DCON-030-1010 R3 - Heavy Vehicle Risk Assessment

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Equipment Details

• Vehicle Type (year, make, model)

• Gross Vehicle Weight

• Primary Use (purpose, location(s), etc.)

• Secondary Uses

• Class of Equipment (if applicable)

Licensing

• Does this equipment require a statutory license or training certification to operate?

  Yes

  No

• License Class

• License Type

• Statutory Body

Servicing Checklist

• Is there a copy of the manufacturer's operating manual available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where is this kept?

• Who has access to this information?

• An appropriate action must be added in Section N: "General Comments & Notes"

Maintenance Scheduling

• Have the service/maintenance requirements been obtained from the supplier?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriate action must be added in Section N: "General Comments & Notes"

• Has the information been set up in Ellipse for this piece of equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriate action must be added in Section N: "General Comments & Notes"

• Have parts been uploaded in Ellipse for warehousing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriate action must be added in Section N: "General Comments & Notes"

• Has a critical spares list including maximum/minimum inventory requirements been provided by the supplier?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriate action must be added in Section N: "General Comments & Notes"

• Does this equipment require servicing from an outside service provider?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a service contract in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriate action must be added in Section N: "General Comments & Notes"

Supporting Documentation

• List any documents from JHAs, SOPs, studies or similar equipment audits that were used to support this risk assessment

Document

• Document Title

• Document Type

• Document Location

Operator Access

• A1 - Appropriate access to cabin fitted with steps or stairs, with the bottom step no more than 400mm from the ground level.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rather than ladders, steps or stairs should be fitted where possible. Many injuries have occurred from large steps onto uneven ground.

• A2 - Steps, rungs and hand holds highly visible and allow 3 points of contact at all times

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• RTSS C4 - Working at height

• A3 - If bottom step/rung below lowest extremity of the machine, step flexibly mounted

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Minimize damage

• A4 - Steps, rungs, ladders and platforms provide with non-slip surface and minimize rock/soil retention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A5 - If powered extension steps or ladders fitted is there a lock out provided to prevent steps or ladders moving or operating while extended

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A6 - Adequate provision made for operator regular access (pre-start inspection and general operation) and maintenance regular access (greasing, servicing). Review:

• Engine oil level check and refill points

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hydraulic oil level check and refill points

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Transmission oil level check and refill points

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Radiator fluid level check and refill points

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fuel refill points

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Grease point access

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Access to cleaning windows

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ergonomic, design regular access points at ground level. Need to ensure every day tasks are easy to undertake.

• A7 - Areas above 1.8m from ground level to have Fall Prevention AND / OR Fall Protection systems in place (depending on application):

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fall Prevention (to stop a person falling) – For hand railing, require level floor, top rail (between 910mm and 1070mm from floor), mid rail and toe boards (min 100mm high) and safe access and egress. Hand railing to take force of 0.9kN in any direction.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fall Protection (to protect a person if they do fall) – engineered anchor point(s) (to withstand 5000lbs (2300kg) of load) for connecting personnel safety harness and lanyard.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• RTSS C4 – Working at heights

• A8 - Areas above ground level where people need to access must to be assessed for the risk of falling, regardless of the actual height. Preference should be given to fall prevention controls (e.g. hand rails).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Look at frequency of access, how stable is footing or platform, hand holds, and so on)

• A9 - Pinch points exposing personnel to risk of injury are to be identified, minimized (eliminated where possible) and controlled.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Look at access to machine, as well as any booms, articulation, scissor lift action, hydraulic cylinders.

• Investigate options for remote control or hydraulic assisted systems to limit personnel – equipment interactions.

