Safety & Health July 12 2001

REVELSTOKE SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE

MINUTES - July 12, 2001

Held: July 12, 2001
Co-Chairman: J. Galloway

Members in Attendance:
Management: J. Galloway, S. Bell
Union Reps: B. Gardali (UTU), P. Bede (BLE), J. Wells(BMWE), W. Patrauchuk(BMWE)
Guests: B. Santucci, Field Safety Coordinator

Meeting called to order 0830. Minutes of June 14, 2001 meeting read and adopted.

SAFETY ACTION PLANS

Field Ops - Up to date.
E/S - Block training next week, Fire Suppression Training ongoing.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Item 0103-01: Letter received from L/E P. Mason concerning route indicator for intermediate
signal, Notch Hill.
Action (0107) S&C (G. Mullally) investigating costs. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-02: High Visibility Apparel - many Safety Hazard Reports submitted concerning vests becoming caught on equipment.
Action (0107) B. Santucci informed Committee new Policy is in draft stage, there will five different pieces
to choose from. Catalogue will be available soon. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re Laurie Shed repeaters for locotrol.
Action(0107) System has been upgraded, still encountering some problems. Crews should
check system going through sheds. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-05: P. Bede inquired possibility of increasing speed restriction for new potash
cars from 15 mph to 20 mph.
Action(0107) Issue elevated to senior E/S management. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0104-03: K. Jones advised re spill response containers are not marked for tare weight.
Requested that they be weighed and decal applied.
Action(0107) Committee discussed and recommended smaller containers should be obtained to
ensure loading would not exceed carrying weight limit of vehicle. Extra stock should be stored separately. Investigate. Spill response containers should be marked to identify contents and ensure supplied. Tappen container needs to be identified.
MOTION TO CARRY

CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING:
Bruno reviewed HRDC findings and recommendations over the Ormshaw investigation.

INCIDENT REVIEW

Incident Cause Preventive Measure

|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Exiting unit caught finger
|LTI |Golden Yard
|Failure to keep hand out of
|IRR discuss with
|
|btwn door and door jam.
|FOPS |06.20.01 1500
|pinch point area.
|employee
|

|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Walking on ballast, tripped falling
|LTI |Golden Yard
|Make sure of clear path
|Area inspected-level. IRR with
|
|again switch/strain to back
|FOPS |06.28.01 0210
|
|employee
|

|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Entraining on moving car pain in lower back
|MIR |Golden Yard
|Entraining from awkward
| Wait for movement to stop
|
|
|FOPS |06.30.01 0330
|position to moving car
|
|

|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Changing knuckle pinch finger
|MTI |M.8.9 Shu Sub
|Failure to keep hand out of
|IRR - discuss with
|
|
|FOPS |07.03.01 1000
|pinch point area.
|employee
|

|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|After fuelling noticed strong diesel fumes
|MIR |M.84.9
|Undetermined
|Call Diesel Dr. Unit
|
|in unit
|FOPS |Mtn Sub
|
|repaired if required
|

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)

SHR0102-03: Lead locomotives (9000 series) - seats uncomfortable
Action (0107) Mechanical Services advises some new seats have been installed. Units should
not be leaders but continue to be. Committee has exhausted all avenues, recommend
elevate to Policy Committee. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0104-06: Connaught Tunnel - both sides hazardous walking area.
Action(0107) TMS Sadek advises ditch area has to be maintained to allow water to drain.
Committee inspected and confirmed this is a major problem for walking, however there is no easy solution to rectify. Possibly elevate to Policy Committee? MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0106-01: Encountered heavy smoke and fumes MacDonald Tunnel.
Action(0107) Information Bulletin issued advising crews when encountering situations
document should be completed for investigation by S&C. Documents provided for crews.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0106-09: Mile 119-115 Mountain Sub - trees are touching power lines in various locations.
Action(0107) S&C Supervisor S. Peters to advise. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0106-11: Encountered smoke in east end MacDonald Tunnel,, unable to communicate with RTC
due to poor radios. Also loss of communication with slave in Shaughnessy tunnel.
Action(0107) S&C Supervisor S. Peters advises upon checking with several trains re locotrol
communication in Shaughnessy, one out of three robot trains had intermittent
communication but also indicated had problems with communication away from tunnel as well. RTC
call-in worked fine with regular call-in procedures as well as emergency call-in procedures.
Advises more information required to investigate smoke. Information Bulletin issued advising crews when encountering situations document should be completed for investigation by S&C. Documents provided for crews.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0106-12: Rocky Mountain locomotives 8014 and 8011 have a black compound falling through
the ceiling panel.
Action(0107) These locomotives have been rebuilt and the ceiling panels have been removed
and painted. The mesh holes, through vibration, are allowing fine particulate to fall
within the cab of the locomotive. NMC Locomotive Specialist to advise. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0106-13: Glen Echo crossing has new private crossing arm on S/track which is activated by
a code. On the north side there are no signs or a gate. There is a possibility of the public being on the crossing with their vehicle before activating the gate. Recommend signs, another gate on north side or key pad on the north side to leave the resort.
Action(0107) Transport Canada notified of near misses. On site meeting scheduled for Jully 31st.
Whistle posts have been reinstalled. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0106-14: East back track switch Moberly - difficult from normal to reverse position.
Action(0107) TMS Sadek advises rectified. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0106-16: Field Bunkhouse - lack of evacuation plan.
Action(0107) Committee recommended plan should be posted in all rooms. B. Gardali to
coordinate. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0106-17: Watering AC4400 locomotives at Sicamous (and other location) poses a situation
where a risk of falling off the locomotive because lack of handrail. Suggest a proper fitting for the hose to allow the nozzle to stay secure by itself while watering and/or apply grab
iron to ensure stability while standing on the platform while watering.
Action(0107) Mechanical Services to investigate. B&B to investigate possible fittings for hoses.
MOTION TO CARRY

