AsiaPacificRail Developing a Coherent and Systematic Approach to Safety Management

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1 Developing a Coherent and Systematic Approach to Safety Management AsiaPacificRail 2006 Reece Waldock Chief Executive Officer The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia

2 Agenda Background Australian Context Western Australian Rail Safety System Safety Management The Need for Investment Safety and Security Safety through Design, Construct and Commission Protecting Level Crossings

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5 Metropolitan Perth Population/ Employment Distribution POPULATION 0.56M 1.29M 1.87M Inner Core 86% 47% 40% Outer Corridors 14% 53% 60% EMPLOYMENT Inner Core 88% 70% 63% Outer Corridors 12% 30% 37%

6 New MetroRail Project The NMR Project scope is: Extension of the Northern Suburbs Railway Extensive works between Perth and Kenwick A new spur from Kenwick to Thornlie The Perth to Mandurah Railway

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8 The Case for Safety

9 The Case for Safety

10 National Rail Safety System Co-regulatory framework Legislation for rail safety a State concern Draft National rail safety legislation Agreed by Ministers Enacted in each State Parliament National rail safety standards and codes

11 WA Rail Safety System Co-regulatory framework Legislation sets out requirements Separate and independent regulator Audited against legislation and required standards and codes Risk based approach

12 MANAGING SAFETY Measure Government Regulation Legislation Standards Codes Standards Audits The System Policies and Procedures Policies Procedures Work Instructions Rollingstock Technology People Infrastructure Qualified Accountability Accreditation Training Maintenance Train control Track Competent Health and drug control

13 SAFETY Safety Culture National Standards Safety Committees Just Culture Accountability Leadership

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15 Investment

16 Investment

17 Security and Safety Increased number of security staff Improved lighting at all stations Security cameras at all stations Car park fencing and station barriers Central monitoring of all cameras and alarms

18 Security and Safety Improved passenger information Integration of the emergency and help telephones Rationalisation and monitoring of station services Upgraded station communications A review of all security and emergency management procedures

19 Design Risk assessment Engage appropriate expertise Engineering controls wherever possible Technology Wide communication Involve the operator

20 Construction Contract control Risk transfer Risk assessment Safety plans Audits and inspections Control and sign off for each task and step Follow up

21 Completion Test Audit Inspect Qualified sign off and certification Operational procedures

22 Road Rail Crossings Increase in risk increase in protection Give way signs Stop signs Flashing lights Boom gates Grade separation Automatic gates for pedestrian crossings

23 Road Rail Crossings Crossing protection alone not enough Failure alarms Notification of failure in train control Roaming security guards trained to protect crossings Red light cameras to support regulation Communication and public education programs

24 In Summary Know the legal framework, standards and codes Adhere to legislation, standards and codes without question Have easy to understand policies and procedures in place Risk management is a part of everything we do Ensure staff are competent

25 In Summary Invest in engineering controls Safety culture programs Leadership programs Accountability and reporting mechanisms Audits, inspections and investigations Follow up on outcomes The contractor needs the same

26 Developing a Coherent and Systematic Approach to Safety Management AsiaPacificRail 2006 Reece Waldock Chief Executive Officer The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia