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June 2010 minutes

From Rob Newhouse

Safety & Health Tracking Document
Committee Minutes


June 2010



Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee Members
Name Occupation Contact Number
John Stoffer
Manager Operations Yard – Sponsor 651-778-3653 john_stoffer@cpr.ca
Gordon Kepka Engineer – Co-Chair
715-796-5629 blediv357lc@yahoo.com
Tim Sparks (Alternate) Yardmaster
Tim_Sparks@cpr.ca
Jay Schultz
Yard Manager 651-778-3665 jay_schultz@cpr.ca
Richard Michalski
Yardmaster 651-480-8588 richard_michalski@cpr.ca
Jason Graf
Engineer 651-890-9216 jjgraf13@yahoo.com
Rob Newhouse Switchman 651-308-1074 geminiman@charter.net
Bob Hill (Alternate)
Switchman 651-503-9817 rjhill6854@aol.com
Jack Wrich Switchman
651-592-1196 mwrich@comcast.net



“The St. Paul Functional Committee will make the Twin Cities Terminal a SAFER workplace.”

Here is the plan for 2010:

To achieve this, in 2010 we will:

Strategies/Goals
A. Personal Injuries of 3 or less
B. Human error incidents of 6 or below
C. CRVs 2 or less




Tactics/Activities


Impact on Goal legend: 3 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low, 0 no impact IMPACT ON GOALS

Frequency
Goal A
Goal B
Goal C
Total Impact
Industry Audits – 24 minimum in 2010 with all members participating 3 0 0 3
SOFA activities – Audits. 3 3 3 9
TIH / Security audits. 3 0 0 3
Continue employee recognition through Employee of the Month 2 2 2 6
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests. 3 3 3 9
2 Safety Blitzes; additional blitzes as necessary. 3 3 3 9
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 3 0 0 3
Implementation of FRA 217 / 218 rules and regulations. 3 3 3 9
Reduce bullwork. 3 3 3 9

Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee 2010

Goals – In detail

Personal Injuries of 3 or less

Human error incidents of 6 or below

CRVs of 2 or less

Activities – In detail
• Promote Stretch and Prevent at beginning of day and throughout the work shift
o Review job aids during Safety Meetings and 1 to 1’s
• Develop safety posters showing causes of strains and sprains
o 1 poster throughout Twin Cities Terminal
• Safety Seminars on Situational Awareness
o 2 per year, using information from Rail City Website
o Reviewing past incidents where Situational Awareness is involved targeting train and engine employees
o Request input from Train & Engine Employees for ideas on improving Situational Awareness
• Perform Audits of shove movements using flat switching guidelines
• Conduct yard track clearance audits to ensure that employees are following proper procedure
• Conduct safety meetings focusing on crew to crew communication at safety blitzes
• Communicate to employees CRVs that are occurring on CPR based on quarterly evaluations
• Identify high risk incident areas through trend analysis and identify target areas to be communicated to train and engine employees via safety meetings and 1 to 1’s
• Promote Flat Switching guideline strategies through safety blitz and new posters


On June 8 and 09, 2010 the St. Paul Health and Safety committee meeting was held.

Members in Attendance: John Stoffer, Gordon Kepka, Bob Hill, Rob Newhouse, Rick Michalski, Anneke Schultz, and Jason Graf.

Guests in Attendance: Adrian Elliot, Kevin Larson

INJURIES: To date there have been 3 FRA reportable injuries for the year 2010 in the Twin Cities Terminal.

SAFE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH / EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:

REVIEW OF SOFA AUDITS

MINUTES
Gordon read the rules of the week and the daily job briefing. We went thru old and new business, the Hazardous Condition reports and having an evacuation drill in July. Kevin went thru the Battle Creek plan and how it has been implemented so far. Anneke talked about a couple new LED lanterns and Rob will test them out. Also, we discussed the cleanup days from last month and planned our industry audits for this month.

NEW BUSINESS
Rick brought up the carpeting at the hump is ripped in the Yardmasters tower. The committee is checking into going with a concrete floor to alleviate the problem.
Bob brought up the drinking fountain is clogged at the Island.
Jack would like the committee to look into different styles of clearance markers for the terminal.
Rob would like to test the Breaksticks and the committee decided on the Hump to start and will get feedback.
Rob also brought up the FRA issued a safety advisory on certain FTTX cars, John will check into this how it affects CP Railroad and why weren’t notified.

OLD BUSINESS / ONGOING BUSINESS

Ford Trestle
Brought up: 04/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 06/10
Jack brought up is the Ford trestle safe? How often is it inspected? When was the last time the running gear-wheels-undercarriage inspected on the engine that derailed? Are there any records? The committee decided to ask Chuck Phillips for an update on the derailment and find out the cause and ask advice from Mike Olsen on 6 wheel trucks going over the trestle. The committee is looking into the cause of the derailment and if any restrictions on the trestle are in effect that we do not know about.
Status: Ongoing


High Visibility Cover on Pole
Brought up: 04/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 06/10
The pole by the shove lights (1.2.3.4.) still doesn’t have a Hi Vis safety cover on its guide tightening wire. The committee is looking into if there was one put on and if not getting one installed.
Status: Ongoing

Reporting High Wide Cars in St. Paul Yard
Brought up: 04/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 06/10
Jack brought up he would like high wide loads and high wide empties reported with the TIH-PIH cars in the yard with updates. Adrian is going to add this on the daily job brief for yard crews.
Status: Closed

Lantern battery charger and another slim radio battery charger at Hump
Brought up: 04/10
By: Shane Fielen
Updated: 06/10
Shane brought up the hump needs a new lantern battery charger and another slim radio battery charger. Kevin Larson is going to check into getting both.
Status: Ongoing

Lyndale Pot Signal and BNSF University Pot Signal
Brought up: 04/10
By: Shane Fielen
Updated: 06/10
Shane Fielen brought up the pot signal at Lyndale Ave is hard to see till u get a ½ a car away and the pot signal at BNSF University from the West Runner or Loop track is hard to see. The committee was notified both situations are resolved.
Status: Closed

Pot Holes at St. Paul Yard
Brought up: 03/10
By: Tim Sparks
Updated: 06/10
Tim brought up there are some pot holes on the road from the cleanout track to the old yard office that need to get filled, also, the back road to the hump is getting rough. The pot holes are filled.
Status: Closed

Refrigerators at the Hump
Brought up: 04/10
By: Tim Sparks
Updated: 06/10
Tim brought up the fridges at the hump are old and don’t keep the proper temperature and would like to see if some new ones could be installed.
Status: Ongoing


Hard to see Shove Light
Brought up: 01/10
By: Rob Newhouse
Updated: 06/10
Rob brought up the fourth shove light on two track is dirty or needs a new bulb, it is hard to see. Brent Luncle will check again and try to correct.
Status: Ongoing

Pigeons at St. Paul Yard
Brought up: 03/10
By: Tim Sparks
Updated: 06/10
The pigeons are getting thick again and the committee will try to get the pigeon catcher in soon. A message was sent to facilities and we are waiting for a reply.
Status: Ongoing

Caboose # 114 and Caboose # 65
Brought up: 01/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 01/10
Cab 114 is at Cottage Grove and Cab 65 is no longer in the yard.
Status: Closed

The Hump radio and walkway
Brought up: 12/09
By: Richard Michalski
Updated: 06/10
Rick brought up the hump radio is still hard to hear for the switchman and the hump walkway slants away from the track at an angle which needs to be leveled out. The walkway is leveled and the committee will continue to monitor the radio.
Status: Ongoing

Wheel Chocks at Ford Yard
Brought up: 12/09
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 06/10
It was also brought to the committee’s attention at Ford Yard on the ramps there are wheel chocks from the auto racks laying on walkways and by the tracks. Jay said he will call to get picked up. With all the snow it is not done the committee will continue to monitor. A cleanup day will be set for the spring.
A cleanup day was done in may and the wheel chocks were picked up.
Status: Closed

Battle Creek Plan
Brought up: 12/09
By: The Committee
Updated: 06/10
The committee would like to be proactive with the Battle Creek plan when it is finalized. Kevin Larson was at this months meeting and went thru the plan with the committee.
Status: Closed

Flat switching poster
Brought up: 12/09
By: Bob Hill
Updated: 03/10
Bob suggested a poster for flat switching at the middle switches watching out for bypassed drawbars would be a good idea. The committee will try to have a rough draft by the next meeting in April.
Status: Ongoing

Chocks for Explosive Track at the Hump
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 06/2010
The committee recommends the Explosive track be pulled out of service. Anneke Schultz and John Stoffer are going to meet and discuss the situation.
Status: Ongoing

Dirty Hallways at Old Yard Office
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 01/2010
The hallways are cleaned.
Status: Closed

Lights in Middle of Swamp
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Rick Hunger
Updated: 06/2010
Rick Hunger would like to check into putting lights in the middle of swamp tracks. Jay had a meeting with Pat Mooney and we will ask for an update.
Status: Ongoing

Think Safety Signs
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Norb Denzer
Updated: 04/2010
The sign is made and the committee picking a spot at the May meeting and giving it to the B & B.
Status: Ongoing

Door is broke at the Hump
Brought up: 02/2010
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 06/2010
The storm door is fixed.
Status: Closed

NEXT MEETING: July 13 and 14.



ACCOMPLISHMENTS


1. New paper towel dispenser at the hump.
2. Light above the snubber is fixed.
3. House 2 walkway at Ford Yard is fixed.
4. The ballast was dressed at Humboldt on the west end from the class, receiver switch east between the leads.
5. New Hump lunchroom clock.
6. Cleanup day at Ford, Humbolt, and St. Paul











































F.Y.I.
1. Maps of St. Paul Yard and other terminals, including the BNSF and Union Pacific, are now available from any manager on duty. Managers can retrieve and print maps from their computers. Detailed Track Profile Maps from the BNSF are currently available including both BNSF St. Paul, Midway, and Hinckley Subdivisions and have also been posted at the St. Paul Island. Job Aids are also available for Dresser, Roseport, and Peavey. Contact Norb Denzer or any Yard Manager for all your map-related needs.
2. Crews are asked to monitor taxicab performances regarding safety issues. There is a form available at the New Yard Office which should be filled out and turned in to a manager if there are any problems during a taxi trip. Problems with taxi cabs cannot be resolved if these forms aren’t filled out!
3. CPR police should be called when something or someone looks suspicious. Call the City Police for people outside the barriers of the belt crossing. We remind all employees to be on the lookout for suspicious characters or objects, and if suspicious person(s) are seen on or about the property please contact a supervisor, who will contact proper agencies. If you feel safe ask for an I.D.
4. The CPR Wellness Subsidy will cover more than just the annual membership to health clubs. The subsidy (employee only) will also cover smoking cessation, weight loss programs, nutrition counseling, etc… The company will pay half (up to $300 total) of programs like these once per year.
5. Crews are reminded that under Union Pacific rules; we must carry the Timetable and System Special Instructions, and General Orders that apply to the areas we are working. Roseport, 404 Deliveries, Shakopee, etc... Are all affected by this rule.
6. Ask yardmaster about TIH if not informed at the beginning of your shift
7. Yard crews should report grain spills and other debris in the yard to the proper authority so that it can be picked up.
8. There have been a lot of discrepancies with the pay honor systems please read proper S.A.M.
Notice #69 so everyone puts their pay in correct.
9. Everyone should use caution when throwing the Old West and East switch at the west end due
too close clearance with the BN main line.
10. Sometime in the future we will have an emergency evacuation drill.
11. Crews should be reminded there is no smoking in engines.
12. Make sure you isolate your engine when shutting them down.
13. In Twin Cities Terminal the responsibility for the bulletin boards are as follows: Old Yard Office
– Yard Manager; Island Yard Office – Paynesville Sub Road Manager; Humboldt/Shoreham/Ford
– Humboldt Yard Manager.
14. Watch your speed in your cars around St. Paul Yard.
15. The Humboldt Yardmasters will be moving from St. Paul back to Humboldt due to the Battle
Creek project.
16. There is a new notice train crews will have to walk from the hump tower to 1 thru 4 tracks if the hump job is humping.
17. Employees are to be on the lookout for heavy equipment around the old yard office due to the Battle Creek project.










