Held: May 8, 2002, Revelstoke, BC
Co-Chairman: B. Gardali
Members in Attendance:
Management: K. Sali, B. Riches, J. Galloway
Union Reps: J. Wells(BMWE), K. Jones(B&B), P. Bede(BLE), B. Gardali(UTU), J. Meloro(BMWE)
Guests: T. Bergstrom, B. Black
Meeting called to order 0840. Minutes of April 11, 2002 meeting read and adopted.
SAFETY ACTION PLANS
Field Ops - Site Inspections complete.
- 4 Hour Safety Meetings scheduled for May 13/14.
E/S - Chainsaw Awareness and Fire Suppression Training
- Block Training
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item 9912-02: J. Wells requested washer/dryers be provided for means to clean work clothes which have been contaminated. (Referred to Canada Labour Code COSH9.44(4)). Item elevated to ES System H&S Policy Committee.
Action (0205) Washers installed at Salmon Arm, Chase – well used. K. Jones advised Committee issues have surfaced. Risk assessment being done for testing of particulates on coveralls. Monitor
Motion to invite SAM E/S R. McIlveen to next meeting to clarify issue.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re possibility of increasing speed restriction for new potash cars from 15 to 20 mph.
Action (0205) P. Bede advised item elevated to Policy Committee. Monitor. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0109-01: P. Bede received a request for switch at M.35 Mtn (Golden Yard) to be relocated from the south & north main to south/main and 4 track.
Action (0205) To be done spring 2002. Monitor. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0111-02: P. Bede requested switch stands be identified with mileage or location.
Action (0205) Locations identified where clarification is needed would be Ross Peak and Golden. This would also have to be coordinated with the RTC office.
Awaiting comment from B. Murphy and RTC B. McAstocker. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0112-02: K. Jones requested mileage markings for BTMF truck setoffs.
Action (0205) Complete. MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0201-01: K. Jones reported there are no washroom facilities at Bear Creek, Albert Canyon.
Action (0205) B. Riches reported Albert Canyon has facilities that CP employees can access.
Bear Creek to be investigated. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0201-02: W. Hayman reported Hi-Vis (winter) jackets do not appear to suit purposes (bulky).
Action (0205) Reported some employees have purchased the jackets – 3 in 1 jacket available on AGM Web site. T. Kitchur informed committee winter cataogue was forwarded to his home address. RTEs did not receive catalogue (?) – phone call to HR and request. MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0201-03: W. Hayman reported complaints of smoking at Field Bunkhouse and lack of ventilation.
Action (0205) Bulletin to crews has been issued, reminding use of smoking room. Further non-compliance
may lead to making Field Bunkhouse non-smoking. MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0201-04: R. Mellish requested light be installed at Chase (westend)
Action (0205) Site Inspection Committee to inspect. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0202-01: B. Gardali reported Cranbrook RTEs are obtaining headlamps. Requested testing for
Revelstoke.
Action (0205) Headlamps are currently being tested by Conductors on the assignments. Good response.
Monitor. MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0103-01: T. Kitchur reported to Committee concerns elevated from BMWE safety meeting concerning TP&E plans to initiate changes to the Ballast and Undercutting Programs this summer.
TP&E have indicated their intention to start work shifts at 1700 through the night instead of early (0300) in the morning. The BMWE concerns relate to safety issues working in the darkness with inadequate lighting, working in the heat of the day and the TP&E using BMWE work forces.
Action (0205) B. Black advised Committee blocks have been changed to daylight 0400 (subject to change).
Steel crew is now on the Shuswap Sub and have the odd 1700-2230 block, which will be
addressed with a review of Shifting to Wellness and extra lighting. The Shuswap is not a
high risk area identified in the night work policy (attached). Monitor.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0204-01: J. Galloway advised Committee company will be testing new water supplier (Naton).
Action (0205) Tests results good. Crews indicate they like the water. Will be obtaining water from Naton.
MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0204-02: P. Bede reported concern of trains travelling at 45 mph through Ducks when crews are conventionalizing.
Action (0205) Bulletin has been issued alerting train crews. MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0204-03: P. Bede inquired of required installation of sliding derails for setting off units at Rogers, Chase, Ducks and Moberly.
Action (0205) R. McIlveen to advise requirements for installation. MOTION TO CARRY
CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING
Committee reviewed the following:
- Information Bulletin BCO-089/02 – Unauthorized Operation of a Locomotive,
- Safety Broadcast – FO001/02 – Unauthorized removal of lockout protection causes derailment
- US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Rollover warning users of 15-passenger vans.
