Lifting and Supporting Loads, Mobile Equipment Awareness: Ashaka 16Mw CPP Project Nigeria
Lifting and Supporting Loads, Mobile Equipment Awareness: Ashaka 16Mw CPP Project Nigeria
Lifting and Supporting Loads, Mobile Equipment Awareness: Ashaka 16Mw CPP Project Nigeria
EQUIPMENT AWARENESS
ASHAKA 16MW CPP PROJECT NIGERIA
Presenter
Adakole Udeh
Lifting and Rigging Specialist
Awareness program
Note: It is most likely that a site map will be too complex for incoming
vehicle drivers to understand in the limited time that is available to
read, understand and retain the information contained in the map;
therefore:
d) Sufficient effort must be given to designing and installing simple to
follow direction signs, e.g. colour coded/shape and simple arrows –
large enough to be easily seen and simple enough to be understood.
Reversing
a) the need for reversing must be eliminated (e.g. implementing one-
way systems or designated turning areas)
b) Where reversing cannot be eliminated, the reversing areas must be
designed with adequate space, edge protection, guidance markings
and lighting.
c) Rules for the elimination or control of pedestrian traffic in reversing
areas must be implemented.
Traffic Separation
Conflict between different types of traffic must be eliminated. When
elimination is not possible, it must be reduced to a level where under
normal operating conditions, conflict is unlikely.
a) One-way systems must be implemented wherever this is practicable.
b) The need of traffic wardens must be assessed and, if deemed
necessary, implemented.
c) All land (e.g. areas currently used for gardens, etc.) must be
considered as areas potentially used during the re-design of the traffi
management plan in order to improve traffic separation.
Pedestrians
a) Pedestrians must be separated from running ME. The use of separa
traffic routes and physical barriers between pedestrians and ME
must be the first consideration;
b) Where a) is not practicable, alternative control measures must be
established.
b.1. Any working activity that requires workers (pedestrians) to
work near running ME must be conducted under a written
specific procedure and formally authorized by the Unit Manager.
Heavy Equipment and Light Vehicles/ME
a) Smaller vehicles/ME must be kept away from areas where heavy ME
operates
b) When a) is not practicable then the following rules must be established:
b.2. The justification for lack of segregation must be documented and
reviewed annually.
b.2. Heavy ME has priority over light vehicles/ME.
b.3. ME must operate with headlights and flashing beacons turned
on at all times.
b.5. Flags (i.e. buggy whips) must be fitted to light vehicles/ME and must
be easily visible to the operators of large ME/vehicles that share
roadways, yards, etc.
b.6. Rules that restrict access to either heavy ME or light vehicles at one
time must be established.
b.7. Light vehicles used in places where heavy ME might operate, must:
b.7.1. Be fitted with a 50mm wide strip of retro-reflective material
on the front, rear and both sides (red at the rear, yellow on
sides, and white at the front).
b.7.2. Be driven with headlights turned on at all times.
b.7.3. Be driven with flashing lights (i.e. beacon, strobe lights) on and
where it aids visibility.
b.8. Motorcycles, bicycles and tricycles are prohibited in the areas where
heavy ME operates
c) The presence of light vehicles in the workplace (beyond designated
parking areas) such as cars, pick-up trucks, vans or delivery vehicles
must be properly controlled. An authorization must held by the driver
while on site and an entry and exit register must be maintained.
Operator ≤3 Years
(Refresher, assessment and (1 Day)
test)
Due to the large number of different types of Mobile Equipments, it is
not practicable to provide comprehensive Group requirements for the
content and duration of initial and refresher training.
Latest Version /
Date Change since the previous version/revision
3 points safety belts A webbing strap that is secured to the structural parts of the ME The
webbing crosses both the operator’s lap, and diagonally across their torso.
Blind brows (US Crests) A place where the road elevation rises and drops away so that the road
ahead is obscured.
Camber (US Cross slope) The cross sectional slope of a road surface, typically used to drain away
rainfall.
Competent person Someone who has sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to complete
the assigned tasks properly. The level of competency required will depend
on the complexity of the situation and the particular tasks or responsibilities
that they are assigned.
Conspicuous Clearly visible under the prevailing conditions against its background – it is
‘eye-catching’ and increases the likelihood that a person will see it.
Falling Object Protection System A professionally engineered reinforcement installed onto or into a vehicle to
(FOPS) reduce injury and increase operator protection in the case of a falling object
landing on the vehicle (such as a rock or piece of machinery).
Haul road A road, typically unsealed (un-metalled) that connects two operational places. A
haul road is typically used for the bulk transfer of materials.
Mobile equipment Equipment that can move under its own power within a workplace. This
includes everything from heavy equipment such as dump trucks used in mining
or equipment performing road paving or construction works, to small fork lift
trucks used in warehouses.
Vehicles that were designed mainly for off-road use (e.g. personal cars, cement
trucks, ready-mix trucks…) are included in the scope of this standard whilst they
are on-site under the control of the on-site Traffic Management Plan.
Heavy Mobile Equipment refers to mobile equipment used in quarry and
construction that can be operated off-road which includes but is not limited to
the following :
o Loading units (backhoe, front end loaders, excavator)
o Hauling units (rigid and articulated dump truck)
o Service units (graders, wheel and track bulldozers, water truck)
Practicable Something is practicable when the time, effort and cost to do it is not grossly
disproportionate to the benefit that would be gained by doing it.
Procedure audit A process, carried out by competent persons, to systematically
obtain evidence about the level of implementation and
effectiveness of a procedure. The objective of a procedure audit is
to ascertain whether or not: a) a specific procedure has been
implemented and is being complied with, and b) to assess the
effectiveness of the procedure under all operational conditions.
The normal process is to examine the documented procedure prior
to the audit, and to design a set of tests that the auditor will use to
obtain the evidence necessary to enable the auditor to make a
proper assessment. Tests must include visual observation of the
procedure in action, questions and discussion with workers
involved in the process, and inspection of records.
Roll-Over Although roll-over and tip-over are almost identical, a roll-over is
when a vehicle rolls-over whilst it is travelling. Typically this is due
to excessive speed or unsafe loading and whilst negotiating a bend
in the road.
Roll-Over Protection System A framework, safety canopy, or similar structure, installed as
(ROPS) original equipment by a mobile equipment manufacturer,
designed and intended to protect the equipment operator should
the mobile equipment overturn.
Super-elevation Where the outside edge of a road on a bend is higher than the
inside edge of the bend. Higher speeds can be achieved more
safely when the difference (super-elevation) is greater.
Tip-Over Although roll-over and tip-over are almost identical, a tip-over is
when a vehicle rolls-over whilst it is stationary. Typically this is
due to dumping on a slope, failure of one or more parts of the
dumping system, or an unsafe load.
Traffic Management Plan The formal document that contains the arrangements for on-site
traffic safety management.
Wheel nuts Sometimes known as ‘Lug Nuts’ or Retaining Nuts’. Means the
nuts that are fitted to threaded wheel studs. Sometimes wheel
bolts are used.
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