The Whistle Board Newsletter – No. 78, August 2020

We're Presenting at IRSC 2020

We're delighted to announce that we'll be co-presenting a webinar with our northern hemisphere counterparts – RSSB.  Jesse Baker (RISSB) and  be discussing how railways on each half of the globe are addressing current and emerging risk through increased collaboration.

This yea'rs IRSC conference will be delivered virtually as a series of webinars running from 19-20 October.

For more information about the conference, visit https://irsc2020.com/

Train Control Interoperability Project Moving Forward

RISSB is making great progress in this phase of the project exploring technological solutions to interoperability, and funding models. Targeted interviews with key stakeholders around the country are being established now to inform the work going forward which will dovetail into the Government’s National Rail Action Plan.

RISSB's 2020 Virtual Rail Safety Conference
27-28 October 2020

Returning for its 20th year, this year's Rail Safety Conference will be delivered virtually on 27 – 28 October 2020 to explore the theme, ‘How Safe is Safe Enough?’.

This week, we're pleased to announce our two keynote speakers are Cpt David Evans (Qantas) and Allan Spence (Network Rail).

Both Allan and Cpt Evans were two of the most popular speakers at last year's IRSC conference, so we're thrilled to have them join this year's speaker line-up.

For more information about the conference go to this page 

To register to attend, please click the blue 'Register Now' button below this story.

*Official agenda launch coming soon*

Digitalisation of Irish Rail Systems - RISSB Webinar #22

Digitalisation offers the prospect of a transformative impact on how business is conducted in the live railway environment.

New and emerging technologies are constantly being developed and offered which provide opportunities for efficiencies, transparency and risk reduction. The journey of digitisation is one that has been undertaken by Irish Rail and while the transformative benefits are being realised, this journey is itself not without its challenges

Join us at 4PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 1 September 2020 to hear Kay Doyle, Director of Health and Safety at Irish Rail/Iarnród Éireann discuss the digitalisation of Irish rail systems.

Just click on the blue 'Register Now' button to reserve your place. 

Horizons Graduate Delivers User Interface Design Master Class

More than 250 people attended Tuesday's MasterClass webinar to watch Ronan McInerney's compelling presentation on the consequences of poor user interface design.

The Horizons graduate is the first young professional to present a MasterClass webinar and he has contributed extensively to RISSB Standards development.

Well done, Ronan.

Medical Standards Under the Microscope

The Chief Medical Officers Council (CMOC) will meet on Monday 31 August 2020. The major topic for discussion will be the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers with the Council to hear from NTC on timing of the next review of the Standard. Issues such as lipid testing and obstructive sleep apnoea will be discussed at the meeting and there will be a presentation on the RIW scheme.  

Projects On Parade

Each week we'll showcase a publication in our 2020 / 2021 work plan that we will progressing in the coming year.

Publication Type 
Guideline

Publication Name 
Australian Rail Industry Management System Framework

Overview
One of the core functions of RISSB is to develop national Standards, Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines for the Australian rail industry.  Rail transport operators (RTOs) are required to consider these publications in the development of their safety management system. 

This Guideline provides RTOs with a roadmap of the significant national Standards, Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines which can be utilised in the development or review of their safety management systems, and highlights some non-industry (e.g. government) documentation that should be considered.  

This document can be used as a starting point for new rail operators or those who are entering the Australian rail industry.

Standards Development Manager 
Sudha Niles
sniles@rissb.com.au

Call for Public Consultation – AS 7703 Railway Signalling – Power Supply Systems

Call for Public Consultation – Wheel defects Code of Practice