RAISING THE BAR Best Practice when using non- …...RAISING THE BAR Best Practice when using non-rail mounted plant in a rail engineering environment 11 January 2018 17 December 2015

RAISING THE BAR

Best Practice when using non-

rail mounted plant in a rail

engineering environment 11 January 2018

17 December 2015

2.1 Plant ............................................................................................................................. 2

2.2 Operator ....................................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Best Practice ................................................................................................................ 3

2.4 Hazards/Risks .............................................................................................................. 3

3.1 Plant ............................................................................................................................. 4

3.2 Operator ....................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 Best Practice ................................................................................................................ 5

3.4 Hazards/Risks .............................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Plant ............................................................................................................................. 6

4.2 Optional........................................................................................................................ 6

5.1 Plant ............................................................................................................................. 8

5.2 Operator ....................................................................................................................... 8

5.3 Best Practice ................................................................................................................ 9

5.4 Hazards/Risks .............................................................................................................. 9

6.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 10

6.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 10

6.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 11

6.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 11

7.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 12

7.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 13

7.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 13

7.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 13

8.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 15

8.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 15

8.3 Man riding requirements ............................................................................................. 16

8.4 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 16

8.5 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 16

9.1 Vehicle requirements.................................................................................................. 18

9.2 Crane requirements ................................................................................................... 18

9.3 Driver/Operator .......................................................................................................... 18

9.4 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 19

9.5 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 19

10.1 Plant - all MEWP‟s ..................................................................................................... 20

10.2 Boom type MEWP‟s only ............................................................................................ 20

10.3 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 20

10.4 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 21

10.5 Scissor type MEWP‟s only ......................................................................................... 21

10.6 Boom type MEWP‟s only ............................................................................................ 21

10.7 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 21

11.1 Vehicle requirements.................................................................................................. 23

11.2 Driver/operator ........................................................................................................... 23

11.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 23

11.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 24

12.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 25

12.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 25

12.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 26

12.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 26

13.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 27

13.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 27

13.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 27

13.4 Hazards/risks ............................................................................................................. 27

14.1 Vehicle ....................................................................................................................... 29

14.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 29

14.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 29

14.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 30

15.1 Vehicle ....................................................................................................................... 31

15.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 31

15.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 32

15.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 32

16.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 33

16.2 Driver/operator ........................................................................................................... 33

16.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 34

16.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 34

17.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 35

17.2 Man riding requirements ............................................................................................. 35

17.3 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 36

17.4 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 36

17.5 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 36

18.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 38

18.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 38

18.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 38

18.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 39

19.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 40

19.2 Driver/operator ........................................................................................................... 40

19.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 40

19.4 Hazards/risks ............................................................................................................. 41

20.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 42

20.2 Driver/operator ........................................................................................................... 42

20.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 42

20.4 Hazards/risks ............................................................................................................. 43

21.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 44

21.2 Driver/operator ........................................................................................................... 44

21.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 44

21.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 45

22.1 Regulations ................................................................................................................ 46

22.2 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 46

22.3 Driver/operator ........................................................................................................... 46

23.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 47

23.2 Driver/operator ........................................................................................................... 47

23.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 48

23.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 48

24.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 49

24.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 50

24.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 50

24.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 51

25.1 Plant ........................................................................................................................... 52

25.2 Operator ..................................................................................................................... 52

25.3 Best Practice .............................................................................................................. 53

25.4 Hazards/Risks ............................................................................................................ 53

27.1 Bulldozer .................................................................................................................... 56

27.2 Excavator ................................................................................................................... 57

27.3 Articulated forklift ........................................................................................................ 58

27.4 Large articulated dump truck ...................................................................................... 59

27.5 Large articulated roller ................................................................................................ 60

27.6 Shovel loader ............................................................................................................. 61

27.7 Small forward tipping dump truck ............................................................................... 62

27.8 Small sit-on roller ....................................................................................................... 63

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The following document has been written and prepared by the Safe Plant Working Group as part

of the Southern Shield.

The document has identified a list of non-rail mounted plant operating in a rail engineering

environment and is by no means exhaustive but it is the plant most commonly used across our

sites. It should be used in conjunction with project specific vehicle and plant management plans

and is subject to ongoing improvement as new technologies are developed.

It is important to recognise that this document is written to provide best practice to all those who

select, manage and allocate this type of plant on our sites.

This does not in any way supersede any company specific, Network Rail specific or industry

standards such as (NR/L2/RMVP/0200 Infrastructure Plant Manual).

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The minimum requirements are as follows:

■ Pre-use Inspection signed off

■ 12 month thorough examination

■ On public highway – taxed, registered and insured

■ Roll over protective structure (ROPS)

■ Falling objects protective structure (FOPS) to cab by risk assessment dependent upon work

being undertaken

■ Seat belts must be fitted

■ Mirrors/colour CCTV to satisfy 1m high at 1m distance visibility criteria

■ Flashing amber beacon

■ If within ALO, external green lights fitted to indicate when the seat belt is fastened to be

removed or deactivated

■ Brake efficiency testing to be carried out and recorded e.g. daily user park and service brake

and dynamic brake efficiency test every 12 months

■ Reversing alarm to be fitted working and audible at 10 metre preference for white noise alarms

■ Tooth guards must be used at all times when on public highway

■ Evidence of regular inspection plus next service due date

■ All safety labels (decals) in place

■ If wheeled duties use axle locks for other duties stabilisers must be deployed

■ Isolation controls by a secondary device, such as seat rotation

■ Unless demonstrated that it will not be used for lifting, operator competency required for lifting

(at present a CPCS module not available for 180 so in house training acceptable) also:

● Six month thorough examination on lifting accessories

● Certified lifting point required for all lifting duties

● SWL to be clearly marked on certified lifting points

● Audible or visual overload warning system fitted and operational

● A machine specific lifting duty sheet, lift plan and risk assessment

■ Check valves must be fitted to excavators boom and dipper circuits

■ If used under overhead cables or obstructions:

● Height restrictors with indication on machine

● Health and Safety Executive‟s GS6 avoidance of danger from overhead electric power lines

must be followed.

■ System to prevent operation in reverse at speed.

■ CPCS card – category A10 (<5t) or A12 (>5t)

■ The operator must hold the correct category of driving licence for the vehicle / plant being

utilised.

■ Competency assessment prior to being put to work – be familiar with machine

■ Authorisation required prior to driving on public highway.

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■ Do not break ground unless briefed on, have received and fully understood a permit to break

ground

■ Engine must be turned off and buckets on the ground if not working/ stopping to speak with

someone etc.

■ Evidence of having signed on to the appropriate risk assessment for the task

■ If used for lifting:

● Lift plan and/or permit to lift must be briefed and understood

● Operator shall be trained in how to use excavator as a crane and specific lifting

attachments.

■ A 360º degree camera system that interlinks pictures from multiple cameras that can pick up a

pedestrian from a maximum distance 5m to a minimum of zero in all directions.

■ Tracker unit, isolation method independent of factory fitted locks, locking caps/covers to fuel

and all other tanks

■ Complete people exclusion area around plant and operation

■ When using a lifting eye, a swivel hook should be considered to ensure load can be

manoeuvred without risk of swinging back or overloading

■ A list of weights of potential items to be lifted should be maintained

■ Use of slew restrictors where appropriate

■ Engine emissions compliant to EU Tier iii B or better

■ Machine under six years since date of manufacture.

