LouiseOates79@
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I am a guard working mainly Desiro 450's/444's, and 158/159 diesel tractions.
Walking through the trains when moving can often feel like a fairground fun house especially on the Desiros (I was warned about Desiro knee).
I see alot of guards especially those who have worked the role for many years hobbling rather than walking, which isn't surprising given a guards body is often moving up & down, side to side with the movement of the train especially over points, whilst trying to stay upright when patrolling the train/doing ticket checks.
Is this classed as working on a moving platform?
I can't find anything in relation to it, but I'm surprised I haven't read anything relating to this issue, it does not appear to be covered by health & saftey especially given the repeated impact on a guards/conductors/on board train crew's body, or if it is I haven't come across it.
Does anyone know if this has been assessed/advised on within the industry? I am asking as the TOC I work for is looking at safety footwear to reduce foot, and ankle injuries but I think the footwear is only part of the problem.
Walking through the trains when moving can often feel like a fairground fun house especially on the Desiros (I was warned about Desiro knee).
I see alot of guards especially those who have worked the role for many years hobbling rather than walking, which isn't surprising given a guards body is often moving up & down, side to side with the movement of the train especially over points, whilst trying to stay upright when patrolling the train/doing ticket checks.
Is this classed as working on a moving platform?
I can't find anything in relation to it, but I'm surprised I haven't read anything relating to this issue, it does not appear to be covered by health & saftey especially given the repeated impact on a guards/conductors/on board train crew's body, or if it is I haven't come across it.
Does anyone know if this has been assessed/advised on within the industry? I am asking as the TOC I work for is looking at safety footwear to reduce foot, and ankle injuries but I think the footwear is only part of the problem.