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Please see below for a link to download a PDF version of the COSS workbook:

https://info.railsentinel.co.uk/asset/a74aadc3/faee051e.pdf/

The workbook will need to be completed by both the candidate and the candidates line manager.

Once the COSS workbook has been completed, please email a completed copy to [email protected] so this can be notified as an event on Sentinel prior to course attendance.

If the workbook is not completed before the course commencement date, you will not be able to sit the course and will be turned away.

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Certified Occupational Safety Specialist ®        (COSS ® )

Virtual instructor-led class.

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS®)  is a training program designed by safety professionals for the entry level person, or for the experienced safety person who needs a refresher on safety.

Its main objective is to equip employees who have safety and health responsibilities with the core competencies they must master to be successful in occupational safety and health. The COSS® Program provides students with focused and relevant content that is enforced with concentrated learning activities. The course consists of 40 hours of hands-on, instructor-led learning, delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers. Case studies and workshops are used extensively to bring learning objectives into focus. Student presentations, daily quizzes, practical reviews and a comprehensive final exam allow students to demonstrate their competencies in the class. By learning how to promote safety on a jobsite, COSS ® graduates will have the knowledge necessary to help lower fatalities, near misses and OSHA citations.

COSS Graduates Will Be Able To:

Determine the true cost of accidents

Calculate total recordable incident rates

Search company and public records to assess where the likelihood of an accident may lie

Master the use of the Code of Federal Regulations (construction and general industry)

Identify hazards, determine regulatory requirements, implement corrective actions and train personnel in required changes 

Complete risk analyses for key jobs and processes

Perform thorough accident investigations

Develop and implement a safety audit and inspection program

Communicate corporate safety initiatives and goals

Develop and maintain company safety plans and manuals

Upon completing COSS®, graduates will receive:

National COSS® designation 

40 Contact hours approved by CWEA

Pre-requisites

COSS® has no prerequisites for entering, therefore, in each class, we tend to have a mix of non- experienced, first time safety persons, as well as safety professionals who have been in the safety field for 20+ years. But, we have learned that regardless of the number of years of experience you have in safety, everyone leaves the COSS® class with a wealth of knowledge!

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Price: $2,299.00

NSC Member Price: $1,799.00

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Virtual Instructor-led COSS Classes

Virtual COSS® courses are offered in real-time during live classes with our expert COSS Instructors. The week-long course features the same innovative and rigorous curriculum as our in-person  COSS  training with digital coursework that includes daily compliance moments and proctored exams. Students will participate in a live 6-hour online session via Zoom video conferencing Monday – Friday. Live sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time). After each session Monday - Thursday, students can work on their own time to complete daily exercises and readings. On the final day, students will participate in an additional 2-hour Zoom session to complete final graded activities including the final exam, final compliance moment, and safety presentation. Participation in the course will require the following:

·  Computer with reliable Internet access (Laptops and desktop computers only.)

·  Preference: Dual monitor setup or use of multiple devices (computer and mobile device)

·  Web browser

·  Webcam and Microphone

·  Zoom Video Conferencing

·  Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Upcoming Virtual Classes:

Virtual Class Times: 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm for 5 days

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December 9-13, 2024 - Virtual Class

In-Person Classes:

TBD- If you are interested in an in-person training or would like to schedule a group training, please contact our office. i [email protected]

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• Controller of Site Safety – COSS Course

Controller of Site Safety - COSS Course

Current PTS cardholders can take the Controller of Site Safety Course (COSS) to learn how to build up a safe system of work that protects a workgroup when on or near the line. The Overhead Line and Conductor Rail Permit (OLP/CRP) module is included in the COSS course.  

As a PTS cardholder, the first step in obtaining your COSS certificate is to develop experience and expertise of working on the railway. When you’re ready, you can enrol in the COSS course on your preferred date. You must complete a pre-course workbook supplied by your employer/sponsor before attending.  

Your Railway Medical must be current, including a drug and alcohol test. If you change employers or sponsors, you must undergo a fresh drug and alcohol test. Please contact us to schedule an appointment prior to attending your course, or book online.  