Significant hazards/risks identified when operating the machine and for those

adjacent to machine:

■ Access into cab/refuelling and maintenance

■ Danger of crushing in slew zone

■ Overturning if on uneven ground or lifting duties exceeded

■ Use of accessories and how they are attached/inspected such as breaking hammer

■ Effect of weather visibility and working/traffic surfaces

■ Clothes can get snagged on controls prior to release of servo isolator/safety handle

■ Plant and personnel interface

■ Overhead obstructions – cables/bridges

■ Public interface – working alongside pedestrians/vehicles

■ Underground services

■ Limitations to all round visibility

■ Transportation including loading/unloading

■ Hazardous substances such as fuels, oils and greases.

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Dumpers and dump trucks must always be operated in accordance with manufacturer‟s

instructions and shall not be filled above the safe load line inside the skip or above the metal rim,

where no safe load line is indicated to avoid restricting driver‟s vision. The minimum requirements

are as follows:

■ Selection of dumpers; one tonne and below, plus seven tonne and above must have a specific

risk assessment prior to work to determine suitability for task. This must take account of the

inclines and speeds at which they are to be used, the working environment (excavations / built

up areas etc.)

■ For use on public highway must be taxed and registered

■ Pre-use inspection signed off


■ Roll over protective structure (ROPS)


■ If within ALR, external green lights fitted to indicate when the seat belt is fastened to be


■ The operator must have all round visibility of 1m high by 1m distant from the machine by use of

aids (e.g. proximity warning, camera) if line of sight not possible.

■ Forward facing camera or sonar system to be fitted

■ Reversing alarm to be fitted working and audible

■ Locking caps/covers

■ Isolation switch with key

■ All safety decals in place



■ Operating maintenance instructions

■ Tow hitch (where permissible) must have correct pin with chain attached to dumper

■ Tipping mechanism to be in good condition

■ Loads should be level not heaped.

■ CPCS card category A09A forward tipping wheeled, A09B – forward tipping tracked

■ Stop dumper, switch off and dismount before loading

■ The operator must hold the correct category of driving licence for the vehicle/plant being

utilised. (NB: drivers of dumpers over 3.5 tonnes GVW must be 21 or over)

■ Authorisation required prior to driving on public highway


■ Compliance with pre-use, daily and weekly defect reporting system


■ Do not tip whilst on the move or during high winds ■ Engine must be turned off and keys removed before leaving vehicle unattended

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■ If towing required:

● Be trained in towing and operational risk assessed

● Register of persons authorised to tow must be maintained

● Special care must be taken to weigh towed especially for breaking activities

■ Operator must consider stability issues when towing and the operator must refer to operators

manual prior to towing.

■ Load measurement device

■ Directional white noise reversing warning


■ A rule of thumb, 25 percent of dumper capacity should be placed in a skip/discharge area prior

to towing

■ A three-way or side-tipping dumper must be three-way complete left or right or forward only.

Diagonal tipping should be avoided as non-compliance can result in loss of stability

■ Engine emissions EU Tier iii B or better

■ Machine under six years since date of manufacture.

Significant hazards/risks identified when operating the machine and for those adjacent to

machine:


■ Danger of crushing

■ Speed – lack of suspension makes these vehicles bounce about which makes this hard to

control speed on uneven surfaces

■ High risk of overturning at speed and on inclines.

■ Refer to manufacturer‟ recommendations

■ Consider risk of towed items, such as roller


■ Falls/overturning into excavations



■ All round visibility/loads restricting driver vision

■ Effect of weather on visibility and working/traffic surfaces

■ The buckets on side tipping dumpers can protrude significantly when turned to the side,

creating a hazard to pedestrians

■ Hazardous substances, such as fuels, oils and greases

■ Wet materials/clay are prone to stick and cause instability during tipping.

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All equipment is to be inspected prior to first use. Thereafter, daily inspections must be completed

and recorded. The operator is to ensure that evidence of service/inspection is displayed on the

Omnitag (or similar) plate and next due dates are clearly marked. Equipment must not be used if

this information is not present. The minimum requirements are as follows:

■ Equipment must not be modified from Manufacturers‟ Original Equipment specifications.

■ Operators Manual must be present with the machine and to include supplementary information

on any additional equipment fitted

■ All safety/warning/information labels must be in place. Controls to be clearly marked.

■ Seat belts must be fitted, serviceable

■ Cabs must comply with ROPS standards. Closed cabs must include two points of egress, one

for use in an emergency. These must not be obstructed by any other equipment

■ Mirrors/CCTV must be fitted in such a way as to maximise the operators all round vision.

■ Flashing amber warning beacons must be fitted. At least one visible from 360dgs

■ External reverse warning alarm must be fitted, working and audible from a distance

■ Safe access must be provided enabling operator to refuel, carry out routine maintenance or

store ancillary equipment

■ All external fuel caps/covers must be able to be secured by key or other locking device.

■ Closed Cabs must be able to be secured by key or other locking device

■ Ignition/isolation switches must be able to be isolated by key

■ All safety catches, pins and safety clips must be in place and in working order.

■ Biodegradable hydraulic oil must be used

■ Tipping body must be cable of being physically held in the raised position to prevent inadvertent

lowering

■ Warning device to prevent inadvertent movement with body in raised position

■ Tracks suitable for operating conditions

■ Maximum load capacity (Payload) to be clearly marked

■ Plant exceeding 3 metres in height must have a notice displayed in a prominent position in the

cab showing the overall travelling height of the base machine, its load or equipment

■ Important Safety Information - Earth Moving Machinery – changes to visibility requirements

■ All manufacturers which supply relevant product to the UK market should ensure compliance

with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC in respect of visibility from machines Please refer to

HSE Safety Bulletin for further compliance information

■ If used in the proximity of overhead cables or other height obstructions – operator enabled

height restriction with warning device must be fitted

■ Where there is a risk of falling objects – cab guards and/or FOPS structure must be fitted.

■ If used on the Public Highway – must be road registered and taxed

■ Must be compliant with all applicable Construction & Use Regulations. Compliance with O

Licence conditions may be required under certain operations.

■ Isolation method independent of factory fitted locks

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■ Isolation of controls by a secondary device such as seat rotation

■ Life hammer, to be securely fitted

■ Fire Extinguisher, to be fully serviceable and securely fitted

■ Cab vandal guards

■ Air Conditioning

■ Tinted glass.

■ Tail gate – This request must be supported by risk assessment.

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■ Lifting with machines under five tonnes is prohibited unless machines are fitted with

boom and dipper check valves and designed for lifting operations.

■ Pre-use Inspection signed off

■ Tip over protection structure (TOPS) to cab as minimum or rollover protection structure (ROPS)

and Falling objects protective structure (FOPS) to cab by risk assessment




■ Reversing alarm and camera to be fitted, working and audible at 10 metres for 8 tonne and

above


■ Operator instructions must be available on the machine

■ Risk assessments to be completed to assess the largest/most stable machine possible to

complete the task



■ Height restrictors with indication on machine



■ Unless demonstrated that it will not be used for lifting:



● SWL to be clearly marked on all certified lifting points


● When using a lifting eye, a swivel hook must be used to ensure load can be manoeuvred

without risk of swinging back or overloading. Short sling chain to be employed to stop side

load

● A machine specific lifting duty sheet, lift plan and risk assessment.

■ CPCS card category A58A (<10T)


■ Operator to ensure buckets are carried safely at all times

■ If lifting operations are required to be undertaken the operator must be trained in how to use the

excavator as a crane and in any specific lifting devices.


