Unless special precautions for Protection of the Running Line have been approved by
the Manager Rail Infrastructure Access, a Work on Track Authority must be used
where:
plant is to be used and any part of that plant may encroach into the Danger Zone; or
work is to be carried out above the Danger Zone.
NOTE
Special precautions may include, but not be limited to, chain link fencing, scaffolding and roofing above the Running Line, and restrictive safety chains on plant. These are in addition to the requirements set out in Rule 2017 Working Around Electrical Infrastructure.
Rule 3000 – PLANNING WORK IN THE RAIL CORRIDOR
1. Purpose
2. General
2.1. Accessing the Rail Corridor
3. Protection Officer
4. Assessing Safety
4.1. Use of Plant Near or Work Above the Danger Zone
5. Multiple Access Providers
6. Level Crossings
7. Methods for Working Safely on Track
7.1. Running Lines in the Network Outside Depots
7.2. In Depots
8. Local Possession Authority
9. Track Occupancy Authority
10. Absolute Signal Blocking
11. Lookout Working
12. Walking in the Danger Zone
13. Reference
14. Effective Date
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