Download the COSS Rule Book Modules and Keypoint Card for free from our website as pre-course reading.

What You Learn on your COSS Course:

The COSS course consists of theory and practical elements including:

• PTS Recertification
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Emergency Procedures
• AC/DC Electrical systems
• Signalling systems
• Positioning Lookouts
• Line Blockages
• Safety Critical Communications
• SWP Verification
• Working in Possessions
• OLP/CRP Permits

On successful completion of the COSS course, you are free to perform the duties of a COSS anywhere on the Network Rail Managed Infrastructure including Infrastructure Projects.

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Fusion People Training

Controller of site safety (coss) courses.

Those who will carry out the duties of a COSS, set up Safe Systems of Work for a group whilst on or near the line.

Initial:  7.5 Days

Recert:  4 Days

Max Attendees

Initial: £741.00 + VAT 

Recert: £571.00 + VAT

Who is this for?

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the Lifesaving Rules.
• Know the roles and responsibilities of a COSS.
• Be able to check the competencies track safety cards via Sentinel.
• Understand the importance of and demonstrate a good COSS briefing.
• Identify their location and access information about the site.
• State, understand and demonstrate the Safe System of Work planning process.
• Correctly appoint Lookouts/Site Wardens.
• Demonstrate use of the sighting distance chart and how this can be attained.
• Understand and demonstrate a good level of both written and verbal communications.
• Understand the process and demonstrate ability to take and hand back line blockages.
• Understand and state the process when working within a possession.
• Understand and state the process for working in a siding.
• How to manage an incident and the role of the RIO.
• Understand the LCV process and how to complete a VMF.

What do you need to attend this course?

• Must hold the required medical level.
• PTS must be held and is renewed as part of the course so the minimum logbook requirement must be met.
• Have a good level of literacy.
• The COSS pre course workbook must be completed within 4 weeks of the course start date.

What happens after I pass the course?

• Your track safety card will be updated to include both the PTS recertification and (Probationary) COSS.
• You must complete the mentoring requirements and pass a workplace assessment within 4 months.
• You must be accompanied at all times by a full COSS holder until this is completed.
• An interim assessment (between 9 and 15 months after the post-mentoring assessment) must also be completed.

Associated Courses

COSS OLP/COSS CRP/OLEC1/PC/SWL

Upcoming Courses

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COSS Training

Worksite Safety Consultants

SEE, Inc. has added the COSS training to its internal core training for all safety staff. If your job is dealing with safety or HR in any way, this class is for you. This is a one week intensive training class to make you a better safety person or give you a strong start in safety.

Each student will receive the student kit on the first day of class. The kit includes the following items:

• COSS Padfolio with pen and calculator
• COSS Copyrighted Student Workbook
• 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)
• 29 CRF 1926 (Construction)
• COSS Student Textbook, Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health
• COSS Embroidered Saddlebag
• Each graduating student receives a COSS certificate mounted on a wooden plaque  

Cost: SEE, Inc. Clients: $1,799 Non-SEE, Inc. Clients: $1,899

Location:  Training will be hosted at the Virginia Chapter ABC Training Center located at 42680 Trade West Drive.  Click here to for a map and directions

Accommodations:  Click here for hotels in the area

Lets go through my thinking process when I was asked if I should take the COSS class. I have been doing this for many years and I teach the 100 hour CSST class. What is a 40 hour class going to teach me? Answer is PLENTY!

“I wish I had this class when I started in safety in the late 90’s. I have had people that have been in the safety industry from a few weeks to one gentleman that had been in safety for almost 40 years. This class teaches everyone at least something. I had one student describe it to me during a class on a Tuesday it was like taking a drink from a fire hose of information, and by Thursday he said he was impressed at how confident he felt in knowing the information. This is much more than another safety credential this is an actual class that teaches a lot about the industry that you don’t learn in any other class I have ever been in. The training taught me new ways to attack issues, it also taught me to be a much better safety professional. I can tell you here at SEE, Inc. we believe in it so much we have added it into our required curriculum for all of our new hires in the field. It has taken our entire staff up a few levels and clients really see the difference. It’s not just about what OSHA says, it answers a lot of the why and how questions. I have checked back with students and gotten great success stories Some where just given safety as one of their responsibilities, some were HR directors, and some were seasoned safety veterans that all said they took what they learned back and applied this skills to their jobs and got great responses.”  Matt Murphy, President SEE Inc.

