scope:

This module applies to Network Rail Network Operations, Capital Delivery and Route Services only

It is expected that, Network Rail's Suppliers will have their own systems in place for health surveillance (Regulation 7), and the provision of information, instruction and training (Regulation 8) for work under their control.

Purpose

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain and is referred to as HASAWA.

The implementation of this module contributes to the compliance with HASAWA legislative requirements (LOLER, PUWER, HAVs and COSHH) and to mitigate the occupational health risks:

a) exposure of staff to hand-arm vibration (HAV);

b) whole body vibration

c) working at height;

d) exposure to airborne particles and associated hazards;

e) staff fatigue;

f) hearing loss;

g) exposure to noise (hearing loss);

h) injury due to manual handling (e.g. lifting);

i) exposure to substances hazardous to health (COSHH) substances.