Held: May 10, 2001
Co-Chairman: Dwight Zatko
Members in Attendance:
Management: D. Zatko, E. Palasz, J. Galloway
Union Reps: P. Bede(BLE), K. Jones(B&B), B. Gardali(UTU), W. Patrauchuck(BMWE),
J. Wells(BMWE)
Guests: T. Bergstrom, B. Rota, D. Barrett, C. Thacker
Meeting called to order 0833. Minutes of April 12th meeting read and adopted.
Field Ops - Site Inspections to be scheduled - possibly first week of June.
- Away From Home Safety Meetings - scheduled for May 22/23/24.
E/S - Goals #1 - Reduce back injuries
#2 - Riser Inspection
#3 - Reduce Injuries re proper use of tools
#4 - Reduce Track Protection Incidents
#5 - Company Policy & Procedures
Most are complete - or near completion.
Item 0103-01: Letter received from L/E P. Mason concerning route indicator
for intermediate signal, Notch Hill.
Action (0105) 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 (0105) Committee recommended changes sent to senior H&S Committee
to review.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re Laurie Shed repeaters for locotrol.
Action(0105) S&C Supvr S. Peters is investigating problems.
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(0105) Issue elevated to senior E/S management.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0104-01: B. Gardali reported a possible oil spill/puddle located middle
No2. track Field.
Action (0105) B. Anderson advises area inspected and advise no evidence noted
of foreign contamination under the surface.
MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0104-02: B. Gardali requested whistle post to be installed M.95.1 Mountain
Sub account people in area taking pictures.
Action (0105) TMS Palasz advises whistle posts cannot be installed - private
property signs have been installed.
MOTION TO DELETE
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(0105) TMS Palasz advises this would be a difficult task to maintain as
these containers hold various products of varying weight and the weight content
would not be consistent. Suggested the drivers make themselves aware of contents
and also suggest taking products needed out of the containers for transport.
MOTION TO CARRY
Item 0104-04: K. Jones requested mile boards be installed for BTMF truck crossings
- he advises for gangs, etc on property that are not familiar with location.
Action (0105) Committee discussed and recommended that setoffs are shown in
Timetable and carried in orientation track profiles. Also it was suggested that
this could be handled on a local basis where the TMS or TMF could mark set off
locations using existing signs.
MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0104-05: G. Meloro questioned required safety precautions for equipment
coming on property (rail grinder, etc) re water supplies, fire suppression for
upcoming dry conditions (fires)
Action(0105) TMS Palasz advises Contractors are advised what fire protection
supplies they are required to carry, as well, they will be inspected by TMS
for compliance.
MOTION TO DELETE
Item 0104-07: P. Bede requested extension of roadway adjacent to N.Track Golden
to allow easier access for fuelling truck.
Action(0105) Not feasible.
MOTION TO DELETE
INCIDENT REVIEW
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Incident
|Type |Location
|Cause
|Prev.Measures
|
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Throwing switch,pulled groin muscle
|LTI |M.27.8 Shu Sub
W/end
|Switch stiff
|E/S repaired
|
|
|FOPS |04-24-01 0900
|
|
|
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Tripped on tie, struck
|FRA/MTI |M.117.0 Shu Sub
|Failure to ensure clear
|To discuss during IRR
|
|knee on ballast
|FOPS |05-04-01 1815
|walking path
|
|
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Run Thru Switch
|NON |Golden South Yard
|Failure to ensure
|Investigation
|
|
|FRA |05-07-01 1830
|switches lined
|
|
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
SHR0012-02: Sicamous Yard - holes left in ballast from ballast regulator.
Action (0105) Area fixed up.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0012-04: Notch Hill - west leg of wye - numerous tripping hazards on ground
and scrap ties creating restricted clearance.
Action (0105) Cleanup reported underway.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0012-10 Unit 9561 battery overcharging - GE advises not to shut down engine.
Action (0105) Requested clarification from Mechanical Services.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0102-03: Lead locomotives (9000 series) - seat uncomfortable
Action (0105) Mechanical Services to advise; some new seats have been installed
- J. Galloway to obtain list of changed out seats
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0102-06: Moberly back track - derail installed at west end - should also
be installed east end.
Action (0105) TMS Sadek to install derail.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0102-07: Grinding frogs - recent findings have determined that Manganese,
a substance found in frogs, is contributing to Parkinson disease like symptoms.