■ Do not break ground unless briefed on, received and fully understood a permit to dig

■ Engine must be turned off if approached by others and keys removed from the cab before

leaving the cab unattended for any reason


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● Operator shall be trained in how to use specific lifting attachments.


and all other tanks


■ Extendable tracks to enhance stability

■ Reversing alarm to be fitted working and audible at 10 metre in working conditions

■ When used for lifting a list of weights of potential items to be lifted should be maintained

■ With quick hitch, an in-cab warning alarm for detachment



■ Machine under Five years since date of manufacture

■ Reversing cameras on machines of eight tonnes.





■ Overturning if on uneven ground or lifting duties exceeded (particular risk for small machines).

■ Use of accessories and how they are attached/inspected, such as breaking hammer









■ Hazardous substances, such as fuels, oils and greases.

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■ Roll over protection structure (ROPS) to cab and Falling objects protective structure (FOPS)

where required by risk assessment where the working environment requires.


■ Reversing alarm and camera to be fitted, working and audible at 10 metres



■ Work at height protection to provide safe work environment when on the machine for refuelling

and maintenance etc.



■ Handrails on body where access required








● SWL to be clearly marked on all lifting points


● If lift and carry duties to be undertaken specific risk assessment to be completed taking into

account manufacturer‟s instructions.




must be followed.

■ CPCS card – A59c

■ Operator to ensure buckets are carried safely at all times

■ All hoses to be inspected regularly




ground


leaving the cab if left unattended


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■ CPCS card – category for lifting operations A59C CPCS

● Lift plan and/or permit to lift must be briefed and understood Operator shall be trained in

how to use specific lifting attachments.




and all other tanks


■ Zero tail swing ballast/counterweight

■ Track direction indicator note


■ Seat belt operation interlocked with ignition switch/warning indicator


■ Machine under five years since date of manufacture

■ Use of slew restrictors where appropriate.





■ Overturning if lifting duties exceeded

■ Use of accessories and how they are attached/inspected – such as breaking hammer


■ Controls can be caught inadvertently if near to safety lever









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■ Roll over protection structure (ROPS) to cab and Falling objects protective structure (FOPS)

where required by risk assessment where the working environment requires.

■ Mirrors/colour CCTV to satisfy one metre high at one metre distance visibility criteria





■ Work at height protection to provide Safe work environment when on the machine for refuelling


■ Handrails on body where access required







■ NRMM - the Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) Low Emission Zone has been implemented

by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to address the significant contribution non-road

machinery makes to London‟s poor air quality. It is estimated that NRMM on construction sites

accounts for 12% NOx and 15%PM10¬ emissions in Greater London. The policy states NRMM

between 37kW and 560kW must meet minimum standards in terms of exhaust emissions. The

Local Planning Authorities are responsible for the application and enforcement of this policy

through the planning process. All qualifying plant must be registered online via

http://nrmm.london/. This register must contain information including deployment date and

duration, machinery type and manufacturer, engine manufacture year and identifier (i.e. serial

number), engine EU type approval number, EU engine emission stage and engine size.



● All lifting points to be certified.

● SWL to be clearly marked on all certified lifting points


● If lift and carry duties to be undertaken specific risk assessment to be completed taking into

account manufacturer‟s instructions.



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must be followed.

■ Pre-use (daily) Inspection signed off and to be available in the cab

■ CPCS card – category A58B (<10t) or A59B (>10t)


utilised.




ground

■ Engine must be turned off and keys removed from the cab before leaving the cab if left

unattended

■ Operator to ensure buckets are carried and secured safely when being transported


■ Competency assessment prior to being put to work - be familiar with machine

■ If wheeled duties use axle locks, for other duties stabilisers must be deployed


● CPCS card – category for lifting operations A59C CPCS


● Operator shall be trained in how to use specific lifting attachments.



■ Tracker unit, isolation method independent of factory fitted locks, locking caps/ covers to fuel

and all other tanks


■ When using lifting eye, a swivel hook should be considered to ensure load can

■ be manoeuvred without risk of swinging back or overloading

■ Travel direction indicator

■ Handrails (boxing rings) must be fitted on all machines where access may be required onto the

body of the machine for servicing and inspection.


■ Engine emissions compliant to EU Tier iii B or better

■ Machine under five years since date of manufacture




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■ Use of accessories and how they are attached/inspected such as breaking hammer



■ Operating in reversing mode








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■ CE certificate

■ Current 12 monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate

■ Have either a four yearly overload test certificate or a defined written scope of examination

scheme supported by a declaration of compliance in line with the maintenance and thorough

examination of mobile cranes best practice guide (CIG 1001; June 2010)

■ Current six monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate for all lifting tackle carried

■ Current six monthly LOLER certificate for the crane

■ Lifting accessories marked with SWL

■ Fitted and operational audible or visual overload warning system


■ Work at height protection to provide Safe work environment when on the machine for refuelling




■ Handrails on walkways and body where access required

■ Where cranes have extendable tracks and where there is a limitation on gradient for carrying

out extension/retraction the crane must be fitted with a spirt level in the operators sight line

showing acceptable limits.

■ Reversing alarm to be directional and white noise, working and audible at 10 metres

■ Slew alarms

■ Door lock keys supplied

■ Aircraft warning lights fitted (if working within the vicinity of aerodromes)

■ Slew, jib height and radius restrictors if working in the vicinity of overhead power lines, railways,

adjacent live traffic, etc.

■ Hook block over hoist cut-out facility

■ Boom hoist cut-out facility

■ Handrails fitted to running boards and crane upper structure

■ Load bearing hydraulic cylinders fitted with check valves

■ Fire extinguisher in cab

■ Crane fitted with anemometers or other device to monitor in service wind speeds

■ If used adjacent live roads control measures must be put in place that in the event of operator

error the machine/load will be prevented from striking passing traffic. E.g. slew restrictors,

banks man remote cut out or track lock.

■ Pre-use (daily) inspection signed off

■ Lifting plan and permit to lift in place as appropriate

■ CPCS card category A02B

■ Full induction attended prior to starting work and passed drug and alcohol test and subject to

ongoing medical screening/surveillance (RTB B12)

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■ Valid medical certificate

■ Evidence of familiarisation training for type of crane to be operated



leaving the cab unattended for any reason.

■ Carrier hoisting and lowering ropes minimum diameters of eight millimetres

■ Hook fitted with safety catch

■ Ability to restrict the working speed of all crane functions to 0.5 metre per second

■ Control levers return to neutral automatically

■ SWL of crane configuration in use is at least twice the rated capacity of the carrier

■ Power lowering capacity fitted to the crane.

Refer to BS7121 - 1:2006 for further guidance.

■ Camera mounted to Cat/Jib head tracker if working on sites with blind lifting issues

■ Counterweight mounted colour CCTV

■ Block stand to be provided when reeving rope into hook block whilst block is lying down



■ Window guards

■ Audible/visual slew alarm – use of slew restrictors where appropriate

■ All round vision system to avoid potential crushing incident

■ Operator to have minimum of three years relevant operating experience

■ Perimeters edge protection, handrails etc. to body of crane where access required

■ Means for operator to monitor hoist rope tension such as camera or mirror

■ Red, amber and green high level illumination to indicate crane is operating within safe limits

■ Crane Supervisor to have hand held anemometres to measure wind speeds


■ Engine emissions compliant with EU Tier iii B or better.