Operator's Cab

• B1 - Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) to be fitted to underground mobile equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.43

• CSA B352-M 1980, Rollover Protective Structures for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial and Mining Machines; or

• SAE J-1040, Surface Vehicle Standard Performance Criteria for Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS)

• B2 - Falling Object Protective Structures to be provided with underground mobile equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• SAE J-231, Minimum Performance Criteria for Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS)

• B3 - No damage, addition, modification, welding or cutting of a ROPS or FOPS without engineer approval.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.43

• B4 - Each ROPS or FOPS requires permanent stamping of the name of the manufacturer or certifying engineer, model and serial number, and machine type it is built for.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.43

• B5 - Two means of exit should be provided from operator’s cabs. This may be achieved by a second door or a push out window or panel. Any push out window or panel should be suitably marked.  At least one exit should be useable in the event of a roll-over.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• B6 - Cabins should seal from dust and noise; the maximum equivalent noise level of the running machine (With the doors and windows closed and the air conditioning system operating at maximum speed) should not exceed 83dB(A) for 12 hour shift.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The equipment supplier should provide a written record of all information related to tests on the completion of commissioning procedures

• B7 - The location of cabs and the fitting of windows should provide the operator with maximum visibility.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check blind spots and consider if cameras or other engineered controls are warranted for safe operation (i.e. to reduce or eliminate high risk blind spots).

• B8 - All windows should be fitted with laminated safety glass or other shatterproof material.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mine Reg 10.29

• Tinted/shaded glass must be avoided on equipment intended primarily for use indoors or underground.

• ANSI Z26.1-1977 Safety Code for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles Operating on Land Highways.

• B9 - Forward and rear windscreen washing and wiping facilities should be provided, along with demisting provision.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.29

• B10 - The operator’s seat should be well maintained and shock absorbing (adjustable for operator weight). The seat should be made to allow the operator to comfortably wear a hard hat, cap lamp battery and self-rescuer.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.29

• B11 - The operator’s seat belt and seat belt anchorages are to be robust and conform to regulations. Assess adequacy of the belt (lap belt vs. 3pt or 5pt harness or other) for protecting the operator in the event of a collision, roll over or other vehicle incident

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.48

• SAE J386 Operator Restraint Systems for Off Road Work Machines.

• B12 - Air conditioning / heating should be provided to control the cabin air. The mounting of the air conditioner or the accessories should not interfere with driver visibility.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• ANSI Z21.40.2-19996 (ROZ) CGA 2.92-M96

• B13 - The air conditioner air intake should be located to avoid engine exhaust emissions, any fuel or heat source, and fumes that could be expected from any fire.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• B14 - The cab interior, upholstery and insulation should be made of fire resistant material.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Refer to manufacturer specifications.

• B15 - All cabin wiring systems are low voltage (less than 32 volt AC)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• B16 - The cabin should be free of sharp edges and protruding surfaces that could be struck by the operator.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where these cannot be avoided or relocated, they must be adequately guarded, cushioned or otherwise protected.

Cabin Controls & Functions

• C1 - Operator controls located within zone of comfort and reach

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NIOSH Control Design

• C2 - Operating controls clearly marked to show function and mode of operation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NIOSH Control Design

• C3 - If equipment can exceed 30 km/h a speed indicating meter to be attached

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• C4 - A horn or similar device provided for use as a manually initiated audible warning device. If horn is air operated, an alternative warning device is required in case of failure in air delivery system

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• C5 - Unless machine designed for bi-directional use, audible backup alarm to be fitted, which is automatically activated when reverse selected

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT regs 10.27

• C6 - Emergency Stop/shutdown provide in control cabin, clearly marked and identified

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• C7 - Emergency Stop/Shutdown electrical circuit independent of machine power supply

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Intention for emergency stop circuit to connect directly to source of fuel, eg fuel pump solenoid

• C8 - Emergency Stop/Shutdown when operated latches either electrically or mechanically such that the actuation can only be reversed by a deliberate action and the equipment does not restart automatically

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• C9 - Transmission interlock to be fitted, so that the vehicle cannot be started in gear

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT regs 10.28

• C10 - A service hour meter is fitted

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Engine Compartment, Cooling & Fuel Systems

