Controller of Site Safety (COSS)

Controller of Site Safety Initial (COSS)

Course Duration

6 days

Summary

This course is designed to train the persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) competence.

 

The COSS competence will be held by anyone who is required to set up a safe system of work on or near the line for a group (two or more people). A COSS can also carry out the duties of an IWA. provided there are no medical restrictions that would prevent this.

 

The Cost course will take delegates through the procedures set out in the Rule Book; Handbook 6 (General Duties of an IWA), Handbook 7 (General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS), Handbook 8 (IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line), Handbook 9 (IWA or COSS setting up sage systems of work within possessions), Handbook 10 (Duties of the COSS and person in charge of a hand trolley) and Handbook 13 (Duties of the person in charge of siding).

The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.

Course Aim

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

 

  • Demonstrate their ability to correctly interpret relevant parts of the Rule Book, Handbooks and relevant Network Rail Specifications when acting as COSS.
  • Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a Safe System of Work before they or any group of staff is allowed to go ‘On or Near the Line’

Course Award

Delegates will be awarded with a Sentinel recognised certificate upon successful completion of this course.

Entry Requirements

  • Delegates must be a minimum age of 18
  • Meet the entry requirements of PTS competence
  • Have a good understanding of the English language
  • Hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/02 – Competence and Training in Track Safety
  • Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements and
  • Specification NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol)
  • The Pre-COSS workbook needs to be completed and the Sponsor must register the completion of the Pre-COSS workbook with Sentinel

Equipment Required

Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required

COSS OLP

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Controller of Site Safety – Overhead Line Permit training as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.

 

It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.

COSS CRP

This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking COSS CRP training as part of their duties in Network Rail Infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas

Controller of Site Safety Recert (COSS)

Course Duration

4 days

Summary

This course is intended for candidates who currently can set up a safe system of work on Network Rail’s infrastructure and need to be re-certificated. It also covers Personal Track Safety re-certification. The aim of the course is to recertify delegates in the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Controller of Site Safety duties, in-line with the Controller of Site Safety unit of competence.

Course Aim

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

 

  • Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly relevant parts of the Rule Book, Handbooks and relevant Network Rail Specifications when acting as COSS
  • Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a Safe System of Work before they or any group of staff is allowed to go ‘On or Near the Line’
  • All delegates on the course will be required to demonstrate the giving of a safety brief

Course Award

Delegates will be awarded with a Sentinel recognised certificate upon successful completion of this course.

Entry Requirements

  • Delegates must be sponsored by a link-up approved company to attend this course
  • Produce a valid Network Rail Sentinel card showing a current medical and PTS & COSS competency

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