F1SCHEDULE 10System of certification of entities in charge of maintenance in respect of Great Britain

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Schs. 8-11 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Rail Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/837), reg. 1, Sch. para. 1 (as amended in Sch. 11 paras. 14, 16, 17 by S.I. 2019/1310, reg. 1(2)(c), Sch. 1 paras. 2, 3, 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

PART 4Requirements and assessment criteria for organisations applying for a UK-issued ECM certificate or for a certificate in respect of maintenance functions outsourced by an entity in charge of maintenance

Section 1Management function requirements and assessment criteria

Risk assessment: a structured approach to assess risks associated with the maintenance of freight wagons, including those directly arising from operational processes and the activities of other organisations or persons, and to identify the appropriate risk control measures22

1

The organisation must have procedures for—

a

analysing risks relevant to the extent of operations carried out by the organisation, including the risks arising from defects and construction non-conformities or malfunctions throughout the lifecycle;

b

evaluating the risks referred to in paragraph (a);

c

developing and putting in place risk control measures.

2

The organisation must have procedures and arrangements in place to recognise the need and commitment to collaborate with keepers, railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, or other interested parties.

3

The organisation must have risk assessment procedures to manage changes in equipment, procedures, organisation, staffing or interfaces, and to apply Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 402/2013, as it has effect in Great Britain.

4

When assessing risk, an organisation must have procedures to take into account the need to determine, provide and sustain an appropriate working environment.