SIST EN 16704-3:2017
(Main)Railway applications - Track - Safety protection on the track during work - Part 3: Competences of personnel related to work on or near tracks
Railway applications - Track - Safety protection on the track during work - Part 3: Competences of personnel related to work on or near tracks
This European Standard defines the activities related to work on or near the railway track and the associated competence profiles of persons who carry out these activities and defines procedures for assessing the competence.
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Protection et sécurité durant des travaux sur la voie - Partie 3: Compétences du personnel liées au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie ferrée
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Tätigkeiten in Bezug auf Arbeiten in oder neben Gleisen sowie die damit verbundenen Profile der Fachkenntnisse von Personen fest, die diese Tätigkeiten durchführen, und sie legt Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Fachkenntnisse fest.
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Protection et sécurité durant des travaux sur la voie - Partie 3: Compétences du personnel liées au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie ferrée
La présente Norme européenne définit les activités relatives au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie ferrée et les profils de compétences des personnes exerçant ces activités et les procédures d’évaluation des compétences.
Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj proge - Zagotavljanje varnosti med delom na progi - 3. del: Usposobljenost osebja za delo na progi ali ob njej
Ta evropski standard opredeljuje dejavnosti, povezane z delom na železniški progi ali ob njej, in povezane kompetenčne profile oseb, ki izvajajo te dejavnosti, ter opredeljuje postopke za ocenjevanje usposobljenosti.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj proge - Zagotavljanje varnosti med delom na progi - 3. del: Usposobljenost osebja za delo na progi ali ob njejApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Protection et sécurité durant des travaux sur la voie - Partie 3: Compétences du personnel liées au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie ferréeApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Protection et sécurité durant des travaux sur la voie - Partie 3: Compétences du personnel liées au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie ferréeRailway applications - Track - Safety protection on the track during work - Part 3: Competences of personnel related to work on or near tracks93.100Gradnja železnicConstruction of railways13.100Varnost pri delu. Industrijska higienaOccupational safety. Industrial hygiene03.100.30Vodenje ljudiManagement of human resourcesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16704-3:2016SIST EN 16704-3:2017en,fr,de01-januar-2017SIST EN 16704-3:2017SLOVENSKI
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EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 2 Contents
Page European foreword . 5 Introduction . 6 1 Scope . 7 2 Normative references . 7 3 Terms and definitions . 7 4 Competences . 7 4.1 Competence level . 7 4.2 Requirements for assessment and maintenance of competence . 7 4.2.1 General requirements . 7 4.2.2 Maintenance of competence . 8 4.3 Withdrawal of track safety card . 8 5 Competence requirements . 8 5.1 Medical requirements . 8 5.1.1 General vision . 8 5.1.2 Colour vision . 9 5.1.3 Hearing . 9 5.1.4 Basic fitness . 9 5.2 Psychological requirements . 9 5.3 Communication requirements. 10 5.3.1 Reading/writing . 10 5.3.2 Verbal communication . 10 5.4 Professional skills . 11 Annex A (normative)
Assessment of competences . 12 A.1 General . 12 A.2 Assessment . 12 A.3 Competence levels . 15 A.3.1 Working on track under supervision . 15 A.3.1.1 Knowledge requirements . 15 A.3.1.2 Performance statements . 15 A.3.2 Working on track individually . 16 A.3.2.1 Basic requirements . 16 A.3.2.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 16 A.3.2.2.1 Planning phase . 16 A.3.2.2.2 Execution phase . 16 A.3.2.3 Additional performance statements. 17 A.3.2.3.1 Planning phase . 17 A.3.2.3.2 Execution phase . 17 A.3.3 Observing trains and transmitting warning to co-workers . 17 SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 3 A.3.3.1 Basic requirements . 17 A.3.3.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 18 A.3.3.3 Additional performance statements . 18 A.3.4 Communicating warnings via radio or directly . 19 A.3.4.1 Basic requirements . 19 A.3.4.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 19 A.3.4.3 Additional performance statements . 19 A.3.5 Overseeing people leaving danger zone . 20 A.3.5.1 Basic requirements . 20 A.3.5.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 20 A.3.5.3 Additional performance statements . 20 A.3.6 Preventing unintended entering of the danger zone . 