False 24 HOUR HOTLINE: 0845 769 7168 3 Company Health and Safety at Work Policy It is the policy of Torrent Trackside Limited to develop a health and safety culture throughout the organisation which is committed to the prevention of injuries and ill health of our employees, sub- contractors, and others who may be affected by our work activities and to prevent any damage or loss, to property, plant and equipment. This will be achieved and maintained by involving all levels of employees in systematically identifying workplace hazards, making adequate assessments and taking appropriate steps to control associated risks. People are our key resource, we believe that excellent health and safety standards will contribute towards their development and lead to excellent business performance. Accordingly, we shall provide adequate financial and physical resources to support quality initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of our management systems, in which health and safety objectives are regarded by all as an integral part of our overall business strategy. We will ensure that all employees are informed about the policy, arrangements for carrying it out and their duty to protect themselves, fellow employees and others. We will consult with them on its implementation and their own individual health and safety responsibilities. All employees will be provided with appropriate training so that they can fulfil the health and safety responsibilities allocated to them. We will continuously monitor health and safety performance to ensure that standards are being met and management controls are working. Where necessary revisions to the policy will be implemented as a result of any deficiencies highlighted, or by new legislation or business developments. Company Environmental Policy Torrent Trackside Limited is committed to reducing its impact on the environment, complying with all relevant environmental legislation and industry regulations governing our operations. This means providing a safer healthier environment which is quieter, less intrusive and more efficient in its use of resources. We are also improving the care of our buildings, caring for wildlife and improving our industrial and office practices. In pursuit of these aims we are seeking to: ? Reduce noise levels. ? Reduce emissions. ? Reduce and manage waste. ? Maximise resources. ? Continually assess our environmental performance. The management and staff of the company will support this programme and continue to raise the level of awareness of environmental issues within the organisation and promote this commitment more widely. Richard T DonaldManaging Director Quality Policy It is our policy to provide an impeccable service to our customers to achieve optimum rail safety by providing the latest and most efficient equipment. We will do this by devoting our energy to: ? Providing a comprehensive range of equipment. ? Ensuring the reliability of our equipment. ? Making our service standards the best in the industry. ? Meeting our customers’ requirements exactly. People are our key resource. We will provide encouragement, training and support to allow them to be proud of the work they do. We shall provide adequate financial and physical resources to support quality initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of our management systems. We will encourage our staff to suggest improvements to the way they work and to suggest how we can improve our standards. We will achieve our success through the use of a comprehensive management system meeting the International Quality Standard ISO 9001: 2000, as well as the requirements of good health and safety ( British Standard BS8800) and good environmental management practice. Formal procedures have been prepared where consistency is important; compliance with these is a priority. Suggested improvements to these procedures are subject to controlled arrangements. Everyone has their part to play in making the system work, understanding of the system and individual procedures, co- operation and teamwork are vital to us all. We will regularly review the system and policy to ensure their ongoing effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the company objectives and in meeting the current needs and expectations of our customers. Operative Training All of our own operatives go through a vigorous training programme and carry the relevant competency certificates, track safety card and company identification.

False www. torrent. co. uk raildisccutters 4 Partner Rail Cutters The powerhead is fitted with an electronic governor in the ignition system ensuring that the blade does not over- speed or exceed its peripheral speed even as the machine runs out of fuel. The powerhead also incorporates full anti- vibration to all handles thus improving operator comfort and reducing the risk of vibration induced “ white finger”. The fuel tank is vented to a maximum pressure of 4psi to ensure operator safety. The screw clamp attaching the arm to the rail is radiused to prevent damage to the rail face. All Partner rail cutters are available with a rail cutting attachment. The machines are available in either 12 ? ( 300mm) or 14 ? ( 350mm) sizes and are suitable for cutting any type of rail - flat bottomed, bullhead or conductor. All cutters are supplied in heavy duty transport cases. Specification Power Source: 2- stroke petrol Engine Capacity: 119cc Power: 5.8kW ( 7.8hp) Arbor Size: 25.4mm Power Unit Weight: 14.7kg Rail Arm Weight: 5.4kg Transit Case Weight: 8.9kg Total Weight: 30.0kg 01- 002 01- 005 CONSUMABLES CodeDescriptionWeight 21- 001 2- Stroke Oil1.0kg per litre 21- 003 Petrol0.9kg per litre 21- 131 Cutting Oil1.1kg per litre 21- 437 12in Cutting Disc for Metal0.5kg 21- 438 12in Cutting Disc for Stone0.5kg 21- 439 14in Cutting Disc for Rail0.85kg CodeDescriptionWeightVibration 01- 001 12 ? Rail Cutter29.0kgf5.0/ r6.0M/ s2 01- 002 14 ? Rail Cutter30.0kgf5.0/ r6.0M/ s2 01- 005 14 ? Cut Off Saw10.4kgf6.0/ r8.0M/ s2 01- 007 14 ? Rail Cutter ( c/ w isolation switch) 29.0kgf5.0/ r6.0M/ s2