Access Systems

= core = core aspirational           or or = optional

	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			N/A
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
11	Light activation shall be remotely from a key fob or similar
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			N/A
15	Cab door shall be opened from ground level remotely
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
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	N/A
20	Track surface must not be used as part of the walkway			N/A	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	N/A
22	No step shall be positioned on or in-between the track frame			N/A	N/A	N/A
	Maintenance Additions
23	Guardrails should ideally be 1200mm (min 1100mm)
24	Stairways with a vertical distance above the ground or a safe working platform of >2 metres, shall be provided with guardrails on the open side not just a handrail.
25	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.
26	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.
27	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.
28	Platforms (complying with the ISO standards) shall be fitted to areas where access is required for routine maintenance and inspection up to 1m from the ground. If a step has to be used for standing on for maintenance it must be at least 320mm wide so as to accommodate both feet beside each other and no more than 500mm from the ground.
29	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.
30	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

= core = core aspirational           or or = optional

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 - As above (both) but heated
3	Cameras - Fitment of colour rear view camera
4	Cameras - Fitment of colour cameras (direction of view to be decided by customer e.g. front & side)
5	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
6	Cameras - Fitment of black & white cameras for front &/or side (direction of view to be decided by customer)
7	Cameras - Dipper arm colour camera			N/A	N/A	N/A
8	Cameras - Dipper arm camera			N/A	N/A	N/A
9	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)
10	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
11	Alarms - Machine fitted with an audible radar/proximity sensor reversing aid.
12	Alarms - Machine fitted with an audible radar/proximity reversing aid, linked to automatic breaking system			N/A	N/A	N/A
13	Alarms - Amber flashing or rotating beacon (LED preferred) being hard wired to ensure it is activated on start up
14	Alarms - Amber flashing or rotating beacon (LED preferred) being switched on and off manually
15	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.)
16	Alarms - Reversing Alarm / travel alarm for excavators, of the broadband white noise type being switched on and off manually
17	Alarms - Reversing Alarm / travel alarm for excavators, of any type being hard wired (time limited say 5 seconds for tracked machines.)
18	Alarms - Reversing Alarm / travel alarm for excavators, of any type being switched on and off manually
19	Lighting- Blue flashing reversing lights / travel lights for excavators activated by selection of reverse gear hard wired
20	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
21	Lighting- White high intensity or strobe reversing lights (for vehicles mainly using the highway.)
22	Lighting - Safety critical light clusters fitted with LED's rather than bulbs (so partial failure rather than total light failure)
23	Lighting - Additional working lights - Halogen
24	Lighting - Additional working lights - High Intensity (Xenon)
25	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
26	Mud guards - Fitment of full cover mud guards and extensions
27	Visibility - Red and white safety chevrons to be painted on the counter weights or other suitable surfaces on the rear of each machine

Safety and Security

= core = core aspirational            or or = optional

1	Seat belts - Plant to be fitted with seat belt made of a highly visible colour
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)
3	Seat belts - Plant to be fitted with a minimum of two point anchorage inertia reel seat belt
4	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.
5	Seat belts - Green light fitted to exterior of cab, which is lit when seat belt is worn
6	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
7	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.
8	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
9	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
10	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
11	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
12	Tyres - Tyres filled with Inert Gas (N2) with recommendations in the manual for top ups for relevant machines
13	Starting/Keys - A key less method of starting the engine rather than via a generic manufacturer’s plant type key
14	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
15	Starting/Keys - A unique key starting the engine rather than via a generic manufacturer’s plant type key
16	Starting/Keys - A generic manufacturer’s plant type key to start the machine
17	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
18	Security - Security datatag system such as the CESAR type systems which is a register of owners and serial numbers
19	Security - A machine tracking system for tracking/locating stolen equipment.
20	Guards - Heavy duty cab rock guard (front & top)			N/A	N/A	N/A
21	Guards - Anti vandal roller shutter guards
22	Guards - Anti vandal removable guards with secure storage
23	Alarms - Body up warning device visual & audible within the cab only when moving forward
24	Governing Devices - The machine to only allow forward creep if the body is raised
25	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
26	Fire - Engine bays fitted with automatic fire suppression systems
27	Fire - Engine bays fitted with manual fire suppression systems including clearly labelled activation switch.
28	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
29	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
30	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
31	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	N/A
32	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
33	Alarms - A warning device (visual & audible) that indicates to the operator on leaving the cab, that the park brake has not been correctly set
34	Alarms - Boom and stick check valve and overload warning device. If to be used as a crane			N/A	N/A	N/A
35	Alarms - Safe load indicator if used as a crane			N/A	N/A	N/A
36	Alarms - Inclometer to indicate angle of track/machine frame in relation to the ground
37	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.
38	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
39	Windscreen Guards - Windscreen grills/mesh, hinged for easy access for cleaning			N/A	N/A	N/A
40	ROPS & FOPS to level 1
41	FOPS to level 2 where there is a risk of large or heavy objects falling on the cab (as detailed in the standard)
42	Governing Device - Provision of steel loader ram sleeve to prevent uncontrolled lowering of frame & bucket during maintenance			N/A
43	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	N/A

Maintenance

= core           or = optional

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	N/A
3	Service Points - All daily checks capable of being carried out at a grouped service point at ground level
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	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	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
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
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
14	Signage - All towing, jacking, lifting and supporting locations to be clearly labeled with durable signs with indication of maximum limits
15	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
16	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
17	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
18	Teeth Replacement - Replacement of bucket teeth without the need to use a hammer to strike steel work			N/A	N/A	N/A
19	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

= core           or = optional

1	Air conditioning - Cabs to be fitted with air-conditioning to maintain positive air pressure in the cab, (with windows closed)
2	Air Conditioning - Air conditioning fitted is capable of accepting HEPPA filters
3	Hygiene - Cab seats and linings to be made from materials that prevent dust retention and enable easy cleaning
4	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
5	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
6	Windscreen Glare - Polarised glass (to reduce glare to operators carrying out lifting activities e.g. excavators and telehandlers)
7	Communications in Cab - Dedicated location within cab for fixing communication equipment (to avoid retrofitment of equipment obscuring operators designed sight-lines)
8	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
9	Heater - Independent Cab heater, that can be timed to come on prior to start up to heat cab and demist windows
10	Heater - Heated front screen
11	Seating - Air suspension seat to reduce WBV
12	Seating - High backed seating with lumbar support & fully adjustable for height and reach
13	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
14	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
15	Storage - Method of securing operators handbook in cab such as via secure pocket or wire rope