Basis for Recommendation
The task list documentation associated with the maintenance of automatic level crossings did not include a requirement for SET technicians to tell the signalman and LCCO when normal working may resume at the level crossing. A counterpart requirement for the SET technicians to inform the LCCO, is also not included in the IÉ Rule Book.
Recommendation
The Head of Health & Safety Iarnród Éireann Infrastructure Manager (IÉ-IM) in conjunction with the Chief Engineer SET and the Infrastructure Manager Operations (IMO) Head of Operations to review the instructions in place for maintenance of level crossings to ensure that all the relevant staff are advised when maintenance is taking place and completed on all level crossings.