GERT8000-HB9 Iss 8.1
IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions
Synopsis
You will need this handbook if you carry out the duties of an IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions.
Summary Of Changes
Rules concerning walking on or near the line published in September 2024 resulted in changes to the numbering of sections in Handbooks 6 and 7. As a result, cross-references in this handbook at sections 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 have been changed.
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Rule Book Handbook
- Issued:
- 23/11/2024
- Published:
- 23/11/2024
- In Force:
- 07/12/2024
- Next Review:
- 03/12/2028
Details
Consultation Status | Open |
Consultation due | 14/04/2025 |
Consultation sign-up | Consultation sign up |
Consultation Link | Consultation link |
Vehicle Assessment | No |
Supersedes | GERT8000-HB9 Iss 8 |
Lead Committee | Traffic Operation and Management - TOM |
Supporting Documents | GERT8000-RBBL Iss 40.1 |
Deviations
![]() Registered |
23-040-DEV Revised 17-02-2025
Possession Optimisation - enabling clearer safety communications in possessions through web-enabled devices
24-022-DEV Revised 03-12-2024
The use of T3-A as a process for the protection of T3 possessions on Network Rail managed infrastructure
22-101-DEV Revised 05-12-2024
The use of signal disconnection as secondary protection for T3 possessions - National Deviation |