Revelstoke

 

Workplace Health & Safety Committee

Minutes of Meeting

 

February 10, 2005

 

 

 

 

Committee Members & Meeting Attendance

 

Name

Title

Occupation

Emergency #’s

X IF ABSENT

Jack Huxtable

Co-Chairman

Manager Operations Road

814-7032

 

Bob Gardali

Co-Chairman

Conductor

814-7025

 

Doug Cassell

Member

S&C Manager

814-7021

 

Ed Palasz

Member

Track Maintenance Supervisor

837-8598

 

Paul Bede

Member

Locomotive Engineer

837-8225

 

Kent Jones

Member

Bridges & Structures

837-8227

X

Jody Grant

Member

Track Maintenance Foreman

837-8289

X

Phil Parr

Member

S&C Maintainer

837-8206

 

Al Stewart

Member

Track Maintenance Foreman

 

 

R Sobon (Alt)

Member

S&C Construction

 

 

 

              Guests:   Tim Marinier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGENDA

I.                     Opening of meeting / INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

II.                   read and adopt minutes of last meeting

III.                  safety action plans

IV.                unfinished business

V.                  correspondence, business arising

VI.                incident review reports

VII.               safety hazard reports

VIII.             reports of sub-committees

IX.                district safety advisor report

X.                  new business

 

         i.      OPENING OF MEETING

Meeting called to order 0915.  Guests:  Tim Marinier

       ii.      READ AND ADOPT MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Minutes of January 13th  meeting read and adopted.

 

III  SAFETY ACTION PLANS (FOPS)

Yard Orientation – New Hires

Safety Rules and Safe Work Procedures rollout

Site Inspection – Salmon Arm station / yard.  No slip/trip hazards.  Both sand boxes around station had garbage in them.  Questions about track and switches in the yard.  Concern about the dwarf hand throw switch at x-over between siding and back track – feel it is not ergonomically sound.  Is there still a need for a crossover between the siding and backtrack?  Hand x-overs always seem to increase potential for run thru switches and derailments.  Would like to discuss need for derails in the backtrack.  Question as to why the west x-over switch in the back track does not have a big lock on it as it connects to a signalled siding.

SOFA Audit – 11 Safe and 1 At Risk observations.

 

 

 

IV               Review 2005 Safety Framework Plan    (to be determined)

Goals

 

 

Standard Activity - Tracking Calendar

 

Activity

# or Freq

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Target

Date

Complete

Date

1.       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V.                  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Item

(YY-MM-##)

Brief Description

Action Taken / UPDATE

date

0408-01

B Gardali inquired re state of tunnel cleaning (Macdonald)

Cleaning is progressing.                                                      

Feb 10

CARRY

0305:02

P Bede reported recent incident in difficulty removing an injured employee from unit.

Note:  Item had been elevated to National H&S Policy Committee as advised by S. Sabatini April 2004.

D. Harder to check status                                                     

Feb 10

CARRY

0412-01

W Hayman letter re concern about the sanitary conditions on locomotives

C Koutroumanos reported MS Golden perform a thorough trimming of coal MT’s going to the mines.  On their return the loaded movement, MS performs a quick trimming.  These are the only MS services on the BCI.  Other trains going across the Service Area are handled at either Alyth or Coquitlam depending on their origin.  These trains by-pass Golden and are therefore not serviced by MS on the BCI.

Committee discussed the fact that train crews should be responsible to clean up after themselves.  Daron Harder is checking with Kevin Sholes, Safety Advisor to determine if this is a system wide concern and if it has been elevated to the Policy Committee.                                   

Feb 10

CARRY

0412:02

J. Grant reported R Taxi is driving foul of Signal 1199 (Greely)

P Bede contacted  R Taxi and advised them of concern.

                                                                                              

Feb 10

DELETE

0412-03

J. Grant reported loaders working at Glacier & Albert Canyon are out there on their own with no check in

D Harder indicated there is a Lone Worker Policy being developed – should be rolled out in 2nd Quarter.  Interim – employees should check into block  (one at a time)                                                  

Feb 10

CARRy

0412-04

B Gardali reported there is a concern with regard to the weight of packs that RTEs have to carry with all their rule books, etc

D Harder will contact S Sabatini for advisement to elevate to Policy Committee with recommendation to downsize rule books, etc.

