Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Checklist
(Taken from the "Tailgate Meetings that Work : A Guide
to Effective Construction Safety Training" series) |
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Robin Baker, Robert
Downey, Mary Ruth Gross, Charles Reiter
Labor Occupational Health Program
(LOHP) School of Public Health,
University of California, Berkeley Ca.
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at UC Berkeley. For ordering information, visit the website (www.lohp.org)
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Date Prepared:_________________________ |
By:_______________________ |
Project
Name/No.______________________ |
Location:__________________ |
- Check the
box if the statement is true.
- Fill in
the blanks where the appears.
- Citations
in brackets are from Title 8 of the California Administrative Code.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND
WORKER TRAINING
- The company has
a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all
Cal/OSHA requirements. It includes identification of hazards on the
site involving vehicles and heavy equipment, as well as regular inspections,
accident investigation, and correction of hazardous conditions. [1509]
- All drivers are
properly licensed, and have been trained in the proper and safe operation
of vehicles and equipment. [3664(a)(1) and 5006(a)]
INSPECTION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- All vehicles and
heavy equipment are visually inspected at the beginning of each work
day for any malfunctions that could affect safe operation. All defects
are corrected before the equipment is placed in service.[1593(d), 1597(j),
and 3664(a)(7)]
- Every haulage
vehicle and piece of heavy equipment has a working back-up alarm that
can be heard 200 feet away. [1592(a) and (b)]
- Seat belts in
good working order are provided on all vehicles and heavy equipment.
[1596(g) and 1597(g)]
- Roll-over protection
structures (ROPS) are provided on vehicles and heavy equipment (including
scrapers, tractors, loaders, bulldozers, carryalls, trucks, etc.) [1596(a)]
- Every vehicle
and piece of heavy equipment with a cab has an intact windshield and
powered windshield wipers. Where needed. there is operable defogging
or defrosting equipment. [1591(a) and 1597(d)]
- Equipment and
accessories installed on haulage vehicles do not impair the drivers
vision to the front or sides. [1591(b)]
- Every vehicle
and piece of heavy equipment has two operating headlights and two operating
taillights when visibility conditions warrant. [1591(g) and 1597(b)]
- Every vehicle
and piece of heavy equipment has working brake lights. [1591 and 1597(c)]
- Dump trucks that
tilt to release their load have a visible or audible warning when the
elevating mechanism is activated. [1591(k)]
- Loads on vehicles
are secured against displacement. [1593(f)]
- Drivers operating
loaders have adequate visibility, and the equipment is stable. [1593(j)]
- On piledrivers,
safety chains on compression hose fittings are in place and in working
order, to prevent thrashing if disconnected. [1600(b)]
WORK PRACTICES
- The employer requires
the use of seat belts when operating or riding in vehicles or heavy
equipment. [1597(h)]
- Operators do not
exceed safe or posted speed limits. [1590(c)(2) and 1593(a)]
- Haulage vehicles
have a cab shield or canopy to protect the driver from falling materials
[1591(e) and 5002]
- Wherever feasible,
a spotter is used to help operators back up vehicles and heavy equipment.
The spotter stands well away from the operation, in clear view of the
operator. Spotters are required in noisy or congested areas, whenever
backward motion is hazardous, and whenever the operator's vision to
the back is obstructed. [1592(a)]
- Workers do not
ride on equipment not designed for riders, including hoist platforms,
buckets, or on loads. [1605.9, 1605.10, and 6308(g)]
- Vehicles used
to transport workers have seats firmly secured, and have enough seats
for all passengers. [1597(f)]
- Tools and material
are secured to prevent movement when carried in the same compartment
with workers. [1597(e)]
- Haulage vehicles
are always operated in gear. [1593(b)]
- All unattended
loaders and industrial trucks have the bucket or boxes lowered to the
ground. [1593(k) and 3664(a)(17)]
- Vehicles and pieces
of heavy equipment are parked with the parking brake set. If on an incline
the wheels are also choked. (Some exceptions apply.) [1593(h)]
- All unattended
loaders and industrial trucks have the bucket or boxes lowered to the
ground. (Not required if precautions such as blocking are taken to prevent
accidental lowering and controls are in neutral and brake
is set.) [1593(k) and 3664(a)(17)]
- Wherever vehicles
are operated, temporary covers for conduits, trenches, and manholes
are secured against displacement and can carry at least twice the maximum
intended load. [1597(k)]
- Forklifts, trucks,
and other equipment are not loaded above their designated safe carrying
capacity or weight. [3660(b)]
- Loads are secured.
