1. Moving Equipment on a construction sitePresented by Access Safety Compliance TrainingSpotters and Operators Safety Training Series

2. Vehicles and Heavy Equipment FACT Almost 200 U.S. construction workers die each year from motor vehicle accidents on the job. Hundreds more are injured. Accidents involving moving vehicles and heavy equipment are the third leading cause of death on construction sites.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 3. Session Objectives How to Keep Heavy Equipment Work Safe OSHA requirements for spotters Safety requirements on the site What are spotter duties? When is a spotter needed? Hand signals used by spotters Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 4. OSHA View of SPOTTERSAccess Safety Compliance Training, Inc..1926.1408 (b)(4)(ii) (A-D) 5. What is OSHAs View of spotters 1926.1408(b)(4)(ii) A dedicated spotter who is in continuous contact with the operator. Where this measure is selected, the dedicated spotter must:Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 6. (A) BE EQUIPPED WITH A VISUAL AID TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE DISTANCE.(B) BE POSITIONED TO EFFECTIVELY GAUGE THE CLEARANCE DISTANCE.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 7. (C) WHERE NECESSARY, USE EQUIPMENT THAT ENABLES THE DEDICATED SPOTTER TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE OPERATOR. (D) GIVE TIMELY INFORMATION TO THE OPERATOR SO THAT THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE DISTANCE CAN BE MAINTAINED.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 8. What is expected from equipment operators & spotters? Safety is priority 1!Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 9. Williams Specialty Services requirements for Spotters Spotters shall be Identified by colored vest, Air-horns and Flashlights. All Operators will designate one person as the signal person for the Operator. a. This person will have fluorescent gloves to separate themself from the other spotters. Spotters shall be trained in moving heavy equipment procedures. Operators and spotters together shall assume responsibility for the movement of heavy equipment. Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 10. Spotters Help Keep Heavy Equipment Work Safe In the heavy equipment industry, safety is the top factor while operating on the work site. There are many ways to communicate with an operator : hand signals, two way radio , air-horns or signal flags. Operators use and rely on spotters to help navigate the equipment and help avoid striking pedestrians and plant equipment.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 11. What is a spotter? When it comes to safety, a spotter is necessary for heavy equipment to move safely. This person has to watch out for others as well as for themselves around moving equipment. The spotter makes sure the heavy equipment doesnt damage property or people. There is danger involved and clear communication is required between the operator and the spotter.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 12. When is a spotter needed? Spotters are necessary around heavy equipment when: Operating in busy areas or when traffic is present. A driver or operator does not have a full view of the intended path of travel. Backing up with limited visibility or space. Maneuvering or backing up trailers. Maneuvering around with limited space. Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 13. When is a spotter needed? Spotters may be necessary around heavy equipment when: Lifting or moving materials with heavyequipment. Maneuvering into or inside buildings or other structures. Passing under or near overhead power lines. When physical hazards are on premise.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 14. Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 15. Communication Communication is key to spotter and heavy equipment operator relationship Spotters need to watch where they are walking or positioned and make sure they are visible to the operator. Spotters also need to be able to understand how to signal or communicate with the operator. Operators should never loose site of their spotters, if they cannot see them for any reason STOP. If there is something obstructing an Operator view they must first stop the vehicle and then let the spotter know that they can no longer see.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 16. SPOTTERS ARE AN IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT One requirement for the safe backing of equipment is to have a spotter to prevent the equipment from striking objects.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 17. SPOTTERS -AN IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT A spotter is required when the operator does not have a clear view of the travel path.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 18. BE SURE YOU'RE SEEN SPOTTERS! Always be sure that you can be seen. In addition to standing to the driver's side of the vehicle, wear a fluorescent vest. By all means keep your hands and feet away from the load and out of theZone of Influence. While you are walking, be careful not to trip over uneven road surfaces.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 19. WHAT IS THE ZONE OF INFLUENCE The area where a spotter could potentially be hurt or killed by the moving equipment or materials being transported6 8Load Height 8 84 5 14 113 6Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc..Around a Fort Lift Power Industrial Truck 20. WHAT IS THE ZONE OF INFLUENCE The area where a spotter could potentially be hurt or killed by the moving equipment or materials being transported 36 4 8 08 034 0Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc..Around a Aerial Lift 21. WHAT IS THE ZONE OF INFLUENCE The area where a spotter could potentially be hurt or killed by the moving equipment or materials being transported14 1018 24 0 21 2Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc..Around a Telescopic Handler 22. Hand SignalsAccess Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 23. Forklift hand signalsAccess Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 24. Chart of Hand SignalsClass exercise Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 25. Where did my spotter go???? 26. Where did my spotter go???? 27. Where did my spotter go???? 28. Where did my spotter go???? 29. Where did my spotter go???? 30. Where did my spotter go???? 31. Where did my spotter go???? 32. Where did my spotter go???? 33. Where did my spotter go???? 34. Telescopic HandlersAccess Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 35. Chart of Hand SignalsClass exercise Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 36. REVIEW Spotters shall be Identified by a fluorescent colored vest, Air-horn and Flashlights. All Operators will designate one person as the signal person for the operator. a. This person will wear fluorescent gloves to separate themselves from other spotters. Operator and Spotters will practice human performance tools. Spotters will only wear the fluorescent vest when spotting moving equipment.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 37. REVIEW Operators are required to have at lease 1 spotter at all times when moving loads or heavy equipment. Spotter duties include knowing the proper Hand Signals. Spotters shall avoid being in the Operators blind spot or in the Zoneof Influence. Operators will STOP when they cannot see the spotter. All Safety requirements will be followed on site.Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc.. 38. REVIEW Spotters will by all means stay aminimum distance of 4 feet away from the load and equipment when spotting. Spotters shall never guide or support a load while being transported. Operators shall never move theequipment if the spotter/spotters are not in their vision.Thank you and Stay Safe! Access Safety Compliance Training, Inc..