Oct2024
Welcome
Work Safe, Home Safe / HSQE Team
When does banter become bullying
Autumn ready driving TRIP
Seat belts - driver safety
What are AI speed cameras?
Idling effects & AdBlue
Modern Day Slavery
Breast Cancer Awareness
RAIB Near miss with a track worker, Littlehempston, Devon, 13 March 2024
Drugs & Alcohol
Network Rail - prohibited use of knives
Safety alerts
Office locations
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Saturday 23rd September marked the official start to Autumn
This year has marked a change in the Government funded control periods, and years of experience of supplying into the Rail industry tells us we will have a quiet period as new clients prepare and take on new contracts, and then more and more work comes out to the supply chain.
With new clients we establish new relationships, and an important relationship is with their health and safety teams. We continue to reinvest in the industry, and we recently took delivery of a new site safety vehicle that emits less emissions and is more economical to drive.
With changing seasons comes differing weather conditions and temperatures – are you ready?
Ready for cold nights and early mornings, and occasional frosts
Ready for darker mornings and evenings.
Ready for more rain, (if that is possible), and occasionally the low, blinding sun.
Good preparation is key to everything going as planned, and it gives us time to deal with change if it occurs.
Thank you, Go well,
Gareth Morris, Morson group HSQE Director
“But it’s only banter…?"
It’s important to understand when banter turns into bullying and why certain people may react differently to your comments. Words can have different meanings to different people.
Banter is defined as a playful and friendly exchange of remarks, which can be fine, so long as it does not include someone being singled out and laughed at (at their expense).
Banter can very quickly become bullying when it: is intended to insult and humiliate the other person becomes regular and persistent after they have asked someone to stop, and it continues
What is bullying?
Bullying is behaviour that undermines the integrity and confidence of a person or a group of people, causing them to feel vulnerable, humiliated, degraded, offended or frightened Bullying can take many forms including: excluding someone out on purpose spreading rumours or humiliating someone online and in-person derogatory remarks violating and degrading the person inappropriate sexual comments and sexual misconduct physically hurting another person, such as kicking, pushing, spitting and punching
If you are a victim of bullying at work or witness bullying, please inform your branch manager or contact our HR team 0161 836 7000
is for Top-up to make your vehicle road ready It’s really important to check your fuel level, water level and oil level before starting your journey Checking the fluid levels in your car is essential to ensure it’s ready for the road The engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid all play important roles in keeping your car operating smoothly and safely, so keeping them topped up is vital.
is for Rest to ensure you, and your passengers are not fatigued on your journey, running the risk of accidents Recent stats suggest one in 20 accidents are caused by fatigue Take regular comfort breaks to be well rested ahead of your journey and not under the influence of alcohol, and to plan the journey, identifying places to stop for a break during your journey.
is for Inspect, to ensure your vehicle tyres are in good condition As a driver it is your responsibility to check them before each journey Check tyre pressure and tread focusses on some simple things you can do at home to care for your tyres The legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in the UK is 1 6mm If you don’t have this much tread on your tyres it can affect steering, grip and braking distance on the road At the same time check your vehicle lights are working too – side lights, indicators, brakes and full lights and replace bulbs where necessary. You need good lights to see and be seen in the dark. Keep windows and lights clean. Dirt and salt deposits can quickly build up so ensure windows and lights are clean before your journey and that you have enough, screen wash to keep your windscreen clear throughout your journey is for Prepare to ensure they have covered for all eventualities for the trip ahead Have a plan for all weathers to be prepared for the weather ahead It starts with checking the weather forecasts before setting out. During severe weather events, drivers are advised to follow messages on the overhead signs and listen to radio updates.
Seat belts are simple to put on and save lives.
The fixed penalty for not wearing a seatbelt is £100 per person
If the case goes to court a fine of up to £500 can be imposed
The use of a seat belt by drivers and vehicle occupants is compulsory in the UK
People not wearing a seat belt are 30 times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a collision
If the vehicle has seat belts fitted, legally they must be worn. Male drivers aged 17 to 59 are most likely not to wear a seat belt Common reasons why people do not wear a seat belt include: habit or forgetting not believing they provide a safety benefit discomfort
peer pressure thrill seeking perceived lack of enforcement
Most collisions involving non-belted occupants occur between 00:01 and 07:59
28% of drivers and passengers in fatal collisions were not wearing seat belts. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where you can be issued with points as well as a fine for failing to wear a seat belt
Make sure there are enough three-point seat belts for everyone travelling in the vehicle, especially when using hired vehicles.