Standard Activity – 2010 Tracking Calendar

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Target
Date Complete
Date
Industry Audits-24 minimum all members participating 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0
SOFA activities - audits 9 4 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TIH / Security audits 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Employee of the Month 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Safety blitzes 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Implementation of FRA 217/218 rules and regulations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reduce Bullwork 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Unsafe Conditions:
TRACKING DOCUMENT:
Conditions received
DATE RECEIVED RESOLVED
Jan 8 8
Feb 11 11
Mar 6 6
Apr 1 1
May 0 0
Jun 0 0
Jul 0 0
Aug 0 0
Sep 0 0
Oct 0 0
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0




2010 – Human Error Incidents
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 1 2 0
FEB 2 1 0
MAR 1 1 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 4 4 0



2010 – FRA Reportable Injuries TCT/Glenwood
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 3 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 3 0 0










2010 – Non-FRA Reportable Injuries


Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 1 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 1 0 0





























At Risk Audit – SOFA
Canadian Pacific Railway
Date: April 2010 Location: St. Paul/
Humboldt/Ford/Shoreham Service Area: St. Paul
Time: Assignment No.: Supervisor:
Safe At Risk Total
1. Secure Equipment Before Action is Taken
a) Three point protection requested.
b) Three point protection applied and confirmed.
c) Equipment separated by 50 feet.
d) Engine and cars properly secured.
e) Engine / Cars not moved until authorized by crew member requesting protection.

___9___
___8___
___2___
___1___
___9___

Total: 29
___2___
___0___
___2___
___0___
___0___

Total: 4
___11__
___8___
___4___
___1___
___9___

Total: 33
2. Protect Employees Against Moving Equip
a) Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other’s moves.
b) Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision.
c) Specific car lengths given for shove moves.
d) Shove moves protected by employee.


___2___

___2___

___14___
___15___

Total: 14
___0__

___0__

___3__
___0__

Total: 2
___2___

___2___

___17__
___15___

Total: 16
3. Job Briefing
a) Job briefing held at beginning of shift.
b) Proper job briefing procedure followed.
c) Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change.

___1___
___1___
___1___

Total: 3
___0___
___0___
___0___

Total: 0
___1___
___1___
___1___

Total: 3
4. Communicate Before Action Is Taken
(Radio & Hand Signals)
a) Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific
distance.
b) Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals.
c) Proper radio procedure followed.



___14___

___2___
___21___

Total: 37

___1___

___0___
___3___

Total: 4

___15___

___2___
___24___

Total: 41
5. Mentoring Less Experienced Employees
Is there one or more crew members with less than one year
of experience? If yes:
a) Senior crew member reviews experience of coworker.
b) Senior crew member mentors coworker.




___1___
___1___

Total: 3


___0___
___0___

Total: 0


___1___
___1___

Total: 3
TOTALS 104 11 115
Totals:
a) Total Observations 115
b) Total At-Risk Behaviors 11
c) Total Safe Behaviors 104
d) Percent At-Risk Behaviors
divided line (b) by (a) equals (d)
10 %

Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD 2010

Audits are on a one-month delay (example: February audits are turned in at the March meeting).
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Total SOFA Audits 9 4 8 4
Total Observations 100 35 55 115

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#1 Secure equipment before action is taken
Three point protection requested 0 7 0 2 0 4 2 9
Three point protection applied and confirmed 1 6 0 2 0 4 0 8
Equipment separated by 50 feet 2 4 1 2 1 3 2 2
Engine and cars properly secured 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 1
Engine / Cars must not be moved until 3-point protection has been properly removed by the employee who requested the 3-point protection 0 8 0 3 0 4 0 9
#2 Protect employees against moving equipment
Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other's moves 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2
Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision 1 5 0 3 1 4 0 2
Specific car lengths given for shove moves 2 3 0 3 1 3 3 14
Shove moves protected by employee 0 3 0 3 0 5 0 15









Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD CONT.

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#3 Discuss safety at the beginning of a job and when a job changes
Job briefing held at beginning of shift 0 23 0 1 0 3 0 1
Proper job briefing procedure is followed and pre-departure checklist is completed properly 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1
Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1
#4 Communicate before action is taken
Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific distance 0 7 0 3 0 5 1 14
Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2
Proper radio procedure is followed including verbal confirmation 0 7 1 2 0 5 3 21
#5 Mentoring, coaching Employees
Senior crew member reviews experience of co-workers 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1
Senior crew member mentors co-worker(s) 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 1
Proper entraining/detraining
Replacement of keepers
Switch alignment
Derails
Fouling other tracks




CUSTOMER FACILITY INSPECTIONS 2010

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
CUSTOMER FACILITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Date
Insp. Green Yellow Red

Peavey x
Ford x
Hawkins Chemical x
Bartons x
Newport Cold Storage x
AMG Resources x
Industrial Lumber, Humb.
Alliance Scrap, Camden
Northern Metal, Camden
Re-Alliance, Camden
Marathon Petroleum
Simcote x
Ambassador Steel
Distribution Center
Whitebox Commodities
Lakes Gas Company
Gerdau Ameristeel x







WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS 2010

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
COVERAGE / AREA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Hump x x
Top End x
Round House
Switches – St. Paul Yard
Switches – Humboldt
Ford x x

Posted in Health and Safety on 06.20.2010 10:29am

Minutes April 2010

From Rob Newhouse

Safety & Health Tracking Document
Committee Minutes


April 2010


















Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee Members
Name Occupation Contact Number
John Stoffer
Manager Operations Yard – Sponsor 651-778-3653 john_stoffer@cpr.ca
Gordon Kepka Engineer – Co-Chair
715-796-5629 blediv357lc@yahoo.com
Tim Sparks (Alternate) Yardmaster
Tim_Sparks@cpr.ca
Jay Schultz
Yard Manager 651-778-3665 jay_schultz@cpr.ca
Richard Michalski
Yardmaster 651-480-8588 richard_michalski@cpr.ca
Jason Graf
Engineer 651-890-9216 jjgraf13@yahoo.com
Rob Newhouse Switchman 651-308-1074 geminiman@charter.net
Bob Hill (Alternate)
Switchman 651-503-9817 rjhill6854@aol.com
Jack Wrich Switchman
651-592-1196 mwrich@comcast.net

































“The St. Paul Functional Committee will make the Twin Cities Terminal a SAFER workplace.”

Here is the plan for 2010:

To achieve this, in 2010 we will:

Strategies/Goals
A. Personal Injuries of 3 or less
B. Human error incidents of 6 or below
C. CRVs 2 or less




Tactics/Activities


Impact on Goal legend: 3 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low, 0 no impact IMPACT ON GOALS

Frequency
Goal A
Goal B
Goal C
Total Impact
Industry Audits – 24 minimum in 2010 with all members participating 3 0 0 3
SOFA activities – Audits. 3 3 3 9
TIH / Security audits. 3 0 0 3
Continue employee recognition through Employee of the Month 2 2 2 6
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests. 3 3 3 9
2 Safety Blitzes; additional blitzes as necessary. 3 3 3 9
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 3 0 0 3
Implementation of FRA 217 / 218 rules and regulations. 3 3 3 9
Reduce bullwork. 3 3 3 9







Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee 2010

Goals – In detail

Personal Injuries of 3 or less

Human error incidents of 6 or below

CRVs of 2 or less

Activities – In detail
• Promote Stretch and Prevent at beginning of day and throughout the work shift
o Review job aids during Safety Meetings and 1 to 1’s
• Develop safety posters showing causes of strains and sprains
o 1 poster throughout Twin Cities Terminal
• Safety Seminars on Situational Awareness
o 2 per year, using information from Rail City Website
o Reviewing past incidents where Situational Awareness is involved targeting train and engine employees
o Request input from Train & Engine Employees for ideas on improving Situational Awareness
• Perform Audits of shove movements using flat switching guidelines
• Conduct yard track clearance audits to ensure that employees are following proper procedure
• Conduct safety meetings focusing on crew to crew communication at safety blitzes
• Communicate to employees CRVs that are occurring on CPR based on quarterly evaluations
• Identify high risk incident areas through trend analysis and identify target areas to be communicated to train and engine employees via safety meetings and 1 to 1’s
• Promote Flat Switching guideline strategies through safety blitz and new posters

























On March 9 and 10, 2010 the St. Paul Health and Safety committee meeting was held.

Members in Attendance: Gordon Kepka, Bob Hill, Tim Sparks, Rob Newhouse, Jay Schultz, and Jason Graf.

Guests in Attendance: Jeff Stack

INJURIES: To date there have been 3 FRA reportable injuries for the year 2010 in the Twin Cities Terminal.

SAFE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH / EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:
John Shingler was nominated for his quick reaction dumping the air when derailing on the Ford Trestle.

REVIEW OF SOFA AUDITS
There were 4 audits done with 115 observations.

MINUTES
Gordon read the rules of the week and the daily job briefing. We went thru old and new business, the Hazardous Condition reports and having an evacuation drill in May. The committee also talked about the injuries that happened in the last month and discussed the different situations that are going to happen at Humbolt yard when the Battle Creek plan starts.

