scope:

This module defines the processes and hierarchy of controls for use when establishing a site of works segregated from the operational railway when working in the area defined as "Lineside" within the Rule Book and NR/L2/OHS/019, that is: 

a) in the area more than 2m but less than 3m from the line; 

b) or more than 3m away from the line but close enough to import risk from site-based works without proper segregation from the operational railway. 

NOTE: The green areas in Figure 1 are those defined as lineside. 

A safe system of work for any work that will be undertaken on or near the line should be established in accordance with the Rule Book and NR/L2/OHS/019.

Purpose

This module provides risk-based controls for works that take place at least 2m from the running rail so that: 

a) risk to the operational railway is eliminated or reduced to as low as is reasonably practical; 

b) efficiencies can be achieved, as once the site of work designated as segregated from the railway is set up, the requirements of NR/L2/OHS/019 are no longer required allowing for non-Personal Track Safety, (PTS), holders to operate within the site of works. 

NOTE 1: Some high street works such as the design, construction and fit out of office buildings should use this standard to safely segregate site-based works. Although high street works are not on the NRMI, office buildings can be close enough to import risk to the operational railway unless this module is applied. 

NOTE 2: All other Network Rail standards apply.