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SAFETY ORAGANIZATION
Formation of safety organization:
The Safety Organization was created in Indian Railway arising out of the recommendations in reports of Inquiries into Serious Train Accidents by Kunzru and Sikri Committees. Initially the Safety Organization was functioning as one of the wings of Operating department. Based on the recommendations of Justice Khanna Committee (Railway Safety Review Committee), a broad-based Safety department was set up with Officers and staff drawn from all disciplines concerned with safety in train operations, viz. Operating, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecommunication departments manning the posts.
Role of safety organization:
· To sensitize all safety category / train passing staff in Safety related issues
· To identify Safety related Susceptibilities and Vulnerable locations where infringing safety
· To have effective emergency response mechanism to handle situations arising out of untoward incidents
· To enable the concerned departments to Deliver the required assistance during emergency
· To adhere to the golden hour concept to rescue the trapped/ injured during accidents
· To create safety consciousness among the staff through suitable counseling
· To issue literature and update the knowledge of field staff
· To fix the responsibilities of erring staff and correct them to avoid recurrence.
AIM of safety organisation:-
To achieve ‘Zero’ accidents on Indian railways duly keeping eagle eye on the train operations.
Safety Organization of GTL division is concentrating on the areas where attention is required and working on the issues to improve safety without hampering train operations. Moving nuke and corner of the Division to identify the shortfalls and to rectify them as and when noticed through the respective departments. The staff knowledge is being updated on the changes/modifications/ amendments in their day to day working through Safety circulars, Rule of the month, Fly leaf, Accidents Newsletters, conducting Safety Seminars, safety drives,and during inspections.
The alertness of staff on duty being monitored on daily basis by conducting night surprise inspections and ambush checks by officers and supervisors to avoid sleeping on duty, short cuts etc thus ensuring safety.
Though with all our efforts accidents are still happening due to the negligence of road users which are out of our control. The safety organization with available infrastructure conducting safety campaigns at various locations and educating the public/ villagers on motor vehicle act duly distributing Pamphlets, posters, natakas, cinema slides, through local networks etc.
Organization Structure:
At the Divisional level Safety Organization is headed by Sr.Divisional Safety Officers. Supervisory level staffs from all concerned departments are available for providing assistance at Divisional level.
Good work done by Safety Department:
S.No | Description of work | Remarks |
1 | Safety hoardings placed on either side of UMLCs, Cautioning the road vehicle drivers duly illustrating the motor vehicle acts 119,131 and 161 | 
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2 | Supplied disaster management board to all stations to display the contact numbers of all concerned during emergency. | 
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3 | Lamination of safety posters (17 different topics) supplied to all stations and LC gates throughout division. | 
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4 | Preparation of handouts/pamphlets distributed to public and road users in 3 languages i.e.English, Telugu and Kannada and distributed during safety campaigns | 
