Articulated Dump Truck Check sheet

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Pre start inspections

• Plant pre start checks will be carried out prior to the ADT being being operated.The checks will be recorded in the daily inspection book and any defects recorded and reported.Has the defect book been completed

  yes

  no

Stability of the ADT

• Are tyres inflated to correct pressure

  yes

  no

• Are the tyres in an acceptable condition and have sufficient tread to provide traction,assist steering and ensure braking

  yes

  no

• Are control measures adopted to ensure that the ADT is not over loaded being adhered to and are these effective

  yes

  no

Haul roads

• Are the haul roads free from pot holes spillage,evenly graded and well maintained

  yes

  no

• Is the operator of the ADT matching the travel speed to the ground conditions at the time of the inspection

  yes

  no

• Have the haul roads with inclines been assessed for the requirements for emergency run off lanes

  yes

  no

• Are speed limits that have been adopted appropriate for varying condition of the haul road gradients,slopes and cross falls

  yes

  no

• Are speed limits being adhered to

  yes

  no

• Where there are tight bends and declines on haul roads are speed limits regularly assessed taking into account the hazards created by the changing in direction that these create

  yes

  no

• Are the road bunds appropriate and compliant with regulations

  yes

  no

• Does a responsible person check the suitability of the entire route taken by ADT each day prior to work starting

  yes

  no

Loading

• Is the area that the ADT is to be loaded at level stable compact and free from hazards

  yes

  no

• Has the ADT been positioned correctly for loading ensuring that the loader bucket does not go over the cab

  yes

  no

• Is the ADT being loaded evenly with the centre of gravity kept as low as possible

  yes

  no

Discharging

• Has the area demarcated for tipping been assessed for cross fall

  yes

  no

• Is the area that the ADT is to discharge at level stable compact and free from over head hazard

  yes

  no

• Has the operator applied the parking brake and selected neutral prior to commencing to tip the load

  yes

  no

• Has the ADT been positioned straight and in line prior to tipping with all axles and wheels level

  yes

  no

• Has the ADT body been fully lowered and clear of material prior to moving away from discharge point

  yes

  no

Competence

• Do all drivers hold current license to operate ADT

  yes

  no

• Where the ADT is being used to haul liquids Bowsers are all drivers assessed for competency

  yes

  no

• Are there occasional supervisor ride alongside to ensure drivers suitability and competency for the task

  yes

  no

• Are all agency drivers assessed by a competent personal

  yes

  no

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