                                                                                              

Feb 10

CARRY

0412-06

P Bede brought forward a L/E concern regarding SBU failure on descending grade (Mountain)

This issue has been addressed previously with Transport Canada – operating practices are currently in place.  Committee to check with P Bede to advise further.   

Feb 10

CARRY

0412-07

P Bede inquired why taxi companies don’t have to comply with ICBC’s recommendation that all taxis be equipped with snow tires (vs mud/snow tires)

Crew Transport Services advises they cannot find any regulations where either the ICBC or the Passenger Transportation Board of BC require taxi companies to use snow tires - snow tires are recommended but not required.  However, G Hudon, Facilities advises that CTS (Crew Transport) has been notified to contact taxi vendors and ensure they utilize snow tires servicing BCISA (Nov 1-April 30).  Bob will follow up with R Taxi                                                                 
Feb 10

CARRY

0501-01

J Grant requested the Diesel Dr radio channel be changed to a different channel account overrides

S Bell to take up with Kent Law, Supervisor S&C Operations.  Suggested that the Diesel Dr use RTI.  J. Huxtable will follow up to confirm.
Feb 10

CARRY

 

 

 

VI              CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING

 

NILLL   Concern received regarding 679 trains.  Bob indicated issue has been handled.

 

 

 

 

VII    INCIDENT REVIEW REPORTS

Incident                           Type        Location                      Cause                                     Injury Location               Preventative Measures

Run  Thru Switch

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

05.01.16  0930

Switch improperly lined

 

Informal Investigation

Derailment 1 car

NON

FRA

Mi.78.5 Mtn

05.01.15  1612

Failed drawbar

 

Mechanical Services to repair

Derailment 10 cars

FRA

Mi.33.2 Shu

05.01.17  0015

Burnt off journal

 

Mechanical Services to repair

Run Thru Switch

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

05.01.17  0400

Switch improperly lined

 

Informal investigation

Derailment 1 car

NON

FRA

Mi.20.5 Shu

05.01.19   0245

Burnt off journal

 

Mechanical Services to repair

Derailment 1 car

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

05.01.24  1440

Snow, ice buildup

 

ES cleared area

Run Thru Switch

NON

FRA

Golden Yard

05.01.30  0430

Switch improperly lined

 

Informal investigation

Uncontrolled movement

CRV

Mi.94.9 Shu

05.02.05  0715

Investigating

 

Investigating

Sitting on unit, turned chair to get up, pain in knee

LTI

FOPS

Mi.124.2 Mtn

05.02.09  1705

Improper body motion

Right knee

Injury Review Report

 

 

 

Review Safety Performance Report

2005

Type of INjury

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

YTD Total

Lost Time

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modified / Light Duties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total FRA’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minor Injuries

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Personal Injuries

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

Type of INjury

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Year End Total

Lost Time

 

3

1

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

 

3

11

Modified / Light Duties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

1

Total FRA’s

 

3

1

 

2

 

2

1

 

 

 

3

    12

Minor Injuries

2

5

1

 

1

 

 

2

1

2

2

1

17

Total Personal Injuries

2

8

2

0

3

0

2

3

1

2

2

4

 

29

VI   II     SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (In Progress)

Item

(YY-MM-##)

Brief Description

Action Taken / UPDATE

date

SHR0212-03

MU cables laying on ground at Ducks, Chase, Squilax, Greely, Moblery & 111.7 Shu S/track

Note:  Item brought back to table account not complete.

Brackets installed at Ducks – Chase – Squilax - Moberly

J Grant advised ground frozen at Greely (wait until spring)

New request for 111.7 S/track Shuswap
Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0310-07

Issue with VRU – being rested for duty

Issue has been raised to Policy Committee - D Harder will check with Sergio Sabatini to check status. 