21 A.3.6.1 Basic requirements . 21 A.3.6.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 21 A.3.6.3 Additional performance statements . 21 A.3.7 Directing and supervising track work machines . 22 A.3.7.1 Basic requirements . 22 A.3.7.2 Additional knowledge Requirements . 22 A.3.7.3 Additional performance statements . 22 A.3.8 Operating trackwork machines on worksite. 23 A.3.8.1 Basic requirements . 23 A.3.8.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 23 A.3.9 Operation of warning systems . 23 A.3.9.1 Basic requirements . 23 A.3.9.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 23 A.3.10 Communication with traffic control . 23 A.3.10.1 Basic requirements . 23 A.3.10.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 24 A.3.10.3 Additional performance statements . 24 A.3.11 Implement safety plans . 24 A.3.11.1 Basic requirements . 24 A.3.11.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 24 A.3.11.3 Additional performance statements . 25 A.3.12 Instruct personnel. 25 A.3.12.1 Basic requirements . 25 A.3.12.2 Additional knowledge requirements . 25 A.3.12.3 Additional performance statements . 26 SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 4 A.3.13 Perform risk assessment and plan work site safety . 26 A.3.13.1 Knowledge requirements . 26 A.3.13.2 Performance statements . 27 A.3.14 Visiting track accompanied at all times . 27 Annex B (informative)
A–deviations. 28 Bibliography . 29
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EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 5 European foreword This document (EN 16704-3:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2017. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. This European Standard is one of the series EN 16704 “Railway applications – Track – Safety protection on the track during work” as listed below: — Part 1: Railway risks and common principles for protection of fixed and mobile work sites — Part 2-1: Common solutions and technology – Technical requirements for Track Warning Systems (TWS) — Part 2-2: Common solutions and technology – Technical requirements for barriers — Part 3: Competences of personnel related to work on or near tracks
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 6 Introduction Work on or near railway tracks can, if not executed with the proper package of measures related to safety, endanger the health and safety of personnel on work sites. It is therefore essential that personnel involved in the work on or near the track are competent to carry out the activity or activities listed in this standard. As job descriptions can vary from country to country and from company to company this standard specifies the activities to be carried out. Job descriptions should specify the activities within the work. The safety relevant requirements for operation determined in national regulations are mandatory. From the requirements in this EN no presumptions of conformity can be related to national regulations for safety at work. SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 7 1 Scope This European Standard defines activities related to work on or near the railway track and the associated competence profiles of persons who carry out these activities if one or more of the 5 significant risks described inside EN 16704-1:2016 arise as a result of their activities. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 16704-1:2016, Railway applications – Track – Safety protection on the track during work – Part 1: Railway risks and common principles for protection of fixed and mobile work sites 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 assessment process by which the evidence generated, gathered and provided about a person is judged to determine the competence of this person 3.2 competence ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognized standard on a regular basis Note 1 to entry Competence is the combination of practical thinking skills, experience, individual responsibility, and knowledge, including a willingness to undertake work activities in accordance with agreed standards, rules and procedures. 3.3 track safety card document that confirms that specific competence has been demonstrated by a person against the requirements of this standard 4 Competences 4.1 Competence level To be deemed competent a person shall demonstrate a level of predefined competence of theoretical and practical ability as far as necessary for the activity in question as set out in Annex A. 4.2 Requirements for assessment and maintenance of competence 4.2.1 General requirements The competence of persons who work on safety aspects shall be checked against the requirements set in this standard and a track safety card shall be issued after a positive evaluation by a competent body. NOTE 1 A body complying with the requirements specified in EN ISO/IEC 17024 is deemed to be competent.
