REVELSTOKE
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES  – FEBRUARY 12, 2004
 
 
Held:                February 12, 2004, Revelstoke, BC
Co-Chairman:    Stan Bell
 
Members in Attendance:
Management:    Stan Bell, Brad Riches, Doug Cassell, Phil Tataryn
Union Rep:        B. Gardali (UTU), Jim Meloro (BMWE), R. Williams (BLE), K. Jones (B&B)
Guests:             Brian Black, Rick Sobon (S&C), Phil Parr (S&C)
 
Meeting called to order:  0910.  Minutes of January 8, 2004 meeting read and adopted.
 
SAFETY ACTION PLANS
 
Field Ops  -     Safety Recognitions
-          Roll out of Safety Plan planned for 4’ safety meetings
 
E/S – roll out of Safety Plan scheduled for Feb 19
       - working on Tracking Document                                                                                                                           
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
Item 0305-02: P. Bede inquired about stretchers in deployed position – can’t get person on stretcher off unit.
Action (0402)    Sergio Sabatini advises item is being examined by National H&S Policy Committee.
                                                                                                                        MOTION TO TABLE
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                               
Item 0311-01: P. Bede reported smaller bridge (last shed) at Flat Creek, Mile 94.5, has no walkway.
Action (0402)    Tim Marinier indicated there are many bridges across the system without walkways.  Screens or cables are in place for bridges without walkways.  Discussion concerning this bridge indicated at this location it is deemed a higher risk for train operating issues, ie separations.  Tim suggested a business case be developed in order for E/S to request monies to install a walkway.
                        Bob Gardali to research.                                                                        MOTION TO CARRY                                                                                                                        
Item 0311-05: Al Stewart advised of a recent concern regarding a broken rail at Tappen within limits of Rule 42.  Flags were not in place and E/S forces experienced resistance from RTC to issue TOP.
Action (0402)    Phil has collected information and will progress with NMC.          MOTION TO CARRY
                        Note:  Item forwarded to ES WH&SC Committee                                                                     
 
Item 0312-02: Paul Bede suggests conversations with Diesel Dr take place on a channel other than standby or
CP 14, which is used by ES – prevents ES communication.
Action (0402)    S. Bell to advise.                                                                       MOTION TO CARRY                                                                        
                                               
Item 0312-04: Additional winter plan units to provide cab hop ability.  Current winter plan unit used on plow.
Action (0402)    Stan Bell advised there are no additional units available for standby due to power demands.  Cabooses have been upgraded.                                                  MOTION TO DELETE
 
                                                                                                                                                           
Item 0401-02: Bob Gardali advised Committee of a meeting that was to take place with the Field Bunkhouse Committee and Real Estate – second phase renovation -  that was cancelled and has not yet been rescheduled.  There are items that need to be finalized.  Tim Marinier also advised Committee that these meetings must involve E/S in the event there is contract or maintenance work.   Real Estate has been informed that they must involve Neil Higgins.  Bob has noted.
Action (0402)    Meeting has been scheduled for last week in February.                            MOTION TO DELETE
 
 
 
CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING
 
- Reviewed recent Conductor Trainee fatality in Edmonton.                                   
INCIDENT REVIEW
Incident                          
 Location   
Cause     
  Prev. Measures

Employee suffered discomfort in chest area

LTI

FOPS

M.119.0 Mtn

04.01.04  0800

Undetermined

Employee was taken to hospital for tests

Stepped off car into snow bank, twisting knee

MIR

FOPS

M.141.5 Wind

04.01.11  1800

Detrained onto uneven, snow covered ground

Must exercise extra caution in winter conditions

Train departed siding prior to signal to proceed

CRV

FOPS

M.61.0 Mtn

04.01.16  0436

Investigating

Investigating

Stepped on ice, fell to ground – back/neck injury

MIR

FOPS

Field Bunkhse

04.01.17  0300

Ice build up from water dripping from room

SHR-B&B & Real Estate to determine permanent solution

Run Through Switch

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

04.01.17  0740

Switch not lined for intended movement

Informal investigation with crew

Employee experienced back pain while tying up boots

LTI

FOPS

Lunchroom Gld 04.01.19

Unknown

IRR

Run Through Switch

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

04.01.21  2010

Switch not lined for intended movement

Informal investigation with crew

Unit derailed

NON

FRA

M.84.40 Shu

04.01.26  1400

Broken #4 axle on locomotive

Received dragging equipment alarm from HBD at 77.6 Shu

Slipped down a snow bank, jamming his back

MIR

FOPS

M.3.0 Shu

04.02.02  0315

Misjudged height of snow bank, darkness, roadway

IRR with employee

Cleaning switch, injured thumb

MIR

FOPS

M.41.9 Mtn

04.02.02  2100

Jammed thumb while cleaning switch of snow

IRR with employee

Dislocated finger while getting out of seat on unit

LTI

FOPS

M.101.5  Mtn

04.02.10  0730

Jammed finger between hip and arm rest of chair

IRR with employee
 
 
 
