REVELSTOKE SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE
MINUTES - February14, 2002

Held: February 14, 2002
Co-Chairman: B. Gardali

Members in Attendance:
Management: D. Zatko, B. Riches, J. Galloway
Union Reps: J. Wells (BMWE), K. Jones(B&B), J. Meloro(BMWE), P. Bede(BLE), B. Gardali(UTU)
Guests: T. Bergstrom

Meeting called to order 0842. Minutes of January 10/02 read and adopted.

SAFETY ACTION PLANS
Field Ops - Site Inspection 02/13 - Greely, Albert Canyon, M.95.1, Ross Peak
E/S - Roll out Safety Plan end of February, B&B (March)

UNFINISHED 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(0202) Washers installed at Salmon Arm, Chase. Waiting for Revelstoke, Kamloops.
J. Wells reports well used. Monitor
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re Laurie Shed repeaters for locotrol.
Action(0202) Test complete at east end 02/13. West end to be tested later date.
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(0202) Committee recommended elevate to Policy Committee. P. Bede to arrange.
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(0202) Will be done spring 2002. Followup.
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0111-02: P. Bede requested switch stands be identified with mileage
or location.
Action(0202) 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 contact B. Murphy for further investigation.
MOTION TO CARRY

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(0202) Contractors supplied with blue flags.
MOTION TO DELETE

Item 0112-02: K. Jones requested mileage markings for BTMF truck setoffs.
Action(0202) B. Riches/J. Wells to arrange.
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0201-01: K. Jones reported there are no washroom facilities at Bear
Creek, Albert Canyon.
Action(0202) B. Black to write up request to J. Creighton / B. Szafron /
R. McIlveen. B. Riches to contact business at Albert Canyon to explore rental of facilities.
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0201-02: W. Hayman reported Hi-Vis jackets don't appear to suit
purposes.
Action(0202) Reported some employees have purchased the jackets, still
waiting for 3 in 1 jacket.
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0201-03: W. Hayman reported complaints of smoking Field Bunkhouse
lack of ventilation.
Action(0202) With proposed renovations to bunkhouse a smoking room has
been designated complete with ventilation system. Monitor
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0201-04: R. Mellish requested light be installed at Chase (westend)
Action(0202) Committee to site inspect.
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0201-05: R. Mellish requested sand at Chase and Ducks.
Action(0202) Sand box would not be practicable - testing of 'YakTracks'
looks promising - manurfacturer to supply stronger product.
MOTION TO DELETE

CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING

F. Bonanno advised Committee of new requirements with regard to eye and
hearing exams as they relate to Safety Critical Positions. Eye and Hearing exams will be
done with employee's physician in conjunction with periodic medicals. Employees must advise
their physician they work in a Safety Critical Position.

INCIDENT REVIEW

Incident Cause
Prev.Measures

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)

SHR0110-04: Exhaust fumes - diesel shop.
Action(0202) B. Tully, Hygiene Specialist has completed air quality
tests. Report forthcoming. B. Black developing Work Procedures.
MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0112-01: Train with EGT 17,643 and only 2 dynamic brakes. Second
engine had b/o DB tagged by shops.
Action(0202) Policy states minimum DB factor 16 (this instance met
policy). D. Zatko has requested Locomotive Distributors to make every effort to ensure all DB are
in working order out of origin.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0112-07: Snow conditions while operating on heavy grades - suggest
advanced clear to stop signals on all heavy grade.
Action(0202) Priority locations identified: Shuswap Signal 03 account
short block on the bridge at 30 mph and 851.
Mountain Sub: Signals 899M at Ross Peak, Signal 885M
intermediate Ross Peak, Signal 955 Intermediate Illecillewaet, Signal 1015 Downie and
Signal 745C Intermediate Griffith. S&C to advise costs.
MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0112-11: R Taxi Van #4 - requires weatherstripping, reported tires worn out.
Action(0202) J. Galloway met with R Taxi who advise vehicles have been repaired.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0201-01: Complaint of taxi driver (Kami Cabs) driving erratically. (2 complaints)
Action(0202) J. Galloway advised first incident Kami Cabs management have spoken with driver.
(Second Incident) - letter has been written to Kami Cabs.
MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0201-03: Risk of back injury at Field carrying the heavy bag of rule
books from the station to the bunkhouse. Suggest lockers be installed in station to leave the bags.
Action (0202) With proposed renovations to Field Bunkhouse, lockers will be installed.
MOTION TO CARRY

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)

SHR0202-01: MacDonald Tunnel - reported 131 burned out lights in tunnel
Action (0202) S. Peters reported ongoing lamp replacement when time
permits as track block allow. He does not consider this to be a safety hazard, when the long
term goal is to turn the lights off, only having them on when required. The proposed
scenario is they could be turned on by radio control and would stay on for a prescribed
time. K. Jones advises bulbs are being changed out.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0202-02: Mt 7 Taxi - reported erratic taxi driver.
Action(0202) J. Galloway advises Mt. 7 Taxi have met with their driver
and reprimanded him. Incident documented.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0202-03: No walkway on bridge 64.5 Mtn & 64.67and snow cleared from
both sides of the main track over knee deep. Very hard walking conditions. (Jan 28th)
Action (0202) TMS Revelstoke reported plow working 6 days a week, and will
continue to spread the problem areas. J Creighton reports no immediate plans to put
walkways on these bridges. Isolated incident - employee judgement call to make their own
safety decision.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0202-04: Excessive held away at away-from-home terminals could have the
potential to jeopardize safety.
Action(0202) In response to SHR, is the Work Place Committee's
recommendation that time away from home terminal not exceed 10 hours or more and recommend the
MTPL be more consistent with regard to lineups to enable RTE to allow
themselves to judge their rest requirements accordingly. Elevate to Policy Committee.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0202-05: Risk of muscle strain & knee joint distress due to over
exertion while seat occupant attempts to swivel seat (all 8600s).
Action(0202) Discussion and recommendation that in order for seat to
swivel freely lifting weight off the seat greatly improves the mobility of the seat.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0202-06: Requirement of proper intake exhaust system for welding shop fumes.
Action(0202) K. Jones advised B. Tully has been contacted for advice.
MOTION TO CARRY

REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES

Site Inspection - completed inspection at Greely, Albert Canyon, Mile 95.1
and Ross Peak. McDonald Tunnel - cleaned, installing new lights

DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT

T. Bergstrom inquired status of pit at shops identified in site inspection
requiring crossovers be installed. K. Jones to investigate.

Presentation Course set for Feb 25/26.

Terry inquired with Committee about initiating a Health & Safety Poster for
BCI SA. He will bring further information to the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Item 0202-01: B. Gardali reported Cranbrook RTEs are obtaining headlamps.
He would like to know test results.
Action(0202) Monitor

Item 0202-02: B. Gardali inquired status of supplied Hi-Viz Radio Pouches.
Action(0202) To be determined.

Meeting adjourned 1150. Next meeting March 14, 2002.

L. Sali
for
D. Zatko/B. Gardali

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