Member mills are invited to provide short descriptions of improvement notices issued and actions taken resulting from the notices. This information is intended to provide industry wide benefits and learning from these notices.
| Improvement/prohibition | Action |
| Provide formal training and documented procedures for loco crews in emergency stopping procedures | Procedures developed and am happy to share on request (Mulgrave Mill) |
| Provide safe access for workers to the top of brake vans | Handrails added |
| Provide trackside signage to enforce the call point system for loco operators | Done |
| All controls in locos to be clearly marked to ensure safe identification by operators | Done |
| Guarding to be installed on locos to prevent loco operators coming into contact with side rods | Solutions vary from loco to loco but essentially mill has installed guarding in and around the cabin access stairs |
| Vigilance system to be installed on all locos | Agreed with WH&SQ to deal with one loco per year until completed given the significant costs involved |
| Speed meters to be installed on the locos | Done |
| Speed limits to be set for all relevant areas and signed accordingly | Done |
| Emergency procedures for the cane rail system are developed, documented and published in locos, with all employees trained | Done |
| A competent person should assess maximum trailing loads for all locos and a report available for inspection by WHS Inspectors | Done |
| Establish a mimic board or like system to cover failure of GPS system. | Done |
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