Safer by Design
Home
LoadersBulldozerExcavators trackedExcavators wheeledDumptrucks - ArticulatedDumptrucks - RigidMobile CrushersMachine index
Safequarry.com
Home
Access SystemsVisibilitySecurity & SafetyMaintenanceEnvironment & HealthView allMake text bigger
 
dumptrucks articulated
UPDATED 2012
M
L
CHECKLIST FOR
MY PLANT
Access Systems
MPA Core item = core Aspirational core item = core aspirational           upgrade or downgrade or upgrade aspirational small = optional   what does this mean?
Camera icon
Video icon
 
  Steps (All Machines)          
1 If more than two steps, access by an incline system (i.e. with an angle of inclination from the horizontal no greater than 75 degrees)      
2 First step to be rigid      
3 First step to be no more than 300mm off the ground      
4 At least the steps likely to be damaged (for machines intended use) must be retractable out of harms way      
5 Powered retractable steps external alarm to give prior warning of activation      
6 All risers to be of consistent height and of consistent inclination between landings      
7 Primary access system and cab door to be lit, if cab platform height is >2m      
8 Primary access system and cab door to be lit    
N/A
N/A
 
9 Light activation shall be from ground level and cab, with manual switch off      
10 Light activation shall be from ground level and cab, with auto switch off     upgrade upgrade  
11 Light activation shall be remotely from a key fob or similar     upgrade upgrade  
12 Enclosure doors shall be opened from ground level manually    
N/A
N/A
 
13 Cab door shall be opened from a step of sufficient width for the placement of both feet no more than 500mm off the ground.    
N/A
N/A
 
14 Where the Cab door can not be opened from the ground or a suitable step no more than 500mm off the ground then it must be opened from a safe working platform      
15 Cab door shall be opened from ground level remotely     upgrade upgrade  
16 Access and egress from the cab shall be from a safe working platform, where the platform height is greater than 2m      
17 Top handrails to have non slip texture     OPT OPT  
18 Trip hazards such as deck bolts & filler caps to be eliminated from forseeable walking routes      
  Steps (Applicable to Tracked Machines Only)          
19 Tracks must not be used as part of the access system, with or without three points of contact    
N/A
N/A
 
20 Track surface must not be used as part of the walkway    
N/A
N/A
 
21 No step is to be recessed such that it is not visible when viewed from above by the operator prior to exiting, from the machine facing either backwards or forwards    
N/A
N/A
 
22 No step shall be positioned on or in-between the track frame    
N/A
N/A
 
  Maintenance Additions          
23 Guardrails should ideally be 1200mm (min 1100mm)      
24 Guardrails, handrails to a height of 1100mm or boxing ring type device with kickboards which would prevent a fall, must be fitted to the open side of a platform or walkway, if the height above the ground or a safe working platform is >2m.      
25 Where an access system leads onto a walkway or platform with guardrails which can forseeably be used as a safe working platform for tasks such as inspection maintence and repair within 1.5 metres of the opening , then the opening shall be fitted with a self closing swing gate, opening inwards and secured by a latch, capable of being opened one handed.      
26 Platforms for routine maintenance (including tasks such as cleaning windows or mirrors preferably carried out from ground level) at a height of between 1 metre and 2 metres above the ground or a safe working platform, shall have an anchorage point, (or handhold or handrails capable of being used as an anchorage point) provided on the inside, so that a fall restraint device may be attached.      
27 Hatches and door opening, for access for routine maintenance, shall permit opening and closing without infringing on the individual whilst maintaining three points of contact where this cannot be carried out from the ground or a safe working platfom.      
28 For tasks such as cleaning windows and mirrors etc. an anchorage system and handrail shall be provided suitable for attaching a fall restraint device from a position of safety, and allow unrestricted access around the machine for the given task. The handrail may be designed to serve both purposes      


Visibility
MPA Core item = core Aspirational core item = core aspirational           upgrade or downgrade or upgrade aspirational small = optional   what does this mean?
Camera icon
Video icon
 
