The Whistle Board Newsletter – No.70, July 2020

RISSB Reimagined

Last week we unveiled a reimagined RISSB homepage providing site visitors with a fresh, modern look and a much better user experience.

Our homepage provides links to RISSB's Hazard Register, Glossary of Terms, The Whistle Board and calls for public consultations and Development Group notifications. To view our new page for yourself, go to www.rissb.com.au 

As part of a brand reinvigoration, RISSB has created a clear connection between all of its latest marketing collateral which includes a value statement, highlighting the diverse range of products and services that RISSB offers its members, as well as a brand new membership benefits flyer.

IRSC Invites Abstract Submissions for Webinar Series

Following the cancellation of the face-to-face IRSC 2020 Conference, the IRSC has launched a series of webinars that will take place on 19, 20 and 21 October 2020 and is accepting webinar abstracts from potential presenters until Friday, 24 July 2020.

If you are interested in putting forward a submission and would like to know what information to include in your submission, please click on this link to find out more.

Applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems to Rail

Drawing on his experience as Managing Director of 4Tel, guest presenter Derel Wust will discuss artificial intelligence and machine learning, his company’s work in developing AI solutions for rail, and AI applications in rail operations in RISSB's webinar #15.

​Artificial intelligence (AI) will heavily impact all elements of above and below rail operations over the coming years.  Find out what the implications are for your organisation. 

Join us at 12PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 to see Derel deliver his presentation titled Applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems to Rail.

Please click on the blue 'Register Now' button to reserve your place in next week's webinar.

AS 7522 Access and Egress

In recent weeks,the Development Group for the review of AS 7522 Access and Egress met to discuss the current draft.

The group, comprising a diverse range of industry members, is making good progress with this review and we expect to conclude this work within the 2020 / 2021 financial year.

Wheel Defects Code of Practice

The Development Group for the Wheel defects Code of Practice (CoP) recently met to continue its work with a review.

The Development Group identified a number of potential areas for improvement within this CoP, that would help best represent the needs of the operators who regularly use this publication.

The draft was updated following recent discussions and the group will reconvene in late July to continue its review. 

AS 7474 Rail industry – System safety

AS 7664 Railway signalling cable routes, cable pits, and foundations

AS 7651 Axle Counters