Safety

Safety & Site Induction

All Rail Academy Newport (RAN) staff, training providers, participants, contractors and visitors must complete a basic site induction before accessing any operational or training area.

The site induction provides essential safety information, including:

  • site layout and restricted areas
  • emergency procedures
  • PPE requirements
  • forklift and plant movement zones
  • traffic and pedestrian safety
  • loading and unloading protocols

All RAN staff and trainers are required to complete the induction prior to commencing work onsite.

Training providers are responsible for ensuring their course participants complete the RAN site induction each day they are in attendance.

The induction is delivered via QR code using the Who’s On Location system, with QR Safety Induction signage located throughout the site. Induction completion records are maintained within the system. Printed versions can be provided if required.

Safety, Risk & Responsibilities

Rail Academy Newport (RAN) is a shared-use facility. While RAN does not manage or control the delivery of individual training activities, it is committed to providing strong safety leadership and maintaining a safe environment for all users.

Training providers, contractors, trainees, staff and visitors are required to comply with all applicable RAN policies and procedures while onsite.

RAN’s safety framework is designed to support a culture where safe behaviours, mutual respect and accountability are valued and upheld by everyone using the facility.

Safety responsibilities

  • RAN is responsible for:
    • providing and maintaining a safe facility and shared infrastructure
    • establishing site-wide safety rules, policies and procedures
    • communicating known site hazards and controls
  • Training providers and contractors are responsible for:
    • the safety management of their own training activities
    • ensuring their staff and participants comply with RAN requirements
    • conducting activity-specific risk assessments and controls

Behaviour and conduct

RAN does not tolerate unsafe, inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour. All users are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner while onsite.

This includes compliance with RAN’s Respect and Behaviour standards, which form part of the RAN Policy & Procedures Manual.

Policies and procedures

All users must comply with the RAN Policy & Procedures Manual, including (but not limited to):

  • Traffic Management Plan
  • Site access requirements
  • Emergency procedures
  • PPE and safety requirements
  • Booking, access and cancellation conditions