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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.
Gatemen are being counselled on action to be taken in case
of gate failures/road vehicles obstructing –Dealing of trains.
Joint ambush checks with civil authorities are conducted to
nab errant road vehicle drivers under the provisions of the
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Railways Act, 1989.
The following safety activities carried out during ILCAD campaign
from 07.06.22 to 10.06.22