Only Train Controllers may Authorise an LPA for Track under their control.
An LPA gives Exclusive Occupancy for the defined portion of Track.
At all times, there must be a nominated Possession Protection Officer (PPO) for the
LPA.
An LPA is Issued exclusively to the PPO.
A number of separate Work Groups and their associated Rail Traffic and equipment
may occupy the portion of Track defined by an LPA. Each Worksite must have a
Protection Officer (PO).
A PPO is responsible for coordinating the rail safety component of Worksite Protection.
PO must comply with the PPO’s instructions.
Work within the portion of Track included in the LPA limits must only be done with the
agreement of the PPO.
Unless Authorised for an Emergency, the intention to take an LPA must be Advertised.
NOTE
Additional Work Group/s are permitted in a single Worksite and are
managed by the Protection Officer responsible for the Worksite. See
Procedure 9018 Additional Work Groups Accessing Worksite for
details.