• D1 - The location of services including fuel, hydraulic oil, lubrication oil and electric power within the engine compartment should be avoided where possible

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D2 - All hydraulic oil, lubricating oil, and other oil circuit pipes and hoses within the engine compartment should:

• Be constructed to OEM specification

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Be routed away from hot engine surfaces

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Be routed away from moving parts, supported and sleeved to give maximum protection

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Be covered so oil from any leak can’t contact any exposed metal surface where temp exceeds 200°C under any condition of use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Be covered so that fuel from any leaks can’t contact any exposed metal surface that exceeds 80°C under any condition of use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If not possible to route out of the way, surface may require shrouding or heat shielding

• D3 - All electrical wiring system are to regulation and are protected / shielded from heat and damage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• CSAM 421-00 Use of Electricity in Mines with CSAC 22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Mine Act & Regulations part 13

• D4 - All engine exhaust systems installed so that no flames or glowing particles can be emitted within the engine compartment under any condition of use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D5 - Fire wall or barrier is installed to separate the engine compartment from hydraulics components and maintains engine ventilation and cooling effect

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D6 - All engine covers (bonnet) made from non-flammable material

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D7 - Radiator caps for cooling systems are fitted with a means of safely relieving pressure to prevent scalding personnel

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D8 - Radiator caps are guarded against damage from foreign objects

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D9 - Unit fitted with fuel devices requiring power to operate so that isolation of power will isolate fuel delivery

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D10 - All fuel lines double braid, heat resistant, corrosion resistant metal braided or metal

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D11 - Fuel filter elements enclosed within metal containers

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D12 - All fuel lines clamped with approved clamps

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D13 - All fuel tanks substantially constructed and protected against damage by collision

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D14 - All fuel tanks fitted with non-leaking caps which are effective irrespective of the attitude of the equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D15 - All fuel caps are secured to the tank to stop chance of lost fuel caps and contaminated fuel / fire hazard

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D16 - Where fuel overflow hoses are fitted, the hose extends so its lower than all engine components to minimize the chance of fire

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D17 - If no automatic fast-fill filling system fitted, filler and vent must be located so that leaks or spillage during refuelling will not contact hot surface

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• D18 - Engine must run on low sulphur fuel (sulphur content less than 0.25% by weight)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.61

• D19 - Undiluted and unscrubbed exhaust gases from diesel engine is less that 1500ppm by volume of carbon monoxide

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.61

• D20 - Consider valves and overflow (e.g. bleeder valves, pressure relieve valves, fluid overflows, etc.) positions based on intended vehicle use and operating climate to:

• Avoid debris or water from reaching the fluid system

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Avoid blockage rendering them inoperable

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fluid Power and Pneumatic Systems

• E1 - Flexible hoses must be compatible with the hydraulic fluid used and maximum system pressure and temperature

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• OEM & CSA M423-M87 (R2000) Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids.

• E2 - Where a hydraulic system incorporates an accumulator, the accumulator should be connected to the system using components of minimal length and adequate rating. Fittings should be located or otherwise guarded to provide mechanical protection.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• E3 - A manual bleed valve should be fitted to allow pressure relief for maintenance. Fluid should return to tank. Self-draining accumulators are preferable. OEM requirements for bleed down of accumulators is required in maintenance manuals

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Isolation / dissipation of stored energy

• E4 - Nylon or PVC piping for pneumatic control systems of safety related items should be used only in cases where loss of pressure within these systems cause the system to fail to safety. All such piping should be adequately protected from physical damage and shielded from contact with hot and or sharp surfaces.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• E5 - Only properly specified hoses should be used between an air compressor and an air receiver. Care should be taken to ensure the clamps used are suitable for the job and have the pressure rating stamped on them.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• E6 - Air compressors and pressure vessels should comply with the requirements of the Mines Act

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.98

• B51-03 Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping code

Brakes & Steering

• F1 - Equipment to contain;