Student Testimonials:

“I had been in a construction safety position for 15 years before taking the COSS class; this class took my knowledge of safety to a whole different level. I recommend this class for the entry level safety person all the way up to the most seasoned safety professional.”  Richard Ennis, Ennis Electric Company, Inc.

“The COSS class was an excellent course in the sense that after over 10 years in the safety business I learned many new things. Matt Murphy is an excellent instructor as he guides you through the compliance moments as if you were in a real life scenario. I would recommend the COSS class to any seasoned or aspiring safety professional”  Bill Drexel, Scaffold Resources

“You can teach an old dog new tricks! Taking the COSS class was a great refresher. I was able to walk away with a vision of where I need to take our Safety program, and how to better deal with our employees.”  C. T. Butler, Director of Human Resources And Safety Management S.W. Rodgers

“COSS was by far the most intense safety course I’ve ever taken! The course materials were very comprehensive and I have referred back to them many times since the course. My instructor Matt Murphy was excellent and very knowledgeable and he presented the information in a way that made it enjoyable and easier to learn and understand. It was awesome to gain such a large amount of knowledge in a short period of time. It gave me such a feeling of accomplishment to earn my COSS certificate and as a result I feel more confident and knowledgeable in my position. I would highly recommend this course to all safety professionals!!”  Lisa Fox, COSS Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Payroll/Accounting Specialist

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Reference  Materials

Rule Handbooks

The railway runs on rules . don't be an incident . follow the rules ..

The links on this page are fed directly from the  RSSB . If you find any errors or outdated materials, please let  WebSlave  know immediately so it can be ammended. The correct source of Rulebook info is the  RSSB Rulebook app , your primary sponsor is responsible for allowing you access to this.

This section was last updated on 21/12/2022.

HB1: General duties and track safety for track workers (Issue 7)

HB2: Instructions for track workers who use emergency protection equipment​

HB3: Duties of the Lookout and Site Warden​

HB4: Duties of a Points Operator and Route-Setting Agent​

HB5: Handsignalling Duties Issue 2.1​

HB6: General duties of an Individual Working Alone (IWA) Issue 7​

HB7: General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS) Issue 8

HB8: IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line Issue 9​

HB9: IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions Issue 8​

HB10: Duties of the COSS or SWL and PIC when using a Hand Trolley Issue 4.1​

HB11: Duties of the person in charge of possession (PICOP) Issue 10​

HB11: Duties of the person in charge of possession (PICOP) with ERTMS Issue 2​

HB12: Duties of the engineering supervisor (ES) or safe work leader (SWL) in a possession Issue 9​

HB13: Duties of the Person in Charge of the Siding possession (PICOS) Issue 3​

HB16: AC electrified lines Issue 5​

HB17: DC electrified lines Issue 4​

HB19: Work on Signalling Equipment - Duties of the Signalling Technician​

HB20: General duties of a Safe Work Leader (SWL) working outside a possession Issue 4​

HB21: Safe Work Leader (SWL) blocking a line Issue 5​

Rule Book Track Workers' Manual Issue 7​

Keypoint booklets.

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Keypoint PTS

Keypoint DCCR

Keypoint Site Warden

Keypoint COSS / IWA / PC

Keypoint ES

Keypoint PICOP

Keypoint Possession Support

Keypoint Safe System of Work Planner

PTS Handbook Issue 10 (03/2020)

Rulebook Update Briefing issue 38​

Coss recert workbook.

Everyone attending a COSS Recert should be pre-issued with the COSS Workbook for completion before the course since it is a vital part of knowledge revision.

This is not a replica of the test and contains no answers.

Don’t forget to refer to the COSS Keypoint booklet above to help check your answers – there’s always a chance that something you know may be something you don’t. Rulebooks change.

Coss Personal Development Workbook v3.0

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• About Recertification
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VIRTUAL COSS RESOURCE GUIDE

System requirements.

