SPR-RHS-SAF-005_1

BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Railroad Operations

GENERAL OPERATIONAL
SAFETY
SPR-RHS-SAF-005

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AUTHORISED BY: REGISTERED MANAGER RAILROAD OPERATIONS
AUTHOR(S)’ NAME
GREG STRONACH
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OPERATIONS SAFEWORKING & SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

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Contents
OS 1.0 MODULE 1 - GENERAL SAFETY ......ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.
OS 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 10
OS 1.1.1 PURPOSE OF MODULE ........................................................10
OS 1.2 AUTHORITY IN CASES OF EMERGENCY ...................... 11
OS 1.2.1 AUTHORITY OF MANAGER RAILROAD OPERATIONS............... 11
OS 1.3 SAFETY OF WORKERS ................................................... 12
OS 1.3.1 SAFETY OF WORKERS WITHIN THE BHP BILLITON IRON ORE
RAILROAD CORRIDOR ...................................................................... 12
OS 1.3.2 RAIL VEHICLES UNDER REPAIR TO BE PROTECTED ................... 13
OS 1.4 RUNAWAY RAIL VEHICLE/S OR TRAIN/S ..................... 15
OS 1.5 UNSAFE RAIL VEHICLES ................................................16
OS 1.5.1 DAMAGED/DEFECTIVE RAIL VEHICLES EN-ROUTE ................. 16
OS 1.5.2 DAMAGED/DEFECTIVE RAIL VEHICLES IN A DEPOT ............... 16
OS 1.5.3 OBLIGATIONS OF WORKERS ............................................... 17
OS 1.6 OBSTRUCTION OF TRACKS........................................... 17
OS 1.6.1 OBJECTS FOULING A RUNNING TRACK ................................ 17
OS 1.7 FIRE................................................................................ 18
OS 1.7.1 SAFETY ............................................................................ 18
OS 1.7.2 REPORTING OF FIRES ......................................................... 18
OS 1.7.3 ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FROM FIRE SERVICE .......................... 18
OS 1.7.4 FIRES ON OR NEAR THE TRACK ........................................... 19
OS 1.7.5 FIRES ON TRAINS AND ON RAIL VEHICLES ............................. 20
OS 1.7.6 ISOLATING BURNING RAIL VEHICLES ................................... 21
OS 1.7.7 EXTINGUISHING FIRES ON RAIL VEHICLES .............................. 22
OS 1.7.8 FIRES IN, ON, OR NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT................... 23
OS 1.7.9 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DISCHARGED....................................... 24
OS 1.7.10 TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND THEIR USES ...................... 24
OS 1.8 WORKERS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR
EMERGENCY .................................................................................... 27
OS 1.8.1 MOVEMENT OF TRAINS AFTER AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY27
OS 1.8.2 SAFETY AT AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY ........................... 27
OS 1.8.3 ARRANGING ASSISTANCE IN AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY 28
OS 1.9 REPORTING AN ACCIDENT, INCIDENT OR FAULTS /
DEFECTS 29
OS 1.9.1 REPORTING AN ACCIDENT OR AN INCIDENT ......................... 29
OS 1.9.2 REPORTING OF FAULTS / DEFECTS ...................................... 29
OS 1.10 USE OF AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT ............................ 30



