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Paragraph 2 F1

In relation to a driver’s work, the work environment, the driver’s role and responsibility in the process of rail operation, the professional and personal demands of the driver’s duties the driver must—

(a)

have acquired knowledge of the general thrust of legislation and rules applicable to rail operation and safety (requirements and procedures regarding the certification of train drivers, dangerous goods, environmental protection, fire protection, etc.);

(b)

understand the specific requirements and professional and personal demands (working mainly on one’s own, shift work over 24 hour cycle, individual protection and security, reading and updating documents, etc.);

(c)

understand behaviours which are compatible with safety-critical responsibilities (medication, alcohol, drugs and other psychoactive substances, illness, stress, fatigue, etc.);

(d)

be able to identify the reference and operating documents (e.g. rule book, route book, driver’s manual, etc.);

(e)

be able to identify the responsibilities and functions of persons involved;

(f)

understand the importance of being precise in carrying out duties and in working methods;

(g)

understand occupational health and safety (e.g. code of behaviour on and near tracks, code of behaviour for getting on and off the traction unit safely, ergonomics, staff safety rules, personal protective equipment, etc.);

(h)

have acquired knowledge of behavioural skills and principles (stress management, extreme situations, etc.); and

(i)

have acquired knowledge of the principles of environmental protection (sustainable driving, etc.).

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Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 3 substituted (1.1.2016) by The Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1798), regs. 1(3), 2(4) (with reg. 3)