FOREWORD
Safety is the paramount responsibility of each and every Railway employee. Individual executive and technical departments look after and are accountable for safety within their own departments. The Safety department assists the management in monitoring the implementation of safety measures on the Railways and in developing strategies to improve the safety record. The department keeps a vigil over the safe transportation of men and material to detect lacunae in working, conducts inspections to determine if the rules and procedures governing the running of trains are being followed, and maintains liaison with all departments concerned with train operations. The safety department also gets inquiries conducted into accidents and monitors the follow up action that results from such inquiries.
Safety consciousness amongst Railway employee is promoted through man to man counseling, safety circulars, safety seminars and safety drives. The Public is made more aware of their role in improving Railway Safety through distribution of posters and pamphlets, plays, advertisements in the local media, cinema slides etc.
Regular reviews of the rules and systems of working are conducted with a view to improving safety and efficiency. Safety Inspection and for that matter all inspections are to be conducted meaningfully and diligently not only to detect the shortcomings and failures at the individual levels but more importantly at the system and procedure level. Continuous introduction of new technologies in all fields connected with train running viz. Track, Loco, Signaling, OHE etc. calls for up gradation of knowledge and procedures. Inspecting officials can play very important role in this regard.
At divisional level, Senior Divisional Safety officer heads the Safety wing, reports to DRM, assisted by 5 safety counselors and one TI/safety.
At Head Quarters level, safety organisation is headed by Principal Chief Safety officer, who directly reports to General Manager. PCSO is assisted by five Dy. Chief Safety officers, one each drawn from five major disciplines viz. Traffic, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Signal & Telecommunication Departments.
Wishing you and your family a Happy, Peaceful & Prosperous and SafeYear- 2021.
Shyamal Nath,
Sr.DSO/HYB.
9701372750.
seniordsohyd@gmail.com
Safety Audits:
Apart from regular inspections at stations /Crew Booking Lobbies /Crew Rest Rooms by officers and supervisors of the division, Safety Audit inspections is also being conducted at major stations /Crew Booking Lobbies /Crew Rest Rooms by Joint inspection of JAG officers of the division, other divisions Safety organization of the zone and High level safety team from Head quarters consisting committee of SAG Officers.
The irregularities noticed by Officers/safety teams during the safety audit inspection conducted at stations will be forwarded to concerned departments and necessary compliance action is being initiated.
Safety Audits Inspections conducted by other divisions/Zones.
1.Head quarters safety audit team of South western railway conducted inter railway safety audit of KCG-TMX section on 24 & 25.04.2019.
2.Joint inspection of ART/SPARMT/NZB by ADRM/O/HYB and JAG officers on 25.07.2019.
3.Cross safety audit conducted by SC division at MED on 20.08.2019.
4.Head quarters safety audit team of South Central railway conducted safety audit of NZB station, crew booking lobby, ART&MRV, NVT & JKM stations and NZB-KMC section on 24 & 25.10.2019.
5.Cross safety audit conducted by GTL division at KCG on 06.11.2019.
6.Cross safety audit conducted by GNT division at NZB on 20.12.2019.
7.Joint inspection of ART/SPARMT/NZB by ADRM/O/HYB and JAG officers on 20.02.2020.
8.Cross safety audit conducted by SC division at FM on 30.06.2020.
9.HQ Safety team consisting of PCSO and HODs conducted audit inspection at KCG & MJF stations on 11th & 12th of November 2020.
10.Joint inspection of ART/SPARMT/NZB by ADRM/O/HYB and JAG officers on 23.12.2020.
11.Cross safety audit conducted by BZA division at KCG on 29.01.2021.
12.Cross safety audit conducted by GNT division at NZB on 07.02.2021.
13.Conducted cross safety audit inspections at other divisions during the year 2019-20 & 2020-21.
(i.e. NDKD station of GNT division, HYB station of SC Division, NED station of NED Division,
DHNE station of GTL division and NLDA station of GNT Division).