• Service brake

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Park brake (mechanically activated holding power)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Secondary or emergency brake (which can use the service break or park brake system)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A failure in one system not to affect the ability of one of the systems to stop the equipment safely

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.30

• F2 - All braking systems able to be tested from operator’s seat.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.30

• F3 - Service braking systems to be dual circuit systems, each capable of stopping and holding equipment. A separate circuit for front wheels and a separate circuit for rear wheels. Both circuits should be operated by the same brake pedal.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mine Reg 10.30

• F4 - For fluid braking circuits, an alarm device and indicator lights should be provided on the control panel of equipment to warn of failure in fluid circuit or dangerous drop in brake pressure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.30

• F5 - Either brake system pressure gauges should be provided, or points for measuring brake system pressure to be provided.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• F6 - Pneumatic or hydraulic energy storage systems, if required for brake systems, must be provided solely for brake applications (eg not steering).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• F7 - For power assisted brakes, an emergency energy source capable of applying the braking system must be provided

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.30

• F8 - Manufacturer recommendation required on testing of each braking system. An external method to monitor brake wear and brake reservoir fluid levels to be provided.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.31

• F9 - Brake linings or pads not contain asbestos.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• F10 - The original equipment manufacturer of the equipment to which the rims and wheels are fitted should recommend and advise :

• The maximum wheel loads, speeds and operating temperature etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Procedures for servicing wheel rims, including in particular, multi-piece wheel rims.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Clear limits of tolerances, permissible wear and other permissible defects of wheel and rim components.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Recommended tire pressures and tire wear.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• F11 - Where equipment depends on power to steer (and loss of power would result in loss of steering) and has a maximum speed greater than 20km/h, an auxiliary steering device is to be fitted to allow enough time to steer the vehicle to a stop

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.38

• SAE J1511/ISO 5051, Steering for Off Road Rubber Tired Machines

• F12 - Hydraulic pump used for auxiliary steering to use a separate fluid reservoir from main reservoir.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.38

• F13 - For equipment exceeding 45,000Kg with maximum speed greater than 20Km/h, non-destructive testing required on front wheel spindles, in accordance with manufacturer.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.39

• F14 - Equipment with automatic engine shutdown devices must have audible and visual alarms warning operator of imminent shutdown.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.41

• F15 - Auxiliary steering must automatically be activated on such an engine shutdown.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.41

• F16 - An override system shall be fitted so that the operator can temporarily suspend automatic engine shutdown (to bring equipment to a safe stop)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.41

Electrical

• G1 - A single electrical isolation lockout point to be provided, which when activated disables all electrical power supply to the vehicle.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.21

• G2 - Isolation of energy sources other than electricity (eg air, water, fluid under pressure, steam) to be identified in operating manuals, and be able to be locked out and isolated

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.21

• G3 - All electrical wiring is to be protected from personnel contact. Electrical distribution boxes are to be lockable to restrict unauthorised entry.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• RTSS C2 Electrical safety

• G4 - Electrical safety devices such as earth leakage and overload protection should be installed on equipment

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• RTSS C2 Electrical safety

• G5 - Dash panels and other covers should be removed where feasible to inspect wiring for pinch points, friction/rub points, proper connections, etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• G6 - Any remote operated equipment, or any remote starting parts on equipment, must be reviewed against the details within the NWT Mines Safety Act and Regulations sections on Remote Control Equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs – Remote Operated Equipment, 10.64 to 10.71,

• G7 - All conveyors require a pull cord to stop conveyor in an emergency, with a manual reset before restarting

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.118

• G8 - All remote starting conveyors require audible start up warning device for 10 seconds before motion

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.118

• G9 - Underground conveyor belting to meet fire requirements

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• CAN/CSA – M422 – M87, Fire Performance and Antistatic Requirements for Conveyor Belting.

• G10 - Automatic fire suppression system required at the drive pulley

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.118

• G11 - Battery fusing must be configured as close to the battery as is practical.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Equipment with multiple battery (auxiliary or ‘house’ battery) systems must be checked/verified for proper configuration. The vehicle master switch must remove voltage from each power supply system.