NEW BUSINESS

Bob brought up train personal cannot take yard air off a track without protection for that track. Also, the rock need’s dressing at Humboldt on the west end from the class, receiver switch east between the leads. Jason is concerned about yard air being left on a track without any blue flag protection established.
Tim brought up the fridges at the hump are old and don’t keep the proper temperature and would like some new ones installed.
Gordon would like the lights at Humboldt checked due to the increase in business expected for the Battle Creek project. Gordon would also like everyone to be aware that not all engineers are qualified from Shoreham to Humboldt.
Shane Fielen brought up the pot signal at Lyndale Ave is hard to see till u get a ½ a car away and the pot signal at BNSF University from the West Runner or Loop track is hard to see. Shane also brought up the hump needs a new lantern battery charger and another slim radio battery charger.
Jack Wrich was wondering if the Hump walkway was leveled out yet and Tim was going to take a look at it.
Jack also brought up is the Ford trestle safe? How often is it inspected? When was the last time the running gear-wheels-undercarriage inspected on the engine that derailed? Are there any records? The committee decided to ask Chuck Phillips for an update on the derailment and find out the cause and ask advice from Mike Olsen on 6 wheel trucks going over the trestle.
High wide loads and high wide empties could be reported on the TIH-PIH cars in the yard with updates.
The pole by the shove lights (1.2.3.4.) still doesn’t have a Hi Vis safety cover on its guide tightening wires yet.









OLD BUSINESS / ONGOING BUSINESS

Pot Holes at St. Paul Yard
Brought up: 03/10
By: Tim Sparks
Updated: 04/10
Tim brought up there are some pot holes on the road from the cleanout track to the old yard office that need to get filled, also, the back road to the hump is getting rough. The pot holes will get filled when some hot asphalt becomes available.
Status: Ongoing

Hard to see Shove Light
Brought up: 01/10
By: Rob Newhouse
Updated: 03/10
Rob brought up the fourth shove light on two track is dirty or needs a new bulb, it is hard to see. The committee will send a note to communications to get the situation resolved.
Status: Ongoing

Pigeons at St. Paul Yard
Brought up: 03/10
By: Tim Sparks
Updated: 04/10
The pigeons are getting thick again and the committee will try to get the pigeon catcher in soon. Jay said the catcher was at the roundhouse and will see if he is coming down to the bowl tracks.
Status: Ongoing

Hump Lunchroom Clock
Brought up: 01/10
By: Richard Michalski
Updated: 04/10
The clock is here and hung up at the hump.
Status: closed

Caboose # 114 and Caboose # 65
Brought up: 01/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 01/10
Jack brought up caboose #114 has fuel in the tank and needs to be drained. Also, the emergency handle on the stove side is missing.
Caboose 65 is leaking fuel out of old fuel tank and emergency handle is missing on platform. The tank is no longer leaking and we are checking if the handle was fixed.
Status: Ongoing

Switchman’s lanterns are Going Dead Quick
Brought up: 01/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 04/10
Jack brought up the switchman’s lanterns are going dead quick. The committee found out the switchman can get one LED bulb per year instead of every two.
Status: Closed



The Hump radio and walkway
Brought up: 12/09
By: Richard Michalski
Updated: 01/10
Rick brought up the hump radio is still hard to hear for the switchman and the hump walkway slants away from the track at an angle which needs to be leveled out. The committee will continue to monitor.
Status: Ongoing

Wheel Chocks at Ford Yard
Brought up: 12/09
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 02/10
It was also brought to the committee’s attention at Ford Yard on the ramps there are wheel chocks from the auto racks laying on walkways and by the tracks. Jay said he will call to get picked up. With all the snow it is not done the committee will continue to monitor. A cleanup day will be set for the spring.
Status: Ongoing

Battle Creek Plan
Brought up: 12/09
By: The Committee
Updated: 01/10
The committee would like to be proactive with the Battle Creek plan when it is finalized.
Status: Ongoing

Flat switching poster
Brought up: 12/09
By: Bob Hill
Updated: 03/10
Bob suggested a poster for flat switching at the middle switches watching out for bypassed drawbars would be a good idea. The committee will try to have a rough draft by the next meeting in April.
Status: Ongoing

Chocks for Explosive Track at the Hump
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 03/2010
The committee recommends the Explosive track be pulled out of service. We asked Anneke Schultz to do a risk assessment and we will wait for the results.
Status: Ongoing

Dirty Hallways at Old Yard Office
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 01/2010
The hallways are dirty and need to be cleaned. The committee will continue to monitor.
Status: Ongoing





Lights in Middle of Swamp
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Rick Hunger
Updated: 12/2009
Rick Hunger would like to check into putting lights in the middle of swamp tracks. Jay had a meeting with Pat Mooney and we are waiting for a response.
Status: Ongoing

Think Safety Signs
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Norb Denzer
Updated: 04/2010
The sign is made and the committee picking a spot at the May meeting and giving it to the B & B.
Status: Ongoing

Door is broke at the Hump
Brought up: 02/2010
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 04/2010
The storm door in the yardmasters tower is fixed.
Status: Closed

NEXT MEETING: May 11 and 12






























ACCOMPLISHMENTS


1. New paper towel dispenser at the hump.
2. Light above the snubber is fixed.
3. House 2 walkway at Ford Yard is fixed.
















































F.Y.I.
1. Maps of St. Paul Yard and other terminals, including the BNSF and Union Pacific, are now available from any manager on duty. Managers can retrieve and print maps from their computers. Detailed Track Profile Maps from the BNSF are currently available including both BNSF St. Paul, Midway, and Hinckley Subdivisions and have also been posted at the St. Paul Island. Job Aids are also available for Dresser, Roseport, and Peavey. Contact Norb Denzer or any Yard Manager for all your map-related needs.
2. Crews are asked to monitor taxicab performances regarding safety issues. There is a form available at the New Yard Office which should be filled out and turned in to a manager if there are any problems during a taxi trip. Problems with taxi cabs cannot be resolved if these forms aren’t filled out!
3. CPR police should be called when something or someone looks suspicious. Call the City Police for people outside the barriers of the belt crossing. We remind all employees to be on the lookout for suspicious characters or objects, and if suspicious person(s) are seen on or about the property please contact a supervisor, who will contact proper agencies. If you feel safe ask for an I.D.
4. The CPR Wellness Subsidy will cover more than just the annual membership to health clubs. The subsidy (employee only) will also cover smoking cessation, weight loss programs, nutrition counseling, etc… The company will pay half (up to $300 total) of programs like these once per year.
5. Crews are reminded that under Union Pacific rules; we must carry the Timetable and System Special Instructions, and General Orders that apply to the areas we are working. Roseport, 404 Deliveries, Shakopee, etc... Are all affected by this rule.
6. Ask yardmaster about TIH if not informed at the beginning of your shift
7. Yard crews should report grain spills and other debris in the yard to the proper authority so that it can be picked up.
8. There have been a lot of discrepancies with the pay honor systems please read proper S.A.M.
Notice #69 so everyone puts their pay in correct.
9. Everyone should use caution when throwing the Old West and East switch at the west end due
too close clearance with the BN main line.
10. Sometime in the future we will have an emergency evacuation drill.
11. Crews should be reminded there is no smoking in engines.
12. Make sure you isolate your engine when shutting them down.
13. In Twin Cities Terminal the responsibility for the bulletin boards are as follows: Old Yard Office
– Yard Manager; Island Yard Office – Paynesville Sub Road Manager; Humboldt/Shoreham/Ford
– Humboldt Yard Manager.
14. Watch your speed in your cars around St. Paul Yard.
15. The Humboldt Yardmasters will be moving from St. Paul back to Humboldt due to the Battle
Creek project.
16. There is a new notice train crews will have to walk from the hump tower to 1 thru 4 tracks if the hump job is humping.












Standard Activity – 2010 Tracking Calendar

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Target
Date Complete
Date
Industry Audits-24 minimum all members participating 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SOFA activities - audits 9 4 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TIH / Security audits 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Employee of the Month 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Safety blitzes 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Implementation of FRA 217/218 rules and regulations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reduce Bullwork 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Unsafe Conditions:
TRACKING DOCUMENT:
Conditions received
DATE RECEIVED RESOLVED
Jan 8 8
Feb 11 11
Mar 3 1
Apr 0 0
May 0 0
Jun 0 0
Jul 0 0
Aug 0 0
Sep 0 0
Oct 0 0
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0




2010 – Human Error Incidents
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 1 2 0
FEB 2 1 0
MAR 1 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 4 3 0



2010 – FRA Reportable Injuries TCT/Glenwood
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 3 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 3 0 0










2010 – Non-FRA Reportable Injuries


Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0




























At Risk Audit – SOFA
Canadian Pacific Railway
Date: April 2010 Location: St. Paul/
Humboldt/Ford/Shoreham Service Area: St. Paul
Time: Assignment No.: Supervisor:
Safe At Risk Total
1. Secure Equipment Before Action is Taken
a) Three point protection requested.
b) Three point protection applied and confirmed.
c) Equipment separated by 50 feet.
d) Engine and cars properly secured.
e) Engine / Cars not moved until authorized by crew member requesting protection.

___9___
___8___
___2___
___1___
___9___

Total: 29
___2___
___0___
___2___
___0___
___0___

Total: 4
___11__
___8___
___4___
___1___
___9___

Total: 33
2. Protect Employees Against Moving Equip
a) Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other’s moves.
b) Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision.
c) Specific car lengths given for shove moves.
d) Shove moves protected by employee.


___2___

___2___

___14___
___15___

Total: 14
___0__

___0__

___3__
___0__

Total: 2
___2___

___2___

___17__
___15___

Total: 16
3. Job Briefing
a) Job briefing held at beginning of shift.
b) Proper job briefing procedure followed.
c) Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change.

___1___
___1___
___1___

Total: 3
___0___
___0___
___0___

Total: 0
___1___
___1___
___1___

Total: 3
4. Communicate Before Action Is Taken
(Radio & Hand Signals)
a) Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific
distance.
b) Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals.
c) Proper radio procedure followed.



___14___

___2___
___21___

Total: 37

___1___

___0___
___3___

Total: 4

___15___

___2___
___24___

Total: 41
5. Mentoring Less Experienced Employees
Is there one or more crew members with less than one year
of experience? If yes:
a) Senior crew member reviews experience of coworker.
b) Senior crew member mentors coworker.




___1___
___1___

Total: 3


___0___
___0___

Total: 0


___1___
___1___

Total: 3
TOTALS 104 11 115
Totals:
a) Total Observations 115
b) Total At-Risk Behaviors 11
c) Total Safe Behaviors 104
d) Percent At-Risk Behaviors
divided line (b) by (a) equals (d)
10 %

Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD 2010

Audits are on a one-month delay (example: February audits are turned in at the March meeting).
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Total SOFA Audits 9 4 8 4
Total Observations 100 35 55 115

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#1 Secure equipment before action is taken
Three point protection requested 0 7 0 2 0 4 2 9
Three point protection applied and confirmed 1 6 0 2 0 4 0 8
Equipment separated by 50 feet 2 4 1 2 1 3 2 2
Engine and cars properly secured 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 1
Engine / Cars must not be moved until 3-point protection has been properly removed by the employee who requested the 3-point protection 0 8 0 3 0 4 0 9
#2 Protect employees against moving equipment
Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other's moves 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2
Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision 1 5 0 3 1 4 0 2
Specific car lengths given for shove moves 2 3 0 3 1 3 3 14
Shove moves protected by employee 0 3 0 3 0 5 0 15









Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD CONT.

