TLIB4077 — Inspect and prepare a heritage steam locomotive

1 Light fire and raise steam

• 1.1Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities
• 1.2Allocation of locomotives is checked in accordance with notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk
• 1.3Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard
• 1.4Pre-light-up procedures applicable to the type of fire box are identified and followed to enable safe boiler operation
• 1.5Light-up procedures and safety practices are followed to build up steam within the boiler and to ensure ‘smoking’ is minimised
• 1.6Instruments and equipment are monitored to ensure safe and efficient operation as steam pressure is raised to operating level
• 1.7Where a problem is indicated, actions are taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

2 Prepare for heritage steam locomotive work activities

• 2.1Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s train driving activities
• 2.2Allocation of locomotives is checked as identified by notices and in conjunction with network control officer and roster clerk
• 2.3Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
• 2.4Trackside safety and basic electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive in the yard
• 2.5Locomotive inspection and preparation duties are identified and interpreted
• 2.6Train schedules, notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted
• 2.7Communication equipment required for day’s operations is obtained and checked to ensure it is functional
• 2.8Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained for use prior to day’s train driving activities
• 2.9Locomotive to be inspected and prepared is located in the yard

3 Inspect and prepare heritage steam locomotive

• 3.1Features, functions and location of locomotive and associated equipment are identified
• 3.2Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive
• 3.3Preparation and safety checks are conducted in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other workplace policies and procedures
• 3.4Locomotive, kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged or reported in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 3.5Availability of appropriate fuel, lubricating oils, water and sand quantities are checked against journey requirements and appropriate actions are taken to replenish them, as required
• 3.6Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed

4 Conduct in-cab checks

• 4.1Locomotive is checked in correct sequence and all equipment is confirmed to be operating to optimum requirements
• 4.2Cab layout is checked and confirmed that it meets operating requirements
• 4.3Pre-departure mechanical checks are correctly performed and correct functioning of equipment confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements
• 4.4Operational controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate actions taken if not working correctly
• 4.5Communication equipment is checked to ensure it is functioning correctly and appropriate actions taken if not working correctly
• 4.6Auxiliary equipment is checked and confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements
• 4.7Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, emergency toolbox and any other required equipment are checked to confirm they are in position and meet operational requirements
• 4.8Pre-departure checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move

5 Complete documentation

• 5.1Required documentation concerning inspecting, preparing and starting up locomotive is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 5.2Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

6 Position heritage steam locomotive

• 6.1Authority to move and position locomotive is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures
• 6.2Locomotive is operated in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, within operating and operational constraints
• 6.3Locomotive is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions
• 6.4Locomotive performance is monitored during operation to confirm effective operation or to identify defects
• 6.5Equipment defects are identified, rectified and recorded or relevant personnel are advised for assistance
• 6.6Relevant WHS/OHS and regulatory requirements are followed to ensure safety and to prevent injury and damage
• 6.7Network control officer and other relevant personnel are advised that locomotive is secured in the required position and is ready for service

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