New health and safety risks need to be managed on top of existing issues. Network rail publishes local instructions separately for these. This specification applies throughout network rail and to contractors and suppliers working on network rail. Network rail is the owner via its subsidiary network rail infrastructure ltd, which was known as railtrack plc before 2002 and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in great britain. It utilizes smartphone technology to validate workforce competence and authority to work via a mobile application. Personal track safety pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the united kingdom designed to ensure the safety of railway workers who have to work on or near the line. First aid for electrical accidents personal track safety.
A position of safety is a place where it is safe to stand when a train is passing. The pts course can cover ac overhead wire and dccr third rail. Hazard identification risk reduction or mitigation. This practical training module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking personal track safety training as part of their duties on network rail infrastructure. The pts certification works on a 2year refresher cycle and on completion of the pts refresher course you can continue working anywhere on the network rail managed infrastructure. What is the minimum position of safety a line with a maximum speed of 100 mph. Your new employer will sponsor you and ensure youve passed the necessary safety training courses personal track safety and then they will order your sentinel smartcard. 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. A network rail course designed as an entry level competence. The practical training module is designed to train persons who are undertaking personal track safety responsibilities as part of their duties on network rail infrastructure. This course is a 2 day pts initial course which includes a classroom based pts elearning module. Railway training courses our railway safety training courses provide companies and individual contractors with the skills, knowledge and certification to ensure that rail works are carried out efficiently and safely as well as full compliance with network rail group standards.
It is designed to develop a persons knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in. It checks credentials in seconds and reflects changes instantly. Some duty holders may consider it appropriate to accept pts cards issued by national network rail. The personal track safety pts qualification also known as a sentinel card enables you to work on the railway including ac and dccr electrified lines. There are hundreds of sidings on the railway network, as well as depots and. Strategic direction for control command and signalling ccs tsi. 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.
The materials match curriculum areas and deliver ofsted teaching requirements. You can find out more about how we apply the highest standards of safety across our business at the links below. The card is issued by network rails chosen identity card scheme called sentinel and the card is valid for five years. Our personal track safety training provides you with the knowledge and education you need to ensure your understanding of the. Anyone who has a current personal track safety pts sentinel card that is due to expire and has a requirement to continue working on the network rail controlled railway infrastructure. It is applicable to network rail personnel and to network rails contractors. You must pass your online elearning module before attending a personal track safety course. Nr rt3170 issue 9 a guide to personal track safety. Pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the uk that is designed to ensure the safety of railway workers who are going to work on or near the line. Personal track safety pts should be undertaken by anyone who is required to routinely work on or near the line. The pts card, or personal track safety card, enables individuals to legally work on or nearby network rail train tracks. It is designed to help workers to understand the systems that keep them safe. Candidates must be over the age of 16 and sponsored.
Knight learning specialises in the health and safety sector, so you know you are always in safe hands. Use the dropdown lists below to find the right downloads for you. 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. These levels of certification only assess the individuals ability to work safely in the track environment. An authorised walking route is the safest place walk to when on or near the line. Network rail signalling installation handbook plus br. Our experts are helping industry with risk assessments and realtime decisionmaking using a range of tools and techniques. In supplying this document, network rail makes no warranties. Running lines are used by trains to go from place to place. Amtrain midlands ltd leading railway training provider.
The basic level for track access for network rail is the personal track safety certificate pts as defined by the railway safety standards nr l2ctm021. Keypoint cards have been produced for many of the track safety competencies. A guide to personal track safety pts handbook active, most current details. The course is best suited to people who are looking to work trackside e. Delegates will also understand and be able to follow a safe system of work. Find the most uptodate version of rt3170 issue 9 at engineering360. This qualification is made up of elearning, classroom participation and practical elements. For certain roles, keypoint cards have been produced, to cover the key safety responsibilities and requirements of the track safety roles.
Having the pts card enures that you and those working alongside you have completed the necessary safety training, are. Your sponsor can only order a card when they have the following information from you. Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site. It also contains useful information for other railway workers. The safety of people on and around the railway is our priority.
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. It is designed to develop a persons knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas. Network rail personal track safety handbook rt3170 general railway signal co. Personal track safety, known as pts, is a qualification required by people who. Logbooks working manuals network rail ac lines ertms rssb platform train interface stationery. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or personal track safety handbook tsh and relevant local instructions when required to go on or near the line. This course is intended for candidates who wish to work on or near the line on network rails infrastructure. We offer a large range of network rail approved course, from our first time in the rail industry of personal track safety and track induction courses, to our advance training programs such as control of site safety, possession support and engineering supervisor. Network rail is an arms length public body of the department for transport with no shareholders, which reinvests its income in the railways network rails main customers are the private train. The pandemic has put more pressure on rail companies to get safety right.
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. At that point you need to have a new photo taken and a new card is issued. Demonstrate their understanding and ability to follow a safe system of work. The card is issued by network rails chosen identity card scheme called sentinel and is valid for 5 years. There are no positions of safety or refuges on this side of the railway for the length of the structure, however there are on the opposite side of the railway line there are no positions of safety or refuges on either side of the railway for the length of the structure. Pts courses course location dates total cost book now knight learning offers comprehensive nationwide railway safety courses. For the latest version of all the rule book modules please refer to the. The pts card or personal track safety card, enables individuals to legally work on or nearby network rail train tracks. Safety training services course profile personal track. Personal track safety meet the medical requirements of network rail standard nrl2ohs00124. Personal track safety pts recertification ac who should attend. The previous system was updated in 2014 and now is incorporated under the sentinel banner.
Track safety handbooks a guide to personal track safety. We have a range of resources available about electrification on the railway, level crossings and railway safety. Personal track safety pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the united kingdom designed to ensure the safety of railway workers who have to work on the lineside. Handbooks network rail complementary downloads tykon group. The recommendation is that anyone who is required to go on track on or near the line on more than 12 occasions in a 12 month period should obtain the pts competence. Personal track safety, known as pts, handbook for sentinel track safety card. The safety of passengers and other members of the public using our infrastructure, the safety of our employees and safety in our partnerships. Primary objectives at the end of the training the delegate will be able to. If you are unsure about any issue relating to the information given here, you must refer to the appropriate module of the. The personal track safety course pts training is the entry level qualification for those who wish to start a career in the railway industry. Strategic direction for safety in railway tunnels tsi. Pts training aims to make rail workers aware of their surroundings at all. When you refer to rule book and handbook modules e. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or personal track safety handbook tsh, issued prior to the course and relevant local instructions when required to go on or near the line.
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