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Licence exemptions

14 January 2014
Licence exemptions exempt named operators from the requirement to hold a licence.

Draft exemption for the placing on the market of rail vehicles and components which contain asbestos

13 January 2014
We sought views on a draft exemption to allow the placing on the market of asbestos-containing railway vehicles, and asbestos-containing components of railway vehicles. This stems from a consultation by The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on proposals for draft regulations that would allow the placing on the market and use of a second-hand asbestos-containing article

Further help and guidance

13 January 2014
This page provides sources of further guidance on managing work-related stress, including the business case for better stress management.

Sharing good practice

13 January 2014
This page provides examples of how rail companies can learn from others, including links to good practice case studies on managing work-related stress both from within and outside the rail industry.

Our health and safety enforcement action to date

13 January 2014
Details of improvement notices and prohibition notices served by our inspectors, and details of prosecutions in England and Wales taken by inspectors and the Procurator Fiscal in Scotland.

How to apply for track access

13 January 2014
If a railway operator wants to access the railway network, it must apply to us for a track access agreement with Network Rail.

Health case studies

13 January 2014
Case studies that show examples of good practice in managing railway workers' health are set out below.

Advice and guidance on workplace health

13 January 2014
Information is provided for employers and employees on health in the work place generally, specific health issues, healthy lifestyles and managing health risks
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