Safety Films
In this section you will find all the safety films which are also listed in the relevant subject areas with supporting materials. Please note some of these films contain strong language and scenes which viewers might find upsetting. As such we recommend that these films are only viewed by people over the age of 16.
Have you got a good idea for a film? If you have, write into safety.central@networkrail.co.uk to let us know.
Network Rail’s Chief Executive’s take on Health and Safety for the rail industry
This film focuses on team dynamics and individual's behaviours, specifically what happens when we are unwilling to listen.
A film looking at the dangers of working with On Track Plant (OTP), it highlights the power of OTP machines and the need to be aware at all times when working with or around them.
A film focused on the importance of speaking up if you feel something is not safe, and the consequences to a gang on track when nobody does.
A film looking at the dangers of electricity, specifically the danger of buried cables. It also demonstrates the importance of the COSS briefing.
A film concerned with on-track behaviour, covering the actions of a track worker who takes a phone call on his mobile while working on track.
A film showing what happens if someone comes into contact with overhead line equipment. Please note this film contains images of a graphic nature and may cause distress to some viewers.
A film which shares the lessons learnt from an incident near Welshpool, where a train nearly hit an employee at 75mph.
An introduction to CIRAS (Confidential Incident Reporting & Analysis System for the rail industry)
A film showing correct lifting techniques and commands to move rails and sleepers
CCTV showing an electrical arch flash. Please note some viewers may find this disturbing.
A film which shares the lessons learnt from a close call near Gipsy Lane, Nuneaton in June 2008.
Glen Garry reconstruction animation (SWF 9.00 MB)
In May 2008 a train struck an S&T team leader near Kennington Junction just south of Oxford, this animation explains what happened and shares lessons learnt. Note: to open this film please select ‘open’ and then ‘select a programme from a list’ then choose ‘internet explorer’.
Kennington Junction reconstruction animation (SWF 5.00 MB)
In December 2007 two road rail vehicles collided between the Highland Mainland, this animation explains what happened and shares the lessons learnt. Note: to open this film please select ‘open’ and then ‘select a programme from a list’ then choose ‘internet explorer’.