A successful experience in this course requires a basic familiarity with technology and the following systems:

• Computer with reliable internet access (Laptops and desktop computers only.)
• Preference: Dual monitor setup and use of multiple devices (computer and mobile device)
• Google Chrome Browser (must be used for exams)
• Webcam and Microphone

Zoom Video Conferencing

• Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Before Class Begins

Prior to the first day of class, students need to install the desktop version of the Zoom software and test their internet connection, audio and video. Students also need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

Download Zoom Client for Meetings Test Your Internet Connection Download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Students will receive a Zoom meeting request via email. At least 20 minutes before the class start time, participants should click on the Join Zoom Meeting link included in the email.

Virtual COSS Syllabus

• Participant Guide
• Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety
• Code of Federal Regulations 1926
• Code of Federal Regulations 1910

Student Success Map

The Student Success Map outlines the course and outcomes of a student’s journey. In order to complete required class activities, students will need access to the sites below.

Day 1 Assignments Day 2 Assignments Day 3 Assignments Day 4 Assignments Day 5 Assignments

On Day 5, students will participate in an additional Zoom session to complete the following graded activities:

• Final Exam: Students will complete an online final exam using the proctoring service, Integrity Advocate. Students will be asked to present a government-issued photo identification document (ID) at the time of testing. Review the Final Exam policy here.  Students must use Google Chrome browser to take exams.
• Final Compliance Moment
• 10-minute Safety Presentation

For questions, please contact your instructor or the COSS Team at 877-610-COSS.

The COSS Series includes intense, curriculum-based programs that cater to the needs of the beginning safety practitioner, as well as to the experienced safety professional.

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Controller of Site Safety (COSS)

Controller of Site Safety Initial (COSS)

Course duration.

This course is designed to train the persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) competence.

The COSS competence will be held by anyone who is required to set up a safe system of work on or near the line for a group (two or more people). A COSS can also carry out the duties of an IWA. provided there are no medical restrictions that would prevent this.

The Cost course will take delegates through the procedures set out in the Rule Book; Handbook 6 (General Duties of an IWA), Handbook 7 (General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS), Handbook 8 (IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line), Handbook 9 (IWA or COSS setting up sage systems of work within possessions), Handbook 10 (Duties of the COSS and person in charge of a hand trolley) and Handbook 13 (Duties of the person in charge of siding).

The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate their ability to correctly interpret relevant parts of the Rule Book, Handbooks and relevant Network Rail Specifications when acting as COSS.
• Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a Safe System of Work before they or any group of staff is allowed to go ‘On or Near the Line’

Course Award

Delegates will be awarded with a Sentinel recognised certificate upon successful completion of this course.

Entry Requirements

• Delegates must be a minimum age of 18
• Meet the entry requirements of PTS competence
• Have a good understanding of the English language
• Hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/02 – Competence and Training in Track Safety
• Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements and
• Specification NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol)
• The Pre-COSS workbook needs to be completed and the Sponsor must register the completion of the Pre-COSS workbook with Sentinel

Equipment Required

Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Controller of Site Safety – Overhead Line Permit training as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.

It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.

This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking COSS CRP training as part of their duties in Network Rail Infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas

Controller of Site Safety Recert (COSS)

This course is intended for candidates who currently can set up a safe system of work on Network Rail’s infrastructure and need to be re-certificated. It also covers Personal Track Safety re-certification. The aim of the course is to recertify delegates in the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Controller of Site Safety duties, in-line with the Controller of Site Safety unit of competence.

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly relevant parts of the Rule Book, Handbooks and relevant Network Rail Specifications when acting as COSS
• All delegates on the course will be required to demonstrate the giving of a safety brief
• Delegates must be sponsored by a link-up approved company to attend this course
• Produce a valid Network Rail Sentinel card showing a current medical and PTS & COSS competency

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Rail Critical Courses

Industry common induction (ici).

Industry Common Induction is a requirement for all individuals prior to them working on or near the line. This is an e-learning package that can be independent study however the final assessment needs to be completed under invigilation at an approved training centre.

Successful learners will have the competency uploaded onto their Sentinel card.

