The rail industry in the UK has experienced a number of runaway events over the last twenty years where unexpected and uncontrolled movements of rail vehicles, plant or machines have approached workers whilst on track. The impact of these events has resulted in near misses ranging from the runaway Iron Men at Raven Crossing in […]
https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/High-Output-Phillip-Lockley-Facial-Injury.mp4 At the time of the accident Phillip was working for Ameycolas joint venture, operating on the ballast cleaning train. It was during a 2 week maintenance break at Taunton high output depot. The accident, and the scarring it left Phillip with, hugely dented his confidence, affecting his work and home life. Extensive dental work […]
Paul started work for Jarvis Rail in 2001 on BCS 1 as a main operator and now works for Network rail on BCS4 system also as a main operator.
At the time of the accident he was setting up the cutter bar chain at the start of the shift. The accident has affected both his personal and work life, and eight months after the accident is still on light duties due to ongoing sensitivity in my finger.
John has worked in the Rail industry for 15 years and his current role is lead H&S representative for the RMT. John’s father who was a miner died needlessly from pneumoconiosis as they were never protected from the dust in the old days. We must ensure we protect the railway workforce to the best of our ability.
James has worked on the railway for 15 years starting at Jarvis Rail and Fastline then on to Ameycolas and now Network Rail. He was working as a Machine Operator when this accident occurred.
Gary had an incident free career in the rail industry until unfortunate episode occurred. Please take a look at the following video of Gary which highlights some of the effects a near miss can have on you and those around you. this