Before setting off, make it a habit to check that everyone in the vehicle is belted up, both in front and rear seats
Before setting off, make it a habit to check everyone has their head rest properly adjusted They can protect someone ’ s neck from whiplash If unchecked this can lead to severe injuries, paralysation, or death
Source: National Highways
As technology evolves, police and local authorities will introduce new ways to catch offenders when they are behind the wheel.
One of the biggest trends within the tech space in recent years has been the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) – and it has started to impact speed cameras and police investigations in the UK. This guide looks at what these new cameras will do, how they differ from the current ones in operation, and whether they are already being introduced across the country.
Artificial intelligence speed cameras are devices placed at the roadside that can determine if a driver is using a mobile phone – or if anyone in the vehicle is not wearing their seatbelt They can also be used to detect how fast someone is travelling and send a report on the make, model, and number plate of a vehicle. The images the AI speed camera captures can be processed to give police a full picture of the passengers and interior of a car, van, or cab of a truck.
AI speed cameras in the UK are linked to all UK police and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) databases, so checks on car tax and insurance can also be carried out
They are now starting to be introduced to nations around the world, and could lead to more road traffic be captured on camera – and more police action taken on offenders
Are there AI speed cameras in the UK?
Yes, there have been a series of pilots and tests carried out on UK roads involving AI speed cameras in the last few years In fact, a new AI speed camera with 4D radar technology can scan drivers inside a vehicle was introduced to the A23 road in Lambeth, London in early 2023
Following the trial, RAC road safety spokesman Simon Williams said: “While some drivers may criticise these cameras for unwanted snooping, the reality is that these days the police increasingly rely on technology to catch drivers breaking the law – after all, it’s impossible to have a police officer stationed on every street corner.
“Having said that, given the increasing sophistication of cameras and the potential for AI to play a role in the future, it’s absolutely vital these cameras are set up correctly and there’s an easy means of drivers challenging penalties and fines which they think are unwarranted ”
Also, in August 2023, the UK’s first free-standing AI road safety camera caught almost 300 drivers in first three days it was in operation The testing ground on a stretch of road between Devon and Cornwall detected 117 mobile offences and 180 people not wearing their seatbelts
Adrian Leisk, Head of Road Safety for Devon & Cornwall Police, said: “We are employing this new technology to send a clear message to anyone who continues to use their phone behind the wheel –you will get caught.”
Mobile phone detection cameras
In 2023, a new AI camera system was introduced to the UK which can capture and analyse images to see if drivers are using their mobile phones while behind the wheel The artificial intelligence software then processes the data and provides information to police and local government Also known as the Acusensus System, the AI uses multiple cameras to record footage that clearly displays drivers breaking the law All images are then reviewed by a human before any prosecution can happen
Mobile speed cameras
AI speed cameras in the UK are linked to all UK police and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) databases, so checks on car tax and insurance can also be carried out
They are now starting to be introduced to nations around the world, and could lead to more road traffic be captured on camera – and more police action taken on offenders
Source: RAC
Many modern vehicles are fitted with a DPF (Diesel Particular Filter) which removes diesel soot from the exhaust emissions of a diesel engine, and like any other filter, it slowly gets clogged up with the soot it traps and if not serviced when required most likely fails There are several ways to ensure the DPF remains in good working order
Extended engine idling can cause the DPF to cool down, which prevents proper regeneration of the filter This means the filter then clogs and will go into limp mode
Regular short trips can also prevent the engine and exhaust systems from reaching optimal operating temperatures, which can again impede the DPF’s passive regeneration process and result in a soot build-up.
Constant driving in heavy traffic with frequent stop-start movements can also hinder the engine and exhaust systems from achieving ideal temperatures, negatively impacting the DPF regeneration process
DPF maintenance and further information
Under certain driving conditions especially on short (stop-start) journeys the exhaust filter will need to regenerate (clean itself) During this operation, the engine must not be switched off and the vehicle must be allowed to complete its cleaning process (Details for each vehicle will be in the vehicle handbook) Engine management lights will show when this process is being initiated Failure to allow the process to finish can result in serious engine damage.
