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 Interacting sessions with LPs/ALPs are conducted at Crew
Lobby depots.
 Frequent checks conducted to ensure switching ‘off’ the CUG

phone by LP/ALPs while on duty as per JPO.

b. STEPS TAKEN TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS DUE TO HUMAN FAILURE:-
 Intense monitoring of Station/Yard staff is carried out frequently
by Officers.

 Ambush checks and night-surprise inspections in various
sections of the Division on daily basis are done and deterrent
action is taken on defaulters.
 Monitoring implementation of gradation of Loco (running) staff
and staff performing Train-Passing duties.
 Monitoring staff overdue for Refresher course, PME, Safety

camp etc. done.
 Inculcation of safety consciousness among staff through
publicity, safety literature viz., Fortnightly Safety News Bulletins,
Alert Advises, Fly Leaves, posters, Brochures, Pocket-folders and
also through Audio/Visual aids.
 Safety-drives are launched frequently on various subjects based
on the causes of train accidents/unusual occurrences.

 Seminars are conducted on various aspects, regarding safe
working of trains from time to time.
 Gang men & Trackmen are counseled by conducting seminars
on various aspects viz., Monsoon/winter patrolling, Action to be
taken in case of weld failures/rail fractures, Procedure for
placing of detonators for protection of track, Gatemen duties,

Recent accident cases & causes are also explained.

c. STEPS TAKEN TO PREVENT LC ACCIDENTS:
 LC gates are periodically checked for procedural adherence
by Gatemen.

 Competency of Gatemen and availability of infrastructure as
per prescribed norms, are being ensured.
 Night Surprise Checks are being conducted to ensure alertness
and sobriety of Gatemen.
 Gatemen are being counselled on action to be taken in case
of unusual/abnormalities noticed by running trains.

 Safety boards are provided at all LCs indicating duties of
Gatemen on observation of various abnormal situations.

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