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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: november/december 2013 :: RMTnews 22 This guide covers legislation fortransport premises and facilities where RMT has members working including ferry/shipping ports, rail terminals, stations and platforms, bus/ terminals and stations, transport interchanges, tunnels and similar premises. It sets out the steps that must be taken by the employer to ensure compliance with the law including appointing a Responsible Person whose duties cover fire safety and who will be responsible for carrying out appropriate fire risk assessments. For a copy of this pamphlet scan this qr code or write to Stephanie MacKay at s.mackey@rmt.org.uk or phone 020 7529 8838 RMT has produced a new pamphlet informing members about legislation governing working at low temperatures and how to protect yourself while operating in cold environments. There are a variety of health risks associated with being cold for long periods including injuries, chilblains, hypothermia, frostbite and frostnip. Uncomfortably cold working conditions can lead to higher accident rates and impairs performance. At even lower temperatures, the cold affects the muscles resulting in reduced strength and stiffened joints. Mental alertness is reduced due to cold-related discomfort. For all these reasons accidents are more likely to occur in very cold working conditions. For a copy of this pamphlet scan this qr code or write to Stephanie MacKay at s.mackey@rmt.org.uk or phone 020 7529 8838 Download the RMT pamphlet The Great Rail Payroll Rip Off about how agencies are ripping of track workers at www.rmt.org.uk/news/publications/contractors-charter/ or scan the QR code FIRE DRILL New RMT pamphlet sets out how employers must comply with fire regulations DEALING WITH THE BIG FREEZE New RMT pamphlet outlines how to deal with winter conditions at work RMT PUBLICATIONS