03: Unit 9013 poor
seating resulting in sore back. Should not be used as leaders.
Action (0308)
Waiting
for response. MOTION
TO CARRY
SHR0306-03: DE9520 no guard
around MU engine emergency shut down switch easy to trip accidentally
Action (0309) 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
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)
SHR0307-01: East end switch
Moberly shop track difficult to throw.
Derail overgrown with weeds.
Action (0308) TMS S. Sadek advised switch has been oiled
and weeds cut. MOTION TO
DELETE
SHR0307-02: Line of sight
Action (0308) TMS R. Miller advised sightline brushcutters
will be starting in Salmon Arm. Some
hand work has been done. Monitor MOTION
TO CARRY
SHR0308-01: Wasp nest in watering
shack Sicamous. Also, hose has a hole in
it.
Action (0308) P. McKnight advises B&B removed wasp
nest and hose will be replaced. MOTION
TO DELETE
REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES
Mt McDonald /
Connaught Tunnel educational bulletin on gas mask and canister use issued by
H&S Committee
Avalanche Training
nothing to report
DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR
REPORT N/A
NEW BUSINESS
Item 0308-01: W. Hayman requested
updated reflective material on bridge at Taft, Mile 28.3
Action (0308) TMS E. Palasz to advise.
Item 0308-02: Weeds and brushing
required at Raven crossing at Salmon Arm.
Action (0308) TMS R. Miller to advise
Item
0308-03: Wellness
Fair coming to Revelstoke Station on September 9th & 10th
times to be advised.
Watch for posters.
Action (0308) None required
Meeting adjourned at
1030. Next meeting
0830 September 11th.
L. Sali
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