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Rail Safeworking Planning

Rail Safeworking Planning

ONRSR compliance, safety management planning, and rail safeworking protocol development for rail infrastructure projects.

Sterling's Approach

Ensuring Rail Safety Compliance Throughout Project Delivery

Sterling provides rail safeworking planning services for rail infrastructure projects, developing safety management systems, safeworking protocols, and operational safety documentation ensuring ONRSR (Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator) compliance throughout construction and maintenance delivery. Our capability encompasses risk assessment, safety procedure development, and operational safety coordination with rail controllers.

Rail Safeworking requires documentation demonstrating how works will proceed without affecting operational safety including occupation procedures, track occupation protocols, electrical isolation requirements, emergency response procedures, and competency verification. Sterling has developed safeworking plans for structure construction, track formation works, utility installations, and platform modifications across Metro, V/Line, and ARTC networks — demonstrating capability to navigate ONRSR requirements for diverse project types.

Sterling's integrated model links safeworking planning with occupation management, construction delivery, and operational liaison, ensuring safety protocols are implemented throughout delivery and verified before rail infrastructure is returned to operational service.

Technical Capabilities

Safeworking Planning Capabilities

From risk assessment to operational clearance

ONRSR regulatory compliance and safety case development
Risk assessment (bow-tie analysis, HAZOP, JSA)
Safeworking procedure development and documentation
Possession safety planning and authorisation coordination
Track occupation protocol development
Electrical isolation procedures (overhead wiring de-energisation)
Emergency response planning and evacuation procedures
Competency verification and training coordination
Operational safety liaison with train control and safeworking officers
Deliverables & Value

Safeworking Planning Outputs

Compliant safety documentation enabling rail works

Deliverables

Rail Safeworking Management Plans
ONRSR-compliant safety documentation defining risk controls, safeworking procedures, possession protocols, emergency response procedures, and competency requirements, enabling rail infrastructure works to proceed safely within operational corridors.

Value Delivered

Proven ONRSR Compliance Across Multiple Networks
Sterling has developed safeworking plans for projects delivered across Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line, and ARTC networks — each with distinct operational requirements, safeworking protocols, and regulatory frameworks. This experience demonstrates capability to navigate diverse ONRSR compliance pathways.

Standards & Compliance

ONRSR (Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator)
Rail Safety National Law
AS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
AS/ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety
Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Rail Safeworking Planning

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