■ Load path – slewing over site personnel


■ Ground conditions capable of withstanding imposed track loadings

■ Imposed loadings on underground services

■ Dropped loads


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■ Overhead obstructions – cables/bridges/power lines/telephone lines

■ Jib clash with adjacent cranes/tall plant



■ Use of jib walkways – falls from height

■ Hazardous substances such as fuels, oils and greases

■ Potential excessive noise.

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■ Current VED and operator „O‟ licence displayed in the cab windscreen.

■ Current MOT certificate

■ Compliance with road vehicles (construction and use) regulations (spray suppression, under

run guards, lighting, markers etc.)

■ Amber hazard beacons and highway/motorway maintenance‟ decal

■ Operator‟s instructions must be available on the machine

■ Safe access to all areas where operator or slinger/signaller required to work

■ Reversing alarm to be fitted, white noise and audible at 10m

■ Fitted with all round vision aids to satisfy 1m high at 1m distance

■ Edge protection or fall arrest arrangements where access to vehicle body required

■ Audible and visual warning to be fitted in the cab to remind driver/operator including the

hydraulic arm fitted, is not safety stowed prior to travelling

■ Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS Silver) compliant:

● Fleet will be compliant with the CLOCS Standard for Construction Logistics and with TfL‟s

WRRR (Work Related Road Risk). Requirements include: Maintain FORS Bronze;

Operational Improvement; Audible warning systems; Blind spot minimisation; Vulnerable

road user safety training; Performance data; Fuel and emissions; Road risk

● https://www.fors-online.org.uk/cms/new-standard/

■ Current 12 monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate

■ Have either a 4 yearly overload test certificate or thorough examination in line with ALLMI

guidance note 010 and CPA-ALLMI management of lifting operations with lorry loaders best

practice guide June 2010

■ Current six monthly LOLER certification for all on-board lifting tackle and accessories

■ Accessories to be marked with safe working loads

■ Crane duties chart displayed on boom or at operator‟s station

■ Functioning audible warning devices – safe load indicator/rated capacity indicator/device with

hydraulic lock-out/warning light/alarm

■ If used adjacent to the operational railway ALO applies.


utilised along with current Driver CPC.

■ CPCS card category A36 with endorsement for A – hook; B – clamshell Bucket C –Hydraulic

clamp

■ RTITB and ALLMI lorry loader operator certification is also acceptable



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■ Lone working is prohibited - it is a legal requirement to plan for emergencies and rescue when

anyone is working at height. Rescuing quickly someone who has become trapped can make a

very significant difference to the injuries sustained – it may be the difference between life and

death. There must always be someone at ground level who is able to take action in the event of

an emergency while a MEWP is in use and trapping risks are present.

■ Inter locked both/all outrigger extended or partial

■ Stabiliser legs not stowed warning device

■ Engine emissions compliant to EURO 4 or better

■ Sensor de-rate system if crane is used short-rigged

■ Traffic cones or other means of maintaining safe zones and avoiding pedestrian traffic near

lifting










■ Dropped loads/instability of load








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■ Six monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate

■ There must be a specific lift/recovery/rescue plan prior to work to determine suitability for task.

This must take account of the inclines and speeds at which they are to be used, the working

environment (excavations /built up areas etc.)

■ Operation manual supplied

■ Power failure safe lowering system tested at time of delivery and each occasion before use

■ When MEWP‟s are used in situations involving a risk of crushing against overhead structures or

equipment, specific control measures must be implemented and the use of anti-trapping

secondary guarding devices must be used

■ Movement alarm to be fitted, working and audible

■ SWL displayed in platform

■ Outrigger/wheel loading details

■ Controls must be shrouded and be fitted with anti-crush protection measures

■ Completed operator daily/weekly checklist

■ Door lock keys in cabs of lorry mounted booms

■ Direction of travel must be clearly indicated


error the machine will be prevented from striking passing traffic.

■ E.g. slew restrictors or banks man remote cut out

■ Certified load carrying attachments must be used if carrying materials or equipment that don‟t fit

fully within the basket.


■ Harness anchorage points in boom platform.

■ Daily inspection signed off

■ CPCS card with category of MEWP to be operated; A25 – scissor; A26 – boom A:vehicle

mounted B: Self-propelled; A27 – mast climber, or

■ IPAF certification (1a – static vertical; 1b – static boom; 3a – mobile vertical; 3b – mobile boom)

■ Trained in use of harness as appropriate

■ Evidence of familiarization training on the type of MEWP being used, including second/safety

man on the ground to operate emergency lowering system



■ Competency assessment by site supervisor prior to being put to work

■ Evidence of familiarisation training for the particular type of MEWP to be operated, including

emergency recovery from the ground

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■ Use of harness – harness to be worn in boom type MEWP or in the scissor lift if travelling and

to be appropriate for specific use

■ Be briefed on the site plant and vehicle management procedures and check for overhead

obstructions and hazards

■ Work planned and supervised by someone with „MEWPS for Managers‟. Supervision on the

ground if more than one MEWP in use.

■ Exclusion zones MUST be in place and monitored/maintained. Don‟t just rely on a banksman.

■ MEWP‟s to have 110V supply available in basket pre-wired

■ Wheel nut indicators fitted

■ Tilt alarm fitted

■ Fire suppression in engine compartment if working in a zone of fire risk or if emergency basket

to basket evacuation procedures not practical

■ Fish eye mirrors for all round vision when travelling

■ Engine emissions compliant to Tier iii B or better

■ Sky siren audible alarm for lowering and for entrapment of operator

■ Toolbox equipment storage in basket

■ All persons managing or supervising the works to hold a “MEWP‟s for Managers” qualification.

■ Flashing beacon on scissor lift

■ Harness anchorage point in scissor lift (mandatory if it is to be used while travelling).

■ Audible parking position of the boom in air should not be permitted.



■ Ground conditions/underground services – imposed wheel/outrigger loadings

■ Falls from height/falling objects



■ Operator recovery from an incapacitated machine



■ Uneven ground conditions and driving up ramps during travelling can create a risk of

crush/impact injury

■ Handling materials on MEWP platforms can overload machinery or be at risk of falling


■ Potential for clashes with other plant working in the vicinity

■ Stability when travelling machine with platform raised

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■ Clearances between buildings/other platforms

■ High wind speed







■ Interface with crane/load during lifting operations (e.g. if MEWP used for completing joints) with

particular consideration.

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■ Current MOT plating certificate

■ Mirrors/CCTV to satisfy one metre high at one metre distance visibility criteria

■ Reversing alarm to be fitted, working and audible at 10 metre

■ On public highway, taxed and registered and fully compliant with road vehicles (construction

and use regulations)

■ Evidence of regular vehicle inspection

■ All current certificates/service documents provided


■ Full handrail protection to platform and tank

■ Copy of manufacturer‟s operating instructions must be available








utilised along with current Driver CPC


■ Demonstrable training and experience in operation of mixer truck

■ Full site-defined PPE required, hand and skin dermatitis protection/monitoring

■ Compliance with pre-use daily and weekly defect reporting system.

■ Reversing alarm to be directional and white noise

■ Isolation method independent of factory fitted locks

■ Locking caps/covers to fuel and all other tanks

■ Statement on hours to next service

■ Safe access to all areas where the operator is required to work including full handrail protection

etc.

■ Operator to be competency assessed in dealing with spills and environmental protection

■ No Wash waters on-site principle to be employed (i.e. concrete sock on the end of the chute.

■ Seat belt operation interlocked with ignition switch/warning indicator engine emissions

compliant with EURO 4 or better.


