CAMBRIDGESHIRE GUIDED BUSWAY OPERATIONS POLICY

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1 CAMBRIDGESHIRE GUIDED BUSWAY OPERATIONS POLICY Page 1 of 7

2 CGB OPERATIONS POLICY Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Contents 3. General Policy 4. Safety Inductions 5. Access 6. Requirements and Restrictions 7. Appendices Page 2 of 7

3 1 Introduction 1.1 This document sets out a basic framework for an and should be read in conjunction with the Guidance for Developers document ( the Guidance ). 1.2 The purpose of the is principally to regulate access to CGB Land and to regulate low level activity on the same. 1.3 This document is designed to inform contractors of their obligations and responsibilities when applying for permission for, and carrying out, works on or near the CGB Corridor. 1.4 Principally the Guidance covers restrictions on methodologies and working techniques, however this gives guidance on the most effective way to seek relevant permissions to work on or near the CGB, 2 Definitions CGB means including the Maintenance Track, Stops, Park and Ride sites and associated structures and vehicles. CGB Corridor is effectively the space within which the CGB operates and includes the land, subsurface ground, airspace, structures, maintenance space, stops, depots, track work and equipment. It must be assumed that any proposals will avoid intrusion or changes within the Corridor. Any proposals that do impinge on the Corridor will be subject to detailed scrutiny and mitigation measures. CGB Equipment means infrastructure, structures, services, conduits, foundations and all other equipment used in relation to the operation of the CGB CGB Land means land owned by or leased to or that CGB has rights or infrastructure on, through under or over CGB Team means the operational, engineering, property, planning departments and any other individuals or departments responsible for the safe operation of the CGB. Developer means any person or entity that is the owner of land on which development or maintenance works take place, his principal contractor or agent. Page 3 of 7

4 Development refers to any activity, or presence, on land adjacent to the CGB, or any activity or presence (including but not limited to structures, machines, fluids, loads and pressures) that may trespass or affect CGB Land, or land over which CGB has rights or infrastructure of the Guideway. Engineering Hours refer to the period of time outside of Operational Hours Guideway means the passage used by the buses and includes (where relevant) the supporting structures and all related infrastructure Maintenance Track means the tracks and pathways used to maintain the CGB during Operational and Engineering Hours Operational Hours refers to the period of time that the CGB is in use PICOW is the Person In Charge Of Work during a possession or Engineering Hours. Possession means a period of time in which the CGB ceases operation for the purpose of carrying out works within the Corridor Works refers to the demolition, permanent works being constructed or altered, completed and maintained including civil, electrical and mechanical systems and all temporary works of every kind required in connection 3 General Policy 3.1 Applications to carry out works within or adjacent to the CGB Corridor should be made to: CGB Possession Planning Manager Cambridgeshire County Council ET1026 Trumpington Park & Ride Hauxton Road Cambridge CB2 9FT Telephone: (01223) Applications should be in accordance with the Guidance for Developers document which outlines what is and is not acceptable in working areas along the Corridor. Page 4 of 7

5 3.2 The following documentation should be supplied with each application: Works Request Form 1 ; detailing: o Scope of works o Duration and date of works o Supervisory arrangements o Contractors details Method Statement 2 Risk Assessment 3 Plan of the proposed work site Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Assessments Insurance documentation 3.3 The CGB Team can provide templates of Works Request Forms and Method Statements and it is suggested that these are used by contractors to avoid any confusion when being assessed. Risk assessments should be provided by the contractor. 3.4 The Possession Planning Manager will decide which H & S requirements and courses are necessary based on the scope of the proposed works. 3.5 This information can be provided through or written correspondence, however if the works are of a complex nature a meeting may be necessary to confirm details and clarify certain issues. 4 Safety Inductions 4.1 Depending on the type of works, safety inductions may need to be carried out prior to entry onto the Corridor. 4.2 For general works the CGB Team expects all contractors to work within the bounds of reasonable common sense and safety whilst in the vicinity of CGB Land. 4.3 Contractors are ultimately responsible for their own actions and where works involve special equipment, all relevant safety certificates must be held by the operatives. The same applies to any other construction activities which require specific certified qualifications. 4.4 For non-corridor works, a Health and Safety induction covering basic levels of Guideway Awareness is the minimum training required. This course 1 Appendix A 2 Appendix B 3 Appendix C Page 5 of 7

