Front End Loader Verification of Competency

• Equipement

  Select WA500 CAT980 CAT988G CAT988F CAT966 VOLVO 250G HYUNDAI HL780 HYUNDAI VOLVO 220

  • WA500
  • CAT980
  • CAT988G
  • CAT988F
  • CAT966
  • VOLVO 250G
  • HYUNDAI HL780
  • HYUNDAI
  • VOLVO 220

• Assessors name

  Select Barry Holt Chris Penny Derek Bess Donald Cranston Kevin Willet Leslie Collier Rodney Pederson Troy Tolchard Other

  • Barry Holt
  • Chris Penny
  • Derek Bess
  • Donald Cranston
  • Kevin Willet
  • Leslie Collier
  • Rodney Pederson
  • Troy Tolchard
  • Other

• Employee No:

• Surname

• Given Names

• Document No:

• Site

  Select Abydos Mt Webber Mt Dove Wodgina Iron Valley Nullagine Other

  • Abydos
  • Mt Webber
  • Mt Dove
  • Wodgina
  • Iron Valley
  • Nullagine
  • Other

• Customer

  Select Atlas Iron MRL Millennium Minerals Limited Rivet Other Pilbara Ports Authority

  • Atlas Iron
  • MRL
  • Millennium Minerals Limited
  • Rivet
  • Other
  • Pilbara Ports Authority
• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Nationally Recognised Front End Loader Ticket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Image of Nationally Recognised Front End Loader Ticket

  Media

• Image of equipment trainee was assessed in

  Media

The Front End Loader operator’s responsibilities include

• Performing a daily pre-start check of the machine, to the checklist. This is to include a calibration of the On-board vehicle weighing systems.

  YES

  NO

• Ensuring the vehicle is loaded in accordance with the Mass Management System.

  YES

  NO

• Obtaining a trailer loading plan from the Scheduler that indicates where the product is to be placed on the vehicle, in order to achieve correct weight distribution.

  YES

  NO

• Liaising with the vehicle driver as to the positioning of the load on the vehicle. The loader operator will ensure that the load remains within the mass limits advised by the scheduler.

  YES

  NO

• Checking the load with the truck driver at the completion of loading to ensure it remains within the authorised dimension limits. If the load is outside those limits, the loader operator (with the help of the driver if necessary) will make the necessary adjustments to bring it to within the allowable limits.

  YES

  NO

• I have read and understood my obligations under this responsibility statement

  Sign

OPERATING

• A.1 Ground personnel are permitted to enter a loading area without notifying the loader operator

  FALSE

  TRUE

• A.2 What must the loader operator do if ground personnel are in the loading area

  Ground the bucket (GET)

  Apply the park brake

  Remove hands from the controls of the machine

  All of the above

• A.3 Personnel can enter the Stockyard, Run of Mine (ROM) or Mine Ore Pad (MOP) whilst you are operating the FEL without your permission.

  FALSE

  TRUE

• A.4 What must a FEL Operator do to load under a live cone

  Select Job Safety Analysis Incident Notification Form Statement Take 5

  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Incident Notification Form
  • Statement
  • Take 5

• A.5 Where must the truck operator be while loading operations are in progress

  In the smoko room

  Completing a walk around vehicle inspection

  In the Cabin

  On the stockyard

• A.6 Can you begin loading while driver’s are lifting lids

  FALSE

  TRUE

• A.7 Lighting plants must be set up to ensure glare or light does not interfere with operator's vision and shadow/black spots are eliminated

  TRUE

  FALSE

• A.8 Which of the following are true in relation to park brakes

  Select The Park Brake is a holding brake and will not release automatically Park Brakes are only to be used for transporting the equipment Park Brakes are not required when parking in V Drains Park Brakes must always be applied when shutting down the machine

  • The Park Brake is a holding brake and will not release automatically
  • Park Brakes are only to be used for transporting the equipment
  • Park Brakes are not required when parking in V Drains
  • Park Brakes must always be applied when shutting down the machine

• A.9 Why do we need to idle the engine down prior to switching it off

  Cool the Turbo down

  Allows time for the system to dissapate the heat

  Allows the Turbo to return to idle RPM

  All of the above

• A.10 In relation to Front End Loaders operating in narrow roadways which of the following are correct

  Select Hurry to get in first to get right of way Stopping points to be established at each end of roadway Establish radio contact with other operator before proceeding Do not proceed until radio or visual sighting and section is clear

  • Hurry to get in first to get right of way
  • Stopping points to be established at each end of roadway
  • Establish radio contact with other operator before proceeding
  • Do not proceed until radio or visual sighting and section is clear

• A.11 Where would you obtain your work instructions from in regards to what stock pile to load from

  Select Truck Drivers Water cart operators Grader operator Site Supervisor FEL operator

  • Truck Drivers
  • Water cart operators
  • Grader operator
  • Site Supervisor
  • FEL operator

• A.12 Which of the following paper work must be completed each shift.