Idling can also stop this process from being initiated as the engine and exhaust system don’t get hot enough to clean the system This again can result in serious engine damage and engine management lights coming on
Any damage resulting from this type of vehicle mismanagement could result in a cost recovery from the drivers pay if the hire company deem it was caused by driver error
AdBlue Information
To protect our environment by reducing exhaust emissions, vehicles are fitted with an AdBlue tank which requires periodic refilling The topping up frequency depends on driving style and vehicle loading Some vehicles have a menu showing AdBlue levels whereas others have a light to notify
When the light comes on it must not be ignore. AdBlue tank to be refilled at the earliest opportunity. Failure to do this will cause the engine management system to reduce engine performance, or in some cases will not allow the engine to start to protect itself from damage
Where these warning lights have been ignored, and vehicle damage occurs, repair costs may be recovered from the drivers pay
It is the drivers’ responsibility to check the AdBlue level and kept at suitable levels at all times
You might think slavery is a thing of the past But unfortunately, modern slavery could be closer than you think and is in fact present across the UK today There are thought to be over 130,000 people trapped in modern slavery in the UK, with almost 17,000 possible cases referred to the authorities in 2022 alone
Modern slavery is when someone is exploited by others, for commercial, personal, or other gain They can be tricked, or persuaded by force or threats, but they all lose their freedom. This includes human trafficking, servitude, forced labour or debt bondage.
Although the Construction and Rail industries have made improvements in stamping out modern slavery, they are still seen as high-risk sectors
There are a range of signs that could indicate trafficking or forced labour Not all the signs will apply in every case, and some may not be immediately apparent but may include: Restricted freedom: Victims may not be able to travel to or from site on their own or show signs that their movements are controlled They may not have access to documents such as passports, ID or have false documents etc
Behaviour: Victims may be distrustful or afraid of the authorities, they may not interact with others, avoid eye contact, or appear to have few personal possessions.
Physical appearance: Victims may wear the same clothes to work every day, look undernourished or unkempt and may show signs of physical or psychological abuse, such as untreated injuries or anxiety
Victims may be reluctant to speak about their situation through fear of reprisal, not being believed, through a feeling of shame, or because they do not know their rights
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month October.
Touch, Look, Check! Anyone can get breast cancer. Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly. Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms. See your GP if you notice a change to your breast that’s new or unusual for you.
1 What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit
A change to the skin, such as puckering or dimpling
A change in the colour of the breast – the breast may look darker, red or inflamed
A nipple change, for example it has become pulled in (inverted)
Rash or crusting around the nipple
Unusual liquid (discharge) from either nipple
Changes in size or shape of the breast
On its own, pain in your breasts is not usually a sign of breast cancer. But look out for pain in your breast or armpit that’s there all or almost all the time. Although rare, men can get breast cancer. The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a lump in the chest area
2. See your GP if you notice a change
Most breast changes, including breast lumps, are not cancer But the sooner breast cancer is found, the more successful treatment is likely to be Get any new or unusual changes checked by a GP
3. How to check your breasts
There’s no special way to check your breasts and you do not need any training
Checking your breasts is as easy as TLC:Touch your breasts: can you feel anything new or unusual?
Look for changes: does anything look different to you?
Check any new or unusual changes with a GP
Everyone will have their own way of touching and looking for changes. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you
Check your whole breast area, including up to your collarbone (upper chest) and armpits