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■ Danger of moving parts – rotating drum

■ Danger of spills when filling or discharging or driving up steep inclines

■ Tripping over hoses on ground or slipping on spills

■ Number of climbing operations in to and out of the cab and when inspecting drum contents



■ Hazard from concrete washout discharging

■ Noise and visibility

■ Proximity to concrete skips being lifted

■ WAH – access on to top of tank/body

■ Public interface – working alongside pedestrians vehicles/plant crossings



■ Hazardous substances for example fuels, oils and greases.

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■ Falling object protective structure (FOPS) to cab

■ Fitted and operational audible or visual overload warning system (RCI)




■ Reversing alarm to be fitted working and audible at 10 metres

■ Mirrors/CCTV to satisfy one metres high at one metres distance visibility criteria



■ Current 12 monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate (six monthly required if machine

being used in conjunction with man-riding basket)

■ Current six monthly LOLER certification for all on-board lifting tackle and/or fork attachments

■ Lifting duty chart to be displayed on boom or in cab

■ If lifting from forks (under slinging) attachments must be fixed with heel pins (not T screws) and

have specific lift plan

■ Forks to be folded/secured if travelling on public highway

■ Protective mesh to be in place on jib side of cab if window is of opening type

■ No materials including lifting tackle to be stored beneath the boom

■ Boom ram lock facility must be provided with the machine


and dynamic brake efficiency test every 12 months.

■ CPCS card category A17

■ The operator must hold the correct category of driving licence for the vehicle/plant being utilised


■ Check for ground conditions prior to lifting and must consider stabilisers where appropriate

■ Competent to check rated capacity indicator (RCI)

■ Machine levelling devices must be used in all cases if fitted

■ Operator must ensure the boom is carried at a safe level accordance with the manufacturer‟s

recommendations

■ Evidence of having signed on to the appropriate risk assessment/lift plan for the task


■ Competency assessment prior to being put to work – be familiar with machine and telehandler

attachments.

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■ Controlled zones should be considered.

■ Tracker unit – immobilising method independent of factory fitted locks, locking

■ caps/covers to fuel and all other tanks


■ Inclinometres gauge and/or decal advising of gradient limits for safe operation

■ Boom angle indicator

■ Tyre pressure indicators

■ Wheel nut indicators

■ Maintain a list of weights of potential items to be lifted

■ Roll over protective structure (ROPS) particularly with all-terrain models

■ Machine under six years since date of manufacture

■ Engine emissions compliant with EURO 4 or better.




■ Overturning if lifting duties are exceeded or use on uneven ground









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■ Unique ID number to be displayed on plate including VIN

■ Noise emissions label incompliance with OND 2000/14/EC

■ Evidence of regular inspection and maintenance


■ All current pressure systems regulation certificates in place

■ Canopy to have integral fuel bunding for environmental protection

■ Whip checks to be provided between hose and compressor and hose and tools

■ Copy of manufacturer‟s operating instructions

■ Jockey Wheel must have serrated stem

■ Use of air fuses or WHIP checks.

■ Evidence of having signed on to the appropriate risk assessment

■ Demonstrable training and experience in operation of compressor/air system

■ Compliance with pre-use, daily/weekly defect reporting system

■ Competency assessment prior to being put to work – be familiar with machine and HAVS

monitoring requirements.

■ Tracker unit, isolation method independent of factory fitted locks, locking caps/ covers to fuel

and other tanks

■ Statement of hours to next service

■ Security hitch lock

■ Engine emissions compliant with Tier iii B or better.



■ Towing and lifting operations

■ Access for refuelling and maintenance

■ Overturning

■ Loading/unloading onto transport

■ Flying debris

■ Trailing hoses

■ Manual handling when moving compressor and when using of heavy attachments

■ Open hoses when airline switched on

■ Noise and vibration


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■ Hazardous substances e.g. fuels, oils and greases

■ Damage to jockey wheel due to misuse/lack of proper maintenance.

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■ Current VED displayed in the cab windscreen.


■ Chapter eight compliant beacons and reflective chevrons


■ Reversing alarm to be fitted, working and audible at 10 metre

■ On public highway – taxed and registered

■ Evidence of regular inspection


■ All current certificate/service documents

■ Dual gulley brush and wide main brush

■ Gulley sucker and hand lance

■ Copy of operator‟s instructions must be available on the machine

■ Statement of hours to next service

■ Safe and clean access to cab

■ Safe and clean access for refuelling

■ Copy of manufacturer‟s operating instructions must be available








along with current Driver CPC.


■ Demonstrable training and experience in operation of sweeper/collector

■ Compliance with pre-use daily and weekly defect reporting system


■ Operator to be traffic management (TM) trained in mobile works

■ Authorisation required to drive sweeper on public highway.

■ Reversing siren to be directional and white noise

■ Reversing camera


and all other tanks

■ Base colour to be conspicuous as per chapter eight requirements


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■ Engine emissions compliant with EURO 4 or better.






■ Danger of flying debris during wash out of bin and filters or using hand lance

■ Danger of crushing under un-propped body

■ Overhead obstructions – cables, bridges, power lines, telephone lines





■ Appropriate waste permits if leaving site and exemption/consent if disposing on-site

■ Uncontrolled disposal/discharge of waste.

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■ Mirrors and colour camera – to satisfy current Health and Safety Executive interpretation of

PUWER 98 regulation 28(e), i.e. all round visibility and one metre high at one metre distance

visibility criteria

■ Flashing beacons, reflective markers and motorway/highway maintenance sticker and chevrons

where required

■ All tippers to have automatic dust sheeting for load

■ Tipper body up alarm in cab

■ Reversing alarm to be fitted, working and audible at 10 metres

■ Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS Silver) compliant

■ Park brake not engaged warning device

■ Inclinometers safety stops on articulated tipping body

■ Automated operation for tailgate

■ Seat belts must be fitted and must comply with road vehicles (construction and use) regulations

requirements

■ Tipping mechanism to be in good condition and tipping linkage must have no excessive play

■ Discharge – all equipment to be intact and secure


■ Clean and safe access to cab and all areas where the operator is required to work

■ Articulated tippers not to be supplied unless prior approval granted and additional control

procedure and risk assessment applied









along with current Driver CPC qualification

■ Evidence of having signed on to the appropriate risk assessment/lift plan for the task

■ Demonstrable training and experience in operation of tipper



■ Do not to be tip whilst on the move or during high winds

■ Loads must not be tipped downhill


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■ Ensure tipping is carried out on even and firm ground

■ Briefing of and compliance with all site speed limits.

■ Complete people exclusion area around plant and operation.





■ High risk of overturning at speed and on inclines – refer to manufacturer‟s recommendations


■ Danger of crushing in articulation area under un-propped body

■ Overloading of tipper body – risk of material falling onto haul road/public highway

■ Overturning whilst tipping; articulated tippers are particularly vulnerable with uneven ground

conditions

■ Uneven distribution of load on tipper body

■ Wet materials/clay are prone to stick and cause instability during tipping

■ De-mounting the cab in vicinity of heavy plant, particularly dozers






■ Coupling and uncoupling of articulated vehicle bodies FTA Guidance

www.fta.co.uk/export/sites/fta/_galleries/downloads/health_and_safety/safe-coupling-

guide.pdf

http://www.fta.co.uk/export/sites/fta/_galleries/downloads/health_and_safety/safe-coupling-guide.pdf

http://www.fta.co.uk/export/sites/fta/_galleries/downloads/health_and_safety/safe-coupling-guide.pdf

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■ If truck mounted:

● Current VED and operator „O‟ licence displayed in the cab windscreen

● Current MOT plating certificate

■ Current 12 monthly thorough examination certificate

■ Operation and maintenance manual

■ Completed operator daily/weekly checklist (to include pipework)

■ Mirrors and camera – to satisfy current Health and Safety Executive‟s interpretation of PUWER

98 regulation 28(e), for example all round visibility

■ Remote controls for the operator

■ Safe access for maintenance activities


■ Reversing alarm to be fitted, working and audible at a distance of 10metres


■ Locking caps and covers


■ Handrails/edge protection on body where access required







■ Ball catcher fitted to discharge end during cleaning operations


error the machine will be prevented from striking passing traffic e.g. slew restrictors, banks man

remote cut out or similar.