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#3 Discuss safety at the beginning of a job and when a job changes
Job briefing held at beginning of shift 0 23 0 1 0 3 0 1
Proper job briefing procedure is followed and pre-departure checklist is completed properly 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1
Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1
#4 Communicate before action is taken
Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific distance 0 7 0 3 0 5 1 14
Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2
Proper radio procedure is followed including verbal confirmation 0 7 1 2 0 5 3 21
#5 Mentoring, coaching Employees
Senior crew member reviews experience of co-workers 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1
Senior crew member mentors co-worker(s) 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 1
Proper entraining/detraining
Replacement of keepers
Switch alignment
Derails
Fouling other tracks




CUSTOMER FACILITY INSPECTIONS 2010

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
CUSTOMER FACILITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Date
Insp. Green Yellow Red

Peavey
Ford
Hawkins Chemical
Bartons
Newport Cold Storage
AMG Resources
Industrial Lumber, Humb.
Alliance Scrap, Camden
Northern Metal, Camden
Re-Alliance, Camden
Marathon Petroleum
Simcote
Ambassador Steel
Distribution Center
Whitebox Commodities
Lakes Gas Company
Gerdau Ameristeel







WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS 2010

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
COVERAGE / AREA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Hump x x
Top End x
Round House
Switches – St. Paul Yard
Switches – Humboldt
Ford x x

Posted in Health and Safety on 04.29.2010 11:01am

Minutes 03/2010

From Rob Newhouse

Safety & Health Tracking Document
Committee Minutes


March 2010




Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee Members
Name Occupation Contact Number
John Stoffer
Manager Operations Yard – Sponsor 651-778-3653 john_stoffer@cpr.ca
Gordon Kepka Engineer – Co-Chair
715-796-5629 blediv357lc@yahoo.com
Tim Sparks (Alternate) Yardmaster
Tim_Sparks@cpr.ca
Jay Schultz
Yard Manager 651-778-3665 jay_schultz@cpr.ca
Richard Michalski
Yardmaster 651-480-8588 richard_michalski@cpr.ca
Rick Hunger (Alternate)
Engineer 952-693-1036 RHunger@comcast.net
Jason Graf
Engineer 651-890-9216 jjgraf13@yahoo.com
Rob Newhouse Switchman 651-308-1074 geminiman@charter.net
Bob Hill (Alternate)
Switchman 651-503-9817 rjhill6854@aol.com
Jack Wrich Switchman
651-592-1196 mwrich@comcast.net

“The St. Paul Functional Committee will make the Twin Cities Terminal a SAFER workplace.”

Here is the plan for 2010:

To achieve this, in 2010 we will:

Strategies/Goals
A. Personal Injuries of 3 or less
B. Human error incidents of 6 or below
C. CRVs 2 or less




Tactics/Activities


Impact on Goal legend: 3 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low, 0 no impact IMPACT ON GOALS

Frequency
Goal A
Goal B
Goal C
Total Impact
Industry Audits – 24 minimum in 2010 with all members participating 3 0 0 3
SOFA activities – Audits. 3 3 3 9
TIH / Security audits. 3 0 0 3
Continue employee recognition through Employee of the Month 2 2 2 6
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests. 3 3 3 9
2 Safety Blitzes; additional blitzes as necessary. 3 3 3 9
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 3 0 0 3
Implementation of FRA 217 / 218 rules and regulations. 3 3 3 9
Reduce bullwork. 3 3 3 9






Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee 2010

Goals – In detail

Personal Injuries of 3 or less

Human error incidents of 6 or below

CRVs of 2 or less

Activities – In detail
• Promote Stretch and Prevent at beginning of day and throughout the work shift
o Review job aids during Safety Meetings and 1 to 1’s
• Develop safety posters showing causes of strains and sprains
o 1 poster throughout Twin Cities Terminal
• Safety Seminars on Situational Awareness
o 2 per year, using information from Rail City Website
o Reviewing past incidents where Situational Awareness is involved targeting train and engine employees
o Request input from Train & Engine Employees for ideas on improving Situational Awareness
• Perform Audits of shove movements using flat switching guidelines
• Conduct yard track clearance audits to ensure that employees are following proper procedure
• Conduct safety meetings focusing on crew to crew communication at safety blitzes
• Communicate to employees CRVs that are occurring on CPR based on quarterly evaluations
• Identify high risk incident areas through trend analysis and identify target areas to be communicated to train and engine employees via safety meetings and 1 to 1’s
• Promote Flat Switching guideline strategies through safety blitz and new posters







On March 9 and 10, 2010 the St. Paul Health and Safety committee meeting was held.

Members in Attendance: Gordon Kepka, Jack Writch, John Stoffer, Rob Newhouse, Jay Schultz, and Jason Graf.

Guests in Attendance:

INJURIES: To date there have been 3 FRA reportable injuries for the year 2010 in the Twin Cities Terminal.

SAFE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH / EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:


REVIEW OF SOFA AUDITS
There were 8 audits turned in with 55 observations.

MINUTES
Jay read the rules of the week and the daily job briefing. We went thru old and new business, the Hazardous Condition reports and having a safety blitz in the future. The committee also talked about the injuries and human error incidents that happened this year in the terminal.

NEW BUSINESS
John brought up two new trains; 270/271 that will originate and terminate at St. Paul yard starting March 15.
Rob brought up on the inside road by the west mini rip switch there is a manhole cover loose and needs to get secured.
Tim brought up there are some pot holes on the road from the cleanout track to the old yard office that need to get filled, also, the back road to the hump is getting rough. The pot holes will get filled when some hot asphalt becomes available.
Gordy brought up light #35 at Oakland is flashing on and off.
The pigeons are getting thick again and the committee will try to get the pigeon catcher in soon.

OLD BUSINESS / ONGOING BUSINESS

Hard to see Shove Light
Brought up: 01/10
By: Rob Newhouse
Updated: 03/10
Rob brought up the fourth shove light on two track is dirty or needs a new bulb, it is hard to see. The committee will send a note to communications to get the situation resolved.
Status: Ongoing

Hump Lunchroom Clock
Brought up: 01/10
By: Richard Michalski
Updated: 03/10
Rick brought up the hump lunchroom needs a clock. The clock has been ordered and is still not here.
Status: Ongoing








Caboose # 114
Brought up: 01/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 01/10
Jack brought up caboose #114 has fuel in the tank and needs to be drained. Also, the emergency handle on the stove side is missing.
Status: Ongoing

Switchman’s lanterns are Going Dead Quick
Brought up: 01/10
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 03/10
Jack brought up the switchman’s lanterns are going dead quick. The committee ascertained half of the switchman’s LED bulbs are burnt out or broke, therefore, we will talk to Anneke Schultz about getting one per year instead of two.
Status: Ongoing

The Hump radio and walkway
Brought up: 12/09
By: Richard Michalski
Updated: 01/10
Rick brought up the hump radio is still hard to hear for the switchman and the hump walkway slants away from the track at an angle which needs to be leveled out. The committee will continue to monitor.
Status: Ongoing

West end of the old and new westbound switch
Brought up: 12/09
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 03/09
The committee discussed the west end of the old and new westbound switch and options for moving the switch handle away from the BN main line. We explored many options and talked to the section the committee decided to leave the switch where it is located now.
Status: Closed

Wheel Chocks at Ford Yard
Brought up: 12/09
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 02/10
It was also brought to the committee’s attention at Ford Yard on the ramps there are wheel chocks from the auto racks laying on walkways and by the tracks. Jay said he will call to get picked up. With all the snow it is not done the committee will continue to monitor. A cleanup day will be set for the spring.
Status: Ongoing

Battle Creek Plan
Brought up: 12/09
By: The Committee
Updated: 01/10
The committee would like to be proactive with the Battle Creek plan when it is finalized.
Status: Ongoing



Flat switching poster
Brought up: 12/09
By: Bob Hill
Updated: 03/10
Bob suggested a poster for flat switching at the middle switches watching out for bypassed drawbars would be a good idea. The committee will try to have a rough draft by the next meeting in April.
Status: Ongoing

Caboose # 65
Brought up: 11/09
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 12/09
Caboose 65 is leaking fuel out of old fuel tank and emergency handle is missing on platform. The tank is no longer leaking and we are checking if the handle was fixed.
Status: Ongoing

Chocks for Explosive Track at the Hump
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 03/2010
The committee recommends the Explosive track be pulled out of service. We asked Anneke Schultz to do a risk assessment and we will wait for the results.
Status: Ongoing

Dirty Hallways at Old Yard Office
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 01/2010
The hallways are dirty and need to be cleaned. The committee will continue to monitor.
Status: Ongoing

Lights in Middle of Swamp
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Rick Hunger
Updated: 12/2009
Rick Hunger would like to check into putting lights in the middle of swamp tracks. Jay had a meeting with Pat Mooney and we are waiting for a response.
Status: Ongoing

Think Safety Signs
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Norb Denzer
Updated: 02/2010
The sign is made and the committee is working on putting it up in the spring.
Status: Ongoing







Door is broke at the Hump
Brought up: 04/2010
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 01/2010
The storm door in the yardmasters tower is coming of its hinges. The door is still broke.
Status: Ongoing

NEXT MEETING: April 13 at Humbolt Yard and April 14 at Ford Yard.



ACCOMPLISHMENTS


1. New paper towel dispenser at the hump.
2. Light above the snubber is fixed.
3. House 2 walkway at Ford Yard is fixed.





F.Y.I.
1. Maps of St. Paul Yard and other terminals, including the BNSF and Union Pacific, are now available from any manager on duty. Managers can retrieve and print maps from their computers. Detailed Track Profile Maps from the BNSF are currently available including both BNSF St. Paul, Midway, and Hinckley Subdivisions and have also been posted at the St. Paul Island. Job Aids are also available for Dresser, Roseport, and Peavey. Contact Norb Denzer or any Yard Manager for all your map-related needs.
2. Crews are asked to monitor taxicab performances regarding safety issues. There is a form available at the New Yard Office which should be filled out and turned in to a manager if there are any problems during a taxi trip. Problems with taxi cabs cannot be resolved if these forms aren’t filled out!
3. CPR police should be called when something or someone looks suspicious. Call the City Police for people outside the barriers of the belt crossing. We remind all employees to be on the lookout for suspicious characters or objects, and if suspicious person(s) are seen on or about the property please contact a supervisor, who will contact proper agencies. If you feel safe ask for a I.D.
4. The CPR Wellness Subsidy will cover more than just the annual membership to health clubs. The subsidy (employee only) will also cover smoking cessation, weight loss programs, nutrition counseling, etc… The company will pay half (up to $300 total) of programs like these once per year.
5. Crews are reminded that under Union Pacific rules, we must carry the Timetable and System Special Instructions, and General Orders that apply to the areas we are working. Roseport, 404 Delivery, Shakopee, etc.. are all affected by this rule.
6. Ask yardmaster about TIH if not informed at the beginning of your shift
7. Yard crews should report grain spills and other debris in the yard to the proper authority so that it can be picked up.
8. There have been a lot of discrepancies with the pay honor systems please read proper S.A.M.
notice #69 so everyone puts their pay in correct.
9. Everyone should use caution when throwing the Old West and East switch at the west end due
too close clearance with the BN main line.
10. With the new snow cover there are switch brooms lying around the yard so being observant when walking.
11. John said he would remind managers to call an extra job for the Hump when needed.
12. Sometime in the future we will have an emergency evacuation drill.
13. Crews should be reminded there is no smoking in engines.
14. Make sure you isolate your engine when shutting them down.
15. In Twin Cities Terminal the responsibility for the bulletin boards are as follows: Old Yard Office
– Yard Manager; Island Yard Office – Paynesville Sub Road Manager; Humboldt/Shoreham/Ford
– Humboldt Yard Manager.
16. Watch your speed in your cars around St. Paul Yard.
17. If needed run over iced up and snow covered tracks with engines first.