It is permissible that the competent body is part of a larger organization e.g. infrastructure company or trackwork company. SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 8 For determining the competence a checking of the medical aptitude is necessary. In case of absence of legal regulations of a country, the medical requirements in this standard are applicable on the initiative of the company doctor. 4.2.2 Maintenance of competence Compliance with the medical requirements in 5.1 shall be checked at least once every five years and in case of a doubt. If there are concrete reasons for doubts about the health ability, the contractor shall arrange a medical examination of the employee in order to determine his competence. Persons shall be considered to be complying with the requirements of 5.2.to 5.4 as long as they are pursuing their activity. NOTE Regular practice is considered to be very important for keeping the competence at the required level. 4.3 Withdrawal of track safety card A track safety card should be withdrawn for the following reasons in particular: — making a decision resulting in a major breach of safety; — taking action that endangers the safety of self or others; — person demonstrates a history of poor safety behaviours; — the medical details have expired and there is no record that a renewal has taken place; — the failure and/or refusal of a Drugs and Alcohol Screening. On withdrawal of the track safety card the reasons shall be recorded. It shall be decided in relation to the reason for the competence being withdrawn how long the person shall be prevented from being re-issued with the track safety card. 5 Competence requirements 5.1 Medical requirements 5.1.1 General vision The following vision requirements shall be met: — aided or unaided distance visual acuity: minimum of 0,8 (right eye + left eye – measured separately); minimum of 0,3 in worse eye; — intermediate and near vision: sufficient whether aided or unaided; — contact lenses are allowed; — vision field: normal (absence of any abnormality affecting the task to be performed); — vision for both eyes: present; — binocular vision: present; — contrast sensitivity: normal; — absence of progressive eye disease. SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 9 NOTE Measurement of visual acuity is defined in EN ISO 8596. 5.1.2 Colour vision Normal colour vision shall be assessed using a recognized test, such as the Ishihara test, complemented by another recognized test as required. 5.1.3 Hearing Sufficient hearing confirmed with tone audiogram that person's hearing is good enough to hear warning signals, to keep a phone conversation going and able to hear alert tones and radio messages. Hearing loss should not exceed 30 dB averaged over frequencies of 0,5 kHz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz in either ear. There shall be no evidence of medical condition likely to cause a sudden or unpredictable change in hearing. 5.1.4 Basic fitness Persons shall not be suffering from medical conditions, or taking any medical treatment, likely to cause in particular: — sudden loss of consciousness; — impairment of awareness or concentration; — sudden incapacity; — visual impairment of a temporary or transient nature; — impairment of balance or co-ordination; — significant limitation of mobility. Persons shall have physical capabilities e.g. to lift up to 25 kg, to negotiate steps and to step over obstructions such as rails. 5.2 Psychological requirements The aim of psychological assessment is to support the appointment of staff who demonstrate the cognitive, psychomotor, behavioural aptitudes and personality factors required to perform their roles to the standard required. Assessment tools that are chosen shall be reliable, validated and consistently applied. NOTE There are no internationally recognized testing procedures for psychological requirements. To assess the cognitive, psychomotor, behavioural aptitudes and personality factors required, psychological assessments shall take into account the following criteria: — Attention and concentration (Ability to attend and acknowledge different sources of information/stimuli at the same time and collect and manage selected information/stimuli either under time pressure and/or while being presented with other sources of information/stimuli); — Memory (Ability to learn and store job related details and relationships in appropriate time limits); — Perceptive capability (Ability to anticipate, recognize and correctly interpret stimuli); — Reasoning (Ability to exhibit flexible thinking and find relationships and essential cues in basic, technical and practical fields to make correct decisions); SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 10 — Speed of reaction (React to acoustic and /or visual signals in a timely and defined way); — Gestured co-ordination (Appropriate and controlled movements in response to any complex stimuli); — Emotional self-control (Ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations); — Behavioural reliability (Consistently demonstrates the required level of performance, quality and safety by exhibiting the behavioural aptitudes to undertake the role to the standard required); — Autonomy (Ability to work effectively in an independent manner); — Conscientiousness (Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly). 5.3 Communication requirements 5.3.1 Reading/writing The following levels of competence shall be applied: a) Level 1: Can read and demonstrate understanding of basic written instructions in the language, or languages, in which the railway infrastructure operates. b) Level 2: Can read and demonstrate understanding of complex written instructions and write basic records of actions taken in the language, or languages, in which the railway infrastructure operates. c) Level 3: Can read and demonstrate understanding of complex written instructions and write complex records and instructions in the language, or languages, in which the railway infrastructure operates. 5.3.2 Verbal communication The following levels of competence shall be applied in the language, or languages, required by the infrastructure manager: a) Level 1: — can demonstrate understanding of basic verbal instructions; — can communicate basic safety related information; — can cope with practical situations involving an unforeseen element; — can describe; — can keep a simple conversation going. b) Level 2: — can demonstrate understanding of complex verbal instructions; — can communicate complex safety related information; — can put forward an opinion; — can negotiate; — can persuade; SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 11 — can give advice; — can cope with totally unforeseen situations; — can make assumptions; — can express an argued opinion. 5.4 Professional skills The following levels of competence shall be applied: a) Level 1: Understands the basic railway safety principles and acts upon them. b) Level 2: Understands the railway safety principles, selects those appropriate to a given situation and applies them. Implements safety plans and instructs track workers on site. c) Level 3: Has extensive knowledge of the railway safety principles. Performs risk analysis and writes safety plans for work to be undertaken. SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 12 Annex A (normative)
Assessment of competences A.1 General This annex provides requirements for the competences to be proven. A.2 Assessment The practical and theoretical competence shall be proven for every person working on or near the railway track. Criteria for the competence levels are listed in Table A.1.