■ Pre-use (daily) Inspection signed off

■ The operator must hold the correct category of driving licence for the vehicle /plant being

utilised along with current Driver CPC qualification.

■ CPCS card with category A06 – truck mounted boom,

■ Appropriate licence for the class of vehicle to be operated (lorry mounted pumps)

■ Evidence that the operator is medically fit to operate the pump


■ Evidence of familiarisation training for the type of pump to be operated.


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■ Nylacast outrigger pads and ground condition assessed with suitable pads.

■ Lift plan to be considered.

■ Illuminated pump control panel

■ Radio communication between the pump operator and the and the operative at the end of the

line

■ Spill kit

■ Handrails fitted around pipe storage areas at rear of vehicle

■ Engine EURO 4 emissions compliant or better.




■ Plant and personnel interface – trapping/crushing of site operatives

■ Overturning – ground capable of withstanding imposed outrigger loadings


■ Failure of pressurised lines and use of compressed air to clean pipes

■ Vibration and manual handling when using compressed air system

■ Potential excessive noise

■ Blockages in pipework

■ Whip from flexible hoses

■ Boom clash with overhead obstructions, power lines, adjacent cranes

■ Hazard from concrete washout discharging



■ Hazardous substances such as cement, additives, fuels, oils and greases

■ Uncontrolled discharge of waste concrete.

For further guidance, refer to BS8476:2007 code of practice for using concrete

pumps. Also British Concrete Pumping Group Publication Safe use of

Concrete pumps.

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■ CE certificate and current test certificate

■ Have either a four yearly overload test certificate or a defined written scope of examination

scheme supported by a declaration of compliance in line with the maintenance and thorough

examination of mobile cranes best practice guide (CIG 1001; June 2010)

■ Current 12 Monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate

■ Current six Monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate for all lifting accessories carried

and marked with SWL

■ Falling objects protective structure (FOPS) to cab where identified by risk assessment.

■ Fitted and operational audible or visual overload warning system

■ Over hoist limit device installed

■ Operation manual including load charts to be available with the machine on site

■ Mirrors/colour CCTV to satisfy 1m high at 1m distance visibility criteria or crane to be escorted

on site by plant marshal

■ Safe access for refuelling, maintenance and to any place where accessories are stored



■ Anemometers (over 50 tonne)


■ Protective mesh must be in place to side of cab on jib side if window is opening type

■ Carrier hoisting and lowering ropes minimum diameters of eight millimetres

■ Hook fitted with safety catch

■ Aircraft warning lights fitted (if working within the vicinity of aerodromes)

■ Slew, jib height and radius restrictors if working in the vicinity of overhead power lines, railways,

adjacent live traffic, etc.

■ Load bearing hydraulic cylinders fitted with check valves


■ Chassis brakes to be tested under STGO requirements as per CPA TIN 104


error the machine will be prevented from striking passing traffic. E.g. slew restrictors, banks

man remote cut out or similar







■ Current six Monthly LOLER thorough examination certificate for crane and all lifting tackle

■ Ability to restrict the working speed of all crane functions to 0.5 m/s


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■ Control levers return to neutral automatically when released

■ SWL of crane configuration in use is at least twice the rated capacity of the carrier

■ Power lowering capacity fitted to the crane.

Refer to BS7121 -1:2016 and BS7121 -3:2017 for further guidance.


■ Lifting plan and permit to lift in place as appropriate

■ CPCS card with category A60C – all duties; A – blocked duty only; B – pick and carry duties

only; C All duties


along with current Driver CPC qualification.

■ Competency assessment prior to being put to work

■ Evidence of familiarisation training for type of crane to be operated


■ Compliance with pre-use, and defect reporting system


leaving the cab unattended for any reason.

■ Camera to be fitted to cathead to give operator clear view of load when blind lifting

■ Fall restraint system fitted to boom for rigging super-lift

■ Block stand to be provided when reeving rope into hook block whilst block is lying down

■ Operator to have minimum of three years relevant operating experience

■ Means for operator to monitor hoist rope tension for example camera or mirror

■ Red, amber and green high level illumination to indicate crane is operating within safe limits

■ Sectional/lightweight or circular outrigger pads if manually handled to reduce risk to personnel



■ Crane Supervisor to have hand held anemometres to measure wind speeds

■ Reversing alarm to be directional and white noise

■ Engine EURO 4 emissions compliant or better.








■ Dropped loads

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■ Reversing manoeuvres






■ Outrigger pads can be very heavy and awkward shapes


Note: All persons preparing risk assessments involving plant are encouraged to visit

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■ Maintenance records to be available

■ Operating/maintenance instructions must be available on the machine

■ All exposed, contactable, moving parts fully guarded

■ Guards to be fitted with interlocks to prevent operation with guards removed

■ Isolation procedure to ensure that no person enters the hopper/crusher to clear blockages.

Power must be switched off if any tools are to be used to dislodge material

■ Mechanical means to remove blockage, operated remotely

■ Isolation procedure with multi locking main panel arrangement to facilitate safe maintenance

■ Working platforms on machine in good order and edge protection secure and intact

■ Emergency stop controls to be available at various locations around machine

■ Conveyor fitted with trip wires (where not fully shrouded)

■ Dust suppression fitted and operational

■ Automatic greasing



■ Plant to be operated remotely or ensure that the ramp to loading hopper is effectively bunded

■ All control functions clearly marked on both machine and remote control

■ Crusher to be registered with Environment Agency

■ Provision of safe area where operator can view and monitor the performance of the feed

hopper

■ If loading buckets are used, ensure that they are compatible with the capacity of the crusher

■ Stalled crusher procedure to ensure safe system is in place to deal with machine that has

stalled under load

■ Effective belt scrapers to prevent build-up of material on conveyor.

■ CPCS card category A42 (for all persons operating the crusher)

■ Trained in isolation and stalled crusher procedures

■ No access to crusher when operational or standing on the hopper


■ Hearing and respiratory protection

■ Ensure minimum 5m physical exclusion zone around crushing area.

■ Water mist dust suppression rather than directional jets

■ Sizing bars on hopper feeds to eliminate oversize materials

■ Metal detector installed on feed belts

■ Engine emissions to Tier iii B or better

■ CCTV fitted to breaker/pecker mounted on machine to deal with hopper blockages

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■ Fixed cameras to monitor machine operation

■ Remote emergency stop controls for use by loader/loading shovel operators.



■ People/plant interface

■ Dust generation by crusher and from stockpiled material/access roadways.