SAFETY PERFOMANCE OF HYDERABAD DIVISION FOR THE YEAR 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21.
| No | Particulars | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
| 1. | Safety Drives | 25 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 22 |
| 2. | Safety Circulars | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 06 |
| 3. | General Circulars | 04 | 05 | 04 | 09 | 04 |
| 4. | Safety Seminars/Safety Meetings | 05/328 | 09/277 | 09/282 | 15/237 | 05/15 |
| 5. | Sr. DSO Inspections | 337 | 296 | 319 | 164 | 23 |
| 6. | Joint Inspections by Officers | 07 | 11 | 08 | 10 | 03 |
| 7. | Staff counseled by Safety counselors | 3414 | 3749 | 3867 | 6367 | 1128 |
| 8. | Staff attended Initial/promotional/ Refresher Course at ATC/KCG) | 522 | 959 | 1335 | 401 | 154 |
| 9. | Staff attended Initial/Promotional/ Refresher Course at ZTC/MLY) | 124 | 141 | 492 | 117 | 03 |
| 10. | Intensive Surprise Night Inspections conducted by Officers and Inspectors | 3058 | 3636 | 3671 | 1864 | 530 |
| 11 | Accidents | 07 | 07 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
Safety Drives:
The following 22 safety drives have been conducted on the division upto June-2021, involving officers and supervisors. Irregularities brought out were rectified and concerned staffwere counseled suitably.
| S. No | Month & Year | Subject | Period |
| From | To |
| 1 | Jan-21 | Ensuring safety while executing works adjacent to running lines. | 02.01.2021 | 16.01.2021 |
| 2 | Jan-21 | Winter season precautions | 21.01.2021 | 19.02.2021 |
| 3 | Jan-21 | Maintainance of Track at Fish plates joints, Glued joints and major Bridges with ballasted deck. | 28.01.2021 | 11.02.2021 |
| 4 | Jan-21 | Ensure proper insulation is available/provided for the rodding at all manned LCs | 28.01.2021 | 11.02.2021 |
| 5 | Jan-21 | Ensuring availability of First aid box with standard list of Medicines | 28.01.2021 | 11.02.2021 |
| 6 | Feb-21 | Maintenance of points and crossings | 01.02.2021 | 15.02.2021 |
| 7 | Feb-21 | Maintenance of Track and Points & Crossings in yards as well as strict observance of rules in shunting. | 09.02.2021 | 10.03.2021 |
| 8 | Mar-21 | Prevention of LC Gate open cases | 01.03.2021 | 15.03.2021 |
| 9 | Mar-21 | To prevent cases of Fire in trains | 16.03.2021 | 14.04.2021 |
| 10 | Mar-21 | Dry vegetation at Railway Installations | 22.03.2021 | 05.04.2021 |
| 11 | Mart-21 | Precautions to be taken while backing the train | 23.03.2021 | 06.04.2021 |
| 12 | Mar-21 | Rolling down of Locomotives/train | 23.03.2021 | 06.04.2021 |
| 13 | Mar 21 | Massive drive against smoking and carriage of inflammable material through rail | 25.03.2021 | 30.04.2021 |
| 14 | April-21 | Prevention of SPAD | 01.04.2021 | 15.04.2021 |
| 15 | April-21 | Summer weather precautions | 29.04.2021 | 13.05.2021 |
| 16 | April-21 | Prevention of Yard Derailments | 29.04.2021 | 13.05.2021 |
| 17 | May-21 | Prevention of Yard Derailments | 01.05.2021 | 15.05.2021 |
| 18 | May-21 | Prevention of derailments of freight trains while entering/leaving stations and yards. | 25.05.2021 | 08.06.2021 |
| 19 | May-21 | Safe securing & Packing of Goods Rake | 28.05.2021 | 27.06.2021 |
| 20 | May-21 | Safety while operating Track Machines | 27.05.2021 | 10.06.2021 |
| 21 | June-21 | Fire prevention | 01.06.2021 | 15.06.2021 |
| 22 | June-21 | Signal passing at danger | 15.06.2021 | 29.06.2021 |
10. Safety circulars:
Safety circulars are issued regularly to educate the staff to inculcate safety consciousness and to appraise the staff with latest information. The following 19 Safety Circulars and16 General Circulars were issued up to June 2021.
