Surface Mobile Equipment Major Hazard Standard - MIRMgate

Major Hazard StandardSurface Mobile Equipment** Uncontrolled copy. Use latest revision **• An overtaking procedure which shall includespecific provisions for the safe overtaking of watertrucks• Controls for light vehicle interaction with truckson haul roads• A requirement that all persons wear seat beltswhen operating or travelling in SME• A requirement for monitoring operating conditions• A procedure for breakdown and recovery• A procedure for the safe passage of SME beneathpower lines and the actions to be taken in theevent of contact• A procedure for tipping areas and stockpiles thatincludes:– The prohibition of loading from the toe of anyactive tipping area– The inspection of any active tipping area at leastonce per shift by an appointed competentperson.The Traffic Management Plan should be consistentwith the public traffic rules.All traffic control signs shall be in accordance withAS 1743 or equivalent international standard.The procedures required by the Traffic ManagementPlan shall be included in the training andcompetency assessment.5.2 LoadsBefore any load is moved, where the loss of controlof the load has the potential to cause a fatal orserious incident, an ORA shall be conducted.5.3 VisibilityTo maximise pedestrian visibility all persons whomay interact with SME shall wear high visibilityclothing that incorporates reflective strips ofcontrasting colour.5.4 Emergency ResponseProcedures for emergency response shall bedeveloped which at least provide for:• Rescuing persons trapped as a result of an SMEincident• Fighting any fire that may result from an SMEincident• The recovery of SME• Actions to be taken in the event of SMEcontacting power lines• Actions to be taken in the event of a tyre fire.(refer WMC SAF-MHS-13 Tyre and Rims)5.5 HousekeepingThe operators cabin of all SME shall be keep free ofloose objects or rubbish.The operator shall maintain the windows andmirrors in a clean and serviceable condition.5.6 LightingGeneral lighting (either portable or permanent) shallbe provided and used in the hours of darkness at allactive loading, tipping and parking areas6 Competencies6.1 Operation of SMEA process shall be implemented at each site to:• Determine the competency standards for anyperson who operates or moves the various types ofSME• Train and assess those persons against therequirements of the competency standards.The process shall provide for:• A set of competency specifications for each typeof SME• Competencies required by the TrafficManagement Plan• Training and assessment by appointed competentpersons.• Authorisation to operate SME• Recording of competency information so that it isreadily available to persons who direct theworkforce• Competency re-assessment at least once per year.If a person does not operate or move a certain typeof SME for a period of six months the competencyshall be deemed to lapse and a re-assessment shallbe required.6.2 Maintenance of SMEA process shall be implemented at each site to:• Determine the competency