RISSB Surveys Industry

Periodically, RISSB formally and independently, conducts a survey to determine the usage of RISSB products (Standards, Codes of practice, Guidelines and Rules) and services (conferences, forums, training programs and the Horizons program). The survey results will create an informed, national picture that will help RISSB understand how it can enhance its product and service offering, as well as raise awareness of its activities. 

Surveying commenced this week and will conclude within the next fortnight.

RISSB Launches Program Focusing on Track Worker Safety

RISSB is launching a program to boost the safety of frontline track workers across Australia.  The program of work follows extensive consultation with industry leaders who earlier this year acknowledged that track worker safety is industry’s number one priority.

The program will span work packages across five key areas: technology, planning works, skills / competencies, (Safety Critical) Communications, and culture.

More information will be provided in the near future.

Don't Miss Next Week's Webinar

Next Week's Webinar
Jen Ablitt, Deputy Director Safety Strategy and Head of the UK Delegation to the Channel Tunnel Safety Authority at the Office of Rail and Road (UK) will deliver a presentation, titled The Critical Friend exploring the regulator's role in the UK and how it delivers value.

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

Missed a webinar or want to watch a webinar again?
You can! Watch one of our eight MasterClass webinars at your desk or in your home and when it's convenient! Go to https://www.rissb.com.au/home/webinars/and click on the 'Watch' hyperlink near the presenter's name.

RISSB New Members Welcome

This week we welcomed two new members - Rail Safety Systems and Gold Creek Engineers Australia to the RISSB fold.

Rail Safety Systems is a systems integrator and manufacturer that leverages existing and proprietary technologies to develop innovative solutions for the rail industry, with a particular focus on providing low cost rail crossing safety products.
https://www.railsafetysystems.com.au/

Gold Creek Engineers Australia provides a unique design service, concentrating on development of large machine and plant, including mechanical design and dynamic structural design.
http://www.gceng.net/

Want to become a member? Join RISSB today to access a catalogue of more than 200 publications and enjoy savings on courses and conferences.

Call for Development Group Members for a New Light Rail Standard

RISSB has been engaging with stakeholders to understand what the industry needs to improve safety, constructability and operations of light rail networks. Feedback has been used to inform the development of a draft Light Rail Standards Framework that outlines the key issues RISSB is considering addressing in future light rail Standards.

This week we asked people to submit a nomination to join a Development Group tasked with drafting a new Australian Standard for the use of signals in light rail systems.

Nominations close on Wednesday, 17 June 2020.

If you would like to help us develop this new publication, please visit this page to find out more.

AS 7474 Rail industry - System safety

AS 7474 Rail industry – System safety is now available for an 8-week public consultation.

Please return your PDF with comments to cscott@rissb.com.au by Sunday, 19 July 2020.

AS 7664 Railway signalling, cable routes, cable pits, and foundations

AS 7664 Railway signalling cable routes, cable pits, and foundations is now available for an 8-week public consultation.

Please return your PDF with comments to cfitzhardinge@rissb.com.au by Tuesday, 21 July 2020.