REVELSTOKE SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE MINUTES - October 9, 2001

Held: October 9, 2001
Co-Chairman: B. Gardali

Members in Attendance:
Management: J. Galloway, E. Palasz
Union Reps : K. Jones(B&B), J. Wells(BMWE), P. Bede(BLE), B.Gardali(UTU), W. Patrauchuk(BMWE)
Guests: D. Barrett, T. Bergstrom

Meeting called to order 0835. Minutes of September 17, 2001 meeting read and adopted.

SAFETY ACTION PLANS
Field Ops - Away From Home Safety Meetings completed at Field. Kamloops to be held next week.
Site Inspection scheduled (Yard) Oct 29, (Mountain) Oct 30/31, (Shuswap) Nov 1/2
Framework scheduled for October 17/18

E/S - Winter Preparations ongoing. ES Safety Framework scheduled for October 31st.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Item 9912-02: J. Wells made a presentation to the Committee, regarding his concerns re
contamination of clothing as it relates to compliance with COSH 9.44(4) of the
Canada Labour Code. The Committee is in concensus that the Company (E/S)
is not in compliance with regulation and recommended followup with G. Pozzobon,
Gen. Manager (Engineering). Jim requested Committee's recommendation with
regard to providing washers/dryers as a means for cleaning work clothes which have
been contaminated. Further elevated to ES System H&S Policy Committee.
Action(0110) System E/S H&S Policy Committeee reviewed and recommended issue be resolved
by local Workplace H&S Committee. Committee discussed and has recommended
that a service contractor be looked into for cleaning and supplying coveralls in
lieu of washers and dryers. R. McIlveen to advise further. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-02: High Visibility Apparel - many Safety Hazard Reports submitted concerning vests
becoming caught on equipment.
Action (0110) Policy and catalogue in place. Changes for payment include certified cheque and
money orders. Payroll deduction are not available at this time. Winter catalogue not out yet -
concern with time frame for ordering winter apparel. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re Laurie Shed repeaters for locotrol.
Action(0110) S&C Supvr advises repeater system in Laurie Sheds has not been commission and is not
to be considered as in service until otherise advised. Portions of it may be left running at
times, such as Locotrol, so some evidence of it may be noticed.
Sub-committee to meet with S&C Supvr S. Peters. 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(0110) Issue elevated to senior E/S management. J. Galloway 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(0110) K. Jones advises Tappen container has been taken care of. New shipment of supplies
received has been stored. Containers still have to be taken to scales to be weighed.
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(0110) 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. Committee recommended pre-departure meetings be considered for training. MOTION TO CARRY

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(0110) J. Galloway advises arrangement are being made to accommodate request.
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(0110) TMS S. Sadak to advise. MOTION TO CARRY


CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING:
Committee reviewed Safety Walkabout Corrective Action items. Terry to forward request to
Managers with regard to update of progress of items.

INCIDENT REVIEW

Incident Cause Prev.Measures

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS

(Incomplete SHR0102-03: Lead locomotives (9000 series) - seats uncomfortable
Action (0110) 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

SHR0106-17: Watering AC4400 locomotives at Sicamous (and other locations) 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(0110) K. Jones advises all fittings at all recommended locations have been completed.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0108-02: Donald backtrack - high weeds causing poor visibility, tripping hazard.
Action (0110) TMS Sadek to advise. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0108-05: Unit 9540 work area very dirty. Dust and dirt in heater fans, floor, etc.
Action(0110) 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

SHR0109-07: R Taxi van arrived with improper plate displayed for passenger carrier insurance.
Action(0110) Taxi company advised that while another license plate was used, legally this can
be done as long as the vehicle is properly insured, operated by the company and
certified road worthy by government inspectors. Vehicle was properly licensed
and insured. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0109-09: Unit 9554 - chemical toilet/floor drain - stains and odor.
Action (0110) JB Galloway to advise further with Mechanical Dept. MOTION TO CARRY


SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)

SHR0110-01: Woken up by backup alarms on main track in front of bunkhouse at 0600 (Field)
Action (0110) Steel gang working at this location at time. Unavoidable circumstance.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0110-02: Concern riding Greyhound buses - no security measures to ensure luggage or
boxes do not contain explosives or hazardous materials.
Action(0110) J. Galloway to check with Greyhound with regard to Company (Greyhound)
policies they have in place. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0110-03: Donald #1 back track - high brush on north side, numerous objects on ground.
Action(0110) TMS S. Sadak to advise.

SHR0110-04: Exhaust fumes Diesel Shop
Action(0110) TMS Palasz advises on this day in question, a machine was in the shop for
repair, investigation revealed the breaker was shut off, not allowing the
fans to operate to ventilate fumes. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0110-05: Unit 9131 had great amounts of coal dust throughout cab.
Action(0110) J. Galloway to followup with Mechanical Services. MOTION TO CARRY


REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES
- Macdonald Tunnel - Annual cleaning schedule for week of October 27th.

DISTRICT HEALTH & SAFETY ACTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR REPORT
T. Bergstrom reminded Committee of upcoming Level 2 training and 2002 Safety Framework.

NEW BUSINESS:

Item 0110-01: B. Gardali questioned repair of collapsing walkway M.123.3 Mtn South Trk.
Action(0110) J. Creighton advises will not be able to repair before snow - will remain
out of service. MOTION TO DELETE

Item 0110-02: B. Gardali requested a pole be installed for lighting purposes at Ducks.
Action(0110) To be investigated. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0110-03: P. Bede requested action to units requiring weatherstripping around
panel to stop any drafts.
Action(0110) J. Galloway to investigate with Mechanical Services. MOTION TO CARRY


Meeting adjourned 1035. Next meeting Thursday, November 8, 2001.


L. Sali
for D.A. Zatko
B. Gardali

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