Make sure you and anything youre holding doesnt come into contact with a conductor rail. The rule book gert8000 and other national operations publications are documents that contain direct instructions for railway staff. This manual describes the organizations, processes, procedures, and systems involved in the rail operations across the military spectrum. General safety responsibilities and personal track safety.
Strategic direction for control command and signalling ccs tsi. Personal track safety pts personal track safety pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the united kingdom. Must be a minimum age of 18 and meets the entry requirements of pts competence. The military use of railways derives from their ability to move troops or materiel rapidly and, less.
This manual remains consistent with army operations, logistics. Demonstrate their ability to correctly interpret the rule book or the track safety hand book and relevant instructions when going on or near the line 2. This page lists all the acts, regulations, rules that falls under rail safety directorate. The pta safeworking rules and procedures provide the means by which the australian national rules and procedures anrp, developed by the rail industry safety and standards board rissb are applied in the pta network. Of the latter, i have rule book 3 for signallers dating from 1999 with amendments to 2002. When many items are to be shipped, rail transport is often cheaper than highway transport. This includes a light locomotive, selfpropelled rail vehicle, ontrack machine, an rrv in rail mode and a rmmm.
Rail transport operations in developed nations are considered to be a hnprovided service. It is also essential for the land deployment of all equipment transported farther than 400 miles. Rail, port, and cargo safe rail, port, and cargo operations are crucial to a successful deployment and require prior planning and training. These rules and regulations need to be adhered to when working on or near railways.
The rule book is available as an app on android and apple, and through internet browsers, and you can also order printed copies. Sentinel card this is sometimes known as a pts or track safety card. Mod uk railways permanent way design and maintencance. Gert8000 the rule book that is relevant to the role of driver as defined in the rule book matrixpublished by rssb. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to. Pts and controller of site safety coss g when on or about. Network rail pts handbook name the sections of the 4 track layout in the picture below. Development of pts systems in the 1980s and 1990s gradually included many of.
Personal track safety pts courses in london molrail ltd. As defined in the rule book handbook 1 gert8000hb1 ppe personal protective equipment. Staying on track with military rail article the united. Personal track safety pts is a qualification which every worker has to have before being allowed to work on or near any line owned or managed by network rail. The pts course by molrail ltd aims to help candidates understand and get familiar with the rules and regulations surrounding the rail network. Corrected version of 2015 rail rule book this rule book is an edited version of the 2015 rail rule book, including the corrections made and noted in the first printing of the 2015 rail rule book. Third offense will result in a removal of the offending shooter from the competition. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in. Questions about the cmp competitions rulebooks, rule recommendations or to obtain a clarification or interpretation of any cmp rule. Use the dropdown lists below to find the right downloads for you. Rule book briefing leaflet issue 32 december 2018 uncontrolled when printed supersedes gert8000rbbl iss 31. Rail training accreditation scheme page 1 of 25 rail training accreditation scheme rtas rules. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely.
The book of rules governing the use of signals for a railway system. Track safety handbooks willsons group services online shop. Railroad operational safety transportation research board. You must stand 300mm 1 foot away from the third rail. The manual is intended to be read electronically and on a device of your choice. Rail safety and standards board limited the helicon one south place london ec2m 2rb uncontrolled when printed supersedes gert8000hb21 iss 3. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or guide to personal track safety or pts key point card nr9922 and relevant local instructions when required to go on or near the line. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the high power ri. Rule book safe work leader swl blocking a line issue 4 handbook 21 september 2018 comes into force 01 december 2018. Transportation research boards railroad operational safety subcommittee. This is a looseleaf pvc binder about a5 size, and clearly is the progenitor of the later railtrack hard cover binders.
