Minimum Age:
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
PTS Competence:
Delegates must meet the Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence entry requirements
Literacy Standards:
A good level of literacy is essential to understand and apply the materials effectively.
Sentinel Track Safety Card:
Participants must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and comply with the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 – Competence and Training in Track Safety.
Medical Fitness:
Participants must meet the medical requirements outlined in Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 (Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements).
Drug and Alcohol Standards:
Compliance with Network Rail Specification NR/L1/OHS/00120 (Drugs & Alcohol)
is mandatory.
Duration: The COSS Initial course spans 8 days (inc of PTS (r) | OLP | CRP)
Maximum Delegates per Course: Up to 9 learners
Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Role of the COSS
Session 3: Fitness to Work
Session 4: Planning SWP/IRP Creation - The Role of the Person in Charge/COSS
Session 5: Understanding your Site
Session 6: Methods of Protection
Session 7: Methods of Warning
Session 8: The Safety Briefing
Session 9: COSS Working Alone
Session 10: Possessions and PICOS
Session 11: Hand Trolley Management and Line Clear Verification
Session 12: Knowledge and Practical Assessment
COURSE SESSIONS
Session 1: Welcome and Introduction to COSS (Overhead Line Permit (OLP))
Session 2: Duties of a COSS OLP
Session 3: Legal Requirements and Culture
Session 4: Requesting an OLP & Electrical Risk Assessments
Session 5: Residual Electrical Hazards
Session 6: Reminder of Live Exposed (RoLE) Equipment
Session 7: Overhead Line Permit (OLP)
Session 8: Test Before Touch OLE
Session 9: Close Out
Session 10: Knowledge Assessment
Recertification Session: COSS OLP Recertification
Session 1: Welcome and Introduction
Session 2: The DC Electrified Lines System
Session 3: Risk Assessment
Session 4: Isolations Procedures and CRP Requirements
Session 5: Issue of the CRP
Session 6: Test Before Touch
Session 7: Transfer and Cancellation of the CRP
Recertification Session: COSS CRP Recertification
COSS inital course information.
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Abercynon. RCT. South Wales.
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