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5 | Providing Boards on SM’s panel to set the points against blocked line | 
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6 | Providing location boxes for keeping skids, chains etc for securing trains at stations having steeper gradients | 
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7 | Providing retro-reflective sheets on booms of LC gates to have visibility in the night hours | 
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8 | Providing stop boards at halt stations | 
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1 | Conducting quizzes to running and train passing staff on Safety | 
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2 | Organizing Nukkad Natakas as a part of Safety Campaign in public areas/villages | 
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3 | Safety Campaigns at LC gates/villages | 
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4 | Safety Seminars | 
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5 | Distribution of pamphlets & pasting of posters at public places/villages | 
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6 | Counselling of staff on Safety | 
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7 | Breath analyzer test for field staff | 
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Routine activities being done by Safety Department:
I.Safety Circulars
S.No. | Date | Topic |
1 | 19.4.11 | Exchange of PNs with NI LC gates |
2 | 18.5.11 | Securing of train to prevent rolling back |
3 | 02.6.11 | Protection of material train while stabling |
4 | 11.7.11 | Train held up at FSS |
5 | 11.8.11 | Monsoon precautions |
6 | 08.9.11 | Fundamentals of safe and effective train driving. |
7 | 10.10.11 | Responsibilities for shunting |
8 | 11.11.11 | Instructions to work in tokenless push button type block instruments |
9 | 15.12.11 | Placing of detonators in thick foggy weather. |
10 | 06.01.12 | Exchange of PNs with NI LC gates |
11 | 06.2.12 | Securing of rakes/vehicles |
12 | 07.3.12 | Protection of material train when stabling |
13 | 30.4.12 | Train held up at FSS (GR 4.44) |
14 | 11.5.12 | Instructions to work in push button type block instrument |
15 | 03.06.12 | Essential tenets of succesfull accident management |
16 | 26.07.12 | Monsoon precautions PW Inspectors BEWARE |
17 | 14.08.12 | To prevent Yard derailments |
18 | 01.09.12 | Role of operating staff when the loco pilot passes fixed stop signal at “ON’ Or in case of “averted collision” with in station limits. |
19 | 25.09.12 | Use of mobile phones while on board brake vans and on foot plate |
II.Safety Seminars
S.No | Date | Place | No. of staff attended | Subject Discussed |
Apr-11 |
1 | 08.4.11 | AD | 12 | Shunting precautions |
2 | 16.4.11 | ATP | 15 | Exchange of all right signals. |
May-11 |
1 | 17.5.11 | GTL | 32 | Working at NI LC gates |
2 | 30.5.11 | TTC/GTL | 15 | Shunting Precautions |
June-11 |
1 | 16.6.11 | DMM | 40 | Precautions to be taken on pint failure/signal failures |
2 | 24.6.11 | TTC/GTL | 47 | Exchange of all right signals and shunting precautions. |
July-11 |
1 | 08.7.11 | RI/GTL | 139 | Human failures in recent accidents. |
2 | 15.7.11 | DTTC/GTL | 25 | Precautions to be taken to prevent rolling back of trains. |
Aug-11 |
1 | 18.8.11 | GY | 25 | Shunting/stabling and securing of trains |
2 | 22.8.11 | CETC/GTL | 13 | Shunting/winter precautions. |
Sep-11 |
1 | 19.9.11 | DTTC/GTL | 16 | Working knowledge of LP& ALPs on locomotive and G&SR |
2 | 23.9.11 | CETC/GTL | 36 | Working at LC gates |
October-11 |
1 | 12.10.11 | TU | 15 | Securing of formations. |
2 | 20.10.11 | ATP | 23 | Precautions to be taken in block failures and line block |
