What is BS EN 16704‑3 about?  
 BS EN 16704‑3 is the third part of the multi-series of documents that is applicable to the safety protection on the track during work.
BS EN 16704‑3 defines activities related to work on or near the railway track and the associated competence profiles of persons who carry out these activities if one or more of the 5 significant risks described inside EN 16704-1:2016 arise as a result of their activities.
Who is BS EN 16704‑3 for?
 BS EN 16704‑3 on competence level of personnel working on tracks is applicable to: 
- Railway management authorities
- Infrastructure managers
- Site supervisors
- Inspection and testing department in railways 
- Train operator companies (TOCs)
Why should you use BS EN 16704‑3?
Work on or near railway tracks can, if not executed with the proper package of measures related to safety, endanger the health and safety of personnel on work sites. It is therefore essential that personnel involved in the work on or near the track are competent to carry out the activity or activities listed in BS EN 16704‑3.
Competence of skilled and trained personnel is critical when handling work on or near tracks as the operative environment is fraught with risks and potential mishaps. In this regard, BS EN 16704‑3, has established the required competence requirement that ensure safety of the working personnel. This not only includes professional skills but also medical and psychological requirements to take on highly skilled tasks.
As a buyer of BS EN 16704‑3, you will not only be able to ensure the safety of personnel working on-site, but also improve operational efficiency and minimize disruptions in functioning railway networks.
