2010/11 Queensland Rail Limited Annual Report

“The Queensland Police Service has a proud partnership
with Queensland Rail and together we are dedicated
to improving security across the network.”
Steve Imhoff, Acting Superintendent, Specialist Services Branch, Queensland Police Service
Increased security on the
City network
Queensland Rail continued to make
substantial investments in the security
of our trains, stations and car parks. This
includes new mobile security patrols with
additional security dogs, police mounted
patrols, a $3.9 million CCTV camera
upgrade, and a new partnership with
Crime Stoppers.
Establishment of SMARTs
Queensland Rail has established
more than 300 SMARTs to empower
employees to work together to resolve
safety issues in the workplace. These
teams are made up of proactive safety
champions who work locally to create a
safer workplace for themselves and their
colleagues.
Centre of Safety Excellence
The Centre of Safety Excellence was
launched in April 2011, operating as
an internal consultancy specialising
in unique areas of safety. Twenty-one
issues or disciplines have been identified
including SPAD, level crossings, fatigue
and separation of people and plant, with
safety specialists around the business
available to provide advice on their areas
of expertise.
Safety innovation
Queensland Rail is currently working on
delivering new and innovative solutions
in a range of areas including level
crossings, trackside and train protection.
It has established an innovation team
to provide new ideas in addition to the
historical approach of engineering,
enforcement and education. The process
involves a selection of people from across
all business areas, some with specific
knowledge and experience, others with
complementary skills to offer a different
perspective. A number of positive
outcomes are being progressed from
this team.
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