MasterClass Webinars Proving Popular

RISSB’s MasterClass webinar series continues to attract large numbers, with average attendance figures topping 200.

Featuring an enviable line-of industry figures, the MasterClass webinar series will continue weekly right up until 15 December.

Upcoming presenters include Professor Graham Currie from Monash University (presenting on the effects of COVID-19 on suburban rail), Amy Lezala from MTM (presenting on RAMS engineering), and Owen Thomas from PTAWA (discussing the Perth Metronet Project).  

Keep visiting www.rissb.com.au/home/webinars/  to see who's coming up next.

Chief Medical Officers to Discuss Key RIW/AHP Issues       

The Chief Medical Officers Council will meet remotely on 6 October to discuss a range of matters relating to the Rail Industry Worker (RIW) scheme and associated medicals. This will include the forms used by Authorised Health Professionals (AHPs), auditing of AHPs, application of national blocks in the RIW system, and the future automation of processes around medicals.

Human Factors Managers Group to Meet              

The HFMG will meet on 29 October remotely to discuss a range of human factors in rail matters. This will be the first meeting chaired by Dr Kate Branford from V/Line the new Chair of the HFMG. 

For the first time also, light rail representatives will be attending the meeting.

Just Announced - A New Virtual Site Tour for RISSB's Rail Safety Conference         

Are you curious to see progress that's being made on the construction of a world-class metro station beneath Sydney's busiest station? If you are, here's your chance to go behind the scenes on a virtual tour of the Central Station Metro project.

Awarded to Laing O'Rourke, the $955 million Central Station Metro project comprises the delivery of new platforms under Central Station as well as the construction of Central Walk - a new underground pedestrian concourse that will help commuters get around Sydney's busiest railway station.

More details coming soon.
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To view the comprehensive Rail Safety Conference agenda, please go the official conference website.

Please click on the blue 'Register to Attend' button below this article if you are ready to register to attend. 

Projects On Parade

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

Publication Type 
Code of Practice

Publication Name 
Wheel Defects 

Overview
To maintain a safe and efficient rail service, regular maintenance is required on all rolling stock.  This Code of Practice will help rolling stock owners by describing the requirements for the inspection and repair of freight, passenger, and infrastructure maintenance rolling stock wheels, providing definitions and illustrations of wheel faults and defects.

Standards Development Manager 
Ian Routcliffe
iroutcliffe@rissb.com.au

Planning vs Monitoring: Can You Do Both Tasks At The Same Time?

Next week's featured webinar presenter is international speaker Eva-Lotta Högberg from the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority.

Drawing on her experience investigating an accident in the north of Sweden,  Eva-Lotta will discuss how the accident occurred despite the implementation of a new computer-based planning and documentation tool that provided a dynamic, on-screen visualisation of the train plan.

New innovations and technology make our everyday life and work life easier, inspiring and more efficient. New technology enables companies to develop innovative, high-tech operational systems, vehicles and safety barriers. At present, a large amount of information can be shared instantly through different mediums and devices. But, how do we ensure and demonstrate safety in new technology? 

Join us at 4PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 29 September 2020 to find out.

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

AS 7460 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) – Operational Requirements

AS 7531 Lighting and Visibility