INCIDENT REVIEW
Incident Type Location Cause Preventative Measures
| Ran car over derail |
NON FRA Fops |
Illecillewaet Back track 04.13.02 0400 |
Poor visibility, unable to determine location of derail |
Discussed with employee – admission of responsibility |
| Changing knuckle, slipped pinching finger |
LTI FOPS |
M. 94.0 Shu 04.17.02 1525 |
Knuckle place on unstable location, failure to keep fingers clear |
IRR – discuss with employee. Request assistance if required |
| Exposure to diesel fumes, tunnel |
MIR FOPS |
Macdonald Tun 04.20.02 1500. |
Failure of RTC to purge tunnel |
NMC advised. |
| Foreign object in eye. |
MIR FOPS |
M.66.0 Mtn Sub 04.20.02 1900 |
Unknown object entered left eye |
Eye rinsed |
| Run through switch |
NON FRA |
Kamloops Yard 04.28.02 0800 |
Switch not lined for intended movement |
Discipline assessed |
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)
SHR 0110-04: Exhaust fumes – diesel shop
Action (0205) Work Procedures and Job Aid has been developed and will be posted throughout shop.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR 0112-07: Snow conditions while operating on heavy grades – suggest advanced clear to stop signals on all heavy grades.
Action (0205) New CTC system is scheduled over the next few years – Committee should advise of all requests for changing (in priority order) to S&C for consideration.
Mountain Sub – Signal 899M Ross Peak
- Signal 885M Intermediate Ross Peak
- Signal 955 Intermediate Illecillewaet
- Signal 1015 Downie
- Signal 745C Intermediate Griffith
P. Mason developing list for Shuswap. MOTION TO CARRY
SHR 0202-06: Requirement of proper intake exhaust system for welding shop fumes.
Action (0205) K. Jones advised B. Tully has been contacted, waiting for further information.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR 0204-01: MacDonald Tunnel – clear signal into tunnel, which was smoky, got worse as went along, red signal at center gate, no prior information on the situation.
Action (0205) RTC did not initiate purge. J. Galloway to followup. MOTION TO CARRY
SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)
SHR 0205-01: Train encountered high ballast shoulder, throwing ballast out to the highway.
Action (0205) J. Wells informed Committee that excessive ballast was not cleared off crossing
before arrival of train. R. Miller to ensure future compliance. MOTION TO DELETE
SHR 0205-02: Encountered smoke in Shaughnessy Tunnel.
Action (0205) S&C Supervisor S. Peters advised train speed determines how many, or whether or not the fans are turned on for trains in Shaughnessy. Since 1995 the system has worked this way and there has been no purge for trains that are travelling 25 mph and above. Extra purge time has been added for slower moving trains. There are no provisions for controlling when trains enter the tunnel, they can enter whether it is purged or not. If the RTC’s want to move trains out of Wakely as fast as the signal system will allow, they can. In most cases they don’t because the trains will wait at Bear Creek for the Macdonald Tunnel. In this instance, there were two fast freights in a row. MOTION TO DELETE
SHR 0205-03: South Track between Campbell Creek and Kamloops East – 50% of ties are broken or splintering.
Action (0205) TMS R. Miller to advise. MOTION TO CARRY
SHR 0205-04: Revelstoke Station platform – hole in pavement.
Action (0205) Repairs have been made by B&B MOTION TO DELETE
SUB-COMMITTEES
Site Inspections – complete
(attached)
Shuswap
Sub inspection
Mountain
Sub inspection
MacDonald Tunnel – Meeting with B. Tulley scheduled for May 10, 2002
Emergency Evacuation Plan – K. Jones, P. Bede reviewing.
DISTRICT SAFETY ADVISOR REPORT
T. Bergstrom advised Committee of upcoming Safety Walkabout in Revelstoke-Kamloops in July.
Committee to provide a picture for H&S posters.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 0205-01: J. Wells reported there are 5 barrels of unidentified contents that should be removed. Jim indicated all his efforts to have Environmental personnel remove them has not resulted in any action to date. Requested assistance from the H&S Committee.
Action (0205) T. Bergstrom will contact Kevin Houle and make arrangements for proper removal.
Item 0205-02: P. Bede complained re lack of hand cleaner in crew packs.
Action (0205) K. Sali to arrange for supply.
Meeting adjourned 1120. Next meeting – Thursday, June 13, 2002.
L. Sali
For K. Sali / B. Gardali