Held: December 13, 2001
Co-Chairman: B. Gardali
Members in Attendance:
Management: D. Zatko, D. Barrett, E. Palasz
Union Reps: B. Gardali(UTU), K. Jones(B&B), J. Wells(BMWE), J. Meloro(BMWE),
W.
Hayman(BLE)
Guests: T. Bergstrom
Meeting called to order 1005
SAFETY ACTION PLANS
Field Ops - 4 hour safety meetings complete. Monthly site inspection complete.
E/S - 2001 Safety Program (E Palasz) 100% complete
NEW BUSINESS
Item 9912-02: J. Wells requested washer/dryers be provided for means for cleaning
work
clothes
which have been contaminated. (Referred to Canada Labour Code COSH9.44(4))
Item elevated to ES System H&S Policy Committee.
Action(0112) Washer/dryer has been installed at Salmon Arm - J. Wells reported
being
used on a regular basis. Awaiting further installation at Chase, Kamloops, Revelstoke,
Golden. Monitor MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re Laurie Shed repeaters for locotrol.
Action(0112) Repeaters/meeting rescheduled for sometime in Jan/02. D. Zatko
to
monitor.
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(0112) Train Accident Prevention undertaking risk assessment. J. Galloway
to monitor.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0109-01: P. Bede received a request for switch at M.35 Mtn (Golden Yard)
be
relocated from the south & north main to south/main and 4 track
Action(0112) Will be done spring 2002. Followup.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0110-02: B. Gardali requested a pole be installed for lighting
purposes at Ducks.
Action(0112) Estimated cost $6000-not in budget at this time.
MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0110-03: P. Bede requested action to units requiring weatherstripping
around panel to stop any drafts.
Action(0112) J. Galloway to investigate with Mechanical Services.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0111-01: B. Gardali requested review Terms of Reference.
Action(0112) Committee reviewed and made recommended changes.
MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0111-02: P. Bede requested switch stands be identified with mileage
or location.
Actin(0112) Locations identified where clarification is needed would be
Ross Peak and Golden. This would also have to be coordinated with the RTC
office. D. Zatko to advise.
MOTION TO CARRY
CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING:
Nil
INCIDENT REVIEW
Incident Cause
Prev.Measures
|
Unit 9518 derailed
|
NON
FRA |
Revelstoke Yard
11.17.01 1230 |
Wide Gauge
|
Equipment rerailed track repaired
|
|
Car derailed
|
NON
FRA |
M.31.2 Mtn Sub
11.20.01 0600 |
Wheel became unseated
|
Mechanical Services
to investigate. |
|
Sore muscles neck-shoulder
|
MIR
FOPS |
Greyhound Bus
11.23.01 1230 |
Uncomfortable
seat |
N/A
|
|
Removed power switch without proper authority
|
NON
FRA |
M.127.0 shu sub
12.04.01 0800 |
Human Error
|
Investigation and education
|
|
Train struck truck on crossing
|
MVA
|
M.123.5 Shu Sub
12.06.01 0815 |
3rd party - failure to keep clear of crossing
|
CP/RCMP police advised
|
|
Run Thru Switch
|
NON
FRA |
Golden Yard
12.10.01 1515 |
Human Error - failure to ensure switch lined
|
Investigation/education
|
|
Unit 5931 derailed
|
NON
FRA |
Golden Yard
12.13.01 2215 |
Switch point improperly cleaned/ice buildup
|
Switch point replaced
|
|
Passed STOP Signal
|
CRV
FOPS |
M.52.1 Mtn Sub
12.15.01 1731 |
Investigation with crew
|
Investigation/education
|
|
Derail 4 cars
|
NON
FRA |
M.38.0 Shu Sub
12.18.01 0100 |
Wide gauge
|
Track repaired
|
|
Yard assign operated outside Switching Zone
|
CRV
FOPS |
Golden Yard
12.19.01 |
Investigation with crew
|
Investigation/education
|
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)
SHR0110-04: Exhaust fumes - diesel shop.
Action(0112) Further modifications to fans done. Work procedures being developed.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0102-03: Lead locomotives (9000 series) - seats uncomfortable
Action (0112) 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. J. Galloway to follow up.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0111-02: Dusting suppressant overspray compound on outside of coal cars
making for extremely dirty and slippery when wet (grabirons).
