C7.1 Mobile equipment Flashcards
definition of mobile equipment
self propelled towed attached - mounted on mobile eqpmt to change its function pedestrian controlled remote controlled
lift truck types
counterbalance reach rough terrain telescopic materials handler side loading pedestrian controlled
counterbalance forklift rated capacity
max weight at max load centre
load centre
distance from heel of forks to centre of gravity of load
exceed = tips forward
reach lift truck
used in warehouses
work in narrow aisles
load retracted within wheel base = stable
reduced length v fork lift
rough terrain lift truck
like counterbalance fork lift diesel higher SWL enclosed cab higher chassis larger wheels
telescopic materials handler
front end forks
jib fitting = crane
telescopic boom
side loading truck
used for long loads
centre of gravity within wheel base
pedestrian controlled truck
restricted lift height operated by walking alongside use control handle battery power of hydraulic pump may be ride on
agricultural tractors
rough terrain unmade ground 2 or 4 wheel drive buckets / forks for load handling tow power take off shaft for other equipment
remotely controlled mobile eqpmt
mobile storage unit moving robot
remotely controlled narrow aisle storage & retrieval systems
mobile storage unit moving robot
proximity sensors
magnets in floor
pick up and lift storage units
remotely controlled narrow aisle storage & retrieval systems
store at height over 40 metres
no workers
interlock gates
entry systems
mobile equipment hazards
roll over overturn overbalance collision with vehicle, pedestrian, fixed object suitability for carrying passengers unauthorised start up safe operating station / platform excessive speed / fail to stop contact with wheels / tracks falling objects moving parts overheating fuel combustion gases stored energy, inc tyres
overturn causes
insecure load unstable load elevated load cornering speed uneven ground mechanical failure
forklift overturn causes
too fast sudden braking driving on slopes driving over debris under inflated tyres driving over pot holes load elevated incorrectly positioned forks overload collisions
dumper truck overturn causes
overload uneven load collision too close to edge of excavation mechanical defect incorrect tyre pressure driving across slope
operating station / platform risks
poor access to controls
limited visibility
risk of fall from eqpmt esp if reach out
proximity to other hazards
fuel combustion gases
carbon dioxide
unburnt fuel
carbon monoxide
risks with recharging battery powered equipment
acid inhale acid mist hydrogen short circuit electric shock heavy batteries
risks with LPG powered equipment
loss of LPG when connecting / disconnecting
cold cylinder
heavy cylinders
falling cylinder
risks with diesel powered equipment
dermatitis
combustible
vapour
environ risks
mobile equipment control measures
safe operation pre-op checks safe layout pederstrian protection lift plans roll over protection falling object protection speed control systems guards, barriers - prevent access to moving parts fire fighting equipment vision aids CCTV on eqpmt seatbelts
forklift safe operation
drive to conditions face direction of travel forks 10-15 cms above ground load close to heel of forks forks point up slope avoid potholes not drive across slope slow at junctions no passengers unless designed no body parts through mast park with forks lowered, park brake on not used to push / pull
pre use checks
forks tyres leaks fluid levels seat damage controls brakes warning devices
safe layout
account for size and number of mobile eqpmt limit reversing level ground / limit slopes limit blind corners marked traffic routes lighting pedestrian segregation pedestrian barriers pedestrian crossings signage PPE
lifting plans
routine lifts = vehicle driver
complex lift = competent person
lift plan contents
foreseeable risks work under suspended load visibility securing loads environ factors, eg wind location overturn - unstable ground proximity to hazards, inc underground services derating of lift eqpmt lifting of people overload preuse check
forklift to lift people
specific attachment = man cage
adequate stability
platform attached to forklift
ideally raise & lower controls in platform
guards to prevent contact with moving parts
weight of platform tools & people within SWL
harnesses
PUWER reg 3
eqpmt adapted to provide roll over protection
falling object protection
deflect objects
high tensile mesh
frame and windows
vision aids
mirrors - plane, angled or curved to see round corner
Fresnel lens - thinner, larger, flatter lens used in vehicle rear lights and flashing beacons
radar - reversing alarms
CCTV - cover blind spots
PUWER Reg 9
persons who sue work eqpmt have received adequate training for purposes of H&S
selection of operators
above school leaver age (18 yrs for docks)
min age for public road
fitness - medicals every 5 yrs - agility, vision, hearing
vision requirement
not less than 6/12 inc glasses
good colour vision
forklift training
stage 1 = basic skills & knowledge, hazards, checks
stage 2 = specific job training - truck & site, work to be done, SSWs
stage 3 - further familiarisation - apply training under supervision
competent instructor
driver examined & tested
on-going competency checks