5. What will happen when I see my GP?
Your appointment may be over the phone or in person If your appointment is in person, your GP will examine your breasts
After speaking to you on the phone, or examining your breasts, your GP may:
Decide there’s no need for further investigation
Ask to see you again after a short time
Refer you to a breast clinic
Being referred to a breast clinic doesn’t mean you have breast cancer, just that further assessment is needed to find out what is going on. If your GP is male and you don’t feel comfortable going to see him, ask if there’s a female doctor or practice nurse available
You can also ask for a female nurse or member of staff to be present during your examination Or you can take a friend or relative with you, but check first if you are able to do this
This incident demonstrates the importance of: controllers of site safety correctly setting up and maintaining safe systems of work, including ensuring that they have effective communication with signallers those involved in specifying work ensuring that known hazards are accounted for and that planned safe systems of work are appropriate not assuming that infrastructure features will always act as a reliable guide for setting the 2-metres distance required for a separated safe system of work staff recognising that the person in charge and site warden are separate roles which cannot be undertaken by the same person at the same time
At around 10:44 hrs on 13 March 2024, a passenger train travelling at approximately 54 mph (87 km/h) was involved in a near miss with a track worker on the London Paddington to Penzance Main line near Littlehempston, Devon, around 1 5 miles (2 4 km) north of Totnes station At the time of the incident, the train was travelling on the up line, towards London. The track worker involved was the controller of site safety (COSS) for a group working on signal troughing nearby. The group had been working using a ‘separated’ system of work, which requires staff to remain at least 2 metres away from any open line The near miss occurred after the COSS left the group and moved close to a line which was still open to rail traffic, placing them at risk of being struck As the train approached, the COSS moved to the cess (the space alongside the line outside the ballast shoulder) and out of the path of the approaching train The COSS moved clear around 2 seconds before the train passed
Forward-facing CCTV showing the COSS in the up line cess as the train approaches (courtesy of Great Western Railway)
This incident occurred because the COSS moved out of the safe area that had been established as part of the separated system of work and moved close to the cess rail of the adjacent line, which was open to traffic This put them at risk of being struck by passing trains The COSS stated to their employer that they moved towards the adjacent line to investigate whether the cess immediately south of their group was wide enough to allow work to be undertaken safely, using a separated system of work.
The group involved in the incident consisted of the COSS and five track operatives, all of whom had been provided by PACE Infrastructure Solutions to Colas Rail The COSS was also the person in charge (PIC) for the work being undertaken A PIC is responsible for all aspects of safety while the team is on the track
The railway at this location consists of two lines The more westerly line is the Up Main line from Totnes to Newton Abbot This has a line speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) which reduces to 55 mph (88 km/h) just past the site of the incident The more easterly line is the Down Main line from Newton Abbot to Totnes Both lines were open to traffic at the time of the incident
The group was working to correct minor faults on a section of troughing route which had been laid in the cess adjacent to the Up Main line. In September 2023, Colas had identified that these works should be completed using possessions or during line blockages (both being periods when no trains are running) However, as Colas had previously been unable to obtain mid-week possessions in this area, the works were planned to be delivered using separated systems of work, while both railway lines remained open to traffic The plan also included a system of work in which the COSS would obtain line blockages of a short duration to allow for the passing of structures with limited clearance (where the distance to the nearest open line is insufficient to provide a position of safety for staff)
The COSS was issued with two different safe work packs (SWPs), one for working with a separated system of work and another for taking prebooked line blockages of the Up Main line, to allow limited clearance structures to be passed Colas managers stated that they expected the COSS to use the separated system of work to complete the work If the group was required to move within 2 metres of the nearest open line, then Colas stated that they would have expected the COSS to stop work immediately. These areas would then be marked, and the remaining work undertaken during later possessions.