Action(0112) No complaints received from Golden. Peter Lanyi, Manager
Coal, advises spray should be confined to the width of the car avoiding overspray
off
the side walls, however spraying of the front and rears is unavoidable at this
time since turning the spray on and off to avoid is not possible at 10mph. Problem
will
be taken into consideration in the design of a permanent facility. No spraying
will take place for temperature below 0 Cel. Bulletin have been issued regarding
slippery surfaces.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0111-05: Golden taxi driver drove erratically with crew.
Action(0112) Taxi Exception Reports should be completed for these instances.
J. Galloway to follow up with Mount 7 taxi.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0111-06: Field Station rain eavetroughs plugged and dripping onto
sidewalk and freezing making icy conditions for walking.
Action(0112) K. Jones advised eavetroughs replaced and heat tape applied.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0111-08: Brush blocking view of Signal #1095S Lauretta
Action(0112) Brush cut.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0111-09: Lack of clear Company policy with regard to hazards created by
trains stalling, specifically during winter conditions.
Action(0112) J. Galloway to investigate with Rules & Regulatory Affairs.
MOTION TO CARRY
SAFETY HAZARDS REPORTS (New)
SHR0112-01: Train with EGT 17,643 and only 2 dynamic brakes. Second
engine had b/o DB tagged by shops.
Action(0112) Policy states minimum DB factor 16 (this instance met
policy). W. Hayman requested that distributors should make effort to change
out locomotives.
D. Zatko to investigate.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0112-02: Unit 5772-table attached to wall broke away leaving sharp
point towards Conductor.
Action(0112) Unit reported for repair
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-03: Spray bottles with cleaning compound for cleaning units.
Action (0112) D. Zatko agreed to supply cleaner - employees can purchase
spray bottles.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-04: Door to booking in room sill loose, tripping hazard
Action(0112) D. Kermack advises sill was bent, has been removed and is
not necessary. Screws have been tightened, door now opens and closes with no
problem.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-05: Condition of ballast and ties Revelstoke wye.
Action(0112) Tie program scheduled for 2002 - wyes will be looked at.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-06: Smoking in locomotives and booking in rooms at Kamloops and
Field
Action(0112) Signs posted. Employees must report incidents to their
Supervisor to enable followup.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-07: Snow conditions while operating on heavy grades - suggest
advanced clear to stop signals on all heavy grade.
Action(0112) D. Zatko to investigate costs with S. Peters.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0112-08: Lack of snow removal and sand Revelstoke Station (Dec 1/2) (5
SHRs)
Action(0112) First major snowfall occurring on a weekend. Snow removal
during the week is done by a contractor (Mon-Fri). All other snow removal is
done by CPR equipment, however on this particular weekend the front end
loader had been sent to Glacier to replace the Glacier machine which had broken
down and did not return to Revelstoke until Dec 3. The yard, parking lot and
station platform has been cleaned and sanded. Sand is made available at four
locations
around the station for immediate use.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-09: No switch brooms at half the switches on Mountain Sub and units.
Action(0112) Site Inspection in November noted most switches had brooms.
Further clarification required as to exact location where brooms are required.
Notification to RTC and TMS will rectify problem. Locomotives should be reported
to
Mechanical Specialists.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-10: Release levers on most old coal cars do not work due to age.
Hand brakes have to be twisted off using full force resulting in strained back
muscles, etc.
Action(0112) Clarification with regard to specific car numbers are
required for Mechanical Services to enable repair.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0112-11: R Taxi Van #4 - requires weatherstripping, reported ties worn out.
Action(0112) J. Galloway to investigate.
MOTION TO CARRY
REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES
Macdonald Tunnel - maintenance ongoing - track block time still a problem.
DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT
Terry advised committee of upcoming presentation course for interested
(FOPS/ES).
NEW BUSINESS
Item 0112-01: J. Meloro expressed concern with regard to lack of protection
in Revelstoke Yard when contractors are on site unloading contents from tank
cars.
Action(0112) D. Zatko to investigate
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0112-02: K. Jones requested mileage markings for BTMF truck setoffs.
Action(0112) E. Palasz/J. Wells to arrange
MOTION TO CARRY
Motion to adjourn 1300K. Next meeting 0830-Thursday, January 10, 2002.
L. Sali
for D.A. Zatko
B. Gardali
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