REVELSTOKE

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

MINUTES  – June 10, 2004

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Management: Stan Bell Fops Service Area Manager 250-837-8219 (Co-Chairman)

Brad Riches ATMS 250-837-8236

Doug Cassell S&C Manager 250-837-8212

Union Rep: Bob Gardali Conductor-TCRC 250-837-8225 (Co-Chairman)

Roy Williams L/E-TCRC 250-837-8225

Kent Jones B&S Rev 250-837-8227

Jodi Grant ES TMF Glacier 250-837-8289

Phil Parr S&C Mtnr-Glacier 250-837-8206

Held: June 10, 2004, Revelstoke, BC

Co-Chairman: B. Gardali

Members in Attendance:

Management: K. Sali, B. Riches, D. Cassell

Union Reps : B. Gardali, R. Williams, K. Jones, P. Parr, A. Stewart, S. Miller

Meeting called to order 0935. Minutes of May 13, 2004 meeting read and adopted.

SAFETY ACTION PLANS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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 (0406) S. Bell advised issue has been raised to NMC and Diesel Dr for consideration.

MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0405-01: K. Jones advised he witnessed contractors unloading a tank car in Revelstoke Yard using unsafe practices with no protection. Another incident was unloading of logs.

Action (0406) Discussion revealed there must be procedures in place, possibly find an alternative location, repair spur track.

K. Sali advised he spoke with the Account Manager at Downie and advised him the ‘test’ period is over with using the yard and they must advise with a permanent solution, ie upgrading their spur or finding an alternative location. With regard to the unloading of the tank cars, this was done by a Contractor unfamiliar with our safety rules – Downie has also been advised they must ensure they advise their contractors accordingly. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0405-02: Roy Williams requested clarification with regard to a previously discussed proposed procedure for Rule 40.1 - ES to use flags and locks when working on track even though rule states lock or red flag.

Action (0406) B. Riches indicated he has advised his employees. TP&E must also be advised with the gangs moving in on our territory – D. Harder/B. Rota to handle.

T. Marinier to further advise. MOTION TO CARRY

CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING

Bob received a letter from an employee of an alleged signal irregularity (Signal 342) – D. Cassell will investigate.

INCIDENT REVIEW

Incident Location Cause Prev. Measures

Run Thru Switch	NON FRA	Golden Yard 05.14.04 1825	Switch not lined for intended movement	Informal investigation
Swelling to left eye area	NON FRA	Kamloops Bnk 05.15.04 1720	Possible bite or string	Furniture / vent cleaning of bunkhouse
Slipped and fell down stairs in unit – twisted ankle	LTI FOPS	M.119.9 Mtn 05.19.04 0630	Slipped down stairs	IRR with employee
Pulled calf muscle entraining unit	LTI FOPS	Field Station 05.27.04 2210	Undetermined	Discuss with employee
Train passed stop signal	CRV FOPS	M.55.60 Shu 05.29.04 0948	Investigating	Investigating
Dust in right eye – pking train	NON FRA	M.39.0 Shu 05.31.04 Shu	Foreign particle entered eye – safety glasses worn	IRR with employee

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS  (Incomplete)

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

Action (0406) Item brought back to table account unsure of status of installation of brackets at various locations. Greely, Moberly and Squilax outstanding. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0310-07: Issue with VRU – being rested for duty

Action (0405) 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 this issue has been raised to National H&S Committee. Bob indicated to carry in minutes to track. Bob further recommended NMC representation for an upcoming 4 hour safety meeting.

MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0401-04: Field Bunkhouse – entranceway covered in ice and poorly lit.

Action (0406) J Creighton/Facilities to advise –suggestion to relocate entrance.

Neil Higgins advised lights have been installed MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0401-07: White out conditions – being brought into slide path after red form being issued.

Action (0406) S. Bell to arrange a conference call with NMC and possibly RTC B McAstocker for September/October in preparation for winter. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0403-01: Employee parking lot Victoria Road – slip, trip hazard, large pooling of water.

Action (0406) Tim Marinier indicated some work could be undertaken with installation of a drainage pipe/catch basin. Parking lot has been graded and sprayed.

Committee would still like to see above recommendations completed. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0404-05: Revelstoke Station Platform – excess sand and gravel on platform

Action (0406) B&B have taken under advisement – will be tended to as time / manpower permits.

MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0404-07: Kenwood radios are not working – trainee’s radio could not be heard one car length away – would not transmit.

Action (0406) Bob informed committee complaints are being documented with regard to these radios.

D. Cassell advised testing is being done with various antennas. Complaints seem to be system wide. Committee will monitor. MOTION TOCARRY

SHR0404-08: Called for 0250 and waited over an hour for train. Better calls or a rest area in station.

Action (0406) Committee to investigate setting up a rest area in station. MOTION TO CARRY

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS   (New)

SHR0504-01: West Back Track Switch Lock – Chase – needs to be pounded open.

Action (0406) TMS E Palasz advises lock was replaced May 31^st. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0504-02: Mile 96.5 Mountain Sub – location of large slide – old power pole holes are exposed – one has cables protruding – extreme hazard in darkness.

Action (0406) S&C found only one hole, south “H” structure pole, there was no hole for the north one. Hole has been filled in and area checked for other possible holes-none were found. Cables were checked and determined that they were dead and were cut off at below ground level. MOTION TO DELETE

REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES

Mock Evacuation – Revelstoke – tentatively scheduled for end of September.

DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT – N/A

NEW BUSINESS

Item 0406-01: K. Jones report crossing at Shops (House & Wye) is in very rough shape – requires new planks

Action: TMS Palasz to advise.

L. Sali

For S. Bell/ B. Gardali

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