The site location given in the SWPs covered multiple access and egress points and a linear distance of around 5 miles (8 km) It did not specifically define the limits of the site of work
The rules governing separated systems of work are given in the Rule Book GERT8000 Handbook 7 ‘General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)’, issue 8 dated September 2021 This requires staff to be separated from the nearest running rail of any open line by at least 2 metres No person is allowed to enter any area closer than this limit, and a site warden is appointed to ensure the limit is observed However, if the COSS can make certain that no staff will enter the area within 3 metres of any open line, then the work can take place without a site warden. Network Rail standard NR/L2/OHS/019 ‘Safety of people at work on or near the line’, issue 12 dated June 2023 states that a person acting as a PIC cannot also act as site warden
On 13 March 2024, the group started to arrive at the Littlehempston access point at around 09:35 hrs Witness and documentary evidence shows that the COSS gave a site briefing which included a description of the separated safe system of work and identified the troughing as the boundary of the safe area This troughing was located around 2 6 metres from the nearest open line and the group was instructed to not stray beyond it, to maintain the required 2-metres separation The COSS appointed themself as the site warden Signal box communications records show that the COSS contacted the signaller at 09:49 hrs to take a line blockage to access the infrastructure and to pass through a structure with limited clearance This was granted at 10:14 hrs and the line was handed back at 10:17 hrs
The group reached the site and work then started as planned, with the group checking and replacing any loose troughing lids on the cable route The group worked along the troughing, moving from north to south The COSS stated that, as the work progressed, they noticed that the distance between the troughing and the nearest running rail was becoming smaller The COSS instructed the group to stand down in an area that had a greater than 2-metres separation from the nearest running rail, and then went ahead, further south, to check if the group could continue to work under a separated system of work
Despite the separation distance narrowing, the COSS continued along the cess as they moved south This moved them close to the cess rail of the Up Main line to the point that they eventually became at risk of being hit by a passing train As the COSS was now remote from the group, there was no one present to challenge or warn the COSS that they were now too close to the open line Measurements undertaken after the incident by Network Rail and Colas showed that the distance between the troughing and nearest rail at the incident location is less than 2 metres. On-train data recorder evidence and forward-facing CCTV images show that the train approached the COSS at 10:44 hrs. The COSS was obscured from the driver’s view until around 5 seconds before the train reached them This was due to overhanging vegetation and because the train was approaching around a tight curve Around 1 second later, with the train travelling at 54 mph (87 km/h), the driver sounded the warning horn to warn of the train’s approach CCTV images show that, in response, the COSS moved into the vegetation by the side of the cess and that they were clear of the train’s path around 2 seconds before it passed The train driver immediately reported the near miss to the signaller
The COSS did not consider that there had been a near miss Following the passage of the train, the COSS rejoined the group and led it southwards along the cess, passing the area where the near miss had just occurred This was done without a line blockage being put in place No one in the work group challenged the COSS about moving this close to the open line
The COSS stated that they only realised they had been involved in a near miss when the driver of a subsequent train, who had been cautioned by the signaller, asked them to contact the signaller using a signal post telephone The signaller had been unable to contact the COSS directly before this point This was due to poor mobile phone reception at the site and because the COSS was not carrying the GSM-R (Global System for Mobile communication – Railway) phone that they had been issued with
The principle of keeping staff an appropriate distance from the open line is critical to ensuring safety when using a separated system of work This relies in turn on responsible managers and planners being aware of the hazards present at locations and making certain that this type of system of work is only planned for use at suitable locations, and for appropriate tasks Once on site, the COSS must also correctly set up and maintain the system
While Network Rail standards require there to be a minimum distance of 3 metres between troughing and the nearest running rail, this requirement can be varied as topographic or other obstructions dictate This means that, as in this case, the use of the troughing as the demarcation line may not always meet the requirements of the relevant rules for a separated system of work
The Rule Book states that a COSS must remain with their group to personally observe and advise them By leaving their group while they moved along the cess to look at the available clearance, the COSS was no longer able to observe their group ’ s position or actions
Previous similar occurrences
RAIB has reported on a number of track worker incidents and accidents with staff who were working within a separated system of work
On 4 December 2012, a passenger train struck and fatally injured a COSS at Saxilby, Lincolnshire (RAIB Report 21/2013). The group involved had been working at a site under a line blockage with an adjacent line open to traffic Before the accident (during an initial line blockage), the COSS had implemented a separated safe system of work and appointed themself as the site warden During a second line blockage, however, the COSS had not implemented a safe system of work and was struck by a train while working in the space between the two lines
On 15 November 2022, a passenger train travelling at 125 mph (201 km/h) narrowly missed a COSS on the West Coast Main Line near to Bulkington, Warwickshire (RAIB safety digest 02/2023) The track worker involved was the COSS for a team that was working nearby on a line which was closed to normal rail traffic, but with an adjacent line still being open The near miss occurred after the COSS stepped outside of the safe area and moved towards the line on which the train was approaching The COSS returned to a position of safety around 2 seconds before the train passed them
On 4 January 2024, a train travelling at 53 mph (85 km/h) had a near miss with a track worker around 3.5 miles (5.5 km) south of Fishguard, Pembrokeshire (RAIB safety digest 01/2024). The track worker involved was acting as the PIC and COSS for a small team of agency staff undertaking vegetation clearance work for a principal contractor The team planned to use a separated system of work As the train approached the team’s site of work, the driver saw the PIC on the track and sounded the train’s warning horn and applied the emergency brake The PIC moved off the track and was clear of the train’s path around 2 seconds before the train passed them
RAIB’s website also includes a summary of learning from incidents relating to the protection of track workers from moving trains
We have seen a significant increase in the number of individuals receiving a positive (fail) test result when undertaking random or for cause Drugs & Alcohol testing.
