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14. Ambush Checks

During the year 2020-21, up to February-2021, total 163 Ambush checks have been
conducted along with RTA officials at various manned Level crossings. About 1355
road users were counselled during the checks.

15. Disaster Management:

Disaster Management boards in bi-lingual were updated and numbers are regularly
checked by SMs/SS/TIs and Officers during their inspections.

16. Gradation:

Gradation of all Safety Category Staff was evaluated as per the stipulated guidelines
of Railway Board. Continuous monitoring is being done by Officers/Supervisors to
upgrade the staff categorized as B, C & D.

17. Action plan to curb accidents

The following steps are taken in order to reduce accidents on the division.

1. Intensive counseling of staff
2. Conducting Safety Seminars.
3. Launching Safety Drives.
4. Issuing Safety Circulars and General Circulars.
5. Safety Literature (Fly Leaf, Vigil, Monthly/Bi-monthly Bulletins etc.)
6. Safety meeting at stations through Rule of the month for the benefit of the staff.
7. Conducting Night Surprise Inspections.
8. Public awareness campaign.
9. Monitoring of Refresher Course & Periodical Medical Examination.
10. Conducting weekly Safety Audit meeting with DRM, ADRM & Branch Officers, discussing all
the safety related issues. The deficiencies pointed out during the meeting/action required to
implement the safety measures are monitored and compliance is ensured.
11. Conducting safety audit inspections by divisional JA grade officers at major stations and
activity centers.
12. Conducting Mock drills.
13. Conducting ambush checks throughout the division.
14. Distribution of Pamphlets on Prevention of Fire Accidents and Safety at LC.

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