Overhead Line Permit (OLP)

COSS extended course to provide candidates with the skills and required knowledge to undertake Overhead Line Permit duties in line with the Controller of Site Safety unit of competence.

Overhead Line Permit Rail Track Safety Courses

Controller Of Site Safety - Overhead Line Permit is designed to train delegates who have been nominated by a sponsor to enable them to attain competencey, taking delegates through the procedures as set out in the Rule Book; Handbook 6 (General Duties of an IWA), Handbook 7 (General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS), Handbook 8 (IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line), Handbook 9 (IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions), Handbook 10 (Duties of the COSS and person in charge of a hand trolley) and Handbook 13 (Duties of the person in charge of the siding).

The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly relevant parts of the Rule Book, and Network Rail Specification NR/L2/CTM/021 when acting as COSS (OLP).
  • Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a safe system of work before any group of staff are allowed to go on or near the line.

Pre-Requisites (detailed)

  • Delegate must be at least 18 years old
  • Have sufficient command of English language, and of the English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/S/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
  • Meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol). A drugs and alcohol test must have been carried out no more than 12 months prior to attending training event.
  • Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements.
  • Delegate must have Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence.
  • Delegate must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 - Competence and Training in Track Safety.
  • Delegate must have a current Working Near DC Conductor Rails (DCCR) competence.

Course Details

  • Course Code: OLP
    Course usually takes 4 Hours to complete.
  • Course Name: Overhead Line Permit
    Rail Track Safety Courses

Pre-Requisites (Basic)

  • 18 Years Old Or Over
  • Adequate in English Language
  • Drug & Alcohol Test
  • Medical Fitness Requirement
  • PTS Competence
  • Sentinel Track Safety Card
  • DCCR Competence
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