OS 1.10.1 DISTRACTIONS USING AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT WHILE
CARRYING
OUT SAFETY CRITICAL TASKS .............................................. 30
OS 1.11 TRESPASSING ON THE BHP BILLITON IRON ORE
RAILROAD CORRIDOR ................................................................... 32
OS 1.11.1 TRESPASSING ................................................................... 32
OS 1.12 DRIVER FATIGUE........................................................... 33
OS 1.12.1 MANAGEMENT OF DRIVER FATIGUE .................................... 33
OS 1.13 TRACK WORKER COMPETENCY .................................. 34
OS 1.13.1 TRACK WORKER COMPETENCY.......................................... 34
OS 1.14 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRACK WORKERS IN
CHARGE OF SAFETY..................................................... 36
OS 1.14.1 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................... 36
OS 1.15 POSITIONS OF SAFETY ................................................. 38
OS 1.16 PLANNING FOR SAFETY ............................................... 38
OS 1.17 VIGILANCE................................................................... 39
OS 2.0 MODULE 2 - TRAIN MOVEMENTS ................................ 42
OS 2.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................ 42
OS 2.1.1 PURPOSE OF MODULE ...................................................... 42
OS 2.2 SPEED OF TRAINS ......................................................... 43
OS 2.2.1 SPEED OF TRAINS – GENERAL ............................................. 43
OS 2.2.2 SPEED OF TRAINS OVER LEVEL CROSSINGS........................... 43
OS 2.2.3 FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER ................................................. 44
OS 2.2.4 SPEED OF TRAINS .............................................................. 46
OS 2.3 AIR BRAKE TESTING OF TRAINS.................................... 52
OS 2.3.1 PURPOSE OF SECTION ....................................................... 52
OS 2.3.2 TERMINAL BRAKE TEST ........... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
OS 2.3.4 LINE-SIDE AIR TEST ............................................................ 54
OS 2.3.5 MODIFIED CONTINUITY TEST ............................................... 54
OS 2.3.6 TRAIN SETUP ON COMPLETIONOF TRAIN INSPECTIONS ........... 56
OS 2.3.7 ROLL-BY EXAMINATION ..................................................... 59
OS 2.3.8 BRAKE PIPE LEAKAGE TEST ................................................ 60
OS 2.3.9 DRIVERS TO OBSERVE LOCOMOTIVE GAUGES AND DISPLAYS 60
OS 2.3.10 EXCLUSION ZONE – BRAKE PIPE CONTINUITY ....................... 61
OS 2.3.11 TRAFFIC RAKE CERTIFICATE ................................................ 62
OS 2.4 SKIP KNOCKS ............................................................... 62
OS 2.4.1 DEFINITION ..................................................................... 63
OS 2.4.2 PROCEDURE FOR NELSON POINT YARD .............................. 63
OS 2.4.3 PROCEDURE FOR BOODARIE ............................................. 64
OS 2.4.4 TRACKING OF KNOCKS ON RAKES ..................................... 64
OS 2.4.5 PREPLANNING AND COMMUNICATION .............................. 64


OS 2.5 SECURING OF TRAINS .................................................. 65
OS 2.5.1 SECURING OF TRAINS, PORTION OF A TRAIN, OR RAIL VEHICLES
65
OS 2.5.2 SECURING RAIL VEHICLES ON A RUNNING TRACK ................. 67
OS 2.5.3 SECURING OF TRAINS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT ..................... 68
OS 2.5.4 PROCEDURE FOR PLACING CHOCKS TO PREVENT TRAIN OR
RAIL
VEHICLE MOVEMENT ........................................................ 69
OS 2.5.5 TOTAL COMPRESSOR FAILURE ............................................ 69
OS 2.5.6 HOLDING TRAINS STATIONARY ............................................ 70
OS 2.5.7 UNCOMMANDED FLOW INDICATION................................... 70
OS 2.5.8 COUPLING OF HOSEBAGS ................................................. 73
OS 2.5.9 UNCOUPLING AND SECURING HOSEBAGS ........................... 73
OS 2.5.10 RETURN OF DEFECTIVE HOSEBAG ........................................ 74
OS 2.5.11 ISOLATING AIR BRAKES ...................................................... 74
OS 2.5.12 APPLYING HANDBRAKES ON RAIL VEHICLES ........................ 76
OS 2.5.13 DEFECTIVE HANDBRAKES .................................................. 76
OS 2.6 TRAIN IN CLEAR AND INTACT ...................................... 77
OS 2.6.1 TRAIN TO BE IN CLEAR OF ADJACENT TRACK........................ 77
OS 2.6.2 TRAINS STOPPING FOUL OF ANOTHER RUNNING TRACK ......... 77
OS 2.6.3 CROSSING AND PASSING TRAINS TO BE IN CLEAR AND INTACT
78
OS 2.6.4 OPPOSING TRAIN NOT IN CLEAR ........................................ 78
OS 2.6.5 OPPOSING TRAIN NOT INTACT ........................................... 79
OS 2.7 REPORTING TO TRAIN CONTROL BEFORE NETWORK
ENTRY 80
OS 2.7.1 PROCEDURE FOR A TRAIN TO ENTER THE NETWORK ............... 82
OS 3.0 MODULE 3 - WAYSIDE EQUIPMENT.............................. 84
OS 3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 84
OS 3.1.1 PURPOSE OF MODULE ....................................................... 84
OS 3.2 AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION (ATP) ...................... 85
OS 3.2.1 ATP MESSAGE DISPLAY..................................................... 85
OS 3.2.2 SHUNT SWITCH.................................................................. 85
OS 3.2.3 TEMPORARY OVERRIDE SWITCH .......................................... 87
OS 3.2.4 LOCATION NOT KNOWN OR LOST (NO_LOCAT) .................. 88
OS 3.2.5 NO CODE ...................................................................... 89
OS 3.2.6 CAL_ERROR .................................................................... 91
OS 3.2.7 OTHER ATP MESSAGES ..................................................... 92
OS 3.2.8 ATP ISOLATION ............................................................... 95
OS 3.3 WHEEL IMPACT LOAD DETECTOR (WILD) .................... 95


