The SSPP and referenced or supporting procedures ensure a process exists for addressing safety issues and concerns in system modifications. The Safety Department is involved in assessing/ensuring safety concerns are addressed in system modifications by identifying their specific activities in the process such as documentation participation in testing and inspections and observations performed at work sites. Select three system modification projects implemented at random, Verify that this process was consistent with SSPP requirements and included an evaluation of potential hazards the modification pose to the system. Verify that these hazards were addressed and included an evaluation of potential hazards arising from the proposed modification. (i.e., emails, meeting minutes, sign-offs, inspection checklists, etc.). Verify that any changes made as a result of a system modification are now reflected in final as-built drawings for the facility and/or specifications for the vehicle and/or equipment. Verify that VTA’s configuration management process has been followed to address system modification, and no unauthorized modifications were implemented. Activities: Staff interviewed the VTA Maintenance Engineering, Engineering & Transportation Infrastructure Development , and System Safety Department representatives responsible for assessing System Modification and determined the following: Maintenance Engineering: SSPP Element 15 identifies Configuration Management (CM) for review, approval and implementation of system modifications. Maintenance Engineering Department has an established Configuration Management Program (CMP), MTN-PR-1001, to govern the duties of all those involved with ensuring the safe and appropriate implementation of all system modifications. System Safety & Security Department Director is required to sign the Configuration Change Request Form acknowledging review and/or issuance of comments for the system
The SSPP and referenced or supporting procedures ensure a process exists for addressing safety issues and concerns in system modifications. The Safety Department is involved in assessing/ensuring safety concerns are addressed in system modifications by identifying their specific activities in the process such as documentation participation in testing and inspections and observations performed at work sites. Select three system modification projects implemented at random, Verify that this process was consistent with SSPP requirements and included an evaluation of potential hazards the modification pose to the system. Verify that these hazards were addressed and included an evaluation of potential hazards arising from the proposed modification. (i.e., emails, meeting minutes, sign-offs, inspection checklists, etc.). Verify that any changes made as a result of a system modification are now reflected in final as-built drawings for the facility and/or specifications for the vehicle and/or equipment. Verify that VTA’s configuration management process has been followed to address system modification, and no unauthorized modifications were implemented. Activities: Staff interviewed the VTA Maintenance Engineering, Engineering & Transportation Infrastructure Development , and System Safety Department representatives responsible for assessing System Modification and determined the following: Maintenance Engineering: SSPP Element 15 identifies Configuration Management (CM) for review, approval and implementation of system modifications. Maintenance Engineering Department has an established Configuration Management Program (CMP), MTN-PR-1001, to govern the duties of all those involved with ensuring the safe and appropriate implementation of all system modifications. System Safety & Security Department Director is required to sign the Configuration Change Request Form acknowledging review and/or issuance of comments for the system
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