ANNUAL REPORT 2004–05 - V/Line

LOST TIME INJURY FREQUENCY RATE*100806040200JULY 04AUG 04SEPT 04OCT 04NOV 04DEC 04JAN 05FEB 05MAR 05APR 05MAY 05JUN 05* The number of work-related injuries or illnesses resulting in at least onefull shift or work day lost per million work hours.ANNUAL DOI AUDITThe Department of Infrastructure's annual Rail SafetyAccreditation Compliance Audit conducted in November2004 confirmed V/Line's compliance with all safety standards.An action plan has been developed and implemented toaddress a number of observations made as part of the audit.WORKCOVER CLAIMS200SECURITY PLAN150Following an independent review of its security profile,100V/Line has begun the process of updating and extending itssecurity plan for the organisation. The revisions to the plan50will ensure that V/Line not only provides safe public0transport throughout regional Victoria but also complies withThe Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003.When completed this plan will identify any actions required SAFETY INCIDENTSto ensure the safety of passengers, staff and the broadercommunity.10075SAFETY EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS50V/Line is committed to the promotion of safety awareness25with its customers.0In May 2005, V/Line piloted a safety education presentationfor school students. Its aim is to raise awareness of safetyon and around trains and to help students understand theirpersonal safety responsibilities in this regard.The main message for students is that everyone has aresponsibility for safety around trains.The pilot safety presentation was successfully trialled atTrafalgar High School in Gippsland by regional staff andon-train supervisors. The presentation is now being refinedfor the formal roll-out of the education program, which isscheduled for October 2005. Further expansion of theprogram will take place across V/Line's network in 2005–06.28 | V/LINE ANNUAL REPORT 2004–05127 101 1152002–03 2003–04 2004–0532 232003–04 2004-05CUSTOMERS32 722003–04 2004–05STAFFNote: Increase in staff incidents reflects increased focus onreporting as well as an overall increase in employee numbers.On-train supervisors will be the main safety presenters toschool groups. Supporting educational materials includesafety information sheets, posters and a short video.