OS 3.3.1 LOCATION ....................................................................... 96
OS 3.3.2 ALARM RECEIPT .............................................................. 96
OS 3.5 HOT WHEEL ALARM/HOT BEARING DETECTOR
(HWA/HBD)...................................................................................... 97
OS 3.5.1 HWA/HBD GENERAL ...................................................... 97
OS 3.5.2 LOCATION ....................................................................... 97
OS 3.5.3 COMMUNICATION ........................................................... 97
OS 3.5.4 ALARM RECEIPT ............................................................... 98
OS 3.5.5 INITIAL ALARM DISPLAY ..................................................... 98
OS 3.5.6 PROCEDURE .................................................................... 98
OS 3.6 DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTOR (DED)............... 100
OS 3.6.1 LOCATION ..................................................................... 100
OS 3.6.2 COMMUNICATION ......................................................... 100
OS 3.6.3 ALARM RECEIPT ............................................................. 100
OS 3.6.4 INITIAL ALARM DISPLAY ................................................... 100
OS 3.6.5 PROCEDURE .................................................................. 101
OS 3.7 COLD RAIL ALARM (CRA) ......................................... 102
OS 3.7.1 COLD RAIL ALARM - GENERAL ........................................ 102
OS 3.7.2 LOCATION .................................................................... 102
OS 3.7.4 ALARM RECEIPT ............................................................. 102
OS 3.7.5 INITIAL ALARM DISPLAY ................................................... 103
OS 3.7.6 PROCEDURE .................................................................. 103
OS 3.8 STREAM FLOW DETECTOR (SFD) ................................ 104
OS 3.8.1 STREAM FLOW DETECTOR - GENERAL ............................... 104
OS 3.8.2 LOCATION ..................................................................... 104
OS 3.8.4 INDICATIONS ................................................................. 105
OS 3.8.5 PROCEDURE ................................................................. 105
OS 4.0 MODULE 4 - LEVEL CROSSINGS................................. 108
OS 4.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................... 108
OS 4.1.1 NATIONAL ROAD/PEDESTRIAN CROSSING REQUIREMENTS... 108
OS 4.1.2 PURPOSE OF MODULE .................................................... 109
OS 4.1.3 LEVEL CROSSING PROTECTION CATEGORIES ..................... 110
OS 4.2 LEVEL CROSSINGS GENERAL..................................... 111
OS 4.2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................... 111
OS 4.2.2 GATE DELAY.................................................................. 111
OS 4.2.3 APPROACHES ................................................................ 111
OS 4.2.4 SIGNAL CONTROLLED ..................................................... 111
OS 4.2.5 KEY SWITCH ................................................................... 112
OS 4.2.6 BHPIO CROSSING LISTING .............................................. 112


