scope:

This procedure specifies the means by which core, safety and technical information is disseminated within the Maintenance Organisation. It specifies the responsibilities of Directors, Managers and Supervisors to ensure all staff are briefed within the specified timescales.

It is applicable to all formal Maintenance Business Process and procedural documents (i.e. NMP, NRSOP and SMP's). It is not intended to be used for the management of day-to-day correspondence or similar ad-hoc documents

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to establish the process for the cascade briefing of core, safety and technical information which impact on processes and working practices of staff employed in Network Rail's Maintenance Organisation and supports Company Standard, Managing Change to Network Rail Standards, NR/SP/STP/090, clause 6.2.