■ High silica content of some crushed materials e.g. concrete/bricks

■ Ejected materials - general use and when magnet ejector is in use e.g. crushing demolition

waste

■ Interface with site plant and vehicles

■ Falls from height whilst checking/maintaining machine

■ Deterioration of loading access ramp – vehicles sliding or driving off the edge

■ Whole body vibration when working on platform

■ Noise output – noise induced hearing loss

■ Clearance of blocked/stalled crushers

■ Entrapment in moving parts of machine

■ Stockpile stability, machine overturn

■ Slips, trips and falls due to accumulation of waste on platforms and around machine

■ Potential delays/poor access for emergency services, particularly where crushing is being

undertaken in remote locations

■ Stored energy from electrical, hydraulic, compressed air, mechanical sources and gravity

■ Build-up of material at tail drum of machine

■ Hazardous Substances e.g. fuels, oils and greases.

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■ Compliant with C and U regulations if being used for occasional highway use (lights, VED,

registration plates front and rear)

■ Chapter 8 compliant beacons and reflective chevrons if used on the public highway


■ 360 degree all round visibility aids





■ Small machines – roll over protective structure (ROPS)

■ Large machines – ROPS and falling objects protective structure (FOPS) where there is the

possibility of falling objects





■ Under seat starter/isolator pressure switch

■ All current certificate/service documents.



■ Authorisation required to drive roller on public highway



■ Operator to mount and dismount machine using fixed access arrangements and always facing

the machine

■ Competency assessment prior to being put to work – be familiar with machine.

■ Where the compaction rollers are fitted with enclosed cabs A 360º degree camera system that

interlinks pictures from multiple cameras that can pick up a pedestrian from a maximum

distance 5m to a minimum of zero in all directions.


and all other tanks

■ Base colour to be conspicuous as per Chapter 8 requirements

■ Whole body vibration monitoring.

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■ Serious risk of overturning on inclines or when working on edges


■ Effect on adjacent excavations, buried services or structures from vibration

■ Noise and vibration

■ Public interface – working alongside pedestrians vehicles/plant crossings.

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■ Roll over protective structure (ROPS) to cab






■ If winch fitted – associated lifting gear to have six monthly thorough examination record


■ Safe and clean access for refuelling.






■ Do not break ground unless briefed on, received and fully understood a permit to work

■ Ensure door is closed when machine is operating.


pedestrian from a maximum distance 5m to a minimum of zero in all directions

■ Complete exclusion zone around plant and operation

■ Tracker unit, isolation method independent of factory fitted locks, locking caps / covers to fuel

and all other tanks

■ Engine emissions to EU Tier iii B or better

■ Track adjustment particularly slackening by competent personnel only with appropriate tools

and PPE

■ Two way radio system to communicate with operator

■ Coloured card system for operator to acknowledge presence of other persons or vehicles

■ Falling objects protective structure (FOPS) to cab where risk of falling debris

■ Machine under eight years since date of manufacture

■ Proximity detection system

■ GPS control system for blades as this will reduce the need for persons on the ground for

surveying

■ GPS control system to be installed at ground level to avoid working at height.

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■ Serious risk of overturning on inclines or when working on edges


■ Risks of towed items e.g. roller

■ Speed of machine movement – proximity of plant marshal

■ Clothes snagged on controls prior to release of servo isolator/safety handle

■ Public interface – working alongside pedestrians vehicles / plant crossings


■ Reversing movements



■ Transportation including loading / offloading


■ Falls from height when erecting GPS masts.

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■ Current 12 month LOLER thorough examination

■ Current six month LOLER examination of all on-board lifting equipment or handling

attachments

■ Lifting duty chart displayed on boom or in cab

■ Reversing camera to be fitted

■ For use on public highway must be taxed, registered and insured

■ Roll over protective structure (ROPS) and falling objects protective structure (FOPS) to cab

where detailed by risk assessment


■ Operating/maintenance instructions must be available on the machine

■ Machine lifting points/tie down points must be clearly labelled and be in good condition






■ Power isolation switch with key



■ Safe and clean access for refuelling and maintenance

■ Articulation lock must be fitted and operational


and dynamic brake efficiency test at 12 month interval

■ Ensure door is closed when machine is operating.

■ CPCS card category A21 together with appropriate endorsement


utilised and be a minimum of 18 years of age

■ Authorisation to take plant onto public highway




■ All site speed limits must be briefed and complied with

■ Do not break ground unless briefed on, received and fully understood a permit to work.


pedestrian from a maximum distance 5m to a minimum of zero in all directions

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■ Proximity detection system

■ Engine emissions to EU Tier iii B or better

■ Automatic braking systems which stop the machine if an obstruction is detected

■ Machine under eight years since date of manufacture.




■ Operator falling from machine when alighting or dismounting machine

■ Serious risk of overturning on inclines, soft or uneven surfaces


■ Restricted visibility on larger machines or if travelling with bucket raised too high

■ Trapping fingers/hand in door due to accidental closure



■ Reversing movements

■ Hazardous substances e.g. fuels, oils and greases.

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■ The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – a risk assessment must be

carried for all activities

■ Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 – PPE must be supplied and worn

■ Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 – not to manually handle, use safe lifting

techniques

■ The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 – to reduce the risk to health from vibrations

■ Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 – requires that regular

checks are made

■ Noise at Work Regulations 2005 – hearing protection must be worn over 85db

■ COSHH - hazard awareness of toxic vegetation/chemicals

■ Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981 – operation carried out at times to minimise the impact on

wildlife.

■ Pre start site checks before operating plant - walk the site and remove or mark hazards,

obstructions, steep embankments etc. Confirm the condition of the site as acceptable for the

operation to take; set out warning signs and barriers (if appropriate) to advise or exclude

public/animals

■ Pre start site checks for the equipment – pre inspection of the Chipper; all controls operational;

check for oil leaks; check condition of hoses; is the safety bar/emergency stop working.

■ Operators should be trained to equivalent standard of “City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award the

Safe Use of a Manually Fed Wood-chipper”

■ PPE required - safety helmet, eye protection, ear defenders, gloves, non-snag clothing, safety

boots with protective toecaps

■ Personal first aid kits should be available

■ Additional PPE as required by the risk assessment

■ Hazardous material that requires particular PPE - dry/fungus infested material produces dust;

breathing and eye protection may be required

■ Thorny material can cause injury; additional hand, arm and face protection may be required

■ Toxic material; additional face, arm, hand and breathing protection may be required

contamination by other harmful material e.g. sewage/waste; face, body and breathing

protection may be required

■ Other environmental and hazardous considerations from the operation - fire hazard in chip

stacks; toxic run-off hazard from chip stacks; physical hazard to public and others from

unstable chip stacks; hazard to road users from unstable chip stacks; risk of blocking drains,

watercourses etc. from inappropriate discharge/chip stacks; hazard to wildlife, plants and trees

from inappropriate discharge/chip stacks.

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■ Completed operator pre-use checklist

■ Twin rotating amber beacons fitted to cab

■ Machine by be CE marked

■ Two strobe flashing beacons fitted to rear of vehicle

■ Evidence of regular inspection in line with manufacturer‟s recommended intervals plus next

service due date

■ Safe access for refuelling and maintenance

■ Rear vehicle chevron markings and motorway / highway maintenance signage

■ Two CCTV cameras fitted to the rear, one each side of the vehicle

■ Forward facing camera to record all driving activities

■ Reversing lights and reversing alarm fitted (working and audible at 10 metres for 5 seconds)







■ Safe access to volumetric mixer controls

■ Chain inspection holes must be fitted with guards / covers

■ The auger guard must be fitted with interlock device

■ All safety decals in place and clean

■ Copy of operation and maintenance manual to be available

■ Isolator for auger, belt, chains and drives must incorporate a lock-out device

■ Pre-use (daily) Inspection signed off.

