scope:

This procedure applies to Network Rail staff working in Projects within the Projects and Engineering Directorate while carrying out work activities as defined in this procedure. It does not apply to a work activity covered by either a contractor's SSOW or where line management has decided that an intrusive work activity requires a SSOW in accordance with the principles of Network Rail Business Process Document NR/SP/OHS/008 "Contract Requirements - Safety".

Purpose

Network Rail Business Process Document NR/SP/OHS/008 "Contract Requirements - Safety", requires the use of Safe System of Work (SSOW) by all contractors undertaking physical work on behalf of Network Rail. No similar requirement exists for Network Rail staff carrying out work activities for the Projects and Engineering Directorate.

This Standard Project Procedure describes how work activities are assessed in line with NR/SP/OHS/00102 "Work Activity Risk Assessment" and how the resulting control measures from Work Activity Risk Assessments (WARA) are to be used when setting up a SSOW.

This delivers compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Where applicable the requirements of Network Rail Company Standard NR/SP/OHS/019 "Safety of People Working On or Near the Line" will be required to be implemented as part of the RIMINI process.