OS 4.3 LEVEL CROSSING SIGNALS AND SIGNS ....................114
OS 4.3.1 LEVEL CROSSING SIGN .................................................... 114
OS 4.3.2 LEVEL CROSSING PROTECTION SIGNALS ............................ 114
OS 4.3.3 INDICATIONS AND WORKING ........................................... 114
OS 4.3.4 PASSING A SIGNAL AT STOP............................................ 115
OS 4.4 BOOM GATES AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS ...............116
OS 4.4.1 OPERATION OF BOOM GATES AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS ... 116
OS 4.4.2 TRAINS APPROACHING A LEVEL CROSSING ....................... 116
OS 4.4.3 TRAINS SETTING BACK OVER LEVEL CROSSINGS PROTECTED BY
BOOM GATES AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS .......................... 117
OS 4.4.4 SHUNTING SIDINGS LOCATED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF TRACK
CIRCUITS 118
OS 4.5 FAILURE OF BOOM GATES AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS
TO OPERATE .....................................................................119
OS 4.5.1 FAILURE OF BOOM GATES AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS ........ 119
OS 4.6 HANDSIGNALLING AT A LEVEL CROSSING...............122
OS 4.6.1 HANDSIGNALLER’S DUTY AT A LEVEL CROSSING ................. 122
OS 4.6.2 HANDSIGNALLING AT A LEVEL CROSSING – BOOM GATES
AND/OR
FLASHING LIGHTS FAILED IN THE OPERATING POSITION ........ 122
OS 4.6.3 HANDSIGNALLING AT A LEVEL CROSSING – WHERE MANUAL
OPERATION OF BOOM GATES AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS IS
REQUIRED 124
OS 4.6.4 HANDSIGNALLING AT A LEVEL CROSSING – BOOM GATES
AND/OR
FLASHING LIGHTS HAVE TOTALLY FAILED ............................ 126
OS 4.7 LEVEL CROSSINGS NOT FITTED WITH BOOM GATES
AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS .......................................................128
OS 4.7.1 LEVEL CROSSINGS NOT FITTED WITH BOOM GATES AND/OR
FLASHING LIGHTS ........................................................................... 128
OS 4.7.2 TRAINS SETTING BACK OVER LEVEL CROSSINGS NOT FITTED WITH
BOOM GATES AND/OR FLASHING LIGHTS..................................... 128
OS 4.7.3 MAINTENANCE REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS TO ROAD SIGNAGE
OR WHERE ROAD SIGNAGE HAS BEEN DAMAGED/REMOVED AND IS NO
LONGER EFFECTIVE ...................................................................... 129
OS 4.8 MAINTENANCE, ALTERATION OR REPAIRS TO BOOM
GATES, FLASHING LIGHTS OR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
PROTECTION ................................................................... EQUIPMENT
130



OS 4.9 OPERATION OF TRAINS AND ON TRACK VEHICLES
WHEN
LEVEL CROSSING PROTECTION IS DISABLED .......... 131
OS 4.10 HALF BOOM GATE PROTECTED LEVEL CROSSINGS. 132
OS 4.10.1 PURPOSE ....................................................................... 132
OS 4.10.2 SCOPE .......................................................................... 132
OS 4.10.3 KEY LOCATIONS ............................................................. 132
OS 4.10.4 MANUAL OPERATION OF HALF BOOM OPERATED LEVEL
CROSSINGS 133

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GENERAL SAFETY

Module 1



OS 1.0 MODULE 1 - GENERAL SAFETY

OS 1.1 INTRODUCTION

OS 1.1.1 Definitions

Emergency Incident requiring urgent action. The
incident might involve death or serious
injury, health and safety effects,
significant damage to property or
infrastructure, significant train service
disruption or environmental impact.

On or Near Within three (3) metres from the
Track: nearest rail of any line when measured
horizontally and at any level above or
below the rail when measured
vertically unless in a position of safety.

Obstruction Any defect in the track or track
formation, or obstacle on, above or
adjacent to the Permanent Way which
will prevent the safe passage of trains.

Shall To be understood as mandatory

Should Is to be understood as non-mandatory
ie. Advisory or recommended.

OS 1.1.2 Purpose of Module

This module provides general information, procedures
and instructions for general safety on the BHP Billiton
Iron Ore Railroad. It also provides the procedures for
actions to be taken in the event of an emergency
situation.



OS 1.2 AUTHORITY IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

OS 1.2.1 Authority of Manager Railroad Operations

The Manager BHP Billiton Iron Ore Railroad Operations
has the authority to take special action in the following
cases
 In any case of exceptional circumstances, or
 When the serious delays and disruptions to the
train service have or may occur and the situation
is not covered in the BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Railroad Standards, or
 Where procedures for the situation are
inadequate, or
 The Standards, Procedures, instructions or
processes have the potential to cause an unsafe
situation

In these situations, the Manager BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Railroad Operations can take special action. However,
Risk Management Principles shall be applied and all
instructions issued shall be confirmed in writing.



OS 1.3 SAFETY OF WORKERS

OS 1.3.1 Safety of Workers within the BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Railroad Network

To avoid injury workers, contractors and other authorised
personnel must ensure they observe safe practises
within the defined network

Workers
 Do not attempt to jump onto moving vehicles
 Do not ride on the couplers of any rollingstock
 Ride only in the designated areas of rollingstock
specified for the purpose
 Do not step between points or place any part of
the body on or within the frogs or other
components unless performing an examination
of the points under controlled conditions
 Do not walk or move between rollingstock unless
they are
o Stationary, and
o At least ten [10] metres apart
 If it is necessary to cross the track behind
stationary rollingstock ensure that the crossing
occurs at a distance safe enough to avoid injury
if the rollingstock moves unexpectedly
 If crossing more than one track in the above
instance, do not step out from behind the
rollingstock to cross the next track unless it is
clear in both directions
 Do not encroach within 3 metres of the nearest
rail of any line unless
o Worker is in possession of a BHP Billiton
Infrastructure Card
o Person is with an Authorised Person in
possession of a BHP Billiton Infrastructure
Card
o Crossing the track at a designated crossing
location