  Select Time Sheet G-Docket Pre-Start Take 5 Load Sheet All of the above

  • Time Sheet
  • G-Docket
  • Pre-Start
  • Take 5
  • Load Sheet
  • All of the above

• A.13 Which of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are mandatory for FEL operators

  Select Hard Hat Safety Glasses Lace up Steel cap boots Full Length Cotton Clothing Hi Visibilty Gloves All of the above

  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Lace up Steel cap boots
  • Full Length Cotton Clothing
  • Hi Visibilty
  • Gloves
  • All of the above

• A.14 Which maintenance task must be performed at least once a shift

  Rotate Tyres

  Oil Change

  Hand grease bucket pins

  Replace Ground engaging tools (GET)

• A.15 Should a Pre-Start be performed prior to the machine returning to service after having maintenance task performed

  YES

  NO

• A.16 Who is responsible for ensuring a clean work area and that all waste is disposed of correctly

  Site Supervisor

  Truck Operators

  FEL Operators

  Water Cart Operators

  All of the above

• A.17 Who is responsible for ensuring the FEL is clean, in good condition & all maintenance issues have been reported to the appropriate department

  Site Supervisor

  FEL Operator

  Maintenance Staff

  Truck Operator

• A.18 The policy in relation to the use of mobile phones on a mine site states all devices are to remain within camp boundaries at all times and are not to be brought into Operational Areas without the permission of the Registered Manager or their delegate.

  TRUE

  FALSE

• A.19 Why is it so important to check the tyre indexing

  Select Customer Requirement To Identify bead sole deteariation Mine site requirement To prevent tyre failures

  • Customer Requirement
  • To Identify bead sole deteariation
  • Mine site requirement
  • To prevent tyre failures

• A.20 Rivet FEL's have maximum load lift limits set in the loadrite's

  Select These limits do not apply and are to ignored These limits must be followed when loading These limits must be followed while side casting These limits are advisory only

  • These limits do not apply and are to ignored
  • These limits must be followed when loading
  • These limits must be followed while side casting
  • These limits are advisory only

• A.21 Where will you find specific information to identify and locate switch positions and functions within the machine you are operating

  Standard Operating Procedure

  Operators Manual

  Verification of Competency

  All of the above

B - Recognising & Responding to Hazards & Emergencies

• B.1 What immediate actions could an operator take in the event of a fire on a Loader

  Select Call "Emergency, Emergency, Emergency Drive machine at a medium speed until flames disapate Ground Bucket and shut down machine Isolate the machine if safe to do so Ensure all personnel are safe Attempt to extinguish fire if safe so if

  • Call "Emergency, Emergency, Emergency
  • Drive machine at a medium speed until flames disapate
  • Ground Bucket and shut down machine
  • Isolate the machine if safe to do so
  • Ensure all personnel are safe
  • Attempt to extinguish fire if safe so if

• B.2 What other things could be done to help control an electrical fire on the machine

  Tip drink bottle on flames

  Isolate the machine

  Turn lights off

• B.3 If safe to do so, are employees permitted to extinguish a fire with fire fighting equipment available on the machine

  YES

  NO

C – Towing of Equipment or Plant

• C.1 All workers involved in recovery work must be familiar with the JSA, Permit to Work and the relevant SOP’s

  TRUE

  FALSE

• C.2 Towing vehicles must be fitted with compatible towing fittings to the equipment being towed

  TRUE

  FALSE

• C.3 A Rivet approved tow pins must be used at all times

  TRUE

  FALSE

• C.4 In what gear is towing to be conducted in on site

  1st

  2nd

  3rd

  4th

• C.5 Who must be in control of all towing operations

  Truck Drivers

  Water cart operators

  Grader operator

  Site Supervisor

  FEL operator

• C.6 What must be performed for post incident / accident fixed / mobile plant recovery tasks

  Select Take 5 Job Safety Analysis Statement Incident Notification Form

  • Take 5
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Statement
  • Incident Notification Form

D. Equipment Familiarisation

Describe, Identify and Locate the following major components

• Attachments N/A

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Braking System

  YES

  NO

• Bucket

  YES

  NO

• Convertor

  YES

  NO

• Differerentials

  YES

  NO

• Engine

  YES

  NO

• Final Drvies

  YES

  NO

• Hydraulic System

  YES

  NO

• Steering Systems

  YES

  NO

• Transmission

  YES

  NO

E - Safety Features

Describe, Identify and Locate the following

• Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS)