November-11 |
1 | 05.11.11 | GY | 60 | Shunting precautions. |
2 | 14.11.11 | MALM | 20 | Precautions to be taken in point failures and signal failures |
3 | 22.1.11 | TTC/GTL | 20 | Exchange of alright signals |
Decemeber-11 |
1 | 02.12.11 | RU | 65 | Shunting precautions |
2 | 13.12.11 | DHNE | 25 | Precautions to be taken on signal failures |
3 | 20.12.11 | TTC/GTL | 16 | Securing the formation. |
January-2012 |
1 | 05.01.12 | RU | 45 | Securing of Formations |
2 | 09.01.12 | RC | 20 | Shunting precautions |
February-12 |
1 | 16.2.12 | RC | 32 | Precautions to be taken during signal failures |
2 | 22.2.12 | DMM | 37 | Shunting/stabling and securing of trains |
March-12 |
1 | 21.3.12 | RU | 120 | SPAD cases and unusual occurrences |
2 | 27.3.12 | DTTC/GTL | 36 | Precautions to be taken at NI gates |
3 | 28.3.12 | CETC/GTL | 24 | Precautions at LC gates and work spots |
4 | 30.3.12 | NRE | 40 | Shunting/stabling and securing of trains |
April-12 |
1 | 05.4.12 | RU | 35 | Setting of Points against blocked line |
2 | 11.4.12 | GY | 25 | Conducting air continuity test |
3 | 26.4.12 | DTTC/GTL | 24 | Shunting/stabling and securing of trains |
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May-12 |
1 | 14.5.12 | GTL Lobby | 30 | Shunting/stabling and securing of trains |
2 | 23.5.12 | GY | 25 | Unified subsidiary rules |
3 | 26.5.12 | RU | 24 | Unified subsidiary rules |
4 | 30.5.12 | GY | 25 | Precautions to be taken on noticing of lerk/jerk |
June-12 |
1 | 07.06.12 | ASP | 35 | Precautions to be taken during NI work. |
2 | 09.06.12 | AD | 40 | Precautions to be taken during NI work. |
3 | 19.06.12 | DMM | 20 | PNS to be exchanged and register to be maintained. |
July-12 |
1 | 17.07.12 | DMM | 30 | Precautions to be taken during NI work. |
2 | 20.07.12 | AD | 20 | Shunting precautions. |
3 | 24.07.12 | DHNE | 40 | Observance of SR 6.07 |
August-12 |
1 | 07.08.12 | DTTC/GTL | 60 | SPAD cases. |
2 | 16.08.12 | Running room /GTL | 40 | SPAD cases and exchanging of all right signals. |
3 | 27.08.12 | DRM Office /GTL | 20 Officers & 20 Staff | Facing abnormal conditions. |
September-12 |
1 | 02.09.12 | RU Lobby | 40 | SPAD cases. |
2 | 04.09.12 | Officers Club GTL | 300 | SPAD & Un usual occurrences. |
3 | 19.09.12 | GY | 40 | SPAD cases. |
4 | 25.09.12 | KDP | 20 | NI Working. |
III.Safety Drives
S.No. | From To | Subject |
1 | 01.4.11 10.4.11 | Precautions t avoid S&T failures |
2 | 20.4.11 29.4.11 | Audit fire safety system in Pantry cars and power cars |
3 | 30.4.11 14.5.11 | Securing of vehicles/DHMU/DEMU/EMUs at stations |
4 | 14.5.11 28.5.11 | Securing of vehicles/DHMU/DEMU/EMUs at stations |
5 | 09.5.11 18.5.11 | Workig of VCDs, validity of BPCs, speed checks for prevention of collisionsetc due to SPAD |
6 | 13.5.11 19.5.11 | Survey on all emergency crossovers |
7 | 16.5.11 25.5.11 | Reversing of points immediately on arrival of the trains. |
8 | 20.5.11 03.6.11 | Ensuring of availability of specified infrastructure at all UMLCs |
9 | 09.6.11 15.6.11 | Observing international level crossing awareness day on 9th July-11 |
10 | 10.6.11 24.6.11 | Instances of trees falling on the tracks due to wind storms resulting in the break downs and consequent disruption to traffic. |
11 | 12.6.11 18.6.11 | Update and display of Disaster Management Boards |
12 | 13.7.11 27.7.11 | Shunting precautions |
13 | 22.7.11 28.7.11 | Availability Of specified infrastructure at all UMLCs |
14 | 05.8.11 11.8.11 | Functioning of auto flasher light in locos |
15 | 23.8.11 02.9.11 | Ambush checks on alertness of staff during exchange of alright signals. |
16 | 13.9.11 22.9.11 | Working of ASMs, PM and LPs during signal/point/block failures |
