APTA Manual for the Development of Urban Rail System Safety Program Plans

1. APTA Manual for the Development of Urban Rail System Safety Program Plans Rail Safety Committee Mid Year Meeting December 2011 Linda Meadow Davis Linda@lindatom.com

2. Urban Rail Definition • Light Rail • Commuter Rail • Subway • Trolley • High Speed Rail • Maglev • Funicular

3. Existing SSPP Manual • Published in June, 2001 • 23 Elements, including Security

4. Summary of New Urban Rail Manual • Removed all References to Security • Format based on APTA Manual for Commuter Rail SSPP(May-15-2006) • Based on Continuous Improvement Concepts • Quantifiable Objectives • Accountability • 22 Elements grouped into 4 categories • More detailed than existing SSPP Manual • Includes Interface with Risk Management and Quality Control

5. Summary of New Urban Rail Manual • 4 Safety Categories • Safety Management and Administrative Requirements • Safety Program Implementation • Safety Engineering Techniques and Analysis • Safety Assurance

6. Safety Management and Administration • Planning Phase of System Safety Program Plan: Elements 1-7 • Policy Statement • Purpose and Scope • Goals • Identifiable and Attainable Objectives • System Description/Organizational Structure • Plan Control and Update • Safety Contract Requirements

7. Safety Contract RequirementsElement 7 • Services • Facilities, Equipment and Materials • Construction Management

8. Safety Program Implementation • Goals and Objectives are implemented through Policies and Procedures: Elements 8-16 • Facilities Maintenance and Inspection • Vehicle Maintenance, Inspection and Repair • Rules and Procedures Review • Training and Certification • Emergency Planning and Response • Workplace Safety Program • Passenger and Public Safety • Rail Corridor Operational Study • Environmental Management Programs

9. Workplace Safety ProgramsElement 13 • Safety Culture • Employee Safety Programs • Contractor Safety Coordination • Fitness for Duty • Drug and Alcohol • Fatigue • Medical Monitoring

10. Passenger and Public Safety ProgramsElement 14 • Passenger Operational Environment • Safe Walking Paths through Parking Lots • Slip and Fall Potential • Platform Crowding • Platform Gap • Train Door Control Procedures • Proper Escalator Use • Public Safety Programs • Public Outreach

11. Rail Corridor Operational StudyElement 15 • Highway-Rail Grade Crossings • Trespassing and Intrusion • Joint Freight Operations • Guideway Evacuation

12. Environmental Management ProgramsElement 16 • Hazardous Materials Management • Hazardous Waste Management • Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention • Environmental Outreach

13. Safety Engineering Techniques and Analysis • Identification, Measurement and Control of System Risk: Elements 17-20 • Hazard Management Process • Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation • Safety Data Acquisition and Analysis • Loss Prevention and Control • Fire Safety Analysis • Casualty Management Review

14. Safety Assurance • Margin of Safety is Maintained over System Life: Elements 21-22 • System Change Management • Internal Safety Management

15. System Change ManagementElement 21 • Configuration Management • Standards/Design Control • System Modification-New Processes/Equipment • Quality Assurance/Quality Control Interface • Safety Certification • Document Control

16. Internal Safety ManagementElement 22 • Internal Audit Process

17. Advantages of Urban Rail SSPP Manual • Grouping of elements into safety categories makes SSPP easier to implement and fosters accountability • New format facilitates internal and external safety audits • Interfaces with risk management and quality control are discussed • Safety tasks are more defined – i.e. rail corridor operational studies, public outreach programs