Course Aims
This course aims to provide:
- Stronger knowledge and understanding of how to use a Cobra Ballast Tamper
- An opportunity to learn this skill in a reduced-risk environment.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is for any person who is required to use a Cobra ballast tamper in the course of undertaking work tasks.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to ensure that operatives can safely operate a Cobra ballast tamper in accordance with HSE requirements and guidelines.
PRE-REQUISITES
Delegates must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have sufficient command of English language, and of the English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/L2/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
Would all candidates please ensure they bring with them their National Insurance Number together with 2 from the following; Company ID, Passport, Driving Licence or some other form of photographic identification.
Candidates are required to bring High Visibility Clothing to include High Visibility (HV) orange upper body clothing to BS EN 471:2003 class 2 as a minimum (HV tabard); and HV orange lower body clothing to BS EN 471:2003 class 1 as a minimum (HV trousers or HV over trousers), PPE incl. Hard Hat, and Safety footwear (Incl ankle protection, not rigger boots). Eye protection must conform to BS EN166 (safety goggles of Grade 1 impact standard (now EN166B) and gloves.
- Hand Protection to EN 388:2016 Level C as minimum. (Cut 5) Close cuffed.
- Ear Protection to EN352 standard
Please advise of any additional needs within a learning environment, such as Dyslexia, amongst candidates in advance of the course.
All candidates must arrive to training centre in good time, and in fit to work condition.