<
1 Mirrors- Fitment of plane, angled or curved (convex) mirrors or Fresnel lenses to achieve the 1m x 1m out 360 degree visibility criteria, to include when dumpers are laden and loaders have buckets raised. Where these are inadequate, machines must be fitted with colour cameras to ensure the operator can maintain the visibility criteria not met by use of the above devices      
2 Mirrors - Fitment of plane, angled or curved (convex) mirrors or Fresnel leses to achieve 360 degree visibility right around the actual footprint of the vehicle to where the tyres contact the ground. Where these are inadequate, machines must be fitted with colour cameras or other aides to ensure the operator can maintain this visibility criteria.      
3 Mirrors - As above (both) but heated     Optional upgrade  
4 Windows - All windows used to achieve the 360 degree visibility to have internal wire heating elements for rapid defrosting and demisting.     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
5 Mirrors - Key reversing mirrors to be remotely adjustable from inside the cab.     Optional upgrade aspirational Optional upgrade aspirational  
6 Mirrors - Mirrors not accessed from a safe working platform to be remotely adjustable from inside the cab.     N/A Optional upgrade aspirational  
7 Cameras - Fitment of colour rear view camera      
8 Cameras - Fitment of colour cameras (direction of view to be decided by customer e.g. front & side)     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
9 Cameras - Fitment of black & white rear view camera where the 1.5m up x 1m out can be achieved with or without mirrors     N/A N/A  
10 Cameras - Fitment of black & white cameras for front &/or side (direction of view to be decided by customer)     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
11 Cameras - Dipper arm colour camera     N/A N/A  
12 Cameras - Dipper arm camera     N/A N/A  
13 Cameras - Adjustable & ergonomically situated (e.g. inline with mirrors and with minimum loss to visibility sight-lines) high definition monitor suitably sized with adjustable contrast, brightness, resolution and always displaying view when ignition is on (not only in reverse), where any cameras are fitted. Images must be intuitive (e.g. if the feature is on the right hand side of the vehicle the monitor shows this on the right hand side whether facing forwards or backwards)      
14 Cameras - Where more than one camera is being used output should be displayed on as few monitors as possible via an intuitive layout e.g. split screen or multiple images electronically stitched together.     Optional upgrade aspirational Optional upgrade aspirational  
15 Cameras - Fitment of IR/Thermal imagine camera for use in low visibilty conditions e.g. fog, rain, dust, smoke and darkness to ensure operator maintains 360 degree when manoeuvring     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
16 Alarms - Machine fitted with an audible radar/proximity sensor reversing aid.     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
17 Alarms - Machine fitted with an audible radar/proximity reversing aid, linked to automatic breaking system     N/A N/A  
18 Alarms - Amber flashing or rotating beacon (LED preferred) being hard wired to ensure it is activated on start up      
19 Alarms - Amber flashing or rotating beacon (LED preferred) being switched on and off manually     Downgrade Downgrade  
20 Alarms - Reversing alarm / travel alarm for excavators, of the broadband white noise type being hard wired and capable of being set/operate at a predefined level above ambient (time limited to say 5 seconds for tracked machines.)      
21 Alarms - Reversing Alarm / travel alarm for excavators, of the broadband white noise type being switched on and off manually     Downgrade Downgrade  
22 Alarms - Reversing Alarm / travel alarm for excavators, of any type being hard wired (time limited say 5 seconds for tracked machines.)     Downgrade Downgrade  
23 Alarms - Reversing Alarm / travel alarm for excavators, of any type being switched on and off manually     Downgrade Downgrade  
24 Lighting - Blue flashing reversing lights / travel lights for excavators activated by selection of reverse gear hard wired (for vehicles mainly used off the highway i.e. on site)      
25 Lighting - Blue flashing reversing lights / travel lights for excavators activated by selection of reverse gear hard wired, but being able to be switched on and off manually (for vehicles used regularly both on and off the highway.)     Downgrade Downgrade  
26 Lighting - White high intensity or strobe reversing lights (for vehicles mainly using the highway.)     Downgrade Downgrade  
27 Lighting - Safety critical light clusters fitted with LED's rather than bulbs (so partial failure rather than total light failure)     Optional upgrade aspirational Optional upgrade aspirational  
28 Lighting - Additional working lights - Halogen      
29 Lighting - Additional working lights - High Intensity (Xenon)     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
30 Signage - High visibility decals or highly reflective striping and numbers fitted to sides of machine to clearly delineate
the truck dimensions and plant identification number at night
    Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
31 Mud guards - Fitment of full cover mud guards and extensions     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  
32 Visibility - No battery boxes, fire extinguishers, or ancillary equipment to be located on the machine so as to prevent or diminish direct line of vision from the cab.    N/A N/A  
33 Visibility - Red and white safety chevrons to be painted on the counter weights or other suitable surfaces on the rear of each machine     Optional upgrade Optional upgrade  