 Wear approved high visibility clothing and
personal protection equipment when within 3
metres from the nearest rail of any line and at all
other locations identified by BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Railroad Operations
 Ensure that all Personal Protective Equipment
used is authorised by BHP Billiton
 Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment is in
good condition and meets all the requirements of
the relevant standards as defined by BHP Billiton
and the relevant Occupational Health and Safety
Regulations

OS 1.3.2 Rail Vehicles under Repair to be Protected

When rail vehicles are to be repaired on a train,
which is on a running track

Worker carrying out repairs
 Obtain permission from driver before carrying
out repairs
 Advise the train controller before commencing
repairs
 Use the approved BHP Billiton procedures to
prevent the train from moving
 Tell driver
o When repairs are completed, and when
workers are in a position of safety
o The running condition of rail vehicles

Note: If there is any doubt as to the integrity of the rail
vehicle, that vehicle must not be moved until authority is
obtained from the Superintendent OCRS or their
delegate.

Driver
 Do not move the train until told by worker
carrying out repairs that
o Repairs are completed, and
o All workers are in a position of safety


Train Controller
 If it is safe to do so, authorise the repairs to be
carried out

WARNING: If repairs to a rail vehicle involve workers
being within 3 metres from the nearest rail of any line,
protection must be arranged for the adjacent track in
accordance with SPR-RHS-SAF-003 – Infrastructure
Trackside Safety. Do not place protection without the
Authority of the Train Controller

When rail vehicles are to be repaired within a yard

Worker carrying out repairs
 Obtain permission from train control.
 Advise train control location and type of work to
be performed.
 Attach “Blue Boards’

Train Controller
 Place appropriate electronic protection.



OS 1.4 RUNAWAY RAIL VEHICLE/S OR TRAIN/S

When a train or rail vehicle has run away

Worker noticing the runaway
 Transmit an emergency radio message
 Tell
o train controller
o Any train in the area
o Workers working in the area
 Take any action necessary to protect trains,
other workers and members of the public
provided it can be done without further
increasing risk to self and/or others

Train Controller
 Take any necessary action to protect trains,
other workers and members of the public

Note: In the event that en emergency radio broadcast is
made, all other radio traffic is to cease until the
conclusion of the broadcast.



OS 1.5 UNSAFE RAIL VEHICLES

OS 1.5.1 Damaged/Defective Rail Vehicles En-route

If rollingstock has been damaged or derailed, it must not
be moved unless authority is sought from the
Superintendent OCRS or their delegate. If this is
unpractical, the driver and the train controller may confer
and reach agreement if it is safe to allow the derailed or
damaged rail vehicle/s to travel to clear the section or to
a nominated depot where it must be examined.

If agreement can not be reached between the driver and
the train controller, the rollingstock must not be moved
until it can be inspected / repaired by qualified personnel

OS 1.5.2 Damaged / Defective Rail Vehicles in a Depot

If rollingstock is found or thought to be damaged or
defective whilst the train is within a depot:

Worker
 Have rail vehicle/s inspected by a Rollingstock
Maintainer, if available or qualified worker
 Tell train controller.
 If repairs cannot be made and the rail vehicle/s
is unsafe to travel, detach and secure the rail
vehicle/s and label it as defective

Note: If there is any doubt as to the roadworthiness of
rollingstock, or a rollingstock maintainer cannot be
located without causing undue delay to the train service,
the vehicle must be detached.



OS 1.5.3 Obligations of Workers

When workers observe damage or defects to rail
vehicles in the yard or en-route

Workers
 Attempt to advise the driver of the train
 Tell train controller

Train Controller
 Notify the driver of the train in question
 Advise the driver
o Stop the train
o Investigate the problem
o Advise on the status of the rollingstock

Note: The requirements of sections OS 1.5.1 and OS
1.5.2 must be carried out if the rollingstock is found to be
damaged or defective.

