Safe Train Preparation Reminders
WHY USE STOPPERS?
STOP your trains departing in an unsafe condition onto Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure
STOPPERS are an innovative ‘easy to use’ VISUAL PROMPT to be used during train preparation duties to REDUCE THE RISK OF OPERATIONAL INCIDENTS and therefore STOPPERS: -
- improve safety
- reduce damage, maintenance & repair costs
- improve train running reliability & performance
- maximise asset utilisation
- strengthen customer confidence
- reduce costs & increase company profit
POTENTIAL USES - STOPPERS can be used as a: -
- visual reminder device
- safety warning
- risk assessment control
- method of work enhancement
- training aid
- quality control device
STOPPERS are used to remind employees :-
- to release a rail wagon handbrake
- to remove wheel scotches
- not to load a defective or contaminated rail wagon
- not to operate a defective rail wagon door
- that there is a Red Card / Not To Go label on the rail wagon
- to check if handbrakes or scotches are applied during train driver hand-overs enroute
