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| Ref # | 2017-008 |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed |
| Occurrence | Near miss at Knockcroghery Level Crossing, XM065, Co. Roscommon 31st Janurary 2017 |
| Occurrence Date | 31 January 2017 |
| Date Closed | 31/12/2018 |
As the Level Crossing Control Operator (LCCO) did not apply adequate non-technical skills, when clearing the level crossing, and given that the RAIU have identified that there is a trend in LCCOs not identifying stationary obstructions at level crossings; and, that the LCCOs do not have adequate documentation to support this training, the RAIU make the following safety recommendation:
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) (Infrastructure Manager (IM)) should review the human factors and non-technical skills training for Level Crossing Control Operatives (LCCOs), and introduce further training, where applicable. In addition, IÉ IM should finalise the Professional Support Handbook for Level Crossing Control Operators; to provide guidance for LCCOs in the areas of human factors and non-technical skills.