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)
 
SHR0212-03:              MU cables laying around on the ground at Ducks, Chase and Squilax
Action (0402)    Item brought back to table account unsure of status of installation of brackets at various locations.
                        Chase rack has been installed.  Still to confirm status of Ducks, Greely and Moberly (required)
Other locations are Squilax, Ducks, Donald, Stoney Creek and Rogers.
                                                                                                            MOTION TO CARRY
                       
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                       
SHR0310-07:  Issue with VRU – being rested for duty
Action (0402)    K. Sali advised that MTPL is an ongoing issue and will try to have OM’s update to reflect a more accurate lineup.  Bob indicated he would like to push this issue to a higher level.  Stan Bell indicated he would forward to Sergio to possibly pursue through National Policy Committee.
                                                                                                                                    MOTION TO CARRY
                                                                                                                                                                       
SHR0311-03:  Tailend remote on grain trains – the need for mid train SBU is needed even on these trains – it is different from coal.
Action (0402)    Roy Williams indicated this issue has been elevated to National Policy Committee.
                                                                                                                                    MOTION TO DELETE                                                                                   
 
SHR0401-02:  Yard engine 5900 has wired up operating lever on tail end – not safe for switching and also bad brakes.
Action (0402)    Yard Engine CP 5900 was exchanged with another locomotive, CP6052 on Jan 9/04.
                                                                                                                                    MOTION TO DELETE
 
 
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS  (New)
 
SHR0401-03:  Crews not changed off and off duty within the 10 hours and 12 hours when requested – forced to work when fatigued.
Action (0402)    K Sali advises in this particular case the RTC recognized too late that the crew was in TCS service.  The incident was dealt with at the NMC/RTC level.                           MOTION TO DELETE
 
SHR0401-04:  Field Bunkhouse – entranceway covered in ice and poorly lit.
Action (0402)    J Creighton/Real Estate to advise –suggestion to relocate entrance.          MOTION TO CARRy
 
SHR0401-05:  Snowplow required at Cambie (mile board) – all tracks from Cambie to Revelstoke.
Action (0402)    TMS E Palasz advises complete                                                             MOTION TO DELETE
 
SHR0401-06:  Revelstoke booking in room – control of heat needs to be fixed
Action (0402)    K. Jones advises repaired.                                                                     MOTION TO DELETE
 
SHR0401-07:  White out conditions – being brought into slide path after red form being issued.
Action (0402)    S. Bell to progress to NMC regarding procedures                                    MOTION TO CARRY
 
SHR0402-01:  Train crew on plow needs equipment to find plow crew if caught in avalanche.
Action (0402)    TMS Palasz advises E/S will be purchasing more beacons to make available to plow crew
                                                                                                                                    MOTION TO DELETE
 
SHR0402-02:  Crossing lights working when yarding train on north track to clear Bell Pole crossing.
Action (0402)    D. Cassell advises this crossing will be upgraded (June 30) to a motion sensor, meaning that if a train stops on either side of the crossing surface (no closer than 300 feet) the warning system will stop operating 15 seconds after the train has stopped.                                 MOTION TO DELETE
 
SHR0402-03 : Platform outside booking-in room (Revelstoke) has ice build up.
Action (0402)    ES has cleared ice.                                                                                MOTION TO DELETE
 
SHR0402-04:  Revelstoke Yard #17 switch east end – too tight – also needs longer handle.
Action (0402)    TMS Palasz advises switch has been cleaned and adjusted.  The east end of track #17 is 85lb, with 16'-6" switch points, under normal conditions there is no need for extended handles.
                                                                                                                                    MOTION TO DELETE
 
 
REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES
 
- Tunnel cleaning ongoing but problems with track blocks
- Evacuation procedures to be worked on for Revelstoke, Kamloops and Field
 
 
DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT       n/a
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
Item 0402-01: Review Terms of Reference
Action (0402)    To be reviewed at next meeting
 
 
 
Meeting adjourned 1030 – Next meeting 0900 – Thursday, March 11, 2004.
 
 
 
L. Sali
For S. Bell/ B. Gardali