15 Feb 2019
The Whistle Board Newsletter, February 2019
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Message from the CEO RISSB plays a significant and important part in assisting the Australian rail industry to pursue a goal of a harmonised and interoperable rail industry. The RISSB product development process has been the catalyst for rail industry stakeholders to come together and work to produce national products that improve rail’s competitiveness in the Australian transport market. These products contribute to the industry realising improved safety outcomes, reduced risks, improved productivity and greater efficiency. These significant outcomes cannot be reached without consensus, collaboration and
consultation. I look forward to the continued support of all stakeholders as we begin to move into the Priority Planning Forum (PPF) Information Period beginning on 4 March 2019. Paul Daly New Published Products 
The following products submitted to and approved by the RISSB Board are now available on RISSB's website: RISSB's Chair and Industry Networking Breakfasts Kick Off in Perth 
From left to right in the group picture: Paul Lowney, RISSB's Industry Director - Network Managers/Owners; Paul Daly, RISSB's CEO; Richard Sellers, Director General - Transport (WA); Deb Spring, RISSB's Chair. RISSB launched its 2019 events calendar with an industry networking breakfast in Perth. More than 60 key stakeholders, representing the broad interests of the Western Australian (WA) rail industry, listened to an insightful talk on WA transport projects delivered by keynote speaker Director General - Transport, Richard Sellers. Guests also heard from RISSB Chair - Deb Spring who reported on RISSB's achievements against its strategic plan. Notable successes include: the signing of a new five year MOU, the launch of the Horizons Program, and the launch of the Australian Rail Risk Model (ARRM). If you're interested in networking with your peers and meeting RISSB Board members, we're taking bookings for our next event right now. Our next breakfast will be held in Brisbane at the Novotel Hotel in Brisbane's CBD on 14 March 2019. SPAD Working Group to Meet on 27 February 2019 
The first meeting for 2019 of the SPAD Working Group will be held in Adelaide on 27 February 2019. The packed agenda for the meeting includes major research projects that are underway and discussions about industry information material relating to SPAD classifications and vulnerability rankings. Horizons Program Update 
Horizons Program Melbourne Taking Shape AS 7471 Australian Rail PPE Validation Complete The validation process for AS 7471 Australian Rail PPE has been completed and a final version for RISSB Board approval is being prepared. If all goes to schedule, this standard will be available in April 2019. Environmental Management in Rail Construction Code of Practice Nears Completion 
RISSB's Code of Practice for Environmental Management in Rail Construction will be released in April 2019. Thank you to all who provided considered feedback and helped shape the final document. Guideline on Configuration Management for Railway Contractors Taking Shape 
The Development Group for the Guideline on Configuration Management (CM) for Railway Contractors met on 6 February 2019 to provide input into a final draft. The draft covers the fundamentals of CM and how these can be applied to a range of contractors. New Appointment - Welcome Nick Goodey 
With 30 years' experience under his belt, Nick has worked in both rolling stock and infrastructure delivery in Australia and Europe. Starting off in rolling stock electrical systems design, Nick has held various technical project management and director positions during his career. Nick now works out of RISSB's Melbourne office as a Standards Development Manager Safety and Victorian Rules. Welcome to the team, Nick. AS 7479 Collision Avoidance and Proximity Warning on Track Maintenance Vehicles Including Road Rail Vehicles Meeting to be Held on 26 February 
The second Development Group meeting will be held in Adelaide on 26 February to consider a second draft of this standard. A large and active Development Group has provided useful and extensive input into the revision of the first draft. Human Factors Integration Across the Project Lifecycle Guideline Taking Shape 
An active and passionate Development Group has shaped a guideline on human factors (HF) integration across the project lifecycle. Using the V lifecycle as the basis for the project lifecycle, the guideline outlines the HF activities and outputs required at each stage and provides case studies and illustrative examples and templates. 
We have received some exciting proposals so far for RISSB's Technology and Innovation Conference in June. If you are interested in presenting a paper, you have until 28 February to submit a 400-600 word abstract. What to Submit Overarching Theme of the Conference
Forward your submission to events@rissb.com.au. RISSB 2019 Rail Safety Conference Keynote Speakers Announced 
The Hon. Melissa Horne MP, Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Ports and Freight, Victoria and Tom Breen, Head of Health and Safety Improvements, Crossrail UK have been announced as this year's keynote speakers at RISSB's 2019 Rail Safety Conference. Derailments Investigation and Analysis Workshop 
Our Derailments Investigation and Analysis Workshop is a must-attend course that will benefit those who are interested in advancing their knowledge of derailments analysis. The workshop touches on principles covered in the Rail Safety Investigation course.
Course content Participants will be taken through the technical process of evidence collection, investigation analysis, types, causal factors, and derailment.
Learning outcomes Why you should attend
Say Hello to More Horizons ParticipantsEvery fortnight, we'll be introducing you to three Horizons Program participants from across Australia. This week say hello to Pesala Kahawita, Ashley Keep and Daniel Kingdom. 
Hi, I’m Pesala Kahawita, and I’m the Asset Engineer (Signalling) for Public Transport Victoria. I have held a wide range of positions across multiple businesses and disciplines in my 8 years in the rail industry including project engineering, design, test and commissioning. My current role is to support the Principal Engineer in performing the technical duties. This has included to advocate asset engineering excellence through review of requirements, RTO standards delivery agency/contractor assurance reports. I’m very excited to be part of the Horizons program where I could grow my knowledge in understanding new technologies by engaging with the experts in the Australian Rail industry. I’m Ashley Keep working for Metro Trains Melbourne as Overhead Wiring Engineering Manager. My team and I provide a number of engineering services including technical assurance, development of standards, design reviews, overhead wiring design and technical support. Prior to working for MTM, I spent 7 years in the defence industry working on the Collins Class Submarines and Hobart Class Destroyers before starting my career in rail in 2011 working with the 600VDC tram and 25kV train traction power systems in Adelaide. I moved to Melbourne in 2016 with my two young girls. In my spare time I trade on the stock market and love to hit the tracks in my 4WD. My name is Daniel Kingdom and I am an electrical engineer with Rail Engineering at BHP. Our Rail Network is privately owned and links mine sites to our port facility. My responsibilities are wide ranging from electrical design to back office, instrumentation, condition monitoring, on-board and wayside systems. 
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