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EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 13 Table A.1 — Competence levels Activity Competences General vision Colour vision Hearing Basic fitness Attention/concentration Memory Perceptive capability Reasoning Speed of reaction Gestured coordination Emotional self-control Behavioural reliability Autonomy Conscientiousness Reading/writing required level Verbal communication required level Professional skill required level Specific requirements 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.4
Working on track under supervision + - + + - - - - - - - - - + L1 L1 L1 A.3.1 Working on track individually + + + + + + + + + - - + + + L2 L1 L2 A.3.2 Observing trains Signalling trains Warning coworkers + + + + + - + - + + + + + + L1 L1 L1 A.3.3 Communicating warnings via radio or directly - - + + + + - - - - + + - + L1 L1 L1 A.3.4 Overseeing people leaving dangerous zone + - + + + - - - + + + + + + L1 L1 L1 A.3.5 Preventing unintended entering of the dangerous zone + - + + + - - - + + + + + + L1 L1 L1 A.3.6 Directing and supervising track work machines + - + + + + + + + + + + + + L2 L2 L2 A.3.7 SIST EN 16704-3:2017
EN 16704-3:2016 (E) 14 Activity Competences General vision Colour vision Hearing Basic fitness Attention/concentration Memory Perceptive capability Reasoning Speed of reaction Gestured coordination Emotional self-control Behavioural reliability Autonomy Conscientiousness Reading/writing required level Verbal communication required level Professional skill required level Specific requirements 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.4
Operating track work machines on worksite + + + + - - - - - - - - - + L1 L1 L1 A.3.8 Operation of warning systems + - + + + + + + + + + + + + L1 L1 L1 A.3.9 Communication with traffic control + - + + + + + + + + + + + + L1 L2 L2 A.3.10 Implement safety plans + - + + + + + + + + + + + + L2 L1 L2 A.3.11 Instruct personnel + - + - + + + + + + + + + +
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Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj proge - Zagotavljanje varnosti med delom na
progi - 3. del: Usposobljenost osebja za delo na progi ali ob njej
Railway applications - Track - Safety protection on the track during work - Part 3:
Competences of personnel related to work on or near tracks
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Protection et sécurité durant des travaux sur la voie -
Partie 3: Compétences du personnel liées au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie ferrée
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Protection et sécurité durant des travaux sur la voie -
Partie 3: Compétences du personnel liées au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie ferrée
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16704-3
ICS:
03.100.30 Vodenje ljudi Management of human
resources
93.100 Gradnja železnic Construction of railways
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
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prEN 16704-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2014
ICS 93.100
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Safety protection on the track
during work - Part 3: Competences of personnel related to work
on or near tracks
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Protection et sécurité Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Sicherungsmaßnahmen
durant des travaux sur la voie - Partie 3: Compétences du während leisbauarbeiten - Teil 3: Fachkenntnisse des
personnel liées au travail sur ou à proximité de la voie Personals für Arbeiten neben oder in Gleisen
ferrée
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 256.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Competences .5
4.1 Competence level .5
4.2 Requirements for assessment and maintenance of competence .6
4.3 Withdrawal of track safety card .6
5 Competence requirements .6
5.1 Medical requirements .6
5.2 Psychological requirements .7
5.3 Communication requirements .8
5.4 Professional skills .9
Annex A (normative) Assessment of competences . 10
A.1 General . 10
A.2 Assessment . 10
A.3 Competence levels . 11
Bibliography . 26
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Foreword
This document (prEN 16704-3:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway
applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This European Standard is one of the series EN 16704 “Railway applications – Track – Safety protection on
the track during work” as listed below:
— Part 1: Railway risks and common principles for protection of fixed and mobile work sites;
— Part 2-1: Common solutions and technology – Technical requirements for Track Warning Systems (TWS);
— Part 2-2: Common solutions and technology – Requirements for barriers;
— Part 3: Competences of personnel related to work on or near the railway track.