[1593(f)]
- When power equipment
is being repaired, moving parts such as blades, beds, or gates are lowered
to the ground, or securely blocked in an inoperative position. Controls
are kept in a neutral position, with the engine stopped and brakes set
(unless the repair work requires otherwise). [1595(a)]
- Exhaust gases
are directed away from operators. [1590(d)]
- Engines are not
operated in enclosed places (for example, closed garages) unless vents
are provided to effectively remove exhaust gases. [1593(e)]
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
- There are signs
in plain view of the operator on all cranes, derricks, power shovels,
pile drivers, and similar machinery, reading as shown below. [2947]
UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE
THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN 10 FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES OF 50,000 VOLTS
OR LESS
FOR MINIMUM
CLEARANCES OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES IN EXCESS OF 50,000 VOLTS, SEE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 8, ARTICLE 37, HIGH VOLTAGE
ELECTRICAL SAFETY ORDERS
- Heavy equipment
is not operated in areas where there is danger of contact with energized
underground or overhead high voltage lines. Electric lines are clearly
marked, and precautions are taken to prevent accidental contact. [2946]
TRAFFIC CONTROL
- When working near
vehicular traffic, warning signs, flags, traffic control devices, and/or
barriers are in place. At night, warning lights are used. [8604]
- Flaggers are used
wherever barricades and warning signs cannot control the moving traffic.
[1599(a)]
- Flaggers wear
bright orange oryellow-green warning garments. In rainy weather, they
wear bright orange or yellow-green raingear. [1541(d), 1590(a)(5), 1598(c),
and 1599(d)]
- Workers exposed
to vehicular traffic wear reflectorized warning garments during hours
of darkness. The garments are visible at a minimum of 1000 feet. [1598(d)]
- Placement of warning
signs is in accordance with California State Department of Transportation
regulations.
- Workers directing
traffic use slow/stop paddles and are properly positioned.
- Workers directing
traffic maintain direct line-of-sight with each other or, if not, remain
in radio contact. [1599(b)]
- Cones are placed
street-side at the front and rear bumpers of vehicles when they are
parked in or near the flow of traffic.
- Cones are used
to set off the work area.
- Where cones are
used to direct traffic around the work area, they are placed sufficiently
upstream to adequately allow merging or other response by approaching
vehicles.
- If the street
is blocked off for the operation, signs have been posted directing traffic
to alternative routes.
- The system of
traffic control is in accordance with the Manual of Traffic Controls
for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones1991, published
by the California State Department of Transportation. [1598(a) and (b)]
PRIVATE ROADWAYS AND OFF-HIGHWAY
CONDITIONS
- Single-lane private
roads with two-way traffic have turnouts or a system to prevent vehicles
or heavy equipment from meeting on the road. [1590(a)(1)]
- Private roads
are maintained free from holes and ruts that may affect the safe operation
of vehicles and equipment. Emergency access ramps are provided to restrain
and control runaway vehicles.[1590(a)(3)]
- Dust levels are
minimized to ensure adequate visibility for drivers. Vehicle and equipment
operators use adequate respiratory protection in dusty operations. [1590(b)]
- On private roads
with two-way traffic, vehicles and equipment travel on the right side
as much as possible. Signs clearly indicating variations are posted.
[1590(a)(2)]
- Where practical,
separate haulage roads are provided and are wide enough for safe passage.
[1590(a)(2)]
- When push tractors
are working in tandem, heat shields are provided to operators.[1590(e)]
FUELING
- Fueling of vehicles
and heavy equipment is done with the engine off. [1594(a)]
- No smoking is
permitted at or near the fuel storage or refueling area. A sign is posted
stating: NO SMOKING WITHIN 25 FEET. [1594(d)]
- No sources of
ignition are present near the fuel storage or refueling area. [1594(c)]
- A dry chemical
or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher (rated 6:BC or larger) is in a location
accessible to the fueling area. [1594(h)]
Tailgate
Meetings That Work : Collection
Published in June, 1994 by:
Labor Occupational Health Program, School of Public Health, 2515 Channing
Way, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. Phone: (510) 642-5507.
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