Paul B to check with TCRC Union rep on Policy Committee
Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0401-07

White out conditions – train being brought into slide path after red form being issued

Bob & Paul attended meeting with Parks & Highways to discuss avalanche preparedness as it relates to the railway.  RTC B McAstocker also attended.  An Avalanche Plan is being developed in conjunction with Parks.
Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0403-01

Employee Parking lot – Revelstoke – slip, trip hazard.  Large pooling of water

T Marinier indicated some work could be undertaken with installation of a drainage pipe/catch basin and is on the E/S agenda – time and manpower permitting - spring
Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0404-07

Kenwood radios not working properly – trainee’s radio could not be heard one car length away – would not transmit

Current Kenwood radios are being re-programmed and new antennas installed.  Kenwood TK-280 is in its final production run.  New portable radios are being tested, including a new Motorola.
Feb 10

CARRy

SHR0404-08

Called for 0250 and waited over an hour for train – better calls or rest area in station

Discussion has taken place with Facilities with regard to setting up rest area in station.  Also pursuing as part of Fatigue Management Plans
Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0410-04

Field bunkhouse – injury occurred when employee was standing in hallway and door opened from other side, struck foot

Suggestion for windows in fire doors.  B. Gardali to pursue through Gary Hudon, Facilities
Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0411-01

Train 299-too long – 1 unit on HE when releasing, main reservoir drawn down to low, MR blowing down same time-hard to recharge

 

 

S Bell to pursue with NMC regarding one unit trains and releasing brakes coming downhill on the Mountain Sub in winter.

J. Huxtable to follow up
Feb 10

CARRY

 

VI   II     SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)

 

SHR0412-03

Greyhound bus driver passing 2-3 semis at a time – extreme weather  & road conditions

Letter sent to Greyhound – who responded they are investigating
Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0501-01

No sandbags in back of taxi vans.  Equip all vans, cars with 4 sandbags that travel on highway.

Reported to CTS, who indicate while they understand the need for safe highway travel, do not feel this is a sound solution.  There are no regulations requiring them, rather they may become a safety hazard if the vehicle were to be involved in an accident.  

There has only been one complaint to date concerning the issue of sandbags.

Feb 10

DELETE

SHR0501-02

Clear signal at Illecillewaet, rounded corner and signal at Albert Canyon N/track all red

D. Cassell advises S&C Support has investigated and no abnormalities were noted at Albert Canyon on Jan 19. 

Feb 10

DELETE

SHR0501-03

Revelstoke Yard – plowing required

Completed Jan 25

DELETE

SHR0501-04

Rev Yard – 18 track (caboose track) – put long handles on switches to back shops and to cab track

TMS Palasz indicates the turnouts are 100 lb rail with 16’-6” switch points.  If the points are swept clear of snow, the original handles are more than adequate to throw the switch with little effort.  ES will change them, time permitting.

Feb 10

DELETE

SHR0501-05

Winter Ballast Cars – tarp covering cars pulled down over grab railings, to apply hand brake, nothing to hold onto.

E Palasz advises there is 1 car for the Winter Plan with tarp that impedes holding on safely.  Bob & Paul will investigate possible solution with S. Morrone

Feb 10

CARRY

SHR0501-06

Radio Channel – mile 95.1 to Connaught Tunnel.  Tunnel control talking on road channel interferes with every day radio communication

D Cassell will advise Tunnel Control to use their own frequency (CP 73) not CP 1.

Feb 10

DELETE

SHR0501-07

Kamloops Station/Resthouse – balcony is on the verge of collapsing

R. Merritt advises the balcony was inspected by Mark Buchwald (Facilities) and stated there is no issue on the stability of the balcony – it is not breaking away from the building.

Feb 10

DELETE
SHR0502-01

Kamloops Bunkhouse – woken up by fellow employee having cell phone conversation in next room.

Bulletin to be issued to train crews to remind them to be courteous to other employees while they are resting.

Feb 10

DELETE

 

IX    REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES

 

Nil

 

 

X    DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT – N/A

 

 

 

XI     NEW BUSINESS - Nil

 

 

 

 

MEETING ADJOURNED 1100 – Next meeting – Thursday, 0900 March 10, 2005

 

L. Sali

For

J Huxtable / B Gardali