Life Critical Rules

Question 1

LCR #1

Answer 1

Never back up a truck with someone on the riding steps.
Never reverse unless all helpers are visible and no helpers are on riding steps
4.4.1: Two person Backing
12.4: Driver Responsibilities for helper on Riding Step
12.5: Helper Responsibilities Riding on an outside step

Question 2

LCR #2

Answer 2

Never back a dual drive truck from right side without the proper mirrors, camera(s)/monitors.
Never back without motorized mirrors, rear camera, and swivel mounted monitor.
18.1 Dual Drive Operating Requirements

Question 3

LCR #3

Answer 3

Never exceed the speed limits posted or set by policy for school zones, riding steps, and stand up right-side driving

School Zone: Observe the posted speed limit
Riding Step: Do not allow Personnel to ride outside of the cab if the truck is traveling over 10 mph or traveling farther than 0.2 miles (app. 2 blocks)
4.3.1: Speed Limits
12.4: Driver Responsibilities for helper on riding step

Question 4

LCR #3 (Stand Up Right-Side Driving)

Answer 4

Never operate the truck over 20 mph
Never travel greater than 0.25 miles between stops
18.1: Dual Driving Operating Requirements

Question 5

LCR #4

Answer 5

Always safely secure the vehicle
Follow WM hazardous Energy Control Program for safely securing the vehicle when performing cleaning tasks or any time an EE climbs inside, on top of, or under the vehicle. 
1.18: Safely secure the vehicle
7.7: Clean behind the blade
17.11: Discharging the load

Question 6

LCR #5

EXCEPTION?

Answer 6

Always comply with seat belt rules
Occupants of WM vehicles or vehicles used for WM business must wear seat belts at all times. Includes:
Anytime vehicle is in motion
Hoisting roll off containers
Tractor Trailer-which requires the trailer to be raised in order to discharge load
Body styles that are half-pack-which requires the body to be raised to discharge load (partial Eject)
1.10: Seat Belts

EXCEPTION: One person residential route when the driver is the one servicing customers

Question 7

LCR #6

Answer 7

Never zigzag
Operating vehicles against traffic flow is prohibited. Constant back and forth across lane movements.
5.8: Zigzagging

Question 8

LCR #7

Answer 8

Never double side unless approved by a DM and specific conditions are met.
Strictly prohibited . Not an alternative to zigzagging.
5.9: Double siding

Question 9

LCR #8

Answer 9

Never modify or disable equipment safety devices
Prohibited to change, disable, disconnect, or modify equipment.
Manufacturers approval must be obtained before any changes are made.
Authorized and specially trained technicians must perform the work.
1.19: Equipment Safety Devices

Question 10

LCR #9

Answer 10

Always comply with tipping floor or workface rules
Do not allow helper out of the cab in the tipping area. Only the driver can exit the truck in the work zone. Helpers are to remain in the truck or at the scale house when at the disposal location and must follow the sites written procedures and posted signs.
7.1: Locate a safe disposal location
7.2: Walking at the Disposal Location

Question 11

LCR #10

Answer 11

Always apply parking brakes when exiting a vehicle
Must apply parking brake when parking. Must ensure brakes are holding the vehicle from moving before exiting the vehicle. Not to use parking brake to slow or stop the vehicle. Not to use hand control valve or work brake for parking.
1.2.1 Leaving a vehicle unattended
3.1: Parking/Emergency Brake

Question 12

LCR #11

Answer 12

Never use a communication device while driving or operating vehicles or mobile equipment

Question 13

Rule Violation

Answer 13

May result in disciplinary action up to and including termination