17 | 05.10.11 14.10.11 | Safe practices of GDR |
18 | 21.10.11 30.10.11 | Fire prevention in passenger carrying trains. |
19 | 07.10.11 06.11.11 | Fire in pantry cars |
20 | 01.11.11 05.11.11 | Identifying the vulnerable section prone to rail fracture and weld failures. |
21 | 25.11.11 09.12.11 | Prevention in passenger carrying trains. |
22 | 22.11.11 28.11.11 | Road surface at LCs |
23 | 05.12.11 11.12.11 | Location of signals on the right hand side of the track |
24 | 26.12.11 31.01.12 | Prevention to be taken at UMLCs |
25 | 28.12.11 06.01.12 | Locking of SLRs, guard cabins to avoid brake binding/wheel skidding |
26 | 30.12.11 05.01.12 | Re-inforce commitment to safety in train operation during festive atmosphere |
27 | 12.01.12 18.01.12 | To check the fitment of brake hand wheel and its spindle on the wagons and securing of the stabled load at stations |
28 | 13.01.12 12.02.12 | Securing of trains/rakes at stations’ |
29 | 25.01.12 08.02.12 | Safe testing practices during construction/ NI works |
30 | 14.2.12 13.3.12 | Prevent accidents at UMLCs |
31 | 05.3.12 20.3.12 | Safety drive on infrastructure and ambush checks at LC gates |
32 | 05.3.12 31.3.12 | Ambush checks at LC gates to prevent accidents |
33 | 12.3.12 26.3.12 | Precautions to be taken at NI gate |
34 | 12.3.12 31.3.12 | Precautions to prevent SPAD cases |
35 | 09.4.12 23.4.12 | Ensuring Air brake continuity |
36 | 4.5.12 18.5.12 | Prevent short cut methods while attending S&T failures |
37 | 24.5.12 07.6.12 | Prevention of accidents |
38 | 07.06.12 13.06.12 | Observance of international level crossing awareness day |
39 | 06.07.12 05.08.12 | Reversal of points against the blocked line GR 3.38. |
40 | 10.07.12 24.07.12 | Safety at work cites. |
41 | 12.07.12 18.07.12 | Monsoon precautions. |
42 | 21.08.12 30.08.12 | Precautions to prevent SPAD Cases. |
43 | 10.09.12 24.09.12 | Safety precautions while dealing track machines, tower cars and BT specials. |
44 | 24.09.12 30.09.12 | Effective working of signals. |
45 | 25.09.12 09.10.12 | Checks to ensure whether proper care is taken for juggling of the SKV welds wherever required as per extent instructions. |
IV.Safety Campaigns
S.No | Date | Between stations/Place | No. of villagers counselled |
April-11 |
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1 | 01.4.11 | RU-KHT | 120 |
2 | 06.4.11 | GTL-MLK | 185 |
3 | 16.4.11 | GY-ATP | 165 |
May-11 |
1 | 09.5.11 | GTL-GY-KLU | 210 |
2 | 23.5.11 | GTL-DHNE | 185 |
3 | 27.5.11 | GTL-PDL | 95 |
June-11 |
1 | 15.6.11 | GTL-ASP | 125 |
2 | 19.6.11 | GTL-PDL | 110 |
3 | 25.6.11 | GY-DMM | 225 |
July-11 |
1 | 09.7.11 | G-TU | 295 |
2 | 23.7.11 | GY-ATP | 246 |
3 | 25.7.11 | GTL-PDL | 90 |
Aug-101 |
1 | 12.8.11 | GTL-DHNE | 210 |
2 | 13.8.11 | GTL-MALM | 285 |
3 | 27.8.11 | GY-KLU | 125 |
4 | 30.8.11 | GTL-TU | 140 |
September-11 |
1 | 03.9.11 | GTL-MOO | 350 |
2 | 15.9.11 | GY-GDE | 175 |
3 | 26.9.11 | GTL-MYL | 235 |
October-11 |
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1 | 07.10.11 | GY-DMM | 375 |
2 | 12.10.11 | TU-GY | 215 |
3 | 19.10.11 | GTL-VP | 175 |
4 | 28.10.11 | RU-CTO | 335 |
November-11 |
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1 | 11.11.11 | GTL-AD | 85 |
2 | 12.11.11 | GTL-RC | 385 |
3 | 18.11.11 | GTL-VP | 185 |
4 | 21.11.11 | DMM-GY | 380 |
December-11 |
1 | 01.12.11 | ASP-RC | 280 |
2 | 09.12.11 | GTL-PDL | 170 |
3 | 13.12.11 | GTL-DHNE & GTL-GTL | 385 |
4 | 19.12.11 | GTL-MKR | 65 |
5 | 21.12.11 | GY-TAC | 135 |
January-2012 |
1 | 07.01.12 | GTL-BMH | 75 |
2 | 09.01.12 | RC-NW | 245 |
3 | 25.01.12 | GTL-BAY | 120 |
4 | 28.01.12 | RU-TPTY | 275 |
February-12 |
1 | 01.2.12 | HX-YS | 125 |
2 | 14.2.12 | GY-ATP | 175 |
`3 | 20.2.12 | GTL-PDL | 295 |