OS 1.6 OBSTRUCTION OF TRACKS

OS 1.6.1 Objects Fouling a Running Track

When an object/s fouls a running track

Workers
 Report the obstruction to the train controller
 Protect the obstruction by
o Permanent way stop signals
o Clipping points away from the obstruction
o Remove the obstruction if possible and safe
to do so

Train Controller
 Arrange to have the obstruction cleared.
 Apply electronic protection



OS 1.7 FIRE

OS 1.7.1 Safety

WARNING: Workers must not place themselves in
danger when attempting to fight a fire. When a fire
occurs, workers must assess the situation to determine if
the fire can be controlled by themselves or if the
assistance of the Fire Service is required.

OS 1.7.2 Reporting of Fires

Drivers and other workers must tell the train controller
(who will pass the information to the ESO) of any fire on
or adjacent to BHP Billiton Iron Ore Railroad Network or
that has potential to damage or is likely to disrupt traffic.
The train controller must notify the
Supervisor/Superintendent Train Control at the earliest
opportunity.

OS 1.7.3 Assistance Required from Fire Service

When assistance from the Fire Service is required to
extinguish a fire

Worker
 Advise the train controller if the fire poses a
threat to the network

Train Controller
 Tell the ESO and/or,
 Arrange for the ESO’s to attend

Worker
 Allow the Fire Service to take control of fire
 Give any assistance the Fire Service requires



OS 1.7.4 Fires On or Near the Track

Note: Water shall not be used on electrical fires unless
the electrical equipment has been isolated and earthed,
where necessary.

a) General Fire Procedures

When a fire is discovered on or near the track

Worker
 Report fire to the train controller
 Protect the running tracks, if necessary, or when
told by the train controller
 Obtain any assistance necessary to protect life
and property and put out the fire, if possible, and
when safe to do so
 Maintain regular communication as arranged by
train controller

Train Controller
 Do not allow traffic to enter the affected section
until told it is safe
 Ensure the ESO is contacted
 Advise ESO’s
 Tell Supervisor/Superintendent Train Control
 Maintain communication with worker at the fire
scene
 If radio communication is available, transmit a
message telling others in the area about the fire
 Apply electronic protection if necessary.
Driver
 If a fire is observed
o Report to the train controller and any track
workers working on the track
o Attempt to stop the train clear of the fire, if
necessary



b) Fires in Signalling Equipment and Cabling
When a fire occurs, or is suspected

Workers
 Treat the fire as an electrical fire.
 Extinguish the fire, if possible, and if it is safe to
do so.
 Contact train controller immediately.

Train Controller
 Ensure the ESO is contacted.
 Tell the Supervisor/Superintendent Train Control
 Arrange for repairs to be carried out immediately
by relevant departments.
 If the integrity of the signalling system is in doubt
o Suspend normal working, and
o Institute emergency working, if necessary
 Resume normal working only on the instructions
of the Railroad Manager or nominated delegate.

OS 1.7.5 Fires on Trains and on Rail Vehicles

When a fire occurs on rail vehicles of a train

Driver
 Stop and secure the train
 Tell the train controller
 Warn others in the vicinity that may be affected
by the fire if possible
 If the fire is on the locomotive, shut down diesel
locomotive and turn off fuel
 Isolate battery, if necessary
 If it is safe to do so attempt to extinguish fire
and/or isolate burning rail vehicles
 Tell train controller
o If fire is extinguished, or
o If Fire Service is required



Note: When the battery is isolated, in-cab radio
communication will be lost.

Train Controller
 Place electronic protection on adjacent tracks if
necessary
 Obtain details from the driver about the fire
 Enquire as to whether assistance is required
 Warn others in the vicinity that may be affected
by the fire if possible
 Tell the Supervisor/Superintendent Train Control

Driver
 Protect any adjacent tracks, if necessary or
advised to do so by the train controller

OS 1.7.6 Isolating Burning Rail Vehicles

When it is necessary to isolate burning rail vehicles
from a train to minimise damage or risk

Driver
 Advise the train controller that an attempt is to
be made to isolate the burning rail vehicle
 If possible, and if safe to do so
o Secure the rear portion in accordance with
BHP Billiton Procedures
o Detach behind the affected rail vehicles
o Pull ahead a safe distance
o Secure and detach burning rail vehicles
o Pull the leading portion ahead a safe
distance

WARNING: Be aware that any metal on rail vehicles
may be hot enough to burn the skin on touch.
Train Controller



 Give authority to isolate the burning rail vehicle
 When possible, obtain all details from the driver
about the incident
 Advise the Supervisor/Superintendent Train
Control

