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NPR 011 Using a Worksite Warning Form

This document describes how a Worksite Warning form must be compiled, issued, cancelled, fulfilled and managed.

Version 5.0, 14 May 2023

Description

This document describes how a Worksite Warning form must be compiled, issued, cancelled, fulfilled and managed.

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Introduction

NRF 011 Worksite Warning is used to advise Drivers and Track Vehicle Operators about the locations of worksites and speed restrictions.

This form is used:

  • if multiple worksites are established under a Track Work Authority (TWA), or
  • during pilot staff working, if rail traffic has to pass more than six worksites, either on the line used for pilot staff working or on the adjacent line.

If rail traffic has to pass more than six worksites during pilot staff working, the Qualified Worker must make sure that on the NRF 008 Pilot Staff Notice (PSN):

  • item 7 is ticked numbered box 7 with tick, and
  • the check box check box with tick beside the statement ‘There are more than six worksites’ is ticked.

The Qualified Worker who prepares the Worksite Warning form must arrange for it to be given to the Driver or Track Vehicle Operator:

  • if pilot staff working is in operation, before the rail traffic enters the pilot staff section, or
  • if a TWA has been issued, by the inner Handsignaller before rail traffic enters the portion of track covered by the TWA.

Mandatory items

The following items must be completed:

1 Worksites are located

3 Worksite locations and speeds

5 Issued to

6 Issued by

Optional items

The following items are optional:

2 Handsignallers

4 CLEARANCE sign

Review each item, and:

  • put a cross in the numbered box check box with cross if the item does not apply in this instance, or
  • tick the numbered box check box with tick if the item applies in this instance and complete the details.

Item 2 – Handsignallers

If there are Handsignallers tick the numbered box numbered box 2 with tick and complete the details.

Item 4 – CLEARANCE sign

If there is a CLEARANCE sign at the end of the work tick the numbered box numbered box 4 with tick and complete the detail.

FIGURE 1: NRF 011 Worksite Warning