REVELSTOKE
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES – MARCH 11, 2004
Held: March 11, 2004, Revelstoke, BC
Co-Chairman: Bob Gardali
Members in Attendance:
Management: S. Bell, T. Marinier, B. Riches
Union Rep : B. Gardali (UTU), A. Stewart (BMWE), R. Williams (BLE), K. Jones (B&B)
Guests: P. Parr (S&C)
Meeting called to order 0930. Minutes of February 12 meeting read and adopted.
SAFETY ACTION PLANS:
Field Ops – Employee Safety Recognition
- 4’ Safety Meetings completed
- SOFA Golden & Revelstoke
- Pre-departure meetings completed
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 (0403) 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 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 (0403) S. Bell to advise. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0402-01: Review Terms of Reference
Action (0403) Reviewed and Adopted. MOTION TO DELETE
CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING
Roy Williams received information concerning a WCB Seminar on March 23rd regarding proposed changes to the Occupational & Health Safety Regulations.
INCIDENT REVIEW
Incident Location Cause Prev. Measures
| Slipped on stairs in unit, contacted back |
MIR FOPS |
M.75.0 Mtn 04.02.18 1300 |
Oily substance on cab floor |
Reported to NMC Loco Manager |
| Riding coal car, pulled left shoulder |
LTI FOPS |
Golden Yard 04.02.19 0500 |
Not prepared for sudden movement |
IRR with employee |
| Slipped on ice, fell to ground bruise knees/hands |
MIR FOPS |
Field Bunkhse 04.02.23 2145 |
Ice forming on ground from roof |
ES investigating re sanding requirements |
| Run through switch |
NON FRA |
Golden Yard 04.03.03 1100 |
Switch not lined for intended movement |
Informal investigation with employees |
| Employee suffered abdominal pain |
LTI FOPS |
Golden Admin 04.03.04 0830 |
Undetermined |
Employee taken to hospital for tests |
| Run through switch |
NON FRA |
Golden Yard 04.03.07 0135 |
Switch not lined for intended movement |
Informal investigation with employees |
| Setting of unit, closed valve, air blasted into ear |
LTI FOPS |
M. 141.5 Win 04.03.06 0410 |
Incorrectly positioned MU cut out cock on unit 1244 |
Mechanical Services to correct |
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)
SHR0212-03: MU cables laying around on the ground at Ducks, Chase and Squilax
Action (0403) Item brought back to table account unsure of status of installation of brackets at various locations.
Racks have been installed at Chase and Ducks.
Greely and Moberly are still required. Roy to check if required at Squilax.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0310-07: Issue with VRU – being rested for duty
Action (0403) 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
SHR0401-04: Field Bunkhouse – entranceway covered in ice and poorly lit.
Action (0403) J Creighton/Real Estate to advise –suggestion to relocate entrance. MOTION TO CARRY
T. Marinier to follow up. Short-term measures are in place.
SHR0401-07: White out conditions – being brought into slide path after red form being issued.
Action (0403) S. Bell to progress to NMC regarding procedures MOTION TO CARRY
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)
SHR0402-05: Signal 367S middle aspect has black paint fallen off-can’t see signal properly.
Action (0402) D. Cassell, Mgr S&C advised background on middle aspect was replaced and signal checked 02.12.04 MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0403-01: Employee parking lot Victoria Road – slip, trip hazard, large pooling of water.
Action (0403) Tim Marinier indicated some work could be undertaken with installation of a drainage pipe/catch basin. E. Palasz and J. Creighton to coordinate. MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0403-02: East #4 track switch Revelstoke Yard – possible bad south points.
Action (0403) TMS Palasz reports joint repaired, also several joints tightened. MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0403-03: Overhanging tree mile 57.2 Shuswap and 56.2 Mountain.
Action (0403) TMS Sadek and ATMS B Cowie to advise. MOTION TO CARRY
REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES:
Kent Jones reports tunnel cleaning 95-98% complete.
DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT
Darren Harder has been appointed the new District Safety Advisor effective April 5th.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nil
Meeting adjourned 1030. Next meeting 0900 – April 8, 2004.
L. Sali
For S. Bell/ B. Gardali