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1. Are operators Workers operating certain types of powered mobile
properly trained plant without direct supervision must hold appropriate
and fit? certificates of competency. This includes the operation
of slewing mobile cranes, non-slewing mobile cranes,
vehicle loading cranes, fork-lift trucks (except pedes-
trian-operated types), boom-type elevating work plat-
forms, and truck-mounted concrete placing booms.
Workers operating earthmoving plant such as front-end
loaders, front-end loader/backactors, skid steer load-
ers, excavators, dozers and draglines should have an
appropriate qualification certificate. Insist that operators
show you their certificates and qualifications, and re-
cord the details on the site register.
2. Have operators Certificates of competency mean the operator has been
been given training assessed as generally competent to operate the
in the use of the classes of plant covered by the certificate. But it does
particular not necessarily mean the operator is familiar with the
machine? particular make and model or the particular attach-
ments being used with the plant. Make sure operators
are familiar with their machine and attachments, that
they have the operator's manual and that they under-
stand the safe operating procedures for the work.
3. Is plant properly Make sure plant is in a serviceable condition when it
maintained, arrives on site. In the case of plant, which has been
checked and hired or leased, insist that the supplier provides you
serviced? with a copy of the latest inspection and maintenance
record. Make sure all the inspection and service checks
recommended by the supplier are carried out at the
recommended intervals during the time the plant re-
mains on site. Keep records on any inspections and
maintenance to plant carried out while the plant is
under your management and control. Make sure plant
found to be unserviceable is taken out of operation until
it is repaired or replaced.
4. Is plant fitted with Make sure all trucks, mobile cranes and other types of
reversing powered mobile plant are fitted with properly operating
beepers? devices to warn people who are at risk from their move-
ment. A combination of lights and reversing beeper is
compulsory.
5. Is plant fitted with Tractors, rough terrain equipment or other powered
ROPS and FOPS? mobile plant subject to the risk of overturning need a
properly constructed and fitted roll-over protective
structure (ROPS) to safeguard the operator from injury.
Likewise, where there is any danger of falling debris, a
suitable and robust falling objective protective structure
(FOPS) is needed to protect the operator.
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6. Is plant being Check that plant is being operated in accordance with
operated safely? the supplier's recommendations and the operator's
manual. Where, for any reason, the plant is to operate
outside its normal conditions or in an abnormal environ-
ment, make sure that any additional hazard has been
identified and any risk associated with this has been
properly controlled.
7. Are safety Boom-type elevating work platforms (cherry pickers,
harnesses being travel towers, boom lifts etc) should be supplied with a
used where safety harness and lanyard for each person working in
necessary? the basket. Make sure these are properly used at all
times and are securely fixed to the proper anchorages
within the basket. If the occupants of a basket are not
safeguarded with a harness, a sudden failure of the
knuckle joint at the end of the boom can throw them to
their death.
8. Is unattended plant Make sure plant is left in a properly stowed safe con-
properly secure? figuration whenever it is unattended. Loads should
never be left suspended. Elevating work platforms and
earthmoving plant should be fully lowered. Wherever
possible, park plant overnight within the properly
secured confines of the building site. Where this is not
possible, make sure plant is secure against vandalism
or joyriding. Where it is necessary to leave plant adja-
cent to public roads or pedestrian areas, make sure it is
securely barricaded and, where appropriate, clearly
marked with warning lamps.
9. Are persons Persons required to ride on construction vehicles must
permitted to ride be provided with safe seating and any other protection
on vehicles? that may be required.
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