Safety and Security
MPA Core item = core OPtional upgrade aspirational = core aspirational           upgrade or downgrade or upgrade aspirational small = optional   what does this mean?
Camera icon
Video icon
 
1 Seat belts - Plant to be fitted with seat belt made of a highly visible colour     upgrade upgrade  
2 Seat belts - Wheeled plant to be fitted with a minimum of three point anchorage inertia real seat belt (to minimise injury from forward impact incident), tracked plant with two point anchorage inertia reel seat belt (to minimise injury from rollover incident)     upgrade upgrade  
3 Seat belts - Seat belt warning device (visual & audible) activated by load being applied on seat (body mass) or activation of any controls or PIR (Passive Infra Red), to indicate to the operator (within the cab) when the seat belt is not being worn.      
4 Seat belts - Green light fitted to exterior of cab, which is lit when seat belt is worn      
5 Isolation - A secure means of Padlocking off an isolation switch such as an isolock, to all sources of power (incl hydraulic and air etc.) from a position accessible from ground level. Padlock point must be capable of attaching a multihasp      
6 Isolation - Provide an additional means of isolating (with padlock) the main starter switch such that it does not isloate the two way radio, boarding, interior or engine bay lights. Items not isolated clarified by labelling.     upgrade upgrade  
7 Isolation - Labelling Isolation labels to be located both beside the isolation point (and where relevant on the outside of any cover). Labels to clearly identify the system they control and to be permenant, durable (for the life expectancy of the machine) and readable      
8 Isolation - Residual Energy Provide a method of identifying residual sources of stored energy e.g. pneumatic, hydraulic or radiator pressure, and a means of confirming that energy has been dissipated     Aspirational upgrade Aspirational upgrade  
9 Radiators - Provide a radiator cap with an effective depressurisation interlock cap i.e. to ensure the radiator pressure has been released before allowing removal of radiator cap thus preventing scalds     Aspirational upgrade Aspirational upgrade  
10 Chocks - The provision of appropriately sized wheel chocks for the machine, with storage on the machine, located so that a manual handling device can be used where required      
11 Tyres - Tyres filled with Inert Gas (N2) with recommendations in the manual for top ups for relevant machines     upgrade upgrade  
12 Starting/Keys - A key less method of starting the engine rather than via a generic manufacturer’s plant type key     upgrade upgrade  
13 Starting/Keys - A key less method of restricting engine start up to authorised users only e.g. numbered key pad, key fob etc, rather than via a generic manufacturer’s plant type key     upgrade upgrade  
14 Starting/Keys - A unique key starting the engine rather than via a generic manufacturer’s plant type key     upgrade upgrade  
15 Starting/Keys - A generic manufacturer’s plant type key to start the machine      
16 Security - Manufacturers to ensure parts ordering systems require a machine serial number to be given as part of the process, so that either parts availability can be restricted or the customer/authorities advised where parts are being ordered for machines reported as stolen      
17 Security - Security datatag system such as the CESAR type systems which is a register of owners and serial numbers     upgrade upgrade  
18 Security - A machine tracking system for tracking/locating stolen equipment.     upgrade upgrade  
19 Security - A facility for the recording and remotely downloading of management data e.g. engine hours, fuel usage, driver id when linked with authorised key fobs     upgrade upgrade  
20 Data capture - A black box recording system for capturing data from multiple cameras on board including a forward facing camera to record any incidents or accidents. The system should record general machine information such as machine location, timespeed, hours, fluid levels, whether the seat belt has been worn, as well as any other outputs from other monitoring devices such as tyre pressures, other alarms such as inclometers etc. excessive brake pressure.      
21 Guards - Heavy duty cab rock guard (front & top)     upgrade upgrade  
22 Guards - Anti vandal roller shutter guards     upgrade upgrade  
23 Guards - Anti vandal removable guards with secure storage     upgrade upgrade  
24 Alarms - Body up warning device visual & audible within the cab only when moving forward      
25 Governing Devices - The machine to only allow forward creep if the body is raised      
26 Governing Devices - A system that modulates the braking systems required for fully laden dumpers, to appropriate levels when braking un-laden, so as to reduce the dangers of overturning      
