SANS 3000-1:2009 - Railway Safety Regulator

SANS 3000-1:2009Edition 213.2.1.3 The capability of a likely contractor to comply with the specified safety requirements shallbe reviewed before a contract is awarded. Permission for the engagement of a subcontractor by thecontractor both initially and during a contract shall be subject to a review of the capability of theproposed subcontractor to comply with the specified railway safety requirements.13.2.2 Assessment of contractors and subcontractorsProcedures for the selection, control and ongoing review of contractors and subcontractors forsafety-related work, including the coordination of these activities across all parts of the organization,shall be established and maintained. The type and extent of control exercised shall be dependentupon the type of service and, where appropriate, the records of contractors’ and subcontractors’previously demonstrated capabilities and safety performance.14 Safety standards for engineering and operational systems14.1 GeneralSafety standards for engineering and operational systems as reflected in this clause are amplified inSANS 3000-2-1 to SANS 3000-2-6. SANS 3000-2-4 to SANS 3000-2-6 are in course of preparation.Operators shall establish, develop or adopt, implement and maintain safety standards, proceduresand instructions for engineering and operational systems to cover the applicable life cycle phases,namely design, construction/manufacturing, commissioning,operation, monitoring and maintenance,modification, and decommissioning and disposal. These standards, procedures and instructionsalso cover all safety and other relevant aspects ofa) track, civil and electrical infrastructure,b) rolling stock,c) train authorization and control systems and equipment,d) train operations management, ande) inter-modal and utilities management.The implications of the introduction of new or modified engineering and operational systems tooperators' SMSs shall be addressed in accordance with clause 16 and any directives or guidancenotices (or both) provided by the relevant national railway safety regulator (see foreword).14.2 Process controlActivities that directly affect railway safety shall be carried out under controlled conditions, whichshall be achieved bya) compliance with the safety standards referred to in 14.1,b) following documented procedures that specify all the processes associated with the activities ofthe operator, including train control and operation, maintenance, equipment and facility usage,installation and construction, that shall be used in all cases where the absence of suchdocumentation could adversely affect railway safety, andc) monitoring to ensure compliance with (a) and (b).36