Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify factors that contribute to degraded rail operations | 1.1 | Types of rolling stock and typical failures are identified |
1.2 | Track and trackside equipment failures are identified and explained |
1.3 | Operational factors that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified |
1.4 | Control or safety critical system failures that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified |
1.5 | External occurrences that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified |
1.6 | Power supply systems and problems that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified |
2 | Develop emergency response and recovery strategies | 2.1 | Risk assessments are included in developing emergency response and recovery strategies |
2.2 | Policy and procedures are developed to implement emergency response and recovery strategies in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements |
2.3 | Emergency response and recovery strategies are planned with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards and requirements |
2.4 | Emergency response and recovery plans are disseminated to appropriate managers and to regulators as required, for approval |
2.5 | Emergency response and recovery plans are amended in response to comments received from managers and regulators, as required |
2.6 | Emergency response and recovery procedures are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational requirements |
3 | Implement emergency response and recovery strategies | 3.1 | Emergency response and recovery strategies are implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements |
3.2 | Effective induction and supervision are provided to support individuals in meeting their organisational and regulatory responsibilities |
4 | Monitor, adjust and report emergency response and recovery strategies | 4.1 | Emergency response and recovery strategies are monitored and deficiencies are identified |
4.2 | Identified deficiencies are assessed against organisational standards and prioritised for action |
4.3 | Recommendations for improvements to meet organisational and regulatory standards are developed and submitted to designated persons/groups |
4.4 | Agreed improvements and alterations to emergency response and recovery strategies, policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements |
4.5 | Individuals/groups are informed of improvements and alterations to emergency response and recovery strategies |
4.6 | Systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements |
5 | Evaluate emergency response and recovery strategies | 5.1 | Effectiveness of emergency response and recovery strategies and related policies, procedures and programs is assessed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements |
5.2 | Improvements are identified, developed and implemented to ensure more effective achievement of emergency response and recovery strategies |