scope:

This document covers all Network Rail staff who are tasked with carrying out safety critical work, excluding Mobile Operations Managers (MOMs) and Signallers. 

It applies to all construction works, including Maintenance, Works Delivery and Capital Delivery.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to provide instruction for protecting our workforce and implementing consistent safety measures in line with the Government's

guidelines on protection controls and social distancing measures following the outbreak of COVID-19.

NOTE 1: Our staff & their welfare is our number one priority and it is recognised that, during this global pandemic, our frontline staff will be at increased risk.

NOTE 2: All activities will be undertaken safely with the relevant minimum resources, with suitably qu alified staff, safety measures implemented, and social distancing being applied (where practicable,  see clause 9).

NOTE 3: Network Rail will support any member of staff when they invoke Work Safe Procedure.

It applies to all work activities carried out lineside or on or near the line up to a maximum of 16 weeks from the date of publication. At the end of this period this  document will be withdrawn or reviewed and re-published.