Lookout Working is used to give Warning of approaching Rail Traffic to Workers in or
near the Danger Zone.
The Lookout Working method must not be used for work on Overhead Line Equipment
(OLE), or work that breaks the Track or affects Infrastructure integrity.
Lookout Working may be used for work such as:
 work requiring the use of tools which can be easily and immediately removed from
the Track by one Worker without mechanical assistance;
 inspections in the Danger Zone; or
 work conducted in the Rail Corridor, but outside of the Danger Zone that may
intrude into the Danger Zone.
Work in the Danger Zone using Lookout Working must only be done only where
visibility allows.
Workers must be able to remove themselves, tools and materials to a Safe Place
immediately the Warning of approaching Rail Traffic is received.

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