Standard Activity – 2010 Tracking Calendar

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Target
Date Complete
Date
Industry Audits-24 minimum all members participating 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SOFA activities - audits 9 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TIH / Security audits 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Employee of the Month 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Safety blitzes 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Implementation of FRA 217/218 rules and regulations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reduce Bullwork 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Unsafe Conditions:
TRACKING DOCUMENT:
Conditions received
DATE RECEIVED RESOLVED
Jan 8 8
Feb 11 11
Mar 0 0
Apr 0 0
May 0 0
Jun 0 0
Jul 0 0
Aug 0 0
Sep 0 0
Oct 0 0
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0




2010 – Human Error Incidents
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 1 2 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 1 2 0



2010 – FRA Reportable Injuries TCT/Glenwood
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 3 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 3 0 0








2010 – Non-FRA Reportable Injuries


Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0






At Risk Audit – SOFA
Canadian Pacific Railway
Date: March 2010 Location: St. Paul/
Humboldt/Ford/Shoreham Service Area: St. Paul
Time: Assignment No.: Supervisor:
Safe At Risk Total
1. Secure Equipment Before Action is Taken
a) Three point protection requested.
b) Three point protection applied and confirmed.
c) Equipment separated by 50 feet.
d) Engine and cars properly secured.
e) Engine / Cars not moved until authorized by crew member requesting protection.

___4___
___4___
___3___
___2___
___4___

Total: 17
___0___
___0___
___1___
___0___
___0___

Total: 1
___4__
___4___
___4___
___2___
___4___

Total: 18
2. Protect Employees Against Moving Equip
a) Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other’s moves.
b) Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision.
c) Specific car lengths given for shove moves.
d) Shove moves protected by employee.


___2___

___4___

___3___
___5___

Total: 14
___0__

___1__

___1__
___0__

Total: 2
___2___

___5___

___4__
___5___

Total: 16
3. Job Briefing
a) Job briefing held at beginning of shift.
b) Proper job briefing procedure followed.
c) Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change.

___3___
___3___
___3___

Total: 9
___0___
___0___
___0___

Total: 0
___3___
___3___
___3___

Total: 9
4. Communicate Before Action Is Taken
(Radio & Hand Signals)
a) Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific
distance.
b) Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals.
c) Proper radio procedure followed.



___5___

___2___
___5___

Total: 12

___0___

___0___
___0___

Total: 0

___5___

___2___
___5___

Total: 12
5. Mentoring Less Experienced Employees
Is there one or more crew members with less than one year
of experience? If yes:
a) Senior crew member reviews experience of coworker.
b) Senior crew member mentors coworker.




___1___
___2___

Total: 3


___0___
___0___

Total: 0


___1___
___2___

Total: 3
TOTALS 55 3 58
Totals:
a) Total Observations 58
b) Total At-Risk Behaviors 3
c) Total Safe Behaviors 55
d) Percent At-Risk Behaviors
divided line (b) by (a) equals (d)
5 %

Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD 2010

Audits are on a one-month delay (example: February audits are turned in at the March meeting).
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Total SOFA Audits 9 4 8
Total Observations 100 35 55

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#1 Secure equipment before action is taken
Three point protection requested 0 7 0 2 0 4
Three point protection applied and confirmed 1 6 0 2 0 4
Equipment separated by 50 feet 2 4 1 2 1 3
Engine and cars properly secured 0 3 0 3 0 2
Engine / Cars must not be moved until 3-point protection has been properly removed by the employee who requested the 3-point protection 0 8 0 3 0 4
#2 Protect employees against moving equipment
Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other's moves 0 1 0 1 0 2
Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision 1 5 0 3 1 4
Specific car lengths given for shove moves 2 3 0 3 1 3
Shove moves protected by employee 0 3 0 3 0 5









Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD CONT.

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#3 Discuss safety at the beginning of a job and when a job changes
Job briefing held at beginning of shift 0 23 0 1 0 3
Proper job briefing procedure is followed and pre-departure checklist is completed properly 0 3 0 1 0 3
Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change 0 3 0 1 0 3
#4 Communicate before action is taken
Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific distance 0 7 0 3 0 5
Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals 0 3 0 3 0 2
Proper radio procedure is followed including verbal confirmation 0 7 1 2 0 5
#5 Mentoring, coaching Employees
Senior crew member reviews experience of co-workers 0 3 0 0 0 1
Senior crew member mentors co-worker(s) 0 5 0 0 0 2
Proper entraining/detraining
Replacement of keepers
Switch alignment
Derails
Fouling other tracks




CUSTOMER FACILITY INSPECTIONS 2010

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
CUSTOMER FACILITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Date
Insp. Green Yellow Red

Peavey
Ford
Hawkins Chemical
Bartons
Newport Cold Storage
AMG Resources
Industrial Lumber, Humb.
Alliance Scrap, Camden
Northern Metal, Camden
Re-Alliance, Camden
Marathon Petroleum
Simcote
Ambassador Steel
Distribution Center
Whitebox Commodities
Lakes Gas Company
Gerdau Ameristeel





WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS 2010

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
COVERAGE / AREA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Hump x x
Top End x
Round House
Switches – St. Paul Yard
Switches – Humboldt
Ford x

Posted in Health and Safety on 03.22.2010 11:42pm

Safety & Health Tracking Document

From Rob Newhouse

Safety & Health Tracking Document
Committee Minutes


December 2009


















Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee Members
Name Occupation Contact Number
John Stoffer Manager Operations Yard – Sponsor 651-778-3653 john_stoffer@cpr.ca
Gordon Kepka Engineer – Co-Chair 715-796-5629 blediv357lc@yahoo.com
Tim Sparks (Alternate) Yardmaster Tim_Sparks@cpr.ca
Jay Schultz Yard Manager 612-287-9982 jay_schultz@cpr.ca
Richard Michalski Yardmaster 651-480-8588 richard_michalski@cpr.ca
Rick Hunger (Alternate) Engineer 952-693-1036 RHunger@comcast.net
Jason Graf Engineer 651-890-9216 jjgraf13@yahoo.com
Rob Newhouse Switchman 651-308-1074 geminiman@charter.net
Bob Hill (Alternate) Switchman 651-503-9817 rjhill6854@aol.com
Jack Wrich Switchman 651-592-1196 mwrich@comcast.net

































“The St. Paul Functional Committee will make the Twin Cities Terminal a SAFER workplace.”

Here is the plan for 2009:

To achieve this, in 2009 we will:

Strategies/Goals
A. Maintain injury frequency rate of 1 or less
B. Human error incidents of 8 or below
C. CRVs 2 or less




Tactics/Activities


Impact on Goal legend: 3 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low, 0 no impact IMPACT ON GOALS
Frequency Goal A Goal B Goal C Total Impact
Industry Audits – 24 minimum in 2009 with all members participating 3 0 0 3
SOFA activities – Audits. 3 3 3 9
TIH / Security audits. 3 0 0 3
Continue employee recognition through Employee of the Month 2 2 2 6
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests. 3 3 3 9
2 Safety Blitzes; additional blitzes as necessary. 3 3 3 9
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 3 0 0 3
Implementation of FRA 217 / 218 rules and regulations. 3 3 3 9
Reduce bullwork. 3 3 3 9






Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee 2009

Goals – In detail

Maintain injury frequency rate of 1 or less

Human error incidents of 8 or below

CRVs of 2 or less

Activities – In detail
· 24 Industry Audits during the calendar year (all members participate)
Minimum of 24 Industry Audits during the year - at least two per month. Meet with crews that work regularly at industries (i.e. Scrap Iron, MN&S, etc...) before auditing industries at specific locations.
· Increase SOFA Activities
SOFA audits will focus on jobs with high rates of incidents. No minimum requirement for SOFA audits; focus on quality over quantity. Review findings monthly.
· TIH / Security Audits / Emergency Response Plan
Emergency evacuation drills, 2 per year.
Participation with CP police in security training and drills.
Crew awareness, location of TIH.
Audit future attended interchanges.
· Continue Employee Recognition through Employee of the Month
Nominate employees at monthly meeting for positive recognition
· Review Manager Proficiency Test
Look for trends
Seek proactive solutions.
· 2 Safety Blitzes plus Additional Blitzes as Required by Incidents/Conditions
Solicit topics from MOY
Blitz will cover all 3 shifts
· Cleanup days in the spring and fall
Involve other departments.
· Implantation of FRA 217 / 218 Rules and Regulations
Assist in rollout / safety blitz / produce job aids.
· Reduce Bullwork
Review extra/rework and make recommendations to minimize exposure
Eliminate unnecessary moves by identifying and removing initial source
Solicit suggestions “ideas”
Encourage employee to “Do it right the first time”












On December 8 and 9, 2009 the St. Paul Health and Safety committee meeting was held.

Members in Attendance: Gordon Kepka, Bob hill, Rob Newhouse, Jay Schultz, and Jason Graf

Guests in Attendance: Greg Boehmer

INJURIES: To date there have been 5 FRA reportable injuries for the year 2009 in the Twin Cities Terminal.

SAFE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH / EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:

REVIEW OF SOFA AUDITS
There were 6 audits turned in with 216 observations.

MINUTES
Jay read the rules of the week and the daily job briefing. We went thru old and new business, the Hazardous Condition reports and finalized the plan from the 2010 from the safety framework meeting to submit. Greg talked about the new LED light bulbs being tested on engines around St. Paul Yard and the fuel savings by switching to them. The committee discussed the west end of the old and new westbound switch and options for moving the switch handle away from the BN main line.