OS 1.7.7 Extinguishing Fires on Rail Vehicles

When it is necessary and safe to extinguish a fire on
rail vehicles, and the Fire Service is not readily
available

a) Preparation for Extinguishing Fires on Rail
Vehicles

Worker
 Obtain any assistance required to extinguish the
fire
 Make sure any action taken will not increase the
hazard
 Make sure the proper fire fighting equipment is
used
 Read instructions on the fire extinguisher before
using in confined spaces
 Be aware that any metal on rail vehicles may be
hot enough to burn the skin on touch

b) Controlling Fires on Rail Vehicles

Worker
 Use gloves when touching the affected vehicle
 Be aware that flames may suddenly leap from
the door or hatch on a locomotive
 Stand to one side before opening a door or
hatch
 Locate the base of the fire



 Direct the extinguisher nozzle at the
o Base of the fire water or foam fire
extinguishers
o Flames above the base for Dry Chemical or
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers

OS 1.7.8 Fires In, On, or Near Electrical Equipment

When a fire occurs in, on, or near electrical
equipment

Workers
 Make sure power is switched off as soon as
possible
 If power cannot be switched off, and only if
necessary and safe, use fire extinguishers
marked with
o A black band on a red body, Carbon Dioxide
(CO2)
o A white band on a red body, (Dry Chemical)
(see Figure OS 1.1)

Note: Water must not be used on electrical fires unless
the power has been isolated.

OS 1.7.9 Fire Extinguishers Discharged

When a fire extinguisher is discharged

Worker
 Advise train control
 Note in log book.
 Return fire extinguisher to the Supervisor
 Do not return fire extinguisher to its bracket

Supervisor
 Arrange to have the fire extinguisher recharged
or replaced



OS 1.7.10 Types of Fire Extinguishers and Their Uses

There are different types of fire extinguishers for different
types of fires; they are listed in the figures below.

Class Use/Type of Fire
A Ordinary combustibles
B Flammable and combustible liquids
C Flammable gases
D Combustible metals
E Electrically energised equipment
F Cooking oils and fats

Figure OS1 – Classes of Fire Extinguisher



Pre-
Type Current Class
1997

Water Solid red A

Solid Red with a blue
Foam A B
blue band

Powder Red with a white band A B C E

Carbon
Red with a black band A (limited) B C E F
dioxide

Vapourising
liquid (not Red with a yellow band A B C E
halon)

Solid Withdrawn from
Halon A B E
yellow use

Wet Solid Red with an
A F
chemical oatmeal oatmeal band



Water
Red in colour, it contains nine litres of water under
pressure and is to be used in an upright position. It is
designed for use on carbonaceous solids such as wood,
paper, rubbish or textiles, and has a discharge period of
60 - 100 seconds. Water extinguishers are unsuitable for
flammable liquid fires. This extinguisher must never be
used on fires involving live electrical equipment.
Foam
Blue in colour, it contains nine litres of an aqueous film-
forming foam additive, and is to be used in an upright
position. It is designed for use on flammable liquid fires
such as petrol, oils and paint and has a discharge period
of 40 - 90 seconds. This extinguisher must never be
used on fires involving live electrical equipment.

Carbon Dioxide
Red in colour with a black band, it is designed for use on
fires involving flammable liquids and live electrical
equipment. The discharge period depends on the size of
the extinguisher.

Dry Chemical
Red in colour with a white band, it contains a bi-
carbonate based powder and is suitable for fires
involving flammable liquids and live electrical equipment.
The discharge period depends on the size of the
extinguisher.

Wet Chemical
Gold in colour, it has a liquid alkaline extinguishing
agent, and is specifically designed for use in kitchens on
deep fryer fires involving fat and cooking oil. This
extinguisher must never be used on fires involving live
electrical equipment.

Figure OS2 – Types of Fire Extinguisher



OS 1.8 WORKERS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR
EMERGENCY

OS 1.8.1 Movement of Trains after an Accident or
Emergency

If it is necessary to move the train or rail vehicle after
an accident or emergency

Driver
 Move the train or rail vehicle only when
authorised by a police officer or Railroad
Manager or nominate delegate, unless
o Remaining stationary will increase the
danger to people or property

Note: Dead human bodies may be moved only on the
authority of the State Coroner, who is normally
represented by a Police Officer at the scene.

OS 1.8.2 Safety at an Accident or Emergency

a) Before taking any action

Worker
 Check for any actual danger or potential danger
 Avoid, remove or isolate any danger, if possible
 Advise train controller.