27 Fire - Provide a suitably sized portable fire extinguisher (Powder or AFFF), with designated fixing points both inside and outside the cab (in order for the customer to place it in the most suitable position for site security conditions). Inside cab location, positioned so as not to injure the operator in the event of a rollover incident or other accident      
28 Fire - Engine bays fitted with automatic fire suppression systems     upgrade upgrade  
29 Fire - Engine bays fitted with manual fire suppression systems including clearly labelled activation switch.     upgrade upgrade  
30 Fire - Label fire fighting equipment with red and white signs clearly visible (scaled appropriately to the machine size) to unambiguously indicate the location type and use of either the automatic, manual or portable equipment      
31 Fire - Electrical cables, hydraulic cables and fuel lines to be run and attached so as to avoid chaffing and other damage that may lead to a fire      
32 Isolation - Locking device fitted to all controls, such that they can not be accidentally knocked and activated when entering or leaving the cab or when maintaining     upgrade upgrade  
33 Isolation - Provide a manual switch in the cab to isolate the tracking travel mechanism when using the excavator arm.     N/A N/A  
34 Governing Devices - Controls for forward and reverse manoeuvring to be designed so that they can only be unlocked once the operator has secured his seat belt and the seating mechanism registers a load being applied (body mass)     N/A N/A  
35 Governing Devices - Automatic engine shut down when body mass is removed from seat or no operator present as detected by PIR, both with appropriate time delays     upgrade upgrade  
36 Governing Devices - Device fitted to prevent inadvertent and unintentional activation of safety critical controls     N/A N/A  
37 Alarms - A warning device (visual & audible) that indicates to the operator on leaving the cab, that the park brake has not been correctly set     upgrade upgrade  
38 Alarms - Boom and stick check valve and overload warning device. If to be used as a crane     N/A N/A  
39 Alarms - Safe load indicator if used as a crane     N/A N/A  
40 Alarms - Standardise warning alarm system for machines carrying out lifting activities to include an improved progressive warning system and/or a system for recording the SWL has been exceeded.     N/A N/A  
41 Signage & Information - Provide lifting charts specific to the machine located on the machine and in the manual.     N/A N/A  
42 Signage - Where machines are not certified for lifting a standardised decal shall be prominently displayed, in cab of the machine and any usual lifting point (e.g. where lifting eyes are fitted as standard).     N/A N/A  
43 Signage - Lifting points shall be clearly identified e.g. decals or contrasting paint on the outside and a decal inside the machine to indicate it is capable of lifting.     N/A N/A  
44 Alarms - Inclometer to indicate angle of track/machine frame in relation to the ground     upgrade upgrade  
45 Alarms - Inclometer to indicate angle of machine in both a front to back and sideways perspective to the ground with an audible and visual indicator in the cab before the critical slope angle is reached.     upgrade upgrade  
46 Alarms - Inclometer to indicate angle of machine in both a front to back and sideways perspective to the ground with an audible and visual indicator in the cab when critical slope angle is reached and to prevent the body being raised     upgrade upgrade  
47 Alarms - Provide a system for detecting overhead high voltage powerlines, and giving the operator both visual and audible information on their proximity to them with any excavator arms or raised bodies     upgrade upgrade  
48 Windscreen Guards - Windscreen grills/mesh, hinged for easy access for cleaning     N/A N/A  
49 Windows/Guarding - Where the window could allow access to a danger zone e.g. right hand side to a telescopic handler and excavators, these should be none opening and laminated glass as standard.     N/A N/A  
50 Windows - Front windscreens on loading shovel and excavators to have laminated glass     N/A N/A  
51 Windows - All windows to have laminated glass and emergency exit to be push out design     N/A N/A  
52 ROPS & FOPS to level 1      
53 FOPS to level 2 where there is a risk of large or heavy objects falling on the cab (as detailed in the standard)     upgrade upgrade  
54 Governing Device - Provision of steel loader ram sleeve to prevent uncontrolled lowering of frame & bucket during maintenance     upgrade upgrade  
55 Governing Device - Check valves on loader frame cylinders (to prevent uncontrolled lowering of frame & bucket in the event of burst hose), when being used as a material handling arm(s)     N/A N/A  
56 Anchorage Points - Manufacturers to provide formal anchorage points for correct and safe securing their machines for transportation with corresponding guidance in the machine manual.      


