Purpose

This course is intended to provide a delegate with the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work safely near or adjacent to DC conductor rails.

Scope

At the end of this course the delegates will: –

• Describe the principle of the DC electrified system
• Identify the main components of the DC conductor rail system
• Identify hazards and risks associated with being near or adjacent to the DC conductor rail
• Describe how to cross the DC conductor rail safely
• Describe how to transit tools and equipment safely across the DC conductor rail
• Identify defective insulated tools and equipment
• Identify hazards when working within DC isolations
• Describe the Work Safe and Emergency Response procedures.

Course Duration

One day, including the assessment process.

Pre-requisites

Delegates MUST be in possession of:

A Valid P.T.S. Card

Personal Protective Equipment

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore they MUST be in possession of: –

• A valid P.T.S. card
• Protective “all orange” high visibility clothing to BS EN 471:2003
• Safety footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004
• Safety helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
• General purpose gloves to BS EN388:2121
• Safety glasses BS EN166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

Certification

This competency is valid for 2 years.  A Network Rail Sentinel Track Safety card will be endorsed with DCCR for each successful candidate.