The Deputy Engineers and Junior Engineers on duty of Control room are associated with one of the most critical function. Their presence and alertness is going to play vital role in saving lives and property. Here are some of the simple and practical tips on safety, which will enable them to effectively discharge their duties

  1. They must read the instructions supplied to them thoroughly in order to avoid any delay or confusion or default in the performance of the task.
  2. Control room is round the clock operation, hence must be manned continuously. This is mandatory.  One should make sure that there is a replacement available before he leaves out of Control room.
  3. No data should be added, modified or deleted from the files, records, and charts in the Control Room.
  4. No outsider should be allowed to sit or use telephone or any other instrument or fondle with the record kept in the Control Room.
  5. In messages must be communicated promptly to respective authorities. The record of messages conveyed should be kept meticulously in the register.