Being under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol impairs an individual’s judgement and reaction times, creating an unsafe working environment for not only yourself, your colleagues but also others working or travelling within the rail infrastructure
VHRL are committed to complete random D&As on a minimum of 20% of our workforce to comply with NR rules For cause testing is not considered within the committed 20% For cause testing will continue to be completed as and when required Prior to undertaking any activities on or near the line or within a rail office environment you must ensure you are not under the influence of Drugs & Alcohol
VHRL Drugs & Alcohol policy advises - it is a requirement that any worker holding PTS or assigned to work in a rail office environment must not under any circumstances:
Report for duty in an unfit state due to the use of drugs or alcohol
Use, possess or supply any recreational drugs, drugs of abuse or alcohol that may affect performance and safe working whilst on duty or travelling to/from work.
Consume any drugs or alcohol that may affect performance and safe working whilst on duty or when travelling to/from work
Any worker producing a ‘positive’ (fail) sample for either drugs or alcohol will be suspended from working on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure for five years and subject to disciplinary proceedings
A failure or refusal to submit a sample when requested to do so will also be reported as a ‘positive’ (fail) resulting in a five-year suspension being applied
It is important you notify your office if you are taking any form of prescribed medication, prior to attending any work allocations to allow required checks to be completed. Failing to advise VHRL you are presently taking prescribed medication may result in a positive (fail) test being recorded in the event a D&A test is required.
Attending work allocations under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is considered to be a breach of Health & Safety regulations Vital Human Resources Limited operates a zero-tolerance policy in regard to anyone failing to comply with Health and Safety legislation and rules – including but not limited:
To take reasonable care for the Health & Safety of yourself and other people at work/travelling in VHRL vehicles
Any event of negligence that causes or has potential to cause loss, damage, or injury
VHRL offer confidential assistance programmes to individuals who declare drugs/alcohol dependency
However, we can only help individuals who reach out for assistance before it’s too late Remember testing can be conducted without warning, at any site location, either day or night For further details on this matter or any other safety issues, please contact your local safety advisor.
Possession of knives and offensive weapons encourages violence and can lead to serious injury and death, as well as facilitating other criminal offences.
It is, therefore, considered an offence to carry a knife or an offensive weapon in a public place, even if the person carrying it claims they were not doing so without intention to use Network Rail do not permit the use of open bladed equipment across the rail infrastructure and therefore carrying an opened bladed knife within the infrastructure regardless of reasoning is strictly prohibited
What is considered to be an open bladed knife:
Any bladed knife that does not have a permanent cover, the prohibition also includes Swiss army multi bladed pocket knife
Where it is believed the use of cutting equipment is required and the only practicable means of completing the work activity is by the use of an enclosed bladed tool, the use of any such equipment must be with the express permission of the shift responsible manager, with the following consideration/mitigation is in place:
a task-specific reason is required
Use of closed bladed equipment to be included in the task methodology
Consideration should always be given to the size of the bladed enclosure to ensure that there is no risk of entrapment/cutting to the individual using the equipment during the planned activity
Enclosed blade knives are the safer alternative when opening sealed packaging, due to the protective cover across the bladed area and must only be utilised with the mitigations advised in place prior to use.
Image of a closed bladed cutting knife:
Any individuals identified, in possession of or using an open bladed knife within the infrastructure will not be tolerated, any reported breaches of the prohibited activity may lead to the individual(s) involved being investigated with the consequence of partial or full suspension of competencies occurring
If you have any concerns with regards to the carrying/use of knives within the infrastructure please contact your local on call facility for further assistance
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