NEW BUSINESS

Bob suggested a poster for flat switching at the middle switches watching out for bypassed drawbars would be a good idea.
Rick brought up the hump radio is still hard to hear for the switchman, the hump needs a new paper towel dispenser and the hump walkway slants away from the track at an angle which needs to be leveled out. Also, the light above the snubber is going on and off.
Rob brought up the fourth shove light on four track is dirty or needs a new bulb it is hard to see.
It was also brought to the committee’s attention at Ford Yard on the ramps there are wheel chocks from the auto racks laying on walkways and by the tracks. Jay said he will call to get picked up. Also, there are a lot of potholes on the road from the entrance to the old yard office that need to get filled.
The committee would like to be proactive with the Battle Creek plan when it is finalized.

OLD BUSINESS / ONGOING BUSINESS

Gate at Dunn
Brought up: 11/09
By: Jack Wrich
Updated 12/09
Jack brought up if the power is out does the gate open at Dunn Yard. The committee determined it does open with the power out.
Status: Closed

Caboose 65
Brought up: 11/09
By: Jack Wrich
Updated 12/09
Caboose 65 is leaking fuel out of old fuel tank and emergency handle is missing on platform. The tank is no longer leaking and we are checking if the handle was fixed.
Status: Ongoing




Chocks for Explosive Track at the Hump
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 12/2009
The committee recommends the Explosive track be pulled out of service.
Status: Ongoing

Dirty Hallways at Old Yard Office
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 12/2009
The hallways were cleaned and the committee will continue to monitor.
Status: Ongoing

Lights in Middle of Swamp
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Rick Hunger
Updated: 12/2009
Rick Hunger would like to check into putting lights in the middle of swamp tracks. Jay had a meeting with Pat Mooney and we are waiting for a response.
Status: Ongoing

Think Safety Signs
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Norb Denzer
Updated: 11/2009
The sign is made and the committee is working on putting it up.
Status: Ongoing

Door is broke at the Hump
Brought up: 04/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 12/2009
The storm door in the yardmasters tower is coming of its hinges. The door is still broke.
Status: Ongoing

House 2 walkway at Ford
Brought up: 04/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 12/2009
Jack brought up house 2 walkway at Ford needs to be leveled out from a previous derailment which is causing a tripping hazard. Jack and Jay contacted Greg Nasine from Ford. Still are waiting for a response.
Status: Ongoing

NEXT MEETING: January 12 and 13.






ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. MU cable hangers got hung around St. Paul Yard.
2. Carpet at hump got cleaned.
3. Timer for hump lights is fixed with a photo sensitive switch.
4. Mike Chalich is handling the unsafe driving of four wheelers and air slips.
5. Hump barricade at snubber in proper position.
6. Camera at west end of Humboldt is fixed.
7. Participated in a joint situation awareness safety blitz with the river health and safety committee.
8. Had spring cleanup day with safety appreciation cook out.
9. The committee had a safety blitz April 13th & April 14th
10. Dirty vents and lights got cleaned at old yard office.
11. Stairs at Dunn fixed.
12. Chock at house 2 at Ford.
13. Industry Audits on Island all customers (May).
14. Industry Audits at Humboldt Yard (June).
15. Lights at Humboldt Yard fixed.
16. New chairs were delivered at Island and Old Yard Office
17. Two safety posters are done.
18. Eye wash stations filled.
19. Air conditioning units at the hump are cleaned.
20. Carpet at Hump Tower is repaired
21. Lights fixed and gravel picked up in parking lot at Humbolt Yard.
22. The committee helped with implementation of FRA 217/218 rules and regulations.
23. Holes filled in at the hump.
24. Emergency application of the retarders resolved.
25. Grain spills picked up.
26. Old air conditioning units removed and holes insulated.
27. New Bungalow at Dunn installed with heat.
























F.Y.I.
1. Maps of St. Paul Yard and other terminals, including the BNSF and Union Pacific, are now available from any manager on duty. Managers can retrieve and print maps from their computers. Detailed Track Profile Maps from the BNSF are currently available including both BNSF St. Paul, Midway, and Hinckley Subdivisions and have also been posted at the St. Paul Island. Job Aids are also available for Dresser, Roseport, and Peavey. Contact Norb Denzer or any Yard Manager for all your map-related needs.
2. Crews are asked to monitor taxicab performances regarding safety issues. There is a form available at the New Yard Office which should be filled out and turned in to a manager if there are any problems during a taxi trip. Problems with taxi cabs cannot be resolved if these forms aren’t filled out!
3. CPR police should be called when something or someone looks suspicious. Call the City Police for people outside the barriers of the belt crossing. We remind all employees to be on the lookout for suspicious characters or objects, and if suspicious person(s) are seen on or about the property please contact a supervisor, who will contact proper agencies. If you feel safe ask for a I.D.
4. The CPR Wellness Subsidy will cover more than just the annual membership to health clubs. The subsidy (employee only) will also cover smoking cessation, weight loss programs, nutrition counseling, etc… The company will pay half (up to $300 total) of programs like these once per year.
5. Crews are reminded that under Union Pacific rules, we must carry the Timetable and System Special Instructions, and General Orders that apply to the areas we are working. Roseport, 404 Delivery, Shakopee, etc.. are all affected by this rule.
6. Ask yardmaster about TIH if not informed at the beginning of your shift
7. Yard crews should report grain spills and other debris in the yard to the proper authority so that it can be picked up.
8. There have been a lot of discrepancies with the pay honor systems please read proper S.A.M.
notice #69 so everyone puts their pay in correct.
9. Everyone should use caution when throwing the Old West and East switch at the west end due
too close clearance with the BN main line.
10. With the new snow cover there are switch brooms lying around the yard so being observant when walking.
11. John said he would remind managers to call an extra job for the Hump when needed.
12. Sometime in the future we will have an emergency evacuation drill.
13. Crews should be reminded there is no smoking in engines.
14. Make sure you isolate your engine when shutting them down.
15. In Twin Cities Terminal the responsibility for the bulletin boards are as follows: Old Yard Office
– Yard Manager; Island Yard Office – Paynesville Sub Road Manager; Humboldt/Shoreham/Ford
– Humboldt Yard Manager.
16. Watch your speed in your cars around St. Paul Yard.












Standard Activity – 2009 Tracking Calendar

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Target Date CompleteDate
Industry Audits-24 minimum all members participating 0 3 0 0 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
SOFA activities - audits 10 11 12 7 10 2 3 9 5 0 2 6
TIH / Security audits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Employee of the Month 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Safety blitzes 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Implementation of FRA 217/218 rules and regulations 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Reduce Bullwork 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Unsafe Conditions:
TRACKING DOCUMENT:
Conditions received
DATE RECEIVED RESOLVED
Jan 1 1
Feb 2 2
Mar 1 1
Apr 4 4
May 2 2
Jun 1 1
Jul 0 0
Aug 2 2
Sep 0 0
Oct 6 3
Nov 1 1
Dec 1 0




2009 – Human Error Incidents
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 1
FEB 0 1 0
MAR 1 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 1 0 0
AUG 2 0 0
SEP 1 0 1
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 5 1 2



2009 – FRA Reportable Injuries TCT/Glenwood
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 1 0 0
MAY 2 0 0
JUN 1 0 0
JUL 1 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 5 0 0








2009 – Non-FRA Reportable Injuries


Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0






























At Risk Audit – SOFA
Canadian Pacific Railway
Date: December 2009 Location: St. Paul/Humboldt/Ford/Shoreham Service Area: St. Paul
Time: Assignment No.: Supervisor:
Safe At Risk Total
1. Secure Equipment Before Action is Takena) Three point protection requested.b) Three point protection applied and confirmed.c) Equipment separated by 50 feet.d) Engine and cars properly secured.e) Engine / Cars not moved until authorized by crew member requesting protection. ___21______21______12______22______15___Total: 91 ___4______0______2______0______1___Total: 7 ___25_____21______14______22______16___Total: 98
2. Protect Employees Against Moving Equipa) Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other’s moves.b) Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision.c) Specific car lengths given for shove moves.d) Shove moves protected by employee. ___6_____13_____20_____13___Total: 52 ___1_____1_____2_____1__Total: 5 ___7_____14_____22_____14___Total: 57
3. Job Briefinga) Job briefing held at beginning of shift.b) Proper job briefing procedure followed.c) Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change. ___9______5______2___Total: 16 ___0______0______0___Total: 0 ___9_____5______2___Total: 16
4. Communicate Before Action Is Taken (Radio & Hand Signals)a) Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific distance.b) Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals.c) Proper radio procedure followed. ___11______15______13___Total: 39 ___0______0______0___Total: 0 ___11______15______13___Total: 39
5. Mentoring Less Experienced Employees Is there one or more crew members with less than one year of experience? If yes:a) Senior crew member reviews experience of coworker.b) Senior crew member mentors coworker. ___5______1___Total: 6 ___0______0___Total: 0 ___5______1___Total: 6
TOTALS 204 12 216
Totals:
a) Total Observations 216
b) Total At-Risk Behaviors 12
c) Total Safe Behaviors 204
d) Percent At-Risk Behaviors divided line (b) by (a) equals (d) 6 %

Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD 2009

Audits are on a one-month delay (example: February audits are turned in at the March meeting).
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Total SOFA Audits 10 11 12 7 10 2 3 9 5 0 2
Total Observations 86 108 81 125 143 6 62 85 47 0 23

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#1 Secure equipment before action is taken
Three point protection requested 1 7 0 12 3 7 2 11 3 8 0 1 0 4 2 9 0 5 0 0 0 2 4 21
Three point protection applied and confirmed 0 8 0 9 3 6 3 10 1 9 0 1 0 4 1 10 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 21
Equipment separated by 50 feet 1 5 1 5 0 7 4 9 2 11 1 0 1 2 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 12
Engine and cars properly secured 0 3 0 2 1 3 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 22
Engine / Cars must not be moved until 3-point protection has been properly removed by the employee who requested the 3-point protection 0 8 0 7 0 4 0 10 0 11 0 0 0 5 0 11 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 15
#2 Protect employees against moving equipment
Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other's moves 0 2 1 3 0 5 1 9 1 7 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 6
Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision 0 6 1 4 0 5 0 11 0 12 0 0 0 6 0 8 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 13
Specific car lengths given for shove moves 0 6 0 5 2 6 3 8 0 11 0 0 0 7 1 8 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 20
Shove moves protected by employee 0 5 0 5 1 5 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 13









Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD CONT.