SAFETY CIRCULARS:
| No. | Subject |
| 1/20 | Regarding GLP Check. (G&SR 4.31) |
| 2/20 | Non-interlocked working (Appendix-III) |
| 3/20 | Station working rules (GR 5.06 and APP.-XIV) |
| 4/20 | Precautions to avoid Yard Derailments. |
| 5/20 | Prevention of Fire in Passenger Carrying Trains. |
| 6/20 | Prevention of SPAD. |
| 7/20 | Train operation in case of Loco pilot and/or Guard experiencing any abnormal Condition in the track, information sabotage or likely sabotage to the Track/Bridge/fixedinstallation and obstruction on adjacent line(s). |
| 8/20 | Monsoon precautions |
| 9/20 | Prevention of Roll back of train during power interception/ loco reversal |
| 1020 | Shunting Precautions. |
| 11/20 | Knowledge of rules for Gateman – need for intensive counselling. |
| 12/20 | Winter precautions. |
| 13/20 | Duty for securing safety. |
| 1/21 | Disconnection and Reconnection (SR 3.51.6 &App.XIII). |
| 2/21 | Detaching Engine |
| 3/21 | Lurch/Conditions likely to affect running of trains(S.R. 6.07) |
| 4/21 | Summer precautions for C&W officials. |
| 5/21 | Precautions to avoid Yard Derailments |
| 6/21 | Monsoon Precautions. |
GENERAL CIRCULARS:
| No. | Subject |
| 1/20 | Annual Training Programme for the year 2020 at ZRTI/MLY |
| 2/20 | Refresher Course Training Programme for the year 2020.. |
| 3/20 | Suggestions and Recommendations by Inquiry committee and procedure for the working of Multiple Track Machines during Engg. Blocks in view of MQN derailment. |
| 4/20 | Conditions for granting Line clear, Taking off Home signal and closing of Block Section. |
| 5/20 | Consequential Accident- Derailment of Train No. 17417 TPTY-SNSI Express at Koduru station on 03.12.2019. |
| 6/20 | Prevention of Trespassing- additional precautions to ensure alertness of SMs and Gatemen on duty in view of COVID-19. |
| 7/20 | Additional duties of SS/SMs in the procedure of untoward incidents. |
| 8/20 | Sensitization of staff over precautions to be taken in case of trespassing over railway. |
| 9/20 | Breath Analyzer testing on random sampling basis. |
| 10/20 | Damage of signal posts due to the cases of open doors of wagons particularly BCNHL wagons. |
| 11/20 | Prevention of Fire incidents-Precautions when coaching rakes are stabled at stations. |
| 12/20 | Train operations during Foggy weather-Precautions. |
| 1/21 | Annual Training Programme for the year 2021 at ZRTI/MLY |
| 2/21 | Dos for SMs regarding Interlocking. |
| 3/21 | Irregularities noticed in reporting of untoward incidents by operating staff. |
| 4/21 | JPO for testing the working of signaling and interlocking arrangements at a station. |
Other activities of Safety Branch:
Counseling of the staff by safety counselors:
Safety Counsellors are regularly visiting the stations and other activity centers and also counseling the staff. A total of 1128 staff have been counseled in the year 2021-22 respectivelyby Safety Counselors of the Division viz.SFC/Tfc, SFC/C&W, SFC/LOCO, SFC/Engg. and SFC/S&T by visiting stations, manned LC gates ofTraffic & Engineering and other activity centers.
Fire fighting class:
Firefighting classes and demonstrations conducted during refresher course at Area TrainingCentre /Kacheguda.
Schedule of Surprise Night Inspections: The Schedule of Monthly Surprise Night Inspections onthis division is being circulated every month to all BOs / Supervisors.During the year 2021-22 total of 530 surprise Night Inspections were conducted by Officers and Inspectors.
Monitoring of Crew: Loco Pilots/Asst. Loco PilotsandGuardswere subjectedto Breathalyzer tests notonly at the time of signing on, but also at the time of signing off at Crew booking Lobbies atNZB, KCG& KRNTbesides enroute checking to detect drunken driving. For effective counseling 12 CLIs were posted.
Ambush Checks: During the year 2021-22, total 30 Ambush checks have been conducted along with RTA officials at various manned level crossings. About 409road users were counseled during the checks.
Disaster Management: Disaster Management boards having phone numbers of district authorities was displayed at all stations.
Gradation: Gradation of all Safety Category Staff was evaluated as per the stipulated guidelines of Railway Board. Continuous monitoring is being done by Officers/Supervisors to upgrade the staff categorized as B,C&D.
Action plan to curb accidents
The following steps are taken in order to reduce accidents on the division.
1.Intensive counseling of staff.
2.Conducting Safety Seminars.
3.Launching Safety Drives.
4.Issuing Safety Circulars and General Circulars.
5.Issuing Safety Literature (Safety Posters, Fly Leaf, Bulletins etc.)
6.Framing Rule of the month for the benefit of the staff.
7.Conducting Night Surprise Inspections.
8.Public awareness campaign.
9.Monitoring of Refresher Course & Periodical Medical Examination.
10.Conducting weekly Safety meeting with DRM, ADRM & Branch Officers, discussing all the safety related issues. The deficiencies pointed out during the meeting / action required to implement the safety measures are monitored and compliance is ensured.
11.Conducting CLIs & TIs meeting with DRMs to know about the problems facing by LP/ALPs.
12.Conducting safety audit inspections by divisional JA grade officers at major stations and activity centers.
