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First testing officers complete course
06 June 2013More than 40 drug and alcohol testing officers attended the first bridging training course offered by the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) as part of the process in becoming authorised under the new Rail Safety National Law.
New safety improvement pages
04 June 2013Two new content pages – managing fatigue and rail/road vehicle safety – have been added to a dedicated safety improvement section on the ITSR website.
Asset plans the focus of ‘Sharing practice’ meetings
29 May 2013Asset plans are the topic of the next series of ‘Sharing practice’ asset management meetings, being held for rail operators in NSW during June.
New information available on D&A requirements
10 May 2013New information about drug and alcohol (D&A) management requirements for rail transport operators has been added to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) website.
Road/rail vehicle workshop to focus on safety outcomes
08 May 2013Representatives of the Australian rail industry are invited to participate in a follow-up workshop designed to improve safety associated with road/rail vehicle (RRV) operations.
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New information available on D&A requirements
New information about drug and alcohol (D&A) management requirements for rail transport operators has been added to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) website.
Road/rail vehicle workshop to focus on safety outcomes
Representatives of the Australian rail industry are invited to participate in a follow-up workshop designed to improve safety associated with road/rail vehicle (RRV) operations.
ITSR releases 33rd quarterly Waterfall report
The 33rd quarterly report on the implementation of the NSW Government’s response to the recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Waterfall Rail Accident has been released.
OEM a source of data and advice for asset managers
An important takeaway message from the recent ‘Sharing practice’ meetings was that maintenance prescribed by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is not always sufficient for managing risk.
Prosecution highlights importance of training, supervision and constant monitoring
A recent judgement in the Industrial Court of NSW should serve as a reminder to rail operators of the importance of monitoring the effectiveness of their safety management systems.
- Chief Executive message
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A new era in rail safety regulation in Australia begins this month when Rail Safety National Law and the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) commence in NSW, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
