Reminder of Sentinel Scheme Rule 5.2

Sponsors are reminded that following an alleged breach of the Sentinel Scheme Rules by an individual they primary sponsor, they must submit a Local Investigation report containing the recommended Fair Culture outcome and a statement from the individual concerned to SentinelInvestigations@networkrail.co.uk.

The report will then be considered by the Formal Review Panel and the Sentinel Scheme Outcome communicated to the Primary Sponsor.

If the incident occurred whilst under sub-sponsorship then the Sub Sponsor must assist the Primary Sponsor with the investigation.

Rule 5.2 also states that individuals cannot be de-sponsored whilst under investigation.  De-sponsoring an individual before the Formal Review Panel have made their decision regarding a Sentinel Scheme Outcome, enables a potentially unsafe individual to resume working on the infrastructure.

Thank you for your co-operation