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Introduction
Work on or near railway tracks can, if not executed with the proper package of measures related to safety, be
of danger to the health and safety of personnel on work sites.
It is therefore essential that personnel involved in the work on or near the track are competent to carry out the
activity or activities listed in this standard. As job descriptions can vary from country to country and from
company to company this standard specifies the activities to be carried out. Job descriptions should specify
the activities within the work.
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1 Scope
This European Standard defines the activities related to work on or near the railway track and the associated
competence profiles of persons who carry out these activities and defines procedures for assessing the
competence.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
prEN 16704-1:2014, Railway applications – Track – Safety protection on the track during work – Part 1:
Railway risks and common principles for protection of fixed and mobile work sites
EN ISO/IEC 17024, Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of
persons (ISO/IEC 17024).
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
assessment
process by which the evidence generated, gathered and provided about a person is judged to determine the
competence of this person
3.2
competence
the ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognized standard on a regular basis. A
combination of practical thinking skills, experience and knowledge, and may include a willingness to undertake
work activities in accordance with agreed standards, rules and procedures
3.3
Track safety card
A document that confirms that specific competence has been demonstrated by an individual against the
requirements of this standard.
4 Competences
4.1 Competence level
To be deemed competent a person shall demonstrate a level of predefined competence of theoretical and/or
practical ability as far as necessary for the activity in question as set out in Annex A.
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4.2 Requirements for assessment and maintenance of competence
4.2.1 General requirements
The competence of persons who work on safety aspects shall be checked against the requirements set in this
standard and a track safety card shall be issued after a positive evaluation. by a body complying with the
requirements specified in EN ISO/IEC 17024.
NOTE Some aspects of a person's competence have to be reassessed on a regular basis.
4.2.2 Maintenance of competence
The evidence for a person's competence shall be checked at least once every five years. An overview of this
competence is provided in Annex A.
NOTE Regular practise is considered to be very important for keeping the competence at the required level.
Requirements should be set to the number of times work is carried out in a certain period of time. This number depends
on the competence profile.
4.3 Withdrawal of track safety card
A track safety card may be withdrawn for the following reasons:
— making a decision resulting in a major breach of safety;
— taking action that endangers the safety of self or others;
— individual demonstrates a history of poor safety behaviours;
— the medical details have expired and there is no record that a renewal has taken place;
— the failure of a Drugs and Alcohol Screening.
On withdrawal of the track safety card the reasons shall be recorded in accordance with the regular
procedures.
It shall be decided based on a risk assessment in relation to the reason for the competence being withdrawn
how long the person shall be prevented from holding the competence.
5 Competence requirements
5.1 Medical requirements
5.1.1 General vision
The following vision requirements shall be met:
— aided or unaided distance visual acuity: minimum of 0,8 (right eye + left eye – measured separately);
Minimum of 0,3 in worse eye;
— intermediate and near vision: sufficient whether aided or unaided;
— contact lenses are allowed;
— vision field: normal (absence of any abnormality affecting the task to be performed);
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— vision for both eyes: present;
— binocular vision: present;
— contrast sensitivity: normal;
— absence of progressive eye disease.
5.1.2 Colour vision
Normal colour vision shall be assessed using the Ishihara test, complemented by other recognized tests if
required.
5.1.3 Hearing
Sufficient hearing confirmed with tone audiogram that person's hearing is good enough to hear warning
signals, to keep a phone conversation going and able to hear alert tones and radio messages.