Maintenance
MPA Core item = core  what does this mean?          upgrade or downgrade = optional   what does this mean?
Camera icon
Video icon
 
1 Service Points - All daily checks capable of being carried out at ground level (electronic readouts can be located in the cab)      
2 Service Points - All daily checks capable of being carried out from a safe working platform (electronic readouts can be located in the cab)    
N/A
N/A
 
3 Service Points - All daily checks capable of being carried out at a grouped service point at ground level     upgrade  
4 Service Points - All daily checks capable of being carried out at a grouped service point from a safe working platform    
N/A
N/A
 
5 Service Points - All service points to be adequately lit and switched from ground level      
6 Lighting - Engine bay to be adequately lit for servicing with options to switch on or off      
7 Fuel Points - Refuelling from ground level      
8 Fuel Points - Refueling from a safe working platform accessed from a stairway requiring only three points of contact    
N/A
 
9 Fuel Points - Refuelling point from ground level fiitted with formula 1 type fast fill and connection point, such as Wiggins/Banlow type     upgrade upgrade  
10 Service Points - Machines to be fitted with an autolube system for all greasing points (except rotating prop shafts)      
11 Service Points - Machine fitted with a facility to remove oils to enclosed containers to prevent an inadvertant spillage     upgrade upgrade  
12 Service Points - Maintenance hatches shall be designed such that once opened they can be retained in the open position and require positive pressure to close, i.e. they can not slam shut unexpectedly      
13 Brakes - In built automatic brake testing device such as Symret     upgrade upgrade  
14 Brakes/Information - Brake accumulators/Gas canisters should have service requirements specified in the maintenance manual      
15 Brakes - Transmission brakes where open to the elements and parking brakes on machines where a disc is fitted around the prop shaft should be enclosed to protect them from the harsh elements and improve brake functionality.      
16 Signage - All towing, jacking, lifting and supporting locations to be clearly labeled with durable signs with indication of maximum limits      
17 Lifting Accessories - Relocating heavy accessories e.g. batteries and attaching lifting eyes to heavy parts so as to allow for ease of lifting and/or access for mechanical lifting devices     upgrade upgrade  
18 Tyres (warning) - Automatic tyre pressure gauge indicator in the cab with visual and audible alarm to alert driver to under or over pressure outside safe limits     upgrade upgrade  
19 Wiring (to cab) - Ensure that there is a plug connection for all wiring to the cab in order to facilitate the removal of the cab when required for maintenance without having to break cables      
20 Teeth Replacement - Replacement of bucket teeth without the need to use a hammer to strike steel work    
N/A
N/A
 
21 Batteries - NATO slave start system fitted to batteries to reduce the risk of fire and explosion during jumpstarting accessible from ground level or a safe working platform, supplied in either 12v or 24v as defined by customer      


Environment & Health
MPA Core item = core  what does this mean?          upgrade or downgrade = optional   what does this mean?
Camera icon
Video icon
 
1 Air Conditioning - Air conditioning fitted is capable of accepting HEPPA filters      
2 Hygiene - Cab seats and linings to be made from materials that prevent dust retention and enable easy cleaning      
3 Hygiene - Vacuum system fitted to machine with suction hose permemently available in the cab of a suitable length to reach all corners of the cab to enable cleaning. Hose must be retactable/safely stored     upgrade upgrade  
4 Noise in Cab - Noise levels inside the cab shall not exceed 75 dB(A) working under normal/expected working conditions with windows closed and radio & communication systems switched off      
5 Windscreen Glare - Polarised glass (to reduce glare to operators carrying out lifting activities e.g. excavators and telehandlers)     upgrade upgrade  
6 Communications in Cab - Dedicated location within cab for fixing communication equipment (to avoid retrofitment of equipment obscuring operators designed sight-lines)      
7 Communications in Cab - In cab communication headsets with active listening technology designed to integrate all radio communication (company and AM/FM) directly into the headset and limit noise output     upgrade upgrade  
8 Heater - Independent Cab heater, that can be timed to come on prior to start up to heat cab and demist windows     upgrade upgrade  
9 Heater - Heated front screen     upgrade upgrade  
10 Seating - Air suspension seat to reduce WBV      
11 Seating - High backed seating with lumbar support & fully adjustable for height and reach     upgrade upgrade  
12 Storage - Storage facilities inside the cab for the secure storage of PPE clothing (wet weather jacket) and hard hat as well as miscellaneous items e.g. cab cleaning equipment, documentation, food and drink container, whilst not comprising the functionality of the cab      
13 Storage - Provision of a locable tool/storage container on the machine but outside cab for storage of items such as basic tools, grease, chains etc     upgrade upgrade  
14 Storage - Method of securing operators handbook in cab such as via secure pocket or wire rope     upgrade upgrade  

Back to top Printer Friendly Version