Access Overhead Lines Construction Sites (OLEC1)

OLEC1 defines the requirements for persons required to access overhead line construction sites safely and effectively.

This is an industry mandatory requirement wherever there is the presence of AC lines.

Personal Track Safety (PTS) AC Initial

The key aim of this course is to ensure individuals understand their responsibilities and duties when working on or near the line.

• Must be a minimum age of 16
• Must pass a Network Rail Approved Medical, drug and alcohol examination.
• Must have successfully completed the e-learning training and assessment prior to attendance.
• Have sufficient command of the English language and practically demonstrate an emergency call.

DCCR Initial & Recertification

This course is intended to be an extra module to the current PTS course and is aimed at all staff working in DC electrified areas. It is designed to develop knowledge, understanding and skills. The course will provide you with the competence required to work on or adjacent a DC conductor rail.

Before attending this training you would have successfully passed the PTS course and have a valid Sentinel card endorsed with PTS.

Personal Track Safety (PTS) AC & DCCR Initial

Personal Track Safety training aims to instruct learners on correctly determining their responsibilities and duties when working on or near the line.

Working Near or Adjacent to DC Conductor Rails (DCCR) provides learners with the knowledge required to safely carry out their duties in DC electrified areas in line with current Network Rail standards.

This course is split into two days. The layout of the course is as follows:

• Day 1: PTS AC Initial* • Day 2: DCCR Initial

*All learners must successfully pass the PTS AC Initial before they are able to move onto DCCR Initial.

Pre-requisites & Requirements

Personal Track Safety (PTS) AC & DCCR Initial, Access Overhead Lines Construction Sites (OLEC1) & Industry Common Induction (ICI)

This course compliments the PTS AC & DCCR Initial by the provision of mandatory elements (ICI & OLEC1). Required by all persons before they can go on or near the line.

Personal Track Safety (PTS) AC & DCCR Initial & Access Overhead Lines Construction Sites (OLEC1)

• Day 1: PTS AC Initial* • Day 2: DCCR Initial

Pre-requisites & Requirements:

Lookout (LKT) / Site Warden (SW)

The Lookout/Site Warden course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Lookout/Site Warden training as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.

It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.

The aim of this course is to provide learners with both the technical and non-technical skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake their duties in line with its unit of competence.

• Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card.
• Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard Competence Specific Fitness including Drug and Alcohol Medical Requirements.
• It is the responsibility of delegates’ Local Manager to decide upon their suitability to attend this course, in accordance with the current issue of Competence and Training in Track Safety.

Individual Working Alone (IWA)

This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Individual Working Alone (IWA) competence.

The IWA competence is required to be held by anyone who is required to work on or near the line on their own.

The aim of the course is to provide learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake IWA duties in line with the IWA unit of competence.

• Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard Competence Specific Fitness including Drug & Alcohol Medical Requirements.

Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Initial OLP, CRP/LLT

This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) competence.

The COSS competence will be held by anyone who is required to set up a safe system of work on or near the line for a group (two or more people).

A COSS can also carry out the duties of an IWA, provided there are no medical restrictions that would prevent this.

The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.

The course will include Overhead Line Permit (OLP) & Conductor Rail Permit (CRP) required for individuals who will be working within areas that require isolation permits.

• Minimum age of 18
• Meets the entry requirements of PTS competence
• Good level of literacy required
• Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card
• Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard Competence Specific Fitness Medical including Drug and Alcohol Requirements
• The Pre-COSS workbook needs to be completed and the Sponsor must register the completion of the Pre-COSS workbook with Sentinel

Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Re-certification

This course is designed as a refresher to train staff to correctly determine their responsibilities and duties when acting as a Controller of Site Safety.

• A minimum of 4 logbook entries is required

Protection Controller (PC)

This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Protection Controller (PC) competence.

A PC must be appointed when a line blockage is required to be taken and shared by two or more COSSs or IWAs.

The PC course will take learners through the procedures as set out in the Rule Book, as well as highlighting the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.

Level Crossing Attendant (LXA)

This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking this course as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure. It is designed to develop a persons knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their capability in these areas.