6 can be completed on site prior to works commencing. 4.5 For Corridor access including Maintenance Track and possessions, the Corridor Awareness course must be completed. This course is carried out offsite prior to entry to the Corridor. 4.6 In instances where supervision is required, a Person in Charge of Worksite (PICOW) must be in attendance for the duration of the works. The contractors must also have completed the Corridor Awareness course prior to entry. The PICOW can be provided by CGB at the cost of the contractor, and to qualify as a PICOW an individual must have completed no less than ten working sessions within the Corridor under the supervision of a certified PICOW. Details of necessary training courses can be obtained through the Possession Planning Manager. 5 Access 5.1 Generally a turnaround time of up to five weeks will be required to assess and comment on Method Statements and supporting documents. Access will only be authorised once these documents are completed and approved. Access to carry out the works specified in those documents will then be granted and arrangements made to take entry to land (where applicable). 5.2 Depending on the type of work, guidelines are set out below for the requirements pertaining to different works; Non-Corridor works o 5 weeks notice time is required o Works Request Form is required o Risk Assessment o Method Statement o Minimum H & S requirement is Guideway Awareness course Works within the Corridor requiring possessions o 20 weeks notice time is required o Works Request Form is required for possession o Risk Assessment o Method Statement o H & S may require PICOW Overnight possessions may require additional training and H & S requirements Page 6 of 7

7 Works within the Corridor during Engineering Hours o 5 weeks notice time is required o Works Request Form is required o Risk Assessment o Method Statement o Minimum H & S is completed Corridor Awareness course o H & S may require PICOW 5.3 In certain cases, meetings may be required to establish programmes for more complicated works arrangements i.e. in the event replacement buses or alternative transport, notification and publicity need to be considered in advance. 6 Requirements and Restrictions 6.1 Under the Order 2005, the Busway as constructed has the status of a Statutory Undertaker, and is regarded as a tramway for the purposes of applying Part III of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA). This legislation must be taken into account when planning works. In all instances of proposed works on CGB Land documentation must be made available to the CGB Team prior to any works being carried out. Copies of approved forms should be retained by the contractor on site for the duration of the works. 6.2 During the works the following items need to be considered and agreed between the CGB Team and the contractor prior to works commencing, and must be adhered to for the duration of the works: Booking on procedure o Booking on location and times Working areas o No-go zones Guideway during Operational Hours EMI high risk areas Incident log o Refer to risk assessment Nature of incident Severity of incident Actions taken Mitigation against similar events Leaving site o Temporarily o Permanently Signing off works Reinstatement Page 7 of 7

8 Appendix A Works Request Form Template

9 Form N o. Submitted By: Department or Contractor: Route Section: Duration: (Days, Engineering Hours) Proposed Date(s) of Work: Method Statement Approved By: (name) Location of Work: Work Site Protection Req At: Works Request Form Date Submitted: Access Point: Method Statement Reference: (Name of Originator) Details of Work: (including plant & equipment to be used) Engineering Vehicles Req: Type of Possession Req: Local Electrical Protection Req: Qualified PICOW allocated: PICOW NAME YES/NO* YES/NO* YES/NO* Route: Continue on separate sheet if needed. Absolute/Isolated Partial/Isolated Live Does Work Involve YES/NO* Excavations: *Delete where applicable Pass Number CGB Response The work detailed on this Work Request Form is authorised subject to the requirements of the Guidance for Developers and the Corridor/Guideway Awareness course[s] being complete. The PICOW is required to book on as follows: The PICOW may only access the areas within the limits shown above. The following check certificates are to be issued and the status advised to the CGB Team PRIOR to removal of worksite protection. Approved by: Engineering: Maintenance: PM: SM: Other Conditions: Application Approved: Signed PPM Application Not Approved: Reason: Date: Signed PPM Date:

10 Appendix B Method Statement Template

11 METHOD STATEMENT REVISIONS Rev No Date Issue/Revision Record By Approved by SECTION CONTENTS PAGE 1 Scope of works 4 2 Identification of hazards 4 3 Guideway and public interface arrangements 4 4 Protection of and from Guideway infrastructure 5 5 Environmental protection arrangements 5 6 Plant and equipment 5 7 Personnel involved 6 8 Methodology 6 9 Briefing arrangements 7 10 Safety of contractors staff 7 11 Communication 7 12 Hand-back arrangements 7 13 Emergency plans 7 14 Supporting information 8 APPENDICES APPENDIX A [Sketches and Related Information] APPENDIX B [Health & Safety Risk Assessments] APPENDIX C [C.O.S.H.H. assessments] APPENDIX D [Additional Emergency Procedures Emergency contact list + Route to Hospital] [APPENDIX E] [APPENDIX F] [List additional Appendixes] [List additional Appendixes] DISTRIBUTION Designation Name Designation Name Project Manager Construction Manager Job Supervisor Design Manager Safety Manager PICOW [other] Status Name Sign Position Status Compiled by Authors Signature [Chief Engineer] Approved by Cambridgeshire County Council Review The responsibility for the safety of the contract works rests fully and unreservedly with the contractor. The acceptance of this method statement by Cambridgeshire County Council and involvement in Safety studies or audits, does not in any way absolve the contractor from that responsibility, nor is it intended to confirm or suggest that the contractor fully meets the requirements. Work may proceed Revise and resubmit. Work may proceed subject to changes noted.

12 Name Sign Date CGB Manager/Sponsor CGB Manager/Sponsor Date Accepted Method statement review sheet No Reviewer's comments Reviewer s Signature Response [CM/Supervisor] Signature [CM/s,visor] General

13 Specific (Quality, Safety & Environment)

14 METHOD STATEMENT BRIEFING Communication of the method statement to the personnel who will be doing the work is essential to the safe and successful completion of the operation. The briefing sheet is used to record the sections of the method statement that have been discussed. All attendees and the supervisor presenting it sign the briefing sheet. It then forms part of the site records in the safety record folder. All supervisors connected to the operation are included on the distribution list for a full method statement. (tick sections of the method statement that have been communicated to the workforce) Scope of Works Identification of Hazards Busway and Public Interface requirements Protection of and from busway Infrastructure Environmental protection arrangements Plant and Equipment Personnel Involved Methodology Briefing arrangements Safety of Contractors staff Communication Hand-back arrangements Emergency Plans Supporting information By: On: List of attendees. Any changes to personnel or conditions must be brought to the attention of the supervisor. Name Signature Name Signature

15 1 Scope of works 1.1 Work to be undertaken 1.2 Limits of work Site boundaries, including time limits (see attached plan: Appendix [F]) 1.3 Completion criteria [The works can be handed back at any stage during the possession after first ensuring that any on going works are made safe.] 2 Identification of hazards State how hazards have been identified List significant hazards Risk Assessments are included in Appendix B 3 Guideway and public interface arrangements 3.1 Possession, and isolation arrangements Movement of engineers / test vehicles. Disconnection / alteration of CGB operational services. Restricted clearance, particularly at stops Stations: Passenger interface Arrangements for temporary speed restrictions Signal sighting implications Temporary fencing adjacent to Guideway operations Work adjacent to signalling and control room staff Temporary lighting Road traffic management Road machines working adjacent to operational Corridor Hand-over/Hand-back arrangements

