Who is responsible for rail safety?
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the health and safety regulator and enforcement authority for the railway. Its role is to make sure that the health and safety of everyone associated with the rail industry is protected.
Does the rail safety National Law RSNL give the Onrsr sole responsibility for rail safety?
The Rail Safety National Law establishes ONRSR as the body responsible for rail safety regulation in that state or territory.
What is RSNL?
The Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) aims for a seamless and coordinated national approach to rail safety regulation in Australia. We undertake periodic reviews the Rail Safety National Law.
Which key legislation governs the safe operation of the railway?
Act 1974. As the health and safety regulator for the rail industry, we deliver advice and enforcement to help ensure the safety of both passengers and workers.
What is a rail safety worker?
A rail safety worker is an individual (including a contractor) who has carried out, is carrying out, or is about to carry out, rail safety work. The definition of rail safety work is in section 8 of the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL).
What is a rail transport operator?
Rail Transport Operator Accreditation – New South Wales construction of a railway, railway tracks, or associated railway infrastructure. management, commissioning, maintenance, repair, modification, installation, operation or decommissioning of rail infrastructure. testing of railway tracks or other infrastructure.
What is a rolling stock operator?
A rolling stock operator is a person who is entitled to operate rolling stock on a railway. They may also be the RIM of that particular infrastructure, because they have an agreement that allows them to operate stock on that railway, or because they are allowed to operate on the railway for certain other reasons.
What is the name of the Act and Regulation that regulates safety in South Australia?
Work Health and Safety Act 2012
The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) provides for the safety, health and welfare of persons employed or engaged in industry in South Australia. The Act together with the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) set up health and safety duties to provide protections from hazards and risks in the workplace.
How is the railway regulated?
We are regulated by the Office of Rail and Road for our stewardship of the rail infrastructure. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain’s railway. We are regulated by the ORR under its Network Licence.