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

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 )
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 Requirements Element 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 Programs Element 13
Safety Culture
Employee Safety Programs
Contractor Safety Coordination
Fitness for Duty
Drug and Alcohol
Fatigue
Medical Monitoring

10. Passenger and Public Safety Programs Element 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 Study Element 15
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Trespassing and Intrusion
Joint Freight Operations
Guideway Evacuation

12. Environmental Management Programs Element 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 Management Element 21
Configuration Management
Standards/Design Control
System Modification-New Processes/Equipment
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Interface
Safety Certification
Document Control

16. Internal Safety Management Element 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