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake their duties as a Level Crossing Attendant.

• Must be a minimum of 18.
• Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS and IWA or COSS.
• Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard Medical including Drug and Alcohol Fitness.
• Must have a good level of literacy to meet Entry Qualifications.

Points Operator (PO)

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Points Operator duties.

Track Induction Course

To instruct candidates on correctly determining their responsibilities and duties when working on or near the line and to give delegates a basic understanding of the principles of track engineering including permanent way construction, components and work methods.

Course Aims To provide the basic underpinning knowledge of permanent way construction, components and working methods associated with maintenance, renewal, repair, adjustment and dismantling of permanent way assets.

Course Objectives On successful completion of the course the candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate their ability to use tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate their understanding of Permanent Way terms and procedures.
• Plain line and switches and crossings including rails, sleepers, bearers, ballast, fastenings, pads, insulators, clips, fishplates, bolts, tie bars, stretcher bars, switch heaters and lubricators.
• Joints, including insulated joints.
• Adjustment switches.
• Vegetation.
• Civil Engineering Structures, including cuttings, embankment and culverts.
• Signalling equipment including signals; point machines, AWS inductors; TPWS track equipment; axle counters; on track and line-side cables.

Pre-requisites & Requirements Candidates will need to have successfully completed their PTS Initial training prior to attending the course.

Small Tools/Plant

Candidates will be shown how to operate and proper use of various power tools that are used within the Rail Industry.

• Must be over the age of 16.
• Have appropriate PP (task specific).
• Must be able to fully demonstrate practical application as well as take part in all activities.

Personal Track Safety (PTS) AC & DCCR Re-certification

PTS and DCCR Re-Certification course for individuals who already hold a Personal Track Safety (PTS) endorsement on their Sentinel card.

Engineering Supervisor (ES)

This course is aimed at people who have been identified by their manager or sponsor and suitable to complete the Engineering Supervisor (ES) competence.

The ES competence is required to be held by anyone who is required to establish and manage a worksite within a possession on the managed infrastructure. This includes the management of On Track Plant (OTP) and train movements within the designated worksite.

The ES course will guide delegates through the procedures set out in Handbook 12 (Duties of the engineering supervisor) and Handbook 13 (Duties of the person in charge of the siding).

The course includes the importance of using the communication protocol and the appropriate behaviours to carry out this role safely and effectively.

The course content includes:

• Introduction
• Possession & Worksite Details
• Taking the Possession
• Communications
• Handover Procedures
• Suspending & Handing Back a Worksite
• Loading and Unloading/Train Preparation
• Protecting a Line Open to Traffic
• Emergency Speed Restriction
• Train Movements
• Machine controller & Crane Controller
• Line Clear Verification Process

Rail Safety Critical On-Site Assessments

Below you will find a list of the On-Site assessments that can be carried out by an NSAR approved and assured assessor.

If you are unsure whether you are eligible for an On-Site assessment please contact us.

Individual Working Alone Assessment

Controller of site safety (probationary & interim) assessment, engineering supervisor (probationary & interim) assessment, machine controller/crane controller assessment, health and safety in the workplace, basic life support.

This course is suitable for anyone, of any age, who is interested in dealing with an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally, or not. It includes managing an incident, maintaining an open airway for a breathing casualty and resuscitation (CPR) for a casualty who is not breathing normally. 

Emergency First Aid At Work

This one day course is for any individual that requires Emergency First Aid at Work training. 

First Aid at Work

This comprehensive three-day course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all candidates to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way.

In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since the candidates last training course.

Learners must be a minimum of 14 years of age.

Appointed Person

This is a 2 hour course and is entirely theory based. There will be no practicial training involved in this course.

A certificate of attendance is issued to all those who attend.

Learners must be a minimum of 16 years to qualify.

First Aid At Work Requalification

This two-day First Aid at Work course is designed for those who currently hold a First Aid at Work qualification and are due to expire.

• A First Aider can renew their FAW qualification by attending a 2-day re-qualification course without question, if it’s within 1 month past the expiry date.
• If the First Aider has lapsed by more than 1 month, but no longer than 3 months, then the First Aider can re-qualify by attending a 2-day course providing ‘Special considerations’ have been applied.