16 3.14 Security of materials from vandals 4 Protection of and from guideway infrastructure Identify hidden services Use of approved cable locating tool Identify infrastructure susceptible to damage Sketch showing location of services [See appendix A] Protection of Guideway/signalling : plant movement/demolition Additional fire precautions required, hot work Fail safe reconnection of fire protection systems Disturbance of CGB Land. Disconnection and reconnection of services. 5 Environmental protection arrangements Waste and pollution Noise, dust, smoke, vapour Fuel, Gas and other flammable materials Storage Plant and equipment Plant and equipment specified Competence requirements Inspection and examination certificates [Industry standards required] Temporary lighting Detail cranes, lifting machines etc. inc. access

17 6.6 Arrangements for standby plant 7 Personnel involved Number of Contractor s and Subcontractor s personnel There will be: Supervision arrangements, name of persons in charge (PICOW) (Worksite Supervisor) Competence and training requirements Working hours Shift handover arrangements Welfare and first aid First aider: First-aid kit location: Access requirements, special conditions. 8 Methodology 8.1 State order of work Hold points Bar chart showing sequence of separate tasks Standards and procedures Drawings and sketches Access/egress arrangements inc. ladders/scaffolds. Delivery/disposal of materials Detail temporary structures Method of authorising start of work Method of confirming each stage has been complied with [Confirmation on site by Project Manager/Site Manager/CGB Team/PICOW] 9 Briefing arrangements

18 Who is responsible for briefing the Method Statement Before commencement of work the Site Manager/PICOW will brief the staff on the type of work to be carried out and the safe method required completing it. How is understanding confirmed He/She will ensure, by question and answer, that they have understood the method statement brief. How is briefing recorded Method statement briefing sheet records whom has attended the briefing. These are retained on site and returned to the project office on a weekly basis. 9.4 Who is briefed on the Method Statement All staff involved in the work item. 10 Safety of Contractors Staff 10.1 Control methods for specific health hazards 10.2 Contractors Risk Assessments / COSHH /Manual Handling Permit to work system Personal protective equipment requirements 11 Communication and Liaison Specific persons who must be contacted [this should include the likes of the CRT, PICOW, Project Manager etc] [Also refer to Contact Lists appended in Appendix D for emergency contacts.] Consider: Property, other contractors working nearby, infrastructure maintenance contractor, highway authorities, occupiers of adjacent property/businesses. Liaison arrangements for such persons 12 Hand-back arrangements 12.1 Arrangements additional to hand back strategy, esp. liaison with the maintenance contractor 12.2 Hand back contingency arrangements 13 Emergency plans 13.1 The following emergency procedures : 1. Accident 2. Fire 3. Stopping a Bus 4. Pollution Event If the risk assessment process identifies the need for further emergency procedures they will be included in appendix D. i.e. Confined Space Site location incl. O.S. co-ordinates and point of access. Hospital route plan is appended in Appendix D. Emergency contact lists are appended in Appendix D. Note: The CGB Manager in control of the emergency will follow procedures:

19 (1) The reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences - guidance (2) Company Emergency Plan (CEP) These procedures are available for inspection at the site office in the job-site safety folder. 14 Supporting information 14.1 Drawings of initial, interim and final works Temporary works design, supporting calculations, checking and approval Temporary Form Quality control arrangements

20 APPENDIX A SKETCHES AND RELATED INFORMATION [Third party to provide]

21 APPENDIX B H&S RISK ASSESSMENTS [Third party to provide]

22 APPENDIX C COSHH INFORMATION [Third party to provide]

23 APPENDIX D EMERGENCY PROCEDURES [Third party to provide]

24 Appendix C Risk Assessment Template

25 Date: WRF No: Contractor: Site: Activity Identified Hazard Affected persons Severity Likelihood Rating Control Measures to remove/reduce risk EMP CON CLT VIS Other H-M-L H-M-L Residual Risk KEY: Severity Likelihood EMP = Employee CON = Contractor CLT = Client VIS = Visitor Other = e.g. Public 1 = Slight injury 2 = Serious injury 3 = Major injury or fatality 1 = Low 2 = Medium 3 = High infrastructure and regeneration