4 | 25.2.12 | RU-KHT | 175 |
Mar-12 |
1 | 03.3.12 | GTL-GY-KLU | 200 |
2 | 16.3.12 | KHT-GDR | 350 |
3 | 17.3.12 | RU-KHT | 300 |
4 | 19.3.12 | MKR-PDL | 150 |
5 | 29.3.12 | GY-KLU | 120 |
April-12 |
1 | 04.4.12 | TPTY-MNPT | 180 |
2 | 12.4.12 | RC-KSN | 145 |
3 | 18.4.12 | RU-TPTY | 160 |
4 | 28.4.12 | ATP-GY | 250 |
May-12 |
1 | 13.5.12 | DHNE-MLK | 50 |
2 | 15.5.12 | GY-PLU | 60 |
3 | 16.5.12 | GY-RLO | 80 |
4 | 18.5.12 | DHNE | 200 |
5 | 20.5.12 | TU-KDP | 160 |
June-12 |
1 | 05.06.12 | GTL-AD | 115 |
2 | 09.06.12 | GTL-AD | 100 |
3 | 19.06.12 | GTL-DMM | 90 |
4 | 21.06.12 | DMM-MPL | 150 |
July-12 |
1 | 05.07.12 | GY-PLU | 150 |
2 | 19.07.12 | DMM-GPU | 70 |
3 | 21.07.12 | TU-MOO | 120 |
August-12 |
1 | 09.08.12 | TU-KDP | 100 |
2 | 11.08.12 | Alur- Chippagiri | 250 |
September-12 |
1 | 02.09.12 | RU-TPTY | 100 |
2 | 20.09.12 | Gadekal village | 200 |
Safety performance:
Accident analysis:
1.Comparative statement of accidents (Board reported):
Year | Train Accidents | Yard Accidents |
2009-10 | 2 | Nil |
2010-11 | 1 | Nil |
2011-12 | 1 | Nil |
2012-13 (up to Sept-12) | Nil | Nil |
2.Safety Circulars (From Apr to Sept)
2012-13 | 2011-12 | Targets | Issuing Authority | Periodicity |
7 | 6 | 6 | Sr.DSO | Monthly one |
3.Safety Seminars (From Apr to Sept)
2012-13 | 2011-12 | Target | Periodicity | Deficiency |
20 | 12 | 12 | Monthly two | Nil |
4.Safety Drive (From Apr to Sept)
2012-13 | 2011-12 | Targets | Launching authority |
11 | 16 | As and when required | Bd, H.Qrs, Divn. |
5.Safety Campaigns (From Apr to Sept)
2012-13 | 2011-12 | Targets | Launching authority |
20 | 19 | 12 | Bd, H.Qrs, Divn. |
6.Night Surprise Inspections by Officers (From Apr-11 to Sept-12)
2012-13 | 2011-12 | Targets | Deficiency |
704 | 698 | As allotted by H.Qrs to Officers grade wise (approximately 115 per month) | ----- |
Details:
1. Comparative statement of accidents (Board reported)
2009-10
Sl.No | Brief Details | Cause | Staff Responsibility | Punishment Imposed |
1 | Derailment of RNJP BD/12257KPU-HX on 28.11.09 (Bd) | Inadequate support to the crossing by the released wooden sleeper, resulting in the crossing assembly to move under the train and dropping of wheels at the crossing. | Sri.P.Sivaji,SSE/P.Way/ HX | SF-5 issued on 1/1/10. “Reduced from the post of SSE/SE in pay band Rs.9300-34800 with GP 4600/- to that of JE-I/JE-IIin Pay Band Rs.9300-34800 with a GP 4200/- for a period of 3 years which will have effect of postponement of his future increments as well as seniority and his pay is fixed at Rs.16090/- with GP Rs.4200/-”on 3/5/10 |
2 | Tr.No.BBSD Godos with Loco No. 13254/13314/GY ran into tractor No.AP-02-U-9562 at UMLC No.117 at Km.183/6-5 CCA-DMM on 28/2/10. | Gross negligence of road user. | No Railway staff held responsible. In MBL staff held responsible: 1) SriZ. Sangeetha Rao, LP/Goods 2) Sri T. Anjaneyulu, Goods Guard | 1.Reverted as a shunter for a period of 3 years cumulative effect 2. AIWH 6M(NR) |
2010-11
Sl.No | Brief Details | Cause | Staff Responsibility | Punishment Imposed |
1 | Derailment of RCPOLat KO yard on 20.7.10 | Loco pilot was unable to control the speed of the Train due to late application of brakes, passed ‘Starter Signal at Danger, entered into the sand hump and caused derailment. | Primary: Srinivasulu, LP/GY Secondary: 1.K.V.Gupta, ALP/GY 2. A.Yellappa, JLI/GY | Primary: Removed from Service Secondary: 1.AIWH 36 M(R) 2. AIWH 36M (R) |
2011-12
Sl.No | Brief Details | Cause | Staff Responsibility | Punishment Imposed |