Special considerations are:

• A signed letter from the employer to the provider of the training stating the reasons why in their opinion, the First Aider is suitably experienced to attend a 2-day course and does not require a full 3-day FAW course.
• A decision is made by the provider of the training after discussions with the employer, or the First Aider, and deciding that their previous experience is sufficient to attend a full 2-day FAW course.
• If the First Aider has lapsed beyond 3 months then they must attend a full 3-day FAW course.

Duration A minimum of 12 hours spread over at least two days. Bespoke courses over longer durations can be arranged upon request.

Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health Half Day

This half day course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help.

This course is a minimum of 4 hours spread over at least one day. Bespoke courses over longer durations can be arranged upon request.

Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health Full Day

This 1-day course covers the content of the Level 1 (Awareness of First Aid for Mental health) course but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.

This course runs for a minimum of 6 hours spread over at least one day. Bespoke courses over longer durations can be arranged upon request.

Health And Safety In The Workplace Level 1

This is an excellent introduction to health and safety in the workplace and will benefit any worker, in any industry or sector and accommodates induction training for the new employee very well.

All aspects of Health and Safety are important to a business whether you are an employee, contractor or supplier and this half-day course will benefit both the learner and the business, ensuring that the working environment is a safe and healthy one.

No previous experience is necessary.

Health And Safety In The Workplace Level 2

This is an excellent introduction to Health and Safety in the workplace and will benefit all employees, particularly those who mat be accepting a health and safety role, such as safety representative within their organisation. Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) qualification which will provide an ideal platform to higher level training or career development.

This is a one-day classroom based course. Dependant on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course reading.

Learners must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

In-House Manual Handling

This course provides an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling – not only meeting HSE (Health & Safety Executive) recommendations, but also promoting good and safe practices in any situation.

This course is non-regulated. Upon completion, candidates will receive a durable card demonstrating competance in this area.

OFQUAL Manual Handling Level 2

This is a 6-hour classroom based course. Dependant on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.

Upon completing the course learners will receive a Level 2 Award in Manual Handling.

In-House Fire Safety Awareness

This course is designed for all employees as an introduction to fire awareness and is an excellent ingredient in the induction programme of new employees. It deals with how fire can occur and what to do in the event of a fire. The qualification also provides a foundation for those employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc.)

Upon completing the course, candidates will receive a durable card demonstrating competence in this area.

OFQUAL Fire Safety Awareness Level 1

This course is designed for all employees as an introduction to fire awareness and is an excellent ingredient in the induction programme of new employees. It deals with how fire can occur and what to do in the event of a fire. The qualification also provides a foundation for those employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc).

Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 1 qualification (Level 4 in Scotland).

OFQUAL Fire Safety Awareness Level 2

This course is designed for employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc).

Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 2 qualification (Level 5 in Scotland).

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The COSS series of educational programs will train you in the essentials of safety and health, leadership, communication, and regulatory requirements in a wide variety of work environments. Programs include Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS),and Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers (COSM).

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist

COSS® is a training program designed by safety professionals for the entry level person, or for the experienced safety person who needs a refresher on safety. Its main objective is to equip employees who have safety and health responsibilities, with the core competencies they must master to be successful in occupational safety and health.

COSS® requires individuals to have a high school diploma or equivalent. COSS® is an academically rigorous course that requires nightly reading from a college textbook, daily quizzes, student presentations and a comprehensive written exam.

• COSS: August 12 – 16, 2024
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The member cost for the COSS® class is $1,899. If you are not a member of the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana, the cost of the course is $2,099. Simply login to your existing account or create a new account using the link above and select course 13COSS in the Class Registration portal.

Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers

The COSM program is designed to increase the knowledge and skill competencies of executive-level safety managers. Because of this, a certain amount of prior safety-focused education, certifications or experience must have been obtained as a prerequisite prior to enrollment acceptance.

COSM requires a minimum of 2 years of safety, health and environmental work experience. Participants must complete required assignments in order to receive the final COSM certificate.

