IAEC RESAP - Section 9: Diggers, Buckets, Etc. (Over 10,000 Lbs. GVWR) (version 2)

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Section 9: Diggers, Buckets, Etc. (Over 10,000 Lbs. GVWR)

9.1 All digger derricks, aerial devices, and other commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs. (GVWR) have six documents: insurance card, registration form, operator's manual, accident reporting guidelines, daily post trip inspections, and annual DOT meetings. Criteria: The post trip inspection should cover at least the following parts and accessories: * Service brakes including trailer brake connections * Parking brake * Steering mechanism * Lighting devices and reflectors * Tires * Horn *Windshield wipers * Rear vision mirrors * Coupling devices * Wheels and rims * Emergency equipment The report should identify the vehicles and list any deficiencies discovered which would affect the safe operation of the vehicle. ref: FMCSA 396.11(post trip) & 396.13 (pre-trip)
9.2 Commercial vehicles over 10,000 ibs. GVWR are well maintained. Criteria: * Vehicles are washed regularly. * Windows, mirrors, dash and cab are clean and uncluttered. * The bed and storage areas are clean and free of trash and dirt.
9.3 Commercial vehicles are equipped with the proper safety equipment. Criteria: * Warning lights or strobes are well positioned for visibility from all directions and in working condition. * Work zone safety equipment (signs, cones, stop/slow paddles, flashlight with wand, etc.) is available. * Mounted or portable work lighting equipment is available. * Roadside emergency triangular markers are on all of these vehicles. * Road hazard flares or equivalent types of highway hazard warning devices are available. * Vehicle brake, turn, marker, and headlamp lighting are 100% operational.
9.4 Body, jib, and boom winch mechanisms, cables, ropes, mounting, and controls are properly matched for the intended use and maintained in good condition. Criteria: * Winch cables and ropes are free of flat spots, kinks, broken strands, or frayed areas. * Winch cables and ropes are equipped with proper rated hooks, eyes and attachments.
9.5 Appropriate vehicle grounding and/or barricading equipment is available and in good condition. Criteria: * Size of ground exceeds system's maximum available fault current. * One end of the grounding cable is securely connected or can readily be connected to the equipment frame with a proper attachment. * Grounding and/or barricading equipment is properly stored on the vehicle for vehicles used in energized work zones. * For vehicles used in energized work zones.
9.6 Vehicle ground cables are individually marked with a method of unique identification and date of most recent test. Criteria: * Vehicle ground clamps and cables are tested for continuity to frame if permanently attached or tested for current capacity if detachable.
9.7 Shovels, pry bars, tamps, ground rod drivers, sledges, chains, other heavy tools and materials are properly stored/secured in these utility vehicles. Criteria: * Tools and materials are stored in designated locations and in such a manner that they will not cause damage or be damaged. * Protective guards, covers, and sheaths are in place.
9.8 At Least two effective wheel chocks are provided per large truck, properly placed in accordance with safety manual, and properly stowed on each truck when not in use. Criteria: * An effective wheel chock should be made of sturdy material, be wedge shaped and of adequate height to prevent movement.
9.9 Substantial outrigger pads are provided for all equipment outrigger legs, are properly used in accordance with manufacturer's requirements, and are properly stored on the vehicle when not in use.
9.10 Manufacturer's identification, capacity ratings, warning signs, and equipment control placards for digger derrick and aerial basket devices are in place and in good condition. Criteria: * Signs, placards, and decals on these devices are readily visible, permanent, legible. * Electrocution hazard warning signs for the public and employees are posted on devices that will be used in energized work zones. * Equipment controls are clearly identified as to function and operation.
9.11 Daily operational inspections are conducted before these vehicles leave the facility. Criteria: Before these vehicles leave the facility drivers should: * Perform pre-trip procedures per operators manual (pre-flight operations, etc.) and co-op procedures and be satisfied that the vehicle is in safe operating condition. *Review the last driver vehicle inspections report; and sign to certify that documented repairs have been made if applicable. ref: FMCSA 396.11(post trip) & 396.13 (pre-trip)
9.12 Dielectric tests for these utility vehicles meets/exceeds applicable OSHA/ASTM/ANSI standards and results are available on or in each vehicle. Criteria: * While factors vary from co-op to co-op, RESAP generally encourages dielectric tests for these utility vehicles to be conducted on insulating and isolating components semi-annually (6 months) and results to be available on or in each vehicle, to be evaluated as "exceeds" requirements on this question. * To "satisfy" this requirement dielectric tests can be conducted annually per regulatory requirements, on insulating and isolating components and results are available on or in each vehicle. * Many factors enter into a cooperatives decision to determine frequency of dielectric testing vehicles, as example local environmental conditions, supporting work procedures and other logistical issues, RESAP wants to ensure a system satisfy OSHA requirements by conducting an annual test but promotes using a semi-annual (6months) dielectric test that exceeds the OSHA requirement. * Booms are regularly cleaned and waxed according to sound operating practices. ref: ANSI/SIA A92.2-2009 (ANSI Standard for Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices)
9.13 Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) over 10,000 lbs. (GVWR) "if required" to haul cargo in interstate commerce - are registered with FMCSA and have a USDOT number. Criteria: * In select States (see list below), all registrants of commercial motor vehicles, even intrastate and non-Motor Carrier registrants are required to obtain a USDOT Number as a necessary condition for commercial vehicle registration. * [Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.] In these cases each CMV should be marked on both sides with: - Name of the cooperative, - An identification number preceded by the letters "USDOT", and - Letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the letters are placed, and, the letters are readily legible, during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet while the CMV is stationary. Regulatory References: 49 CFR 390.5; 49 CFR 390.21 *
9.14 Cargo is to be firmly immobilized or secured on or within a vehicle and/or pole trailers. Criteria: * Cargo must be: - Secured to prevent the cargo from leaking, spilling, blowing or falling from the CMV, and/or - Contained, immobilized or secured such that vehicle stability or maneuverability is not adversely affected. Regulatory Reference: 49 CFR 393, Subpart I
9.15 Employees can explain or demonstrate their daily vehicle inspection procedures for commercial motor vehicles. ref: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Section 9: Summary

9.16 The overall evaluation of the onsite field observation team for this section of the assessment is as follows: Criteria: * Strong performance - Questions evaluated as exceeds or satisfies all requirements * Satisfactory performance - Questions evaluated as satisfies all requirements, could be a small number evaluated as exceeds. * Generally satisfactory with minor areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as satisfies all or most requirements, improvement areas are minor. * Ket attentions areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as partially satisfies or fails to satisfy requirements in important improvement areas.