The following values given for information should be taken as guidelines:
— hearing deficiency should not be higher than 40 dB at 500 Hz and 1 000 Hz;
— hearing deficiency should not be higher than 45 dB at 2 000 Hz;
for the ear with the worst air conduction of sound.
5.1.4 Basic fitness
Individuals shall not be suffering from medical conditions, or taking any medical treatment, likely to cause:
— sudden loss of consciousness;
— impairment of awareness or concentration;
— sudden incapacity;
— visual impairment of a temporary or transient nature;
— impairment of balance or co-ordination;
— significant limitation of mobility.
5.2 Psychological requirements
The aim of psychological assessment is to support the company in the appointment and management of staff
who have the cognitive, psychomotor, and behavioural and personality capabilities to perform their roles.
There are no internationally recognized testing procedures for psychological requirements. Assessment tools
that are chosen shall be reliable, validated and consistently applied.
Capabilities shall be assessed by psychological screening taking into account the following criteria:
— Attention and concentration. Ability to regard different sources of information at the same time, to collect
information and react to it while giving due regard to other sources of information.
— Memory. Storage of details and relationships.
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— Perceptive capability. Having or showing sensitive insight; the ability to see, hear, or become aware of
something through the senses.
— Reasoning. Flexibility of thinking and the ability to find out relationships and essential cues in basic,
technical and practical fields.
— Speed of reaction. React to acoustic and /or visual signals in a timely and defined way.
— Gestured co-ordination. The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
(especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning).
— Emotional self control. The ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires, especially in
difficult situations.
— Behavioural reliability. Consistently good in quality or performance/able to be trusted involving, relating to,
or emphasizing behaviour.
— Autonomy. Freedom from external control or influence; independence (the capacity to act in accordance
with objective morality rather than under the influence of desires).
— Conscientiousness. Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
5.3 Communication requirements
5.3.1 Reading/writing
The following levels of competence shall be applied:
a) Level 1: Can read and demonstrate understanding of basic written instructions in the language, or
languages, in which the railway infrastructure operates.
b) Level 2: Can read and demonstrate understanding of complex written instructions and write basic records
of actions taken in the language, or languages, in which the railway infrastructure operates.
c) Level 3: Can read and demonstrate understanding of complex written instructions and write complex
records and instructions in the language, or languages, in which the railway infrastructure operates.
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5.3.2 Verbal communication
The following levels of competence shall be applied in the language, or languages, in which the railway
infrastructure operates:
a) Level 1:
— can demonstrate understanding of basic verbal instructions;
— can communicate basic safety related information;
— can cope with practical situations involving an unforeseen element;
— can describe;
— can keep a simple conversation going.
b) Level 2:
— can demonstrate understanding of complex verbal instructions;
— can communicate complex safety related information;
— can put forward an opinion;
— can negotiate;
— can persuade;
— can give advice;
— can cope with totally unforeseen situations;
— can make assumptions;
— can express an argued opinion.
5.4 Professional skills
The following levels of competence shall be applied:
a) Level 1: Understands the basic railway safety principles and acts upon them.
b) Level 2: Understands the railway safety principles, selects those appropriate to a given situation and
apply them. Implement safety plans and instructs track workers on site.
c) Level 3: Has extensive knowledge of the railway safety principles. Performs risk analysis and write safety
plans for work to be undertaken.
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Annex A
(normative)
Assessment of competences
A.1 General
This annex provides requirements for the competences to be proven.
A.2 Assessment
The practical and theoretical competence shall be proven for every person working on or near the railway
track. Criteria for the competence levels are listed in Table A.1.