I dont have any rule books from the early nationalisation period, but i do have a 1972 br rule book br87109. To facilitate navigation, the manual includes bookmarks and the contents page includes links enabling you to find the information you require quickly. Logbooks personal track safety work experience log book. It is designed to help workers to understand the systems that keep them safe. Green text in the margin indicates who is responsible for carrying out the rule. Conventions used in the rule book a black line in the margin indicates a change to that rule and is shown when published in the module for the first time. Weve noticed that you dont have javascript enabled. These operations demand the commitment of commanders and leaders at every level to apply the principles of risk management see da pam 38530 and ensure soldiers execute tasks to standard. Rule book iwa or coss setting up safe systems of work within possessions issue 7 handbook 9 september 2019 comes into force 07 december 2019 uncontrolled when printed supersedes gert8000hb9 iss 6 with effect from 07122019. These rules are incorporated into military publications including, sddc transportation engineering agency. The programs committee of the cprpfs board of directors and its rules subcommittee has the sole authority to modify cmp competition rules.
The cmp competition rulebooks that will govern cmp sponsored and sanctioned highpower rifle, pistol, cmp games and smallbore rifle competitions in 2020 have been approved by the cmp boards rules committee and are now posted on the cmp website. This is my first week so i apologise if i havent used the correct terminology. Learning information booklet carry your track safety certificate at all times the track. Only companies that have signed up to use the app are granted access. The first prussian regulations for transport of troops on state railways were issued in 1856. As this site uses javascript for the shopping bag and products, you will not be able to add anything to your basket with javascript turned off. So, while you can download the app, if your organisation hasnt signed up, you wont be able to login and use it. Rule book forms key point booklets track safety handbooks logbooks working manuals network rail ac lines ertms rssb platform train interface stationery network rail dc lines handbooks size a6 hb rule books. The cmp staff can interpret unclear rules, but may not modify rules. Modal instructions for military movements mi 5519, tiedown instructions for rail movements mi 5520, tiedown instructions for truck movements mi 5521, lifting and tiedown instructions for helicopter movements mi 5522, lifting and lashing instructions for sealift. The course provides the knowledge and skills to perform the controller of site safety conductor rail permit duties including how to correctly interpret relevant parts of the rule book and handbooks, how to set up a safe system of work planning for dc electriied system and conductor rail isolations, prior to individuals going on or near the.
Personal track safety flashcards by adam hughes brainscape. The pc course will take delegates through the procedures as set out in handbook 8 of the rule book, as well as highlighting the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively. Given the prime ministers announcement on 23 march 2020 we have taken the decision to postpone the majority of courses. A br training video for personal track safety pts covering the major points like phoning a signaler after a incident and how to behave around the railway. Upon successful completion of the training, the delegate will be able to demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or guide to personal track safety or pts key point card nr9922 and relevant instructions when. Competition rulebooks civilian marksmanship program. Personal track safety, known as pts, is a qualification required by people who o on a lineg o within 3 metres 10 feet of a line on the railway side g of any permanent fence or structure arry out engineering or technical work on a platform within c 1. Rules in which major changes have bee made since publication of. Personal track safety work experience log books june. Relevant network rail rule book modules hand books 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10, optional modules acdc if doing olpcrp.
The current safeworking rules and procedures came into effective at 12 noon, 1 november. The focus of this manual is for the reader to gain an understanding of the army rail system and how it functions. This handbook covers the rules, which must be applied in these. Demonstrate their ability to follow a safe system of work. Briefers notes this booklet accompanies the network rail say. Rail transport is essential for the shipment and deployment of oversize and overweight equipment. Safety barrier this is known in the rule book as a rigid or tensioned barrier. General and subsidiary rule book and block working manual as amended from time to time.
Military pilot license plumbing policing welding law. Strategic direction for safety in railway tunnels tsi. Trackline training, which has been established since 1997, is proud to be an nsar silver rated provider of railway safety critical training. The willsons shop is a service we offer to our customers to enable the sales of their products online with payment via credit or purchase card. Shop logbooks personal track safety work experience log book june 2011 packed in10s back book june 2011 packed in10s code. Cables attached to these rails must be considered to be live as well. The rule book contains sets of clear instructions which rail staff must follow in certain safety critical scenarios in railway operation. High power rifle rule changes effective 2017 nra high power rifle rules, fclass and fullbore 2. Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site. If you cant find what youre looking for or are unsure what download is right for you, then please give us a call on 020 8596 5121 and our friendly staff will do their best to help. A rule printed inside a red box is considered to be critical and is therefore emphasised in this way.