Note: Make sure the electrical power has been switched
off before touching any worker who is in contact with
electrical equipment.



b) Before taking any action where people are
injured and a danger exists

Worker
 Assess the situation
 Check for actual or potential danger to
o Self
o The injured person/s
o Bystanders
 Remove or isolate the danger, or
 Move the injured away from the danger, if it is
safe to do so
 Assist the injured, if possible
 Advise the train controller

OS 1.8.3 Arranging Assistance in an Accident or Emergency

When arranging assistance

Worker
 If applicable broadcast an emergency radio
message
 Advise the train controller
 Give the exact location of the accident or
emergency
 Ask for the type of assistance required, for
example, Ambulance, Police or Fire Services
 Give detailed instructions on how to reach the
site, if possible
 State the number of injured and the type of
injuries, where possible
 Give name/s of the injured to emergency and
medical services, if possible

Note: When accident occurs, the Train Controller in
conjunction with Rail Transport Supervisor Rail
Operations shall arrange for the driver to be relieved at
the scene if required.



OS 1.9 REPORTING AN ACCIDENT, INCIDENT OR
FAULTS / DEFECTS

OS 1.9.1 Reporting an Accident or an Incident

When an accident or incident such as an injury or a
breach of safeworking procedures occurs, or the
potential for an accident or incident exists

Worker
 Report the accident or incident, or the potential
for an accident or incident, to the train controller

Train Controller
 Notify responsible Superintendent/Manager
 Advise the ESO
 Compile and submit relevant BHP Billiton forms

OS 1.9.2 Reporting of Faults / Defects

Workers who see any faults or defects in the workplace
are to report the matter to their supervisor or train
control. The faults or defects may include
 Defects on trains
 Safeworking faults
 Damage or faults with the track
 Rail vehicles
 Any other faults or defects that could lead to
injury of workers / public or damage to
equipment

Note: Do not touch potentially damaged or broken
wiring.



OS 1.10 USE OF AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT

OS 1.10.1 Distractions Using Audio/Visual Equipment While
Carrying Out Safety Critical tasks

Workers and contractors must not allow themselves
to be distracted by the use of audio/visual equipment
while carrying out safety critical tasks.

a) Risks

The following consequences may occur from a person
being distracted while performing a safety critical task:

 Collision
 SPAD
 Derailment
 Injury or death

b) Examples of Types of Audio / Visual Equipment

The types of audio/visual equipment that contribute to a
distraction can be but are not limited to the following:
 Radio communication equipment other than BHP
Billiton Railroad radios.
 Desk top computers with computer
games/DVD/CD etc.
 Laptops and portable hand held computers
 Mobile phones
 Personal radios, CD/MP3/DVD players
 Televisions
 Cameras
 Newspapers and Magazines



c) Responsibilities of Safety Critical Workers

Any worker or contractor carrying out a safety critical
task or monitoring safety critical communications must
take necessary action to eliminate the risk of being
distracted at a critical time in their task. JHA’s should be
used to evaluate the risk of distraction during safety
critical tasks.



OS 1.11 TRESPASSING ON THE BHP BILLITON IRON
ORE RAILROAD NETWORK

OS 1.11.1Trespassing

When workers on duty, other than a driver of a
moving train, see persons who are apparently on
BHP Billiton Iron Ore railroad property without
permission

Worker/s
 Identify themselves as a worker of BHP Billiton
 Ask to see their BHP Billiton Infrastructure Card
 Ask the person to identify themselves, and the
reason they are on BHP Billiton property
 Advise them of the danger of being within the
BHP Billiton Network, that they could be
endangering
o Themselves
o Workers
o Property
o BHP Billiton Operations, or
o General public
 Advise train control

Note: When driver on a moving train see a trespasser
on BHP Billiton property, they must give details to the
train controller as soon as possible.



OS 1.12 DRIVER FATIGUE

OS 1.12.1Management of Driver Fatigue

In relation to driver fatigue, the following procedures
apply:

 A driver shall not commence or continue to
operate a train if their ability to operate a train
safely is impaired due to incapacity, for example
through
o Illness
o Injury
o Fatigue
 Where incapacity has occurred after the
commencement of duty, the train crew shall
o Report to train control, stop their train and
obtain the appropriate Authority, as required
by the circumstances
o Not request Authority to proceed until their
capacity to manage the train safely is
restored or another driver is provided
 As soon as practicable, the driver shall complete
a report detailing the circumstances of the
incapacity and submit it to Manager Railroad
Operations or their delegate


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