Guarding & Shielding

• H1 - Suitable devices must be available to support and block equipment components in a raised position for operation or maintenance (eg truck tray, loader arm), which should be attached to the vehicle

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.55

• H2 - Articulated vehicles should be fitted with a steering frame lock attached to the vehicle.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• H3 - Guards required on moving components which personnel can contact (drive belts, pulleys, sprockets, flywheels, pistons, tail shafts, conveyor belting). Guards must be sufficient to minimize chance of personnel contact.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.16

• H4 - Guard or shields fitted in the vicinity of the exhaust, turbocharger and other hot surfaces to prevent both personnel contact, and fuel or oil spraying on hot surfaces (provided they don't trap fuel or oil around the exhaust or turbocharger).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.16

• H5 - Guards required around every tail shaft to prevent a damaged or broken shaft from whipping around in a compartment or digging into the ground.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• H6 - Guards should be designed so that operation and servicing can occur with the guards in place. Guards which need to be removed should be hinged to the machine. Guards should be easy to lift and hold without risk of finger injury

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• H7 - Any covers, shields or guards, if not constructed from steel, shall be constructed from fire resistant material if the failure of the material may place an operator at risk.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• H8 - No modification has occurred to guards or shielding OR modifications have been signed off by an engineer and constructed/installed to that specification

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lighting

• I1 - All lights should be easily cleanable from ground level or otherwise safely accessible for cleaning by the operator

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• I2 - All mobile equipment to be provided with the following :

• Dual indication lights readily visible from the rear of the equipment to show service brake operation.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where retarder braking is provided by other than service brakes, dual indication lights visible from the rear of the equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Minimum 2 headlights to illuminate roadway

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT regs 9.49, CSA-M424.2-M90

• I3 - Reversing lights should be provided on all equipment. The lights should be initiated automatically when reverse is selected, except for bi-directional vehicles which should be equipped with headlights for both directions.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• I4 - Adequate reflectors and / or reflective tape should be provided on equipment and light vehicles to make it readily visible from any direction. Eg on the front head board or highest extremity of to provide visibility underground and in undulating terrain, and the sides of all equipment to assist in identifying the length of the equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• I5 - A flashing light required to be mounted above the cab or clearly visible in all directions (Orange = light vehicle or service vehicle; Blue = heavy vehicle; Red = explosive or emergency vehicle)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.51

• I6 - Indicator lights should be fitted front and rear to warn other traffic of an intention to turn.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• I7 - Buggy whip should be affixed to light vehicles that is illuminated and has a high-vis flag

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Maintenance

• J1 - Shift safety and maintenance checklist to be provided (from manufacturer or supplier), for use as prestart inspection

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.04

• J2 - Manufacturer / supplier recommended ongoing inspection and maintenance program to be provided.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.04

• J3 - For previously used equipment, a written record of past tests, inspections and maintenance work carried out.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• NWT Regs 10.04

• J4 - Are there confined spaces which could be minimized or eliminated by design? Are confined spaces marked with appropriate signage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• RTSS C5 – Confined spaces

Labelling & Instruction

• K1 - Compliance plate, displayed in a prominent position, should show:

• The serial number.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The tare and gross weight of the equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The axle loads.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The maximum number of personnel for whom seating is provided.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Maximum operating grade and load limit for that grade

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K2 - A list of all limits of equipment operation applying to the equipment should be submitted. Such limits should be in accord with relevant standards and should include, but not necessarily be limited to:

• Maximum grade (%) - Loaded and Unloaded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Maximum cross grade (%) - Loaded and Unloaded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Maximum load (tonnes) - Level conditions and with a range of grades

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Maximum speed (km/hr) - Under all above conditions