  YES

  NO

• Falling Object Protection (FOPS)

  YES

  NO

• Fire extinguisher

  YES

  NO

• Isolation Lock Out Switches

  YES

  NO

• Park Brake & Emergency Brake

  YES

  NO

• Access Ladders & Walkways

  YES

  NO

• Safety Glass

  YES

  NO

• Electronic Management System

  YES

  NO

• Emergency Stop Buttons

  YES

  NO

• Sonar Alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing Alarm

  YES

  NO

• Safety Link (Articulation)

  YES

  NO

• In Vehicle Camera System (IVCS)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rear View Mirrors

  YES

  NO

F – Instruments & Controls

F.1 Instruments - Describe, Identify and Locate the following

• Electronic Instrument Controls

  YES

  NO

• Tachometer

  YES

  NO

• Speedometrer

  YES

  NO

• Engine Coolant Temp Gauge

  YES

  NO

• Brake Oil Temp Gauge

  YES

  NO

• Hydraulic Temp Gauge

  YES

  NO

• Engine Oil Temp

  YES

  NO

• Transmission Converter Temp

  YES

  NO

• Alert Indicators

  YES

  NO

• Engine Oil Pressure

  YES

  NO

• Park Brake Indicator

  YES

  NO

• Charging System

  YES

  NO

• Maintenance Required

  YES

  NO

• Air Filter Restriction

  YES

  NO

• Fuel Level

  YES

  NO

• Add Blue

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F.2 Controls - Describe, Identify and Locate the following

• Transmission

  YES

  NO

• Bucket

  YES

  NO

• Steering

  YES

  NO

• Service Brake

  YES

  NO

• Park Brake

  YES

  NO

• Throttle

  YES

  NO

• Seat Adjustments

  YES

  NO

G - Pre-Start Inspection

G.1 Ground level walk around checks

• Isolates the machine and ensure the wheels are chocked (V-Drain)

  YES

  NO

• Security / Damage / Wear / Leaks / Lubrication / Levels

  YES

  NO

• Overall Appearance and Condition

  YES

  NO

• Under the Machine

  YES

  NO

• Tyre – Rim Indexing

  YES

  NO

• Tyres, Rims and Wheel Nuts

  YES

  NO

• Bucket Exterior, Interior and Cutting Edges / Teeth, Heel Plates (GET)

  YES

  NO

• Lift and Crowd Hydraulic Cylinders, Hoses, Pins and Keepers

  YES

  NO

• Articulation Pins and Bearings

  YES

  NO

• Engine Vee Belts

  YES

  NO

• Engine Oil Levels

  YES

  NO

• Radiator Coolant Level

  YES

  NO

• Hydraulic Oil Level

  YES

  NO

• Transmission Oil Level

  YES

  NO

• Auto Greaser operational and sufficiently filled for shift

  YES

  NO

• Air Conditioner operational

  YES

  NO

• Glass Clean, Cab Clean and Tidy

  YES

  NO

• Asset No clearly visible

  YES

  NO

• Warning Diagnostics System Operational (where fitted)

  YES

  NO

• Gauges for Correct Operating Pressures, Temperatures and Levels

  YES

  NO

• MTData operational- where fitted

  YES

  NO

• Reverse Sonar and/or Camera operational

  YES

  NO

• Boarding Ladder, Handrails, Steps and Guards

  YES

  NO

• Working Lights, Flashing Amber Light, Horn operational

  YES

  NO

• Fire Extinguisher and Mount Bracket

  YES

  NO

• Machine has Safety Information Tags Available

  YES

  NO

• Tetra / UHF Radio operational

  YES

  NO

• Seat belt is operational

  YES

  NO

• Emergency Stop (E-Stop) operational

  YES

  NO

• Carry Out Steering Operation (ensure clearances between all guards, steps, rams and tyres)

  YES

  NO

• Park brake Test

  YES

  NO

• Service Brake Test

  YES

  NO

• Records any defects on the Pre-Start

  YES

  NO

• Enters machine hours on the Pre-Start

  YES

  NO

• Understands the FEL Inspection Guidelines and the escalation process

  YES

  NO

H - Operating

H.1 Start Up Procedure

• Ensure no bystanders are within the immediate area.