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A.3 Competence levels
Table A.1 — Competence levels
to assess 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.4
Working on track under
+ + + + 1 1 1 A.3.1
supervision
Working on track
+ + + + + + + + + + 2 1 2 A.3.2
individually
Observing trains
Signalling trains + + + + + + + + + + + 1 1 1 A.3.3
Warning co-workers
Communicating warnings
+ + + + + + + 1 1 1 A.3.4
via radio or directly
Overseeing people
+ + + + + + + + + + 1 1 1 A.3.5
leaving dangerous zone
Preventing unintended
entering of the + + + + + + + + + + 1 1 1 A.3.6
dangerous zone
Directing and supervising
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + 2 2 2 A.3.7
trackwork machines
+ + + + + 1 1 1 A.3.8
Operating track work
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General vision
Colour vision
Hearing
Basic fitness
Attention/concentratio
n
Memory
Perceptive capability
Reasoning
Speed of reaction
Gestured co-
ordination
Emotional self control
Behavioural reliability
Autonomy
Conscientiousness
Reading/writing
Verbal communication
Professional skill
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machines on worksite
Operation of warning
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + 1 1 1 A.3.9
systems
Communication with
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + 1 2 2 A.3.10
traffic control
Implement safety plans + + + + + + + + + + + + + 2 1 2 A.3.11
Instruct personnel + + + + + + + + + + + + 2 2 2 A.3.12
Perform risk assessment
+ + + 3 ― 3 A.3.13
and plan work site safety
Visiting track
+ ― 1 ― A.3.14
accompanied at all times
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A.3.1 Working on track under supervision
A.3.1.1 Knowledge requirements
Persons shall have knowledge and understanding of:
a) what medical and fitness requirements are applicable when working on or near the line;
b) what terms are used to describe track and trackside features;
c) the significant railway risks as specified in prEN 16704-1:2014;
d) the basic railway safety principles and acts upon them;
e) how to identify others within the work group and the roles and responsibility of each;
f) the types of protection and the difference in risks each pose;
g) what the briefing arrangements are and what to do if they do not understand the briefing;
h) what general signs are used on or near the line and what each sign means;
i) why it is important that personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn, clean and correctly fastened;
j) what constitutes a position of safety;
k) what warning methods are used and how to react when a warning is given;
l) what means of communication are available and how to use them;
m) why not to rely on using signal aspects, level crossing gates, barrier position as a method of warning;
n) what the limits of their own authority are and who to communicate with when the task at hand exceeds this
limit;
o) what actions to take in an emergency;
p) what the requirements of walking on or near the line/crossing the railway safely are;
q) how unattended tools can endanger people on or near the line and what precautions need to be taken.
A.3.1.2 Performance statements
Persons shall be able to:
a) work safely at all times, complying with the relevant rules and guidelines;
b) identify key personnel associated with the activities;
c) follow instructions effectively to demonstrate their own safety when walking or working on or near the line;
d) select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and confirm it is fit for purpose;
e) accurately judge where the limit of ‘On or Near the Track’ is and identify a suitable position of safety;
f) identify hazards that can cause impaired safety on or near the line and the precautions to be taken;
g) take appropriate action when warnings are given from all appropriate sources;
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h) recognize dangers, deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control;
i) challenge unsafe working practices;
j) implement emergency actions when required;
k) complete recording, reporting and escalation procedures as appropriate.
A.3.2 Working on track individually
A.3.2.1 Basic requirements
All requirements specified in A.3.1 shall apply.
A.3.2.2 Additional knowledge requirements
A.3.2.2.1 Planning phase
Persons shall have knowledge and understanding:
a) how to find and access the relevant information on the access routes to, from and within the location of the
activities;
b) how to use sources of information to identify and judge risks to personal safety;
c) what protection arrangements are available and how to use these;
d) who shall be contacted when protection arrangements are not adequate or the risks to personal safety are too
great;
e) what documentation is required to be completed.
A.3.2.2.2 Execution phase
Persons shall have knowledge and understanding of:
a) the principles of working alone safely and how to apply them;
b) how to identify position(s) of safety relevant to the location;
c) how to implement the protection arrangements required to control the previously defined risks;
d) how to effectively monitor protection arrangements to confirm their continued integrity;
e) how to identify where changing conditions impacts on the protection and the actions required to counter this;
f) what the limits of their responsibility and authority are;
g) how to avoid personal injury during the activities;
h) reporting lines and escalation procedures;
i) protocols relating to communication of important safety information.