13.Conducting Mock drills.
14.Conducting ambush checks throughout the division.
15.Issuing of Pamphlet on Prevention of Fire Accidents.
Joint Technical Mock Exercise conducted by HYB Division along with
NDRF-10thBN/Guntur at BMO Station on 13.02.2021
vAs per the instructions of Railway Board a full scale Technical Mock exercise has been conducted with the NDRF team at BMO station on 13.02.2021 in order to improve the efficiency and alertness of the staff and meeting the challenges during the Accidents.
Safety Seminars : To inculcate Safety consciousness among Railway Staff:
Safety Seminars were conductedinthedivisionduringtheyear2020-21 & 2021-22 at KRNT station, NZB Station, ATC/KCG, DLS/MLY, CDO/KCG office & ECS/MLY and at KCG station on various safety subjects. Total 19 Safety Seminars were conducted in the division during the year 2020 and 2021.
1.Safety awareness meeting conducted at KCG lobby on “role of family members in discharging the LP/ALP duties safely and on SPAD prevention” on 30.01.2020.
2.Safety Seminar cum interactive session was Conducted at ATC/KCG on “Unusual incidents & Yard derailments” on 27.02.2020.
3.Safety Seminar conducted at ATC/KCG on “Shunting precautions” on 06.03.2020.
4.Safety Seminar conducted at DLS/MLY & ECS/MLY on “Shunting precautions and cab changing procedures” on 22.05.2020.
5.Safety Seminar conducted at MBNR on “Prevention of LC gate open cases” on 09.06.2020.
6.Safety Seminar conducted at DLS/MLY on “Prevention of Fire Accidents, wrongly setting of points, prevention of yard derailments, Securing and shunting precautions” on 28.11.2020.
7.Safety Seminar conducted at ATC/KCG on “Securing and stabling, relief loco working and prevention of fire” on 02.12.2020.
8.Safety Seminar conducted at CCC/KCG lobby on “Foggy weather and winter precautions” on 03.12.2020.
9.Safety Seminar conducted at ATC/KCG on “Prevention of Rolling down cases” on 09.12.2020.
10.Safety Seminar conducted at CDO conference hall at KCG on “Safety and securing of coaches” on 09.12.2020.
11.Safety Seminar conducted on “shunting precautions, usage of hand signals & Securing and stabling” at ATC/KCG on 18.12.2020.
12.Safety Seminar conducted at CCC/KCG lobby on “Prevention of SPAD and ALP role, D1 emergency usage and calling-out signal aspects” on 26.12.2020.
13.Safety Seminar conducted at ECS/MLY on “Yard derailments, shunting precautions and cab changing procedures” on 28.12.2020.
14.Safety seminar conducted at DLS/MLY on “Precautions to be observed while working under OHE territory” and “General Safety Precautions for electrical Safety” on 23.01.2021.
15.Safety Seminar conducted at CDO/ KCG depot on “Rolling‘IN’ & ‘OUT’ examination and securing & stabling of Locomotives”on 06.03.2021.
16.Safety Seminar conducted at CDO/ KCG depot on “Prevention of Fire Accidents at work spots & usage of Fire Extinguishers”on 18.03.2021.
17.Safety Seminar conducted at Crew lobby /KCG depot on “Precaution to be taken while backing the train” on 23.03.2021.
18.Safety Seminar conducted at Crew lobby /KCG depot on “Rolling Down of Locomotives /train” on 24.03.2021.
19.Safety Seminar conducted at NZB on “Precaution to be taken while backing the train” and “Rolling Down of Locomotives/train”on 27.03.2021.
Safety propaganda to promote safety consciousness among the Public/Passengers is donethrough, a) Display of posters & banners, Hoardings at Stations and LCs and b) distribution of pamphlets at LCs, villages nearby, and at Toll gates on the highway.
1 Safety Propaganda to promote safety consciousness among the Public:
To prevent
·Accidents/unusualat Level Crossing Gates,
·Fire Accidents
Public Awareness campaigns were organized through Audio/Video programs, distribution of pamphlets, exhibition of posters, bannersat various locations like LCs, Bus stands, Villages near LCs, Market yards and Stations.
To create awareness among the Road users/Public, 10,00,00,000 SMSs were sent, 2,000 Pamphlets have been distributed at level crossings, Bus stands, Auto stands, villages etc. and 2,000 road users were counseled not to pressurize the gatemen to open the gate before passing the train.
Observed International Level Crossing Awareness Day on 10.06.2021 to spread awareness among road users to avoid serious accidents at level crossings.
