protection – Ronin Rail Services

Rail Protection

The means used to prevent rail vehicles from entering a worksite or other portion of track, or to prevent road or pedestrian traffic entering a level crossing.

Protection Methods

Specific systems authorised for use to provide protection to rail personnel and rail vehicles:

Track Warrant
Track and Time Permit (Mis.60)
Compulsory Stop Protection
Lockout Zones
Blocking
Emergency Protection
Work within Non interlocked Area

Protection Roles

Rail Protection Officer (RPO)

The person with overall responsibility for providing rail protection for the Protected Work Area (PWA).

Site Protector (SP)

Responsible for managing a single worksite within multiple worksites protected by an RPO.

Emergency Protection Person (Epp)

Responsible for applying an additional secondary protection method, used in Multi Work Sites PWAs.

Observer

Responsible for observing a single activity. For example, ensuring an activity working behind an authorised fencing (which is clear of the rail corridor) and does not obstruct the running line.