• COSM: December 2-6, 2024

The member cost for the COSM class is $2,099. If you are not a member of the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana, the cost of the course is $2,499. Simply login to your existing account or create a new account using the link above and select course 13COSM in the Class Registration portal.

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COSS inc. OLP & CRP Initial and PTS & DCCR Recertification

Course aims.

To provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Controller of Site Safety duties in line with the Controller of Site Safety unit of competence. This delegate must be deemed suitable by their primary sponsor to carry out the duties of a Controller of Site Safety. The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively. This course also includes Personal Track Safety AC & DCCR Recertification.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: - • Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly relevant parts of the rule book, handbooks and relevant Network Rail specifications when acting as COSS • Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a Safe System of Work in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/019 before they pr any group of staff is allowed to go “on or near the line” • Deliver a safety briefing, with the opportunity to demonstrate and practice during the course

Pre Requisite Requirements

The following pre-requisites are required for this course:- 1. Be a minimum age of 18 2. Meets the entry requirements of PTS competence 3. The COSS pre-course workbook must be completed within 4-weeks prior to the COSS course date. If the COSS Initial course is not taken within 4-weeks of the date registered on Sentinel of the workbook completion then another workbook must be completed and registered on Sentinel by the sponsor 4. Must hold a valid track safety sentinel card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 Competence and Training in Track Safety 5. Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements 6. Must have a good level of literacy to meet entry qualifications 7. Meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).

PPE Requirements

This course is classroom based and therefore no PPE is required.

Certification

No Certificate. This competency is valid for 2 years and will be recorded on the Sentinel database. On successful completion of the course the Sentinel Database will register the competence as “COSS-Probationary” (COSS-P). The Primary Sponsor must ensure the COSS-P delegate is mentored and a post mentoring work-place assessment be undertaken within 4 months of the course date. “Probationary Status” will be removed by Sentinel on notification by the assessment provider. A further Interim Assessment MUST be completed within 9-15 months of course date. Failure to complete either of the assessments will result in the COSS competence being withdrawn.

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Simferopol, the Capital of Crimea

Simferopol, the capital of Crimea.

Simferopol is the capital and the largest city of Crimea. It is the business, administrative and cultural center of the peninsula. It has about 360,000 inhabitants.

Brief history

Simferopol was the capital of the Scythian State, known as Scythian Naples, during the 3 rd century BC. During the 1 st century the Tartats built their settlements at Ak-Mosque and became the residence of Kalga Sultan, the governor of the Crimean Khanate. The name Simferopol has been used since 1784 when the city was annexed from the Crimean Khanate to the Russian empire  led by Catherine II. Simferopol is a Greek word meaning “city gatherer” or “good city”. Since October 1921 Simferopol has had the status of Capital of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, first as part of the Soviet Union, then from 1991 to the first quarter of 2014 as part of Ukraine. After the Annexation of the peninsula by the Russian Republic, Simferopol remained the capital of Crimea.

Administrative, economic and cultural center

The capital is divided into three districts: Railway or Zaliznychnyi in the north and northeast, Tsentralnyi or Central located in the center and west, and Kyivskyi or Kiev in the south and southeast of the capital.

  Train station in Simferopol

The parliament of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the Council of Ministers, known as the Verkhovna Rada, are located in Simferopol. The city is also the administrative center of the Simferopol Region.

Its major industries are car manufacturing and agriculture. Volga, a major Russian car manufactures has a plant in the capital producing Volga Cars and Gazelle minibuses. Agriculture is a major employer in the region producing wine, juice, canned and fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and other Mediterranean climate produce.

Transportation

Simferopol is known as the “Gate of Crimea” because it is where all the roads, leading to each corner of the peninsula, meet.

The Simferopol International Airport is located in the outskirts of the capital. It is the largest in the peninsula and receives flights from all over the world. It was constructed in 1936.

The main railway station serves its inhabitants as well as the millions of tourists the city receives every year. During the summer Simferopol’s population more than doubles. The bus service connects the capital to every corner of the peninsula. The trolleybus is the longest trolleybus line in Europe. It connects Simferopol with Alushta in one hour and Yalta in two and a half.

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