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#3 Discuss safety at the beginning of a job and when a job changes
Job briefing held at beginning of shift 0 8 0 10 0 4 0 11 3 6 0 1 0 0 2 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 9
Proper job briefing procedure is followed and pre-departure checklist is completed properly 0 4 0 9 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5
Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change 0 5 1 5 0 3 1 1 0 12 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
#4 Communicate before action is taken
Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific distance 0 6 0 13 0 5 0 9 0 13 0 0 0 8 0 10 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 11
Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 2 0 15
Proper radio procedure is followed including verbal confirmation 1 7 0 9 0 4 0 3 1 11 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 13
#5 Mentoring, coaching Employees
Senior crew member reviews experience of co-workers 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Senior crew member mentors co-worker(s) 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Proper entraining/detraining
Replacement of keepers
Switch alignment
Derails
Fouling other tracks

CUSTOMER FACILITY INSPECTIONS 2009

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
CUSTOMER FACILITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC DateInsp. Green Yellow Red

Peavey X X
Ford x x
Hawkins Chemical X X
Bartons X X
Newport Cold Storage X X
AMG Resources X X
Industrial Lumber, Humb.
Alliance Scrap, Camden X X
Northern Metal, Camden X X
Re-Alliance, Camden X X
Marathon Petroleum X X
Simcote X X
Ambassador Steel X X X
Distribution Center X X
Whitebox Commodities X X
Lakes Gas Company X X
Gerdau Ameristeel X X







WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS 2009

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
COVERAGE / AREA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Hump x x x x
Top End x x x x x
Round House
Switches – St. Paul Yard
Switches – Humboldt x

Posted in Health and Safety on 01.03.2010 1:26am

Safety & Health Tracking Document

From Rob Newhouse

Name Occupation Contact Number
John Stoffer Manager Operations Yard – Sponsor 651-778-3653 john_stoffer@cpr.ca
Gordon Kepka Engineer – Co-Chair 715-796-5629 blediv357lc@yahoo.com
Tim Sparks (Alternate) Yardmaster Tim_Sparks@cpr.ca
Jay Schultz Yard Manager 612-287-9982 jay_schultz@cpr.ca
Richard Michalski Yardmaster 651-480-8588 richard_michalski@cpr.ca
Rick Hunger (Alternate) Engineer 952-693-1036 RHunger@comcast.net
Jason Graf Engineer 651-890-9216 jjgraf13@yahoo.com
Rob Newhouse Switchman 651-308-1074 geminiman@charter.net
Bob Hill (Alternate) Switchman 651-503-9817 rjhill6854@aol.com
Jack Wrich Switchman 651-592-1196 mwrich@comcast.net


“The St. Paul Functional Committee will make the Twin Cities Terminal a SAFER workplace.”

Here is the plan for 2009:

To achieve this, in 2009 we will:

Strategies/Goals
A. Maintain injury frequency rate of 1 or less
B. Human error incidents of 8 or below
C. CRVs 2 or less




Tactics/Activities


Impact on Goal legend: 3 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low, 0 no impact IMPACT ON GOALS
Frequency Goal A Goal B Goal C Total Impact
Industry Audits – 24 minimum in 2009 with all members participating 3 0 0 3
SOFA activities – Audits. 3 3 3 9
TIH / Security audits. 3 0 0 3
Continue employee recognition through Employee of the Month 2 2 2 6
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests. 3 3 3 9
2 Safety Blitzes; additional blitzes as necessary. 3 3 3 9
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 3 0 0 3
Implementation of FRA 217 / 218 rules and regulations. 3 3 3 9
Reduce bullwork. 3 3 3 9






Twin Cities Safety & Health Committee 2009

Goals – In detail

Maintain injury frequency rate of 1 or less

Human error incidents of 8 or below

CRVs of 2 or less

Activities – In detail
· 24 Industry Audits during the calendar year (all members participate)
Minimum of 24 Industry Audits during the year - at least two per month. Meet with crews that work regularly at industries (i.e. Scrap Iron, MN&S, etc...) before auditing industries at specific locations.
· Increase SOFA Activities
SOFA audits will focus on jobs with high rates of incidents. No minimum requirement for SOFA audits; focus on quality over quantity. Review findings monthly.
· TIH / Security Audits / Emergency Response Plan
Emergency evacuation drills, 2 per year.
Participation with CP police in security training and drills.
Crew awareness, location of TIH.
Audit future attended interchanges.
· Continue Employee Recognition through Employee of the Month
Nominate employees at monthly meeting for positive recognition
· Review Manager Proficiency Test
Look for trends
Seek proactive solutions.
· 2 Safety Blitzes plus Additional Blitzes as Required by Incidents/Conditions
Solicit topics from MOY
Blitz will cover all 3 shifts
· Cleanup days in the spring and fall
Involve other departments.
· Implantation of FRA 217 / 218 Rules and Regulations
Assist in rollout / safety blitz / produce job aids.
· Reduce Bullwork
Review extra/rework and make recommendations to minimize exposure
Eliminate unnecessary moves by identifying and removing initial source
Solicit suggestions “ideas”
Encourage employee to “Do it right the first time”











On September 8 and 9, 2009 the St. Paul Health and Safety committee meeting was held.

Members in Attendance: Gordon Kepka, Rob Newhouse, Rick Michalski, Jay Schultz, Jason Graf, and Duane Shogren

Guests in Attendance: Paul Pream

INJURIES: To date there have been 5 FRA reportable injuries for the year 2009 in the Twin Cities Terminal.

SAFE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH / EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:

REVIEW OF SOFA AUDITS
There were 5 audits turned in with 47 observations.

MINUTES
Jay read the rules of the week and the daily job briefing. We went thru old and new business. Also, we went thru the Hazardous Condition reports and talked about the injuries for the year.

NEW BUSINESS

Rick brought up the chairs in Yardmaster and Switchman offices are bad and need to be looked at.
Gordon brought up the light on pole #40 facing the 43 pocket is burned out.

Jason brought up with flu season approaching there has been some concern for hand sanitation.
After some discussion, the committee would like to have some more hand sanitizers installed by computer terminals, at the hump tower break room, RIT room, break rooms at the old and new yard office, the office at Humbolt, and the FIT room at the old yard office.

OLD BUSINESS / ONGOING BUSINESS

Chocks for Explosive Track at the Hump
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 09/2009
Rick brought up a set of chocks is needed for the explosive track when engines are put there. Also, there are holes east of the hump tower on the switchman walkway side that need to get filled in. Jay is ordering the chocks and we are checking if the holes are filled.
Status: Ongoing

Dirty Hallways at Old Yard Office
Brought up: 08/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 09/2009
Jack brought up the hallways and doors at the old yard office are really dirty and need to be cleaned. This is still not accomplished and the committee will check with facilities and see when this can get accomplished.
Status: Ongoing







Lights in Middle of Swamp
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Rick Hunger
Updated: 09/2009
Rick Hunger would like to check into putting lights in the middle of swamp tracks. The committee is going to check with the B and B Electrician Kent Reswig and see if lights are feasible. Jay will invite Kent to the next safety and health meeting.
Status: Ongoing

Emergency Application of Retarders
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 09/2009
Jack brought up the emergency application of retarders at the hump from the yard master. Jack believes that the retarders are not getting reset properly by the computer, allowing rail cars to roll free down the hill. Signal Maintainer Mike Ely stipulated if a situation like this happens again the Hump will wait for a Hump Technician before resuming humping to handle the situation.
Status: Closed

Think Safety Signs
Brought up: 07/2009
By: Norb Denzer
Updated: 09/2009
The signs are approved and waiting to be made.
Status: Ongoing

Carman not lining back Crossover Switches
Brought up: 06/2009
By: Jason Graf
Updated: 09/2009
Rick Hunger brought up that the Carman are not returning crossover switch back in correspondence after done with track. FRA is taking exception to crossovers not lined properly. Jay is going to send Rod McCorcle a message and see if we can get a FRA interpretation what the Carmen are suppose to do.
Status: Ongoing

Grain Spills in Yard
Brought up: 06/2009
By: Jason Graf
Updated: 09/2009
Jack Wrich brought up the grain spills in the yard. The yard vacuum is working in the yard now.
Status: Closed

Door is broke at the Hump
Brought up: 04/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 09/2009
The storm door in the yardmasters tower is coming of its hinges.
Status: Ongoing



House 2 walkway at Ford
Brought up: 04/2009
By: Jack Wrich
Updated: 06/2009
Jack brought up house 2 walkway at Ford needs to be leveled out from a previous derailment which is causing a tripping hazard. Jack contacted Greg Nasine from Ford.
Status: Ongoing

Walkway in front of Hump
Brought up: 04/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 09/2009
Rick brought up people are walking through oil from the engines in front of the hump between the rail and maybe a grid of some kind can be installed. The B and B informed the committee they are doing some work on the bridge at the hump and well see about installing the grates in front of the hump tower when that project is completed.
Status: Ongoing

Old Air Conditioning units at Hump Tower
Brought up: 02/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated 08/2009
The committee was informed the units are set for removal before winter.
Status: Ongoing

Hump Radio
Brought up: 02/2009
By: Rick Michalski
Updated: 08/2009
The radio at the hump is broke and needs to be fixed. When raining or lightning an alarm goes off in consul and the intercom with the top end is also not working. The committee was informed a new radio is on the way. We will check with Manager of Signals and Communication Bob Otis and S & C Supervisor Mike Ely for a timeline when the repairs well be made.
Status: Ongoing

Bungalow at Dunn
Brought Up: 7/2007
By: Jeff Terry
Updated: 08/2009
The bungalow has been installed at dunn and the generator is on order.
Status: Ongoing

NEXT MEETING: Tentatively October 13 and 14 pending safety framework meeting.











ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. MU cable hangers got hung around St. Paul Yard.
2. Carpet at hump got cleaned.
3. Timer for hump lights is fixed with a photo sensitive switch.
4. Mike Chalich is handling the unsafe driving of four wheelers and air slips.
5. Hump barricade at snubber in proper position.
6. Camera at west end of Humboldt is fixed.
7. Participated in a joint situation awareness safety blitz with the river health and safety committee.
8. Had spring cleanup day with safety appreciation cook out.
9. The committee had a safety blitz April 13th & April 14th
10. Dirty vents and lights got cleaned at old yard office.
11. Stairs at Dunn fixed.
12. Chock at house 2 at Ford.
13. Industry Audits on Island all customers (May).
14. Industry Audits at Humboldt Yard (June).
15. Lights at Humboldt Yard fixed.
16. New chairs were delivered at Island and Old Yard Office
17. Two safety posters are done.
18. Eye wash stations filled.
19. Air conditioning units at the hump are cleaned.
20. Carpet at Hump Tower is repaired
21. Lights fixed and gravel picked up in parking lot at Humbolt Yard.
22. The committee helped with implementation of FRA 217/218 rules and regulations..





























