This year’s Rail Safety Week is just around the corner. It’s a fantastic opportunity for us all to take a step back, and re-evaluate the safety standards that we are currently adopting.
Of course, we don’t need to convince you of the importance of rail safety. But, it’s all too easy to let little slip-ups go unnoticed, or for standards to get more lax over time.
So, to help you ensure your railway safety standards are the best that they can be, we’ve shared this guide to railway safety week, and our recommendations for dependable railway construction safety equipment.
When is Rail Safety Week?
This year’s Rail Safety Week runs from 20th – 26th of June (2022).
What is Rail Safety Week?
The week is an initiative, led by the UK rail industry. The week encourages everyone involved in our railway network and its construction to evaluate current safety standards, and work towards their improvement.
Rail Safety Week works in partnership with some of the biggest brands in the sector, to help address concerns, spread safety awareness messages, and reinforce these key topics in the minds of railway users, construction workers and train staff alike.
During the week, there will be dedicated health and safety conferences, school events and site briefs, held throughout the country.
Through this, they hope to help the UK rail network retain its exceptionally high safety standards.
In short, the further the message is spread, the more accidents we can prevent.
Visit the Rail Safety Week website to find out more about how you can get involved.
Rail safety solutions, to improve your safety standards
Every year, the Annual Health and Safety Report (AHSR) compiles key information about the railway sector’s health and safety performance, as an industry.
It also outlines vital instances of operational learning, and the latest recommended risk reduction initiatives.
According to the 2020/21 AHSR report:
“In addition to eliminating unassisted lookouts and lookout operated warning systems as a Safe System of Work (SSoW), its aims include improving how work is planned and delivered, introducing new technology to keep people safe, and ensuring that everyone has the right knowledge and skills.”
As you can see, one of the key areas identified in the report is the implementation of new rail safety technology.
At Triptex, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of railway construction safety, and our stand-out knowledge of the latest industry recommendations.
Within our range, we offer numerous specialist railway safety solutions. These include our Vortok Safety Barrier Fencing and Link Lights.
These products offer an efficient solution to railway safety. They are quick to install, highly effective, and can be seamlessly integrated into your operations. If you don’t already, it’s well worth considering how you can use this technology to support your construction projects.
If you want to use our products to support your health and safety strategy, speak to a member of our professional team today.