  YES

  NO

• Ensure transmission is in neutral

  YES

  NO

• Ensure park brake is applied

  YES

  NO

• Turn key to on position

  YES

  NO

• Sound Horn once

  YES

  NO

• Start up loader

  YES

  NO

• Logs onto the IVMS if fitted and enters the required information

  YES

  NO

• Warm the engine / machine systems

  YES

  NO

• Monitor gauges and indicators for levels and pressure

  YES

  NO

• Ensure personnel are clear and test reversing audible alarm

  YES

  NO

• Conduct Brake tests for Service and Secondary Brakes

  YES

  NO

H.2 Drive Off

• Walk around to ensure machine hasn't developed any major oil leaks etc

  YES

  NO

• Transmission still in neutral

  YES

  NO

• Raise Bucket

  YES

  NO

• Release Park Brake

  YES

  NO

• Sound Horn as required for direction of movement

  YES

  NO

• Select 1st gear

  YES

  NO

• Monitors all gauges and indicators

  YES

  NO

• Operates at safe speed for site

  YES

  NO

• Awareness & Adherence to all traffic signage

  YES

  NO

• Pre-Selects appropriate gear for declines (ramps)

  YES

  NO

• Bucket Hinge pin remains lower than the axle centre whilst tramming

  YES

  NO

H.3 Loading Bucket

• Prepare the work area & the stockyard floor

  YES

  NO

• Select location requiring least travel distance

  YES

  NO

• Place bucket in desired digging position

  YES

  NO

• Selects 1st Gear

  YES

  NO

• Crowd the bucket into bank or material (observing crowd limit settings)

  YES

  NO

• Use the face, keep the machine straight

  YES

  NO

• Use the break-out force, Don’t spin wheels

  YES

  NO

• Avoid creating or contributing to hazards

  YES

  NO

• Load to capacity maximum capacity

  YES

  NO

• Reverse smoothly, safely ensuring to lower bucket

  YES

  NO

• Continually checks surroundings for pedestrians

  YES

  NO

H.4 Dumping Bulk Materials

• Select reverse when bucket full and stationary

  YES

  NO

• Reverse through arc to correct angle to dumping site

  YES

  NO

• Hoist bucket as approaching dump site

  YES

  NO

• Tilt and dump at correct site

  YES

  NO

• Place materials to suit end use

  YES

  NO

H.5 Load Bulk Materials onto Transport Vehicle

• Waits for the transport vehicle to come to a complete

  YES

  NO

• Selects the correct product code in the Loadrite

  YES

  NO

• Selects reverse when the bucket is full and stationary

  YES

  NO

• Reverse through arc to right angle to transport

  YES

  NO

• Operates to conditions to maximise stability during tramming

  YES

  NO

• Rolls bucket forward to dump material

  YES

  NO

• Places load central in trailer

  YES

  NO

• Bucket "Kick" to ensure material is dumped

  YES

  NO

• Ensure material clearance form trailer lid

  YES

  NO

• Avoids spillage during dumping

  YES

  NO

• Makes sure product will clear lid and pats down if required

  YES

  NO

• Selects reverse and crowd bucket back once clear of transport

  YES

  NO

• Signals to transport operator to move away

  YES

  NO

H.6 Loadrite

• Operates the Loadrite as required to capture all aspects, understands how to delete buckets groups and trailers as required

  YES

  NO

• Ensures the correct CUSTOMER Code is entered in the Loadrite

  YES

  NO

• Ensures the correct PRODUCT Code is entered in the Loadrite

  YES

  NO

• Ensures the correct TRUCK (MRT##) is entered in the Loadrite each load

  YES

  NO

• "Zeros" the Bucket after each load / or @ regular intervals if traming (load & Carry).

  YES

  NO

H.7 Stockyard Management

• Maintain control of all vehicle movement within the stockyard

  YES

  NO

• Confirms with supervision loading/haulage instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manages all aspects in relation to product identification and stockpile change as per site requirements

  YES

  NO

• Maintain the stockyard floor as per site requirements.

  YES

  NO

• Has a thorough understanding of the "TMP" for the site operating on and is aware of no go zones and muster points.

  YES

  NO

H.8 Shutdown Procedure

• Ensure the Machine has sufficient fuel to complete a full shift

  YES

  NO

• Park in safe place (Go-Line). Allow for safe access by others

  YES

  NO

• Transmission in neutral

  YES

  NO

• Ground Bucket

  YES

  NO

• Engage the park brake

  YES

  NO

• Idle engine down

  YES

  NO

• If not in a V-Drain fit wheel chocks

  YES

  NO

Trainee Statement

• I acknowledge the training I have received and the assessment I have undertaken on the Front End Loader. I agree that I am competent in all areas and agree to comply with all related site rules and company procedures.

  YES

  NO

• Trainee

  Sign

Assessor Statement

• Comments

• I confirm that the Trainee has undertaken the Front End Loader Operations Verification of Competency and found the candidate was competent on the day. The Trainee has a full understanding of all site rules and procedures.

  YES

  NO

• Cert IV T&A Assessor

  Sign

Training coordinator Sign Off

• Training Coordinator

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