Can a testing officer test a rail safety worker of another rail transport operator? What arrangements should be in place for this to happen?
Yes, a testing officer may test any rail safety workers undertaking rail safety work on their railway, unless the testing officer’s certificate of authorisation limits them to test their own rail safety workers. Although there is no legal requirement to formalise this testing arrangement between rail transport operators, rail transport operators may wish to enter into an arrangement and inform their rail safety workers of the arrangement.
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