REVELSTOKE

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

MINUTES  – July 8, 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

Jody Grant ES TMF Glacier 250-837-8289

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

Held: June 8, 2004, Revelstoke, BC

Co-Chairman: B. Gardali

Members in Attendance:

Management: S. Morrone, B. Riches

Union Reps: B. Gardali (UTU), R. Williams (BLE), P. Parr (S&C)

Guests: D. Harder, B. Black

Meeting called to order 1050. Minutes of June 10, 2004 meeting read and adopted.

SAFETY ACTION PLANS

Bob reported no SOFA Audits or Site Inspections completed due to lack of vehicle and time provided.

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 (0407) 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 (0407) 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 DELETE

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 (0407) 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. MOTION TO DELETE

CORRESPONDENCE

- Article concerning ‘Right to Refuse’ – “The Federal Court has ruled that, to invoke the right to refuse unsafe work under the Canada Labour Code, an employee is not required to prove that a potential hazard will result in danger every time it occurs, or precisely when it will occur. Instead, it is necessary to show only that there is reasonable possibility that a hazard will occur, and ascertain the circumstances in which it can be expected to cause an injury. Further, the Court has clarified that, even where a hazard is inherent in the work environment, a right to refuse unsafe work, based on a concern about a prospective danger, may still be exercised where the level of risk has been increased beyond that normally faced.” The rest of this report is available at http://www.lancasterhouse.com

Lancaster House Publishing

- Sylvanna Leclerc – Health Fair (September) – to discuss at next meeting

INCIDENT REVIEW

Incident Location Cause Prev. Measures

Run Thru Switch	NON FRA	Golden Yard 06.10.04 1400	Switch not lined for intended movement	Informal investigation
Derailment 3 cars	FRA	M.97.1 Mtn 06.12.04 2205	Train make up at origin	Investigating – to be determined
Derailment 7 cars	FRA	M.97.1 Mtn 06.14.04 0230	Train make up at origin	Investigating – to be determined
Train struck trespasser	OTH	M.110.5 Shu 06.17.04 2335	3^rd party walking foul of right of way	RCMP / CP Police advised
Derailment 3 cars	FRA	M.99.35 Mtn 06.18.04 1253	Defective car	Mechanical Services to repair

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. T. Marinier to investigate. MOTION TO CARRY

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

Action (0407) 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 (0407) J Creighton/Real Estate 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 (0407) 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 (0407) 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. Tim indicated this project is on the E/S agenda. MOTION TO CARRY

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

Action (0407) Completed. MOTION TO DELETE

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

Action (0407) Bob informed committee complaints are being documented with regard to these radios.

Testing is ongoing. Complaints seem to be system wide. Committee will monitor.

MOTION TO CARRY

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

Action (0407) Committee to investigate setting up a rest area in station.
MOTION TO CARRY

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS  (New)

SHR0406-01: Canoe – lumber stack is too high and reduces line of sight xing to mill.

Action (0407) Sam Morrone has contacted the mill and has been advised stacks will be moved/reduced.

MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0406-02: Reported apparent fan failure inside the Mac Tunnel

Action (0406) SJ Peters advises at approximately 16:00 a coal train entered the Macdonald Tunnel, the RTC had not placed the tunnel in automatic mode after cancellation of a TOP earlier. The train was given his signal at Bear Creek and in he went. The RTC's tunnel screen was flashing the "Next Train Full Auto" button red and yellow alternately since 15:15 when the train was a block east of Wakely. Tunnel personnel were called and immediately took appropriate steps to get cooling on the train. B. McAstocker to speak with the RTC. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0406-03: Sicamous – South side #3 track – brush needs cutting

Action (0407) Area has been sprayed – ATMS B. Riches site inspected and advised OK.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0406-04: Deadheading in company jeep – baggage was over top of seat – no restraints

Action (0407) Arrangements being made to have restraints installed in these vehicles.
MOTION TO CARRY

REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES

Mock Evacuation – tentatively scheduled for September. Committee members: Daron Harder, Kevin Sali, Kent Jones, Roy Williams

DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT

Daron advised Bill C-45 Training conducted on July 8^th. Supervisors and H&S Reps responsible for ensuring attendance.

Initiatives for 2005 Safety Plan upcoming.

NEW BUSINESS

Nil

L. Sali

For S. Bell/ B. Gardali