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K3 - Labels displaying warning at all accumulators that pressure must be safely released before work commences.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K4 - Labels displaying warning on any spring applied brake chamber that it contains a spring under compression.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K5 - Labels displaying warning on all suspension cylinders, which are under constant pressure.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K6 - Labels displaying warning that "hearing protection must be worn" if noise level exceeds 83dB(A) at any location on the equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K7 - Labels identify all pinch points (including articulation areas) and coloured red or identified by warning labels

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K8 - Labels identifying unauthorized access in areas above 110v DC or 32v AC

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• RTSS C2 Electrical safety

• K9 - Towing instructions to be provided by the manufacturer, with towing points clearly identified.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K10 - Equipment constructed in separate sub-assemblies for transport should have;

• The weight of The sub assembly and The attachment points for lifting permanently marked on it.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The lifting attachment points should have a minimum safety factor of 4 on the ultimate breaking load in relation to the weight of the sub-assembly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K11 - Labels displaying the required driver action in event of a fire occurring,

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K12 - Labeling of all controls including direction of movement where applicable

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• K13 - Labels should be made of non-corroding material and be attached with non-corroding screws, rivets, etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Control

• L1 - Diesel-powered equipment and/or equipment with more than 100 litres of flammable fluid (including hydraulic fluid) must be fitted with an AFFF or equivalently effective multi nozzle fire suppression system in the engine compartment and in other likely combustion compartments.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mine Reg 10.42, RTSS D1.3 Fire precautions

• L2 - The system should not allow the engine to start, or to keep running, if system pressure falls below the manufacturers recommended minimum pressure (ie discharged, faulty or disconnected). The interlock may be able to be over-ridden by an over-ride switch that requires constant hand operation. This applies to allow the plant to be moved to a safer location.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• L3 - When any in-built fire suppression system is actuated by any means, the engine must automatically shut down.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mine Reg 10.42(3)

• L4 - All units should be fitted with at least two manually operated fire suppression system actuators; one in the cabin and the other(s) at an external position(s) where it (they) can be readily reached from the ground level. There must be easy access to an actuator from either side of the machine.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mine Reg 10.42(2)

• L5 - Visible indication should be provided for the operator to show the operational readiness of the system. This indication should be visible to the operator from the normal operating position. (This does not apply to remote control panels).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• L6 - There should be a separate electrical supply to each fire suppression system, where the loss of electrical power does not effect the operation of the system. The switch should be clearly marked ‘IN THE EVENT OF FIRE DO NOT SWITCH OFF’.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• L7 - The system should fail to safety unless a back-up power supply is provided.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• L8 - Wiring system should be constructed and protected so that it is capable of maintaining an adequate supply to the suppression equipment when exposed to fire.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• L9 - Adequate size and type of portable fire extinguishers should be fitted and maintained on each vehicle. Fire extinguishers should be thoroughly cleaned, inspected, serviced, and maintained monthly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mine Reg 10.42 (4)(5)

• L10 - It should be possible to relieve the pressure from hydraulic oil and fuel tanks. Instructions on the method required to do this should be clearly labeled (to permit pressure which may be fuelling a fire to be shut off).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• L11 - Loaders which are to be operated by remote control should be fitted with fire suppression systems which may be actuated by any one of three mechanisms, all of which should be installed :

• Automatic actuation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Remote control actuation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Manual control actuation

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Towing

• M1 - A means of towing must be recommended by the manufacturer including each item noted below.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• M2 - Towing attachment(s) must be designed to a minimum safety factor of 2.5 times the maximum rated towing capacity of the towed equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• M3 - Provision should be made for crossed slings to be fitted for towing.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• M4 - A means of releasing brakes without having to go beneath the vehicle must be in place (a means of releasing the brakes and of towing the equipment that does not require any person to approach the broken down equipment must be recommended and installed by the manufacturer).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• M5 - A means of steering or guiding the towed vehicle must be recommended by the manufacturer.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• M6 - A means of adequately braking the towed vehicle. Brake indication lights should operate.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• M7 - Documentation of limitations and requirements of the towing system.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

General Coments & Notes

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