ATR 2006 Seminar

 

Victorian Rail Safety Legislation

This Includes:

  •     Rail Safety Act 2006

  •    Transport Act 1983

  •     Rail Safety Regulations 2006

  •   Transport  Legislation (Further Amendment) Act 2006

RSA Transitional Arrangements – Tourist and Heritage

  • Existing accredited Tourist and Heritage Organisations have a 3 year transitional period in which to comply with the requirements of the Victorian Rail Safety Legislation 2006.

  • However if Rail Safety requirements are met earlier the Operator is able to seek accreditation under the new regime prior to 1 August 2009.

RSA 2006 Tourist and Heritage - Existing Providers of Rolling Stock

•       Currently there are 4 Tourist and Heritage AROs accredited as Providers of Rolling Stock

•       On 1 August 2006 that accreditation will end 

•       PTSV is currently scheduling exit audits in place of their annual safety audit.

•       During this exit audit, on an individual case by case basis the providers will discuss and determine with PTSV what new status is appropriate:

–    Rail Infrastructure Manager (RIM),

–    Rolling Stock Operator (RSO),

–    Rail Contactor or

–    Apply for an exemption as an operator in a Private Siding.

 

RSO and RIM Exemptions

•       Tourist and Heritage Operators may apply to the Director to waive:

–    Both accreditation (application) and annual fees (Reg 53(2) and 54(2).

–    Monthly reporting requirements (Reg 47)

–    Demonstration of ongoing Risk Management requirements (RSA s.66)

 

•       There is NO EXEMPTION from schedule 2 SMS requirements

 

RSA Tourist and Heritage – Exemption as an operator in a Private Siding

Requirements:

  • An SMS as Aligned to Schedule 3 of Rail Safety Regs

  •  Comply with the Safety Duties of an Operator

  • Outlined in more detail Private Siding Package to be sent to AROs from PTSV

Exemptions:

Schedule 2 SMS Requirements

Tourist and Heritage may apply to the Director to waive:

–   Both accreditation (application) and annual fees (Reg 53(2) and 54(2).

–   Monthly reporting requirements (Reg 47)

–   Demonstration of ongoing Risk Management requirements (RSA s.66)

 

RSA Transitional Arrangements – Tourist and Heritage

After consultation with representatives of the sector DOI offers the following tailored assistance, during the 3 year transition phase:

  •   PTSV conduct SMS workshops by end of 2006

  •   PTD provide Risk Management support by end of 2nd Quarter 2007

  •   Regular DOI and ARO 6 monthly One on One progress meetings until 1 August 2009.

 Adequacy assessments will take place at appropriate and agreed intervals throughout the 3 year transitional period. 

 Assessment details will be provided during the workshops or information sessions. 

RSA Tourist and Heritage SMS requirements

•       Strengthened requirements in the 2006 Rail Safety Regulations centre around the following:  

–    Safety Management Systems (SMS)

–    Risk Management

–    Competency of Rail Safety Workers

 

What are the Rail Safety Legislation SMS requirements?