1 | T.No.17401 Exp ran in to a tractor trailer at UMLC No.31 between RCG-KHT on24.02.12.With the result TE No.21352 front cab totally crushed and coach No. SCGS 98518 rear trolley rear wheel got derailed. | Due to over loading of the trailerby the Driver of Tractor No.AP 03 AM 0996 which made it unsafe and resulted in the over loaded trailer obstructingthe Down line track at the unmanned level crossing in the face of an approaching train. | Primary- Driver of Tractor No. AP 03 AM 0996 .He commited an offence under section 190 and section 194 of Motor vehicle act 1988. | Advised to DSC /RPF /GTL for taking necessary action. |
Night Surprise Inspections by Officers:
Month | Conducted |
Apr’11 | 115 |
May’11 | 119 |
June’11 | 114 |
July’11 | 118 |
Aug’11 | 115 |
Sept’11 | 117 |
Oct’11 | 117 |
Nov’11 | 119 |
Dec-11 | 119 |
Jan-12 | 122 |
Feb-12 | 120 |
Mar-12 | 120 |
Apr-12 | 116 |
May-12 | 111 |
June-12 | 119 |
July-12 | 120 |
Aug12 | 117 |
Sept-12 | 121 |
New ideas or System Improvements:
S.No | Objective | Target | Achievement |
1 | Training | NIL | - RC/PME courses for safety category staffare being closely monitored and brought to the notice of BOs if over dues are found.
- Organizing training for all front line staff in using fire extinguishers and First aid etc.
- On 20.12.11 aSeminar was conducted at TTC/GTL in which demonstration of FE also done as a part of awareness programmme on using FEs.
- Organizing training of all front line staff in using fire retardant masks and self containing breathing apparatus during emergency.
- Organizing training of all staff on Electrical shock treatment as OHE is spreading throughout the Division.
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2 | Long term planning | NIL | - Recommending for closure of UMLCs where ever feasiblePutting efforts to reduce number of intoxicated cases in the division by Safety Category Staff.
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3 | Man power planning | NIL | ·OS /Train accidents is entrusted dual charge to look after Ch.OS/Safety also. |
S.No | Objective | Target | Achievement |
4 | System improvements | NIL | ·Provided safety hoardings at UMLCs to alert road users on safety precautions to be followed while crossing UMLCs.Various Railway Acts are displayed. ·Laminated Safety Posters are supplied to all stations/Crew Lobbies/Running Rooms/Level Crossings in order to have an attractive and legible outlook for the staff to read the contents. ·Ordering of immediate enquiries in case of accidents/ unusual without any delay so that to avoid manipulation of evidences. ·Vigorous following of completion of enquiries, their acceptances and completion of DAR cases on defaulting staff within the stipulated time. ·Providing retro-reflective strips on LC gate booms of few busy LCs is planned on quotation basis to avoid possible boom hitting cases especially in the night times. ·Displaying of video clips on safety precautions to be taken by the passengers through the TVs installed at GTL & TPTY stations. ·On 19.012.11 a Nukad Nataka was played in Co-ordination with Scouts and Guides at NLA village on precautions to be taken at UMLCs. |
Innovations:
·Provided location boxes on either ends of the stations for keeping safety items like safety chains, skids and padlocks so as to facilitate the station staff to secure the formations stabled at their stations.
·Provided a very good quality Disaster Management Boards to all stations duly displaying the important contact numbers of 21 different agencies to be contacted during emergencies.
·Provided Stop Boards at 13 halt stations of GTL division so as to facilitate the crew for stopping the trains without any hitch and confusion.
·Renovated and kept office clean and neat in a corporate manner in order to have a fresh conducive working atmosphere for the staff. For this improvement “Best Kept Office Shield” was received for the year 2010-11.
