Division 6.2
United Kingdom
Within the organisation's competence management system, there shall be procedures to manage the competence of staff, including at least:
- (a)
identification of the knowledge, skills and experience required for safety-related tasks as appropriate for the responsibilities;
- (b)
selection principles, including basic educational level, mental aptitude and physical fitness;
- (c)
initial training and qualification or certification of acquired competence and skills;
- (d)
assurance that all staff are aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of safety objectives;
- (e)
ongoing training and periodical updating of existing knowledge and skills;
- (f)
periodic checks of competence, mental aptitude and physical fitness where appropriate;
- (g)
special measures in the case of accidents/incidents or long absences from work, as required.
Notes on the whole EU Regulation
Textual amendments
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Regulation revoked in part (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Miscellaneous Amendments, Revocations and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/786), reg. 11