■ Evidence of appropriate training and competence assessment for machine (either by the

manufacturer or in-house by an operator previously trained by the manufacturer)




■ Hand and skin dermatitis protection/monitoring


■ Fix safety chains prior to moving off with auger in the raised (and locked) position

■ Working hours to be legally compliant for HGV drivers

■ (Working time regulations 1998, EU driving rules, GB domestic driver rules).


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■ Engine emissions to EURO 4 or better


■ Seat belt operation interlocked with ignition switch/warning indicator.



■ Access onto machine/refuelling and maintenance


■ Entrapment by inserting limbs into moving machinery


■ Transportation of machine including loading/unloading

■ Clothing snagged on chute leading into auger




■ Hazardous substances e.g. concrete, fuels, oils and greases.

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■ Must be compliant with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and supplied with a declaration of

conformity

■ Evidence of Pre-hire inspection

■ Evidence of regular inspection plus “next service and or inspection due” date sticker

■ Operator instructions must be with the machine

■ All safety decals in place and legible

■ Must have whole vehicle type approval if registered after Oct „14

■ Chapter 8 compliant beacons, reflective chevrons and „Highway/Motorway Maintenance'

signage

■ Compliance with C&U regulations (lights, registration plates front & rear etc.)

■ Current Operator licence displayed


■ Live tracking system

■ Seat belts must be fitted and operational

■ Mirrors (including Class V & VI)/CCTV to satisfy 1m high at 1m distance visibility criteria

■ Reversing camera

■ White noise reversing alarm audible at 10m

■ Cab steps and handles painted high viz yellow

■ If the remote control is operated through an umbilical cord, this must extend to allow the

operator to work from a place of safety



■ All tools must be made of non-conductive material

■ Suction nozzles must be made of non-conductive material only

■ Emergency stops fitted front and rear

■ LED working lights

■ Locking doors with key


■ Appropriate warning signage including noise levels

■ Safe access for refuelling, maintenance and to any place where accessories stored

■ Safe and clean access into cab

■ Fall prevention and/or fall arrest arrangements where access to vehicle body required

■ Fire extinguisher fitted in cab

■ First aid kit and eye wash in cab








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■ Complete Pre-use check sheet/e-inspection


■ CPCS card category A78 with additional subcategory dependent upon unit:

● A: Trailer - Manual arm

● B: Trailer – Semi powered arm

● C: Non-LGV – Manual arm

● D: Non-LGV - Semi powered arm

● E: LGV - Semi powered arm

● F: LGV - Fully powered arm

■ Be briefed on the site Plant and Vehicle Management procedures and check for overhead

obstructions and hazards

■ Compliance with Pre-use and Defect Reporting System


■ Shall report all unsafe conditions

■ Vehicle Daily inspection checklist signed off

■ Excavator Daily inspection checklist signed off

■ Must be suitably trained and competent in the use of this type of equipment


utilised along with current Driver CPC qualification

■ A full exclusion zone must be established around the operation which must include the

operating radius of the boom as a minimum

■ A secondary person must be in the vicinity of the operation at all times who is fully trained to

operate the machine in case of an emergency.


the machine

■ Cease suction operations & turn off engine if exclusion zone is entered by others.

■ If fitted with a hydrostatic drive an operator must be present in the driving seat in addition to the

operator controlling the machine externally

■ Keys must be removed from the ignition before leaving the cab unattended or cab doors locked

if not able to do so.


■ Working hours to be legally compliant for HGV drivers (Working time regulations 1998, EU

driving rules, GB domestic driver rules).

■ Telematics system

■ Independent isolation system

■ Remote hydrostatic drive

■ Engine emissions to EURO 4 or better

■ CCTV/Proximity sensor system


■ Seat belt operation interlocked with ignition switch/warning indicator.

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■ Overhead obstructions

■ Operational exclusion zone


■ Working in live traffic

■ Safe and clean access into cab

■ Safe and clean access for refuelling and maintenance

■ Danger of crushing under un-propped body

■ Public interface – working alongside

■ Disposing of waste products

■ Do not operate if machine is, or appears to be damaged

■ Controls should be secured so that unauthorised operation is effectively prevented when the

machine is not in use

■ No steel suctions nozzles allowed

■ At no time must anyone work or walk underneath the boom or vacuum nozzle, whether it is

being operated or not

■ No entry into exclusion zone unless signalled by operator

■ Non-invasive excavation techniques to be used only, as per manufacturer‟s instructions.

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■ Must be compliant with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and supplied with a declaration of

conformity

■ Evidence of Pre-hire inspection

■ Evidence of regular inspection plus “next service and or inspection due” date sticker

■ Operator instructions must be on the machine

■ All safety decals in place and legible

■ Supplied with lights and if used on Public Highway compliance with C&U regulations – (VED

registered, working Lights, indicators, registration plate‟s front & rear etc.)

■ Live tracking system


■ ROPS & FOPS Cab Structure c/w safety glass

■ Cab steps and grab handles to ensure 3 points of contact is achievable and preferably high

visibility

■ Locking doors with keys


■ Body Up warning system

■ Articulation lock must be fitted and operational

■ CCTV & mirrors to ensure 1m high at 1m distance visibility criteria.

■ Audible reversing alarm

■ Mechanical prop fitted under body (Maintenance purposes only)



■ Tipping linkage – must have no excessive play

■ No tailgates unless specifically requested

■ SIMRET brake testing. Records to be maintained.

■ Note - In situations where it is not feasible to carry out SIMRET brake testing, a weekly

ramp/brake test must be conducted.

■ Where access is required at height for security & maintenance purposes, suitable system must

be in place to prevent falling from height

■ Fire extinguisher fitted in cab


removed or deactivated.

■ Be briefed on the site specific Plant, Vehicle and People Management Plan (PVPMP) and

check for overhead obstructions and hazards

■ Be signed onto the appropriate Safe System of Work documentation for the task

■ Complete Pre-use check sheet/e-inspection

■ Comply with Pre-use and Defect Reporting System

■ Have a competency assessment prior to being put to work – be familiar with machine

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■ Always operate/use the equipment in accordance with manufacturer‟s

instructions/recommendations

■ CPCS card category A56 - Articulated Chassis, A57 - Rigid Chassis. (Both categories have

weight restrictions – Refer to category codes)

■ The operator must hold the correct category of driving license for the vehicle/plant being utilised



the machine using 3 points of contact

■ Engine must be turned off if approached by others and keys removed from the ignition before

leaving unattended for any reason

■ Shall stop work if any unauthorised/unsupervised personnel enter their immediate work area

■ Do not elevate skip whilst moving

■ Total train weight must not exceed the rated payload of the machine.

■ Telematics system c/w geo fencing

■ Load measurement device

■ Skip Inclinometers in cab warning device

■ Hydraulic rams on engine compartment covers to prevent slamming

■ CCTV/Proximity sensor system

■ Safety lever will not engage until the seatbelt is connected

■ Coloured seat belts improve visibility.

■ Safe and clean access into cab & for refuelling

■ High risk of overturning at speed and on inclines

■ Overhead obstructions

■ Maintenance below skip hazardous and propping arrangement required


■ Public interface – working alongside

■ Only to be used on gradients that are within the machines capability. (Refer to manufacturers

manual)

■ Do not use if equipment is, or appears to, be damaged

■ No entry into exclusion zone unless signalled by operator

■ Controls should be secured so that unauthorised operation is effectively prevented when the

machine is not in use

■ Not to be used for towing unless an approved tow hitch is fitted.

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