Held: August 2, 2001 Co-Chairman: B. Gardali Members in Attendance: Management: D. Zatko, J. Galloway, D. Barrett Union Reps: P. Bede (BLE), B. Gardali (UTU), J. Wells (BMWE) Guests : B. Santucci, Field Safety Coordinator Meeting called to order 0840. Minutes of July 12, 2001 meeting read and adopted. SAFETY ACTION PLANS Field Ops - Site Inspection completed of Field Bunkhouse. E/S - Block Training halfway completed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Item 0103-01: Letter received from L/E P. Mason concerning route indicator for
intermediate signal, Notch Hill.
Action (0108) S&C Supvr A. Biggs advises not in this year's budget. Hopefully
will be
looked at for next year. MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0103-02: High Visibility Apparel - many Safety Hazard Reports submitted
concerning vests becoming caught on equipment.
Action (0108) New Policy is in draft stage. Catalogue should be available approx
August 8th.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re Laurie Shed repeaters for locotrol.
Action(0108) 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(0108) Issue elevated to senior E/S management. D. Barrett to investigate
progress.
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(0108) 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.
K. Jones to advise. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0107-01: B. Gardali reminded Committee members that Running Trades employees
have
not yet been fit tested for gas masks.
Action(0108) B. Santucci advised Committee issue of fit testing has been elevated
to Senior
Management for advisement. He also advised he will make arrangements for a
Trainer to show employees how to use the tunnel respirators. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0107-02: P. Bede requested action on the Field Bunkhouse - very hot for
sleeping - mold
in the basement and bathroom.
Action(0108) Committee members D. Zatko, B. Gardali along with G. Denham, Manager
Operations (Road) Calgary, B. Anderson, Road Manager Golden, S. Laughlin, Safety
Adviser Alberta, B. Tully, Industrial Hygiene Specialist and B. Santucci had
a site inspection at the Field Bunkhouse. Inspection revealed no immediate mold
problem. The bunkhouse
contractor has been made aware of precautions needed to control/eliminate any
problems. MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0107-03: P. Bede again requested disinfectant spray or wipes for units.
Action(0108) Difficulty in past experience obtaining the spray, will investigate
wipes.
MOTION TO CARRY
CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING:
D. Zatko informed Committee progress with regard to proposed stop signs on Lakeshore
Drive as well
as Narcisse Street in Salmon Arm to allow public traffic to clear the tracks.
District of Salmon Arm will be meeting in September and will advise at that
time.
INCIDENT REVIEW
Incident Cause Prev.Measures
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Switching out cars, 2 units
|NON |Golden Yard
|Human Error
|Informal investigation
|
|derailed
|FRA |07.15.01 1215
|
|with crew members
|
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Diesel fumes Macdonald
|MIR |M.79.30 Mtn
|Failure of RTC to properly
|Investigating
|
|tunnel (2)
|FOPS |07.31.01 0210
|purge tunnel
|
|
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)
SHR0102-03: Lead locomotives (9000 series) - seats uncomfortable
Action (0108) 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(0108) 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. Possible to alert of walking hazard in
Tunnel Procedures.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0106-09: Mile 119-115 Mountain Sub - trees are touching power lines in various
locations.
Action(0108) Trees are no longer a problem. MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0106-12: Rocky Mountain locomotives 8014 and 8011 have a black compound falling
through
the ceiling panel.
Action(0108) 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. J. Galloway to check progress. MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0106-16: Field Bunkhouse - lack of evacuation plan.
Action(0108) Committee discussed and recommended upon renovation of bunkhouse
a procedure
could be put in place at that time. In the meanwhile, it was felt that employees
are well familiar with the bunkhouse and are aware of exits. MOTION TO DELETE
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(0108) Mechanical Services to investigate. B&B to investigate possible
fittings for hoses. K. Jones to advise. MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0107-02: Employee parking lot Victoria Road - 4 street lights burnt out,
grass needs to be cut between parking lot and tracks.
Action (0108) Completed. MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0107-03: Bond east of Salmon Arm siding 12-15 ft west of signal 622D - should
be at signal.
Action (0108) J. Wells advised being done. MOTION TO DELETE
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)
SHR0108-01: Macdonald and Connaught Tunnel - gas masks are not designed to fit
people who wear glasses.
Action (0108) B. Santucci advised Committee Fit Testing of gas masks is a hugh
undertaking,
Issue of Fit Testing has been elevated to Senior Management. In the meanwhile,
a Trainer will be provided to Running Trades on how the tunnel respirators are
to be used.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0108-02: Donald backtrack - high weeds causing poor visibility, tripping
hazard.
Action (0108) TMS Sadek to advise. MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0108-03: Glen Echo crossing - near miss July 31st.
Action (0108) Whistle posts have been reinstalled, signs alerting public of
hazards. Issue is ongoing with CPR, Transport Canada and Glen Echo property
owners. MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0108-04: Diesel fumes Macdonal tunnel, cab of unit filled with fumes due
to windows with
faulty seals, compounded by ventilation failure.
Action(0108) Investigation revealed RTC never initiated purge after train entered
tunnel after sperry
car. NMC to advise with regard to RTC actions. MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0108-05: Unit 9540 work area very dirty. Dust and dirt in heater fans, floor,
etc.
Action(0108) Locomotive Specialist confirmed unit had been reported. This is
the proper
procedure to be follow when encountering dirty units. This particular unit had
been
a remote and should not have been used as a leader until cleaned. J. Galloway
to follow up. MOTION TO CARRY
REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES:
- Macdonald Tunnel - Fit Testing of Gas Masks - tabled to Senior Management.
- Trainer to provide advice with regard to care and use of tunnel respirators.
- Health & Wellness - August 14th.
- Walk About - August 7,8,9.
DISTRICT SAFETY & HEALTH ACTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR:
As indicated above, Bruno talked about Fit Testing for Gas Masks is a major
issue that has to
have direction from Senior Management.
Bruno also discussed with Committee re Risk Management. He indicated he would
go into more
clarification in the near future.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item 0108-01: P. Bede requested a small refrigerator to be made available for
crews
to store their lunches while waiting for their train to arrive.
Action(0108) To be determined. MOTION TO CARRY
Meeting adjourned 1030. Next meeting - Thursday, September 13, 2001.
L. Sali
for
D. Zatko/B. Gardali
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