Action (0105) On site testing complete - waiting for results.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0102-08: Salmon Arm Station basement - asbestos warning sign to not disturb
- but there is a furnace in the same location - determine if an air intake/or
out-take. Also, mold in basement.
Action (0105) Basement has been cleaned - asbestos sealed.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0104-01: Employee Parking Lot - Revelstoke complaint re yearly condition
of drainage.
Action (0105) TMS Palasz advises Contractor waiting for dry weather to grade/spray.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0104-03: Unit CEFX 134 - bad draft from under control desk when unit moving
and Conductor's window open.
Action(0105) Elevate to General Motors for investigation.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0104-06: Connaught Tunnel - both sides hazardous walking area.
Action(0105) TMS Sadek advises ditch area has to be maintained to allow water
to drain. Committee to inspect on Site Inspection.
MOTION TO CARRY
SHR0105-01: Loss of DB on heavy trains - if DB fails or load fails for 3 DB
brakes, 20,000 tons, 142 cars and 4th DB bad order - not working in load until
Golden.
Action(0105) While having full DB with the four units is desirable, in the advent
of a failure enroute of DB this results in a change of operating the train.
An example of slower speeds commencing a downhill grade at key locations. DB
failures are in fact the DB not being cut in from the initial locomotive set
up location. This is an operational issue. Verification of a crew to crew form,
discussion with an incoming L/E and inspection the remote locomotives at crew
change locations are options.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0105-02: Hot Box Detector M.118.5 Shu interrupted switching operation in
Molycop spur resulting in missing instruction to stop.
Action(0105) S&C Supervisor A. Biggs advises cannot reduce wattage. Crew
may have to change channels for switching purposes.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0105-03: Unit 9511 very drafty, all cabinet doors need weather stripping
replaced, including latches on circuit breaker door. Unit rattles bady from
throttle 5-8.
Action(0105) Unit repaired.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0105-04: Revelstoke Station basement, protruding hazard (improper door knob)
on fire door beside meeting room #2.
Action(0105) Door has been repaired.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0105-05: Safety Hi-Vis Vest caught on hinge pin, side panel door on 9100
series locomotive.
Action(0105) Employee reminded to be aware of catching hazard. Committee has
sent recommended changes for safety apparel to Policy Committee.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0105-06: Revelstoke Station/booking in room door - no doorknob.
Action(0105) Not considered a hazard - has passed fire inspections. There is
ample access to booking in room.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0105-07: Unit 9542, heater sidewall when turned on, emits odor and dust.
Action(0105) These heaters have always given an odor when turned on. Opening
of the window alleviates the dust odor. Regular housekeeping of a locomotive,
ie cleaning up of refuse discovered in these heaters should be discarded properly.
Advising the Central Locomotive Specialist enroute will have the unit booked
for any problems that arise within the cab.
MOTION TO DELETE
SHR0105-08: Cars at west end of 4-5-6 tracks Golden. Cannot see them because
of lights from the City.
Action(0105) T. Bompas advises Golden Yardmasters/Yard/Road crews have been
instructed to ensure cars are pushed to the east end of these tracks.
MOTION TO DELETE
MacDonald Tunnel - reported clean/OK. Track Programs will be commencing soon.
Hot Box Detector Alarm System Readouts - Nothing new to report at this time-still
investigating lowering volume.
Health & Wellness Fair - T. Bergstrom reported due to budget cuts there
will be no CP Police involvement, OHS advise they will not be able to support
flu shots or cholesterol clinics. Committee discussed and it was agreed they
will proceed with planning of event as planned. Invitation letters are continuing
to be sent out, with many interested parties planning to
be involved. Clarence Thacker (EFAP) advised he believes this to be a very beneficial
venture for all concerned.
:
T. Bergstrom advised committee of inspection of Field Bunkhouse by Environmental
Inspectors and contractors re determining proposal for removal of asbestos.
Orientation Tunnel Procedures E/S - complete/ went very well.
Item 0105-01: P. Bede advises Williamette crossing and airport (Golden) has
whistle posts missing.
Action(0105) TMS Sadek to advise.
Item 0105-02: P. Bede reported back track switch east end Moberly hard to throw.
Action(0105) TMS Sadek to advise.
Item 0105-03: K. Jones reported possible hazard at Bell Pole where there is
a chain gate difficult to see.
Action(0105) TMS Palasz reported gate will have reflectors/marker applied.
Meeting adjourned 1110. Next meeting scheduled for 0830 - June 14, 2001.
L. Sali
for D. Zatko/B. Gardali
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