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A.3.2.3 Additional performance statements
A.3.2.3.1 Planning phase
Persons shall be able to:
a) identify and review information on the risks associated with the activities and location in advance of going on or
near the line;
b) accurately assess each risk for its impact on personal safety;
c) accurately identify the safest route to and from the required location;
d) accurately identify suitable protection arrangements from the information obtained;
e) check and identify any inconsistencies in the protection information which may impact on the safety and
integrity of the protection arrangements;
f) complete recording, reporting and escalation procedures as appropriate;
g) accurately record details of the activities, route and protection arrangements prior to going on or near the line.
A.3.2.3.2 Execution phase
Persons shall be able to:
a) work safely at all times, complying with relevant rules and guidelines;
b) take the previously identified safest route to and from the required location;
c) test protection arrangements prior to commencing activities;
d) identify the location of a suitable position of safety prior to commencing activities;
e) monitor protection arrangements on a regular basis to confirm continued personal safety;
f) assess changing conditions and circumstances for their impact on the ability to undertake activities safely;
g) suspend the activities when protection arrangements are no longer adequate to control the risks to personal
safety and take a position of safety;
h) follow recording, reporting and escalation procedures.
A.3.3 Observing trains and transmitting warning to co-workers
A.3.3.1 Basic requirements
All requirements specified in A.3.1 shall apply.
A.3.3.2 Additional knowledge requirements
Persons shall have knowledge and understanding of:
a) the risks associated with different safe systems of work in relation to stationary or moving worksites;
b) who is responsible for setting up, maintaining and withdrawing a safe system of work;
c) who is responsible for the persons appointment and positioning;
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d) what methods and equipment are used to give warning of approaching trains and the situations in which they
should be used;
e) what action to take when a person being protected fails to acknowledge a warning;
f) what action to take when changing situations affect the persons ability to protect the working group;
g) who to communicate with and when;
h) why is it important that the person is not distracted, maintains vigilance and what to do if the person is unable to
remain vigilant;
i) what actions need to be taken in an emergency and how to complete these actions;
j) what the limits of their own authority are;
k) a position of safety;
l) what recording, reporting and escalation procedures apply.
A.3.3.3 Additional performance statements
Persons shall be able to:
a) follow instructions effectively to confirm their own safety and those of others when performing the activities;
b) identify situations that can cause impaired safety and the precautions to be taken;
c) check and confirm that the equipment required to complete the activities is in good condition/working order;
d) select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and confirm it is fit for purpose;
e) identify the group under your protection and be clearly identifiable by that group;
f) protect the group from approaching trains;
g) maintain a vigilant watch for changing situations that may endanger yourself or those you are protecting;
h) take prompt, appropriate action when changes occur;
i) effectively deal with situations where people in the protected group do not react to warnings;
j) identify changing situations that may affect their ability to protect the group and promptly take appropriate
action;
k) comply with safe system of work briefings.
A.3.4 Communicating warnings via radio or directly
A.3.4.1 Basic requirements
All requirements specified in A.3.1 shall apply.
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A.3.4.2 Additional knowledge requirements
Persons shall have knowledge and understanding of:
a) the risks associated with different safe systems of work in relation to stationary or moving worksites;
b) who is responsible for setting up, maintaining and withdrawing a safe system of work;
c) what methods and equipment are used to give warning of approaching trains and the situations in which they
should be used;
d) what action to take when a person being protected fails to acknowledge a warning from a Lookout or Site
Warden or moves into a position of danger;
e) what action to take when changing situations may affect your ability to protect the working group;
f) who to communicate with and when;
g) why is it important that the person is not distracted, maintains vigilance and what to do if the person is unable to
remain vigilant;
h) what actions need to be taken in an emergency and how to complete these actions;
i) what the limits of your authority are and who to communicate with when the activities required exceeds this
limit;
j) a position of safety;
k) what recording, reporting and escalation procedures apply.
A.3.4.3 Additional performance statements
Persons shall be able to:
a) follow instructions effectively to confirm their own safety and those of others when performing the activities;
b) identify situations that can cause impaired safety when acting as lookout or site warden and the precautions to
be taken;
c) check and confirm that the equipment required to complete the activities is in good condition/working order;
d) select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and confirm it is fit for purpose;
e) identify the group under your protection and be clearly identifiable by that group;
f) communicate warnings of from approaching trains;
g) effectively deal with situations where people in the protected group do not react to warnings;
h) identify changing situations that may affect t
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