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)

SHR0107-01: MacDonald Tunnel - thick smoke, diesel exhaust, poor visibility. Train 882-107
Action(0107) Information Bulletin issued advising crews when encountering situations
document should be completed for investigation by S&C. Documents provided for crews.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0107-02: Employee parking lot Victoria Road - 4 street lights burnt out, grass needs to be cut between parking lot and tracks.
Action (0107) J. Creighton to advise MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0107-03: Bond east of Salmon Arm siding 12-15 ft west of signal 622D - should be at signal.
Action (0107) S&C Supervisor A. Biggs to advise. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0107-04: East derail Moberly - requires handle to lift off rail.
Action (0107) TMS Golden advises handle welded on derail. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0107-05: K Yard - condition of track is unsafe for use.
Action (0107) TMS Palasz advises track inspected and is OK for use - travel at 1-3 mph.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0107-06: Safety vest - catching on equipment.
Action (0107) A new Hi-Vis Policy will be implemented soon which will have summer and winter
optional safety apparel. More information forthcoming.See New Bus.0103-02
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0107-07: Crossing plank M.94.95 Shu Sub not flush with other ties.
Action (0107) TMS R. Miller advises plank repaired. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0107-08: Unit 6075 excessive noise and vibration, bail exhausts in cab under control panel.
Action (0107) Mechanical Services inspected-unable to determine cause. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0107-09: Taxi driver out of Kamloops - unsafe driving.
Action (0107) J. Gallowa spoke with owner of Kami Cabs who discussed concerns with driver.
Committee recommended the Taxi Exception Reports be used for this purpose for
followup. J. Galloway to ensure forms available for crews. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0107-10 Revelstoke Taxi - mini bus had motor failure several time enroute Rev-Field.
Action(0107) Revelstoke Taxi owner advises bus pulled from service for repairs.
Taxi Exception Reports should be used in these instances. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0107-11 Unit 9554 - chemical toilet not mixed.
Action (0107) Crew member advised M/S services as required. This is not a hazard and the Safety
Hazard Report should not have been filed in this instance as it had been properly
addressed. MOTION TO DELETE

REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES

Health & Welless Fair - confirmed 15 participants. Committee to meet August 2nd to confirm
plans.

DISTRICT SAFETY & HEALTH ACTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR REPORT
Bruno discussed plans with Committee regarding Walk A About scheduled for August 7/8/9.

NEW BUSINESS

Item 0107-01: B. Gardali reminded Committee members that Running Trades employees have
not yet been fit tested for gas masks.
Action(0107) Discussion and recommendation that perhaps a training session to at least show
employees how to put them on. B. Santucci to advise.

Item 0107-02: P. Bede requested action on the Field Bunkhouse - very hot for sleeping - mold
in the basement and bathroom.
Action(0107) B. Santucci to recommend Hygienist. JB Galloway/TR Bompas to inspect also.
Recent hot weather has made it difficult for sleeping.

Item 0107-03: P. Bede again requested disinfectant spray or wipes for units.
Action(0107) Difficulty in past experience obtaining the spray, will investigate wipes.

Meeting adjourned 1200. Next meeting - THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 2001.

L. Sali
for
DA Zatko/B. Gardali

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