F.Y.I.
1. Maps of St. Paul Yard and other terminals, including the BNSF and Union Pacific, are now available from any manager on duty. Managers can retrieve and print maps from their computers. Detailed Track Profile Maps from the BNSF are currently available including both BNSF St. Paul, Midway, and Hinckley Subdivisions and have also been posted at the St. Paul Island. Job Aids are also available for Dresser, Roseport, and Peavey. Contact Norb Denzer or any Yard Manager for all your map-related needs.
2. Crews are asked to monitor taxicab performances regarding safety issues. There is a form available at the New Yard Office which should be filled out and turned in to a manager if there are any problems during a taxi trip. Problems with taxi cabs cannot be resolved if these forms aren’t filled out!
3. CPR police should be called when something or someone looks suspicious. Call the City Police for people outside the barriers of the belt crossing. We remind all employees to be on the lookout for suspicious characters or objects, and if suspicious person(s) are seen on or about the property please contact a supervisor, who will contact proper agencies. If you feel safe ask for a I.D.
4. The CPR Wellness Subsidy will cover more than just the annual membership to health clubs. The subsidy (employee only) will also cover smoking cessation, weight loss programs, nutrition counseling, etc… The company will pay half (up to $300 total) of programs like these once per year.
5. Crews are reminded that under Union Pacific rules, we must carry the Timetable and System Special Instructions, and General Orders that apply to the areas we are working. Roseport, 404 Delivery, Shakopee, etc.. are all affected by this rule.
6. Ask yardmaster about TIH if not informed at the beginning of your shift
7. Yard crews should report grain spills and other debris in the yard to the proper authority so that it can be picked up.
8. There have been a lot of discrepancies with the pay honor systems please read proper S.A.M.
notice #69 so everyone puts their pay in correct.
9. Everyone should use caution when throwing the Old West and East switch at the west end due
too close clearance with the BN main line.
10. After the snow melted there are switch brooms lying around the yard so being observant when
walking.
11. John said he would remind managers to call an extra job for the Hump when needed.
12. Sometime in the future we will have an emergency evacuation drill.
13. Crews should be reminded there is no smoking in engines.
14. Make sure you isolate your engine when shutting them down.
15. In Twin Cities Terminal the responsibility for the bulletin boards are as follows: Old Yard Office
– Yard Manager; Island Yard Office – Paynesville Sub Road Manager; Humboldt/Shoreham/Ford
– Humboldt Yard Manager















Standard Activity – 2009 Tracking Calendar

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Target Date CompleteDate
Industry Audits-24 minimum all members participating 0 3 0 0 8 5 0 0 0 - - -
SOFA activities - audits 10 11 12 7 10 2 3 9 5 - - -
TIH / Security audits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - -
Employee of the Month 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 - - -
Review Mgr monthly proficiency tests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - -
2 Safety blitzes 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 - - -
Cleanup days in the spring and fall 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - - -
Implementation of FRA 217/218 rules and regulations 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - - -
Reduce Bullwork 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - -


Unsafe Conditions:
TRACKING DOCUMENT:
Conditions received
DATE RECEIVED RESOLVED
Jan 1 1
Feb 2 2
Mar 1 1
Apr 4 4
May 2 2
Jun 1 1
Jul 0 0
Aug 2 2
Sep 0 0
Oct 0 0
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0




2009 – Human Error Incidents
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 1
FEB 0 1 0
MAR 1 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 1 0 0
AUG 1 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 3 1 1



2009 – FRA Reportable Injuries TCT/Glenwood
Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 1 0 0
MAY 2 0 0
JUN 1 0 0
JUL 1 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 5 0 0








2009 – Non-FRA Reportable Injuries


Month St Paul Humboldt Shoreham Ford Glenwood
JAN 0 0 0
FEB 0 0 0
MAR 0 0 0
APR 0 0 0
MAY 0 0 0
JUN 0 0 0
JUL 0 0 0
AUG 0 0 0
SEP 0 0 0
OCT 0 0 0
NOV 0 0 0
DEC 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0





























At Risk Audit – SOFA
Canadian Pacific Railway
Date: August 2009 Location: St. Paul/Humboldt/Ford/Shoreham Service Area: St. Paul
Time: Assignment No.: Supervisor:
Safe At Risk Total
1. Secure Equipment Before Action is Takena) Three point protection requested.b) Three point protection applied and confirmed.c) Equipment separated by 50 feet.d) Engine and cars properly secured.e) Engine / Cars not moved until authorized by crew member requesting protection. ___5______ 5______ 0______4______2___Total: 16 ___0______0______1______0______0___Total: 1 ___5______5______1______4______2___Total: 17
2. Protect Employees Against Moving Equipa) Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other’s moves.b) Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision.c) Specific car lengths given for shove moves.d) Shove moves protected by employee. ___1______2______2______2___Total: 7 ___0_____0_____0_____0__Total: 0 ___4______6______7______4___Total: 7
3. Job Briefinga) Job briefing held at beginning of shift.b) Proper job briefing procedure followed.c) Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change. ___2______2______2___Total: 6 ___0______0______0___Total: 0 __10______2______3___Total: 6
4. Communicate Before Action Is Taken (Radio & Hand Signals)a) Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific distance.b) Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals.c) Proper radio procedure followed. ____6_______7_______4___Total: 17 ___0______0______0___Total: 0 ____8_______7_______7___Total: 17
5. Mentoring Less Experienced Employees Is there one or more crew members with less than one year of experience? If yes:a) Senior crew member reviews experience of coworker.b) Senior crew member mentors coworker. ___0______0___Total: 0 ___0______0___Total: 0 ___0______0___Total: 0
TOTALS 46 1 47
Totals:
a) Total Observations 47
b) Total At-Risk Behaviors 1
c) Total Safe Behaviors 46
d) Percent At-Risk Behaviors divided line (b) by (a) equals (d) 5 %

Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD 2009

Audits are on a one-month delay (example: February audits are turned in at the March meeting).
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Total SOFA Audits 10 11 12 7 10 2 3 9
Total Observations 86 108 81 125 143 6 62 85

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#1 Secure equipment before action is taken
Three point protection requested 1 7 0 12 3 7 2 11 3 8 0 1 0 4 2 9 0 5
Three point protection applied and confirmed 0 8 0 9 3 6 3 10 1 9 0 1 0 4 1 10 0 5
Equipment separated by 50 feet 1 5 1 5 0 7 4 9 2 11 1 0 1 2 0 12 1 0
Engine and cars properly secured 0 3 0 2 1 3 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 4
Engine / Cars must not be moved until 3-point protection has been properly removed by the employee who requested the 3-point protection 0 8 0 7 0 4 0 10 0 11 0 0 0 5 0 11 0 2
#2 Protect employees against moving equipment
Crews working on the same tracks have an understanding of the other's moves 0 2 1 3 0 5 1 9 1 7 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 1
Movement at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision 0 6 1 4 0 5 0 11 0 12 0 0 0 6 0 8 0 2
Specific car lengths given for shove moves 0 6 0 5 2 6 3 8 0 11 0 0 0 7 1 8 0 2
Shove moves protected by employee 0 5 0 5 1 5 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 2









Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) SCORECARD CONT.

SOFA Lifesavers R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S
#3 Discuss safety at the beginning of a job and when a job changes
Job briefing held at beginning of shift 0 8 0 10 0 4 0 11 3 6 0 1 0 0 2 8 0 2
Proper job briefing procedure is followed and pre-departure checklist is completed properly 0 4 0 9 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2
Additional job briefing conducted when conditions change 0 5 1 5 0 3 1 1 0 12 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 2
#4 Communicate before action is taken
Engineer does not begin shove until after receiving specific distance 0 6 0 13 0 5 0 9 0 13 0 0 0 8 0 10 0 6
Crew does not use a combination of hand and radio signals 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 7
Proper radio procedure is followed including verbal confirmation 1 7 0 9 0 4 0 3 1 11 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 4
#5 Mentoring, coaching Employees
Senior crew member reviews experience of co-workers 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senior crew member mentors co-worker(s) 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Proper entraining/detraining
Replacement of keepers
Switch alignment
Derails
Fouling other tracks

CUSTOMER FACILITY INSPECTIONS 2009

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
CUSTOMER FACILITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC DateInsp. Green Yellow Red

Peavey X X
North Star Steel
Hawkins Chemical X X
Bartons X X
Newport Cold Storage X X
AMG Resources X X
Industrial Lumber, Humb.
Alliance Scrap, Camden X X
American Iron, Camden X X
Re-Alliance, Camden X X
Marathon Petroleum X X
Simcote X X
Ambassador Steel X X X
Distribution Center X X
Whitebox Commodities X X
Lakes Gas Company X X
Gerdau Ameristeel X X







WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS 2009

INSPECTION TRACKING / RECORD
COVERAGE / AREA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Hump x x
Top End x x x
Round House
Switches – St. Paul Yard
Switches – Humboldt x

Posted in Health and Safety on 09.13.2009 1:24pm

Good info from Mike Futhey - don't get burned twice just for getting injured.

From Rob Newhouse

A paper trail leads to safety
By Mike Futhey
International President

We have been receiving numerous reports of members disciplined following an on-the-job injury. Too often, the injury was the result of a carrier’s failure to correct its own safety hazard or safety violation.

But if there is no paper trail of the safety hazard or carrier safety violation prior to the injury, the injured employee can end up becoming a victim for a second time through discipline.

How do you keep from becoming a victim twice? You write a detailed letter to the carrier describing every safety hazard and every violation of FRA safety regulations encountered – but you must also provide a copy of that letter to your local legislative representative and your state legislative director.

By so doing, you have created a paper trail, preventing the carrier from later disavowing knowledge of the safety hazard or safety violation.

Beyond protecting yourself against arbitrary carrier discipline following an injury, here are three other reasons why you should write that detailed letter:

•The Federal Railroad Administration has a limited number of safety inspectors. They cannot, on their own, find every carrier safety violation. When state legislative directors receive copies of your letter to the carrier, they can refer those safety violations to the appropriate FRA official. By collecting those letters, state legislative directors can also identify multiple violations that should be reported to the national legislative office for handling at the highest levels of the FRA.

•State legislative directors work with lawmakers at the state and federal level to craft legislation leading to new and improved safety regulations. In Illinois, for example, State Legislative Director Joe Szabo convinced the legislature to pass a rail-safety bill based on evidence presented by UTU members about safety hazards. The current federal rail safety bill being considered by Congress includes provisions that would not have been embraced by lawmakers were it not for written evidence provided by UTU members.

•When employees are injured, and they seek recovery under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, it is not uncommon for the carrier to deny knowledge of the safety hazard or its own violation of safety regulations. But when local legislative representatives and state legislative directors can provide UTU Designated Legal Counsel with copies of such letters, your legal case is strengthened.

Simply calling a carrier’s safety hotline is not enough to protect you, your family or your brothers and sisters from carrier safety hazards and safety violations. Those telephone calls go only to the carrier, which may or may not correct the situation.

Only when your local legislative representative and state legislative director receive your letter can they help you take action to correct the problem and make the workplace safer. If you need help writing the letter, ask your local legislative representative or state legislative director for that help.

Don’t become a victim twice. Write that letter and make sure a copy goes to your local legislative representative and your state legislative director.

Posted in Health and Safety on 04.17.2008 9:51pm

More coming soon...

From Rob Newhouse

This will be the area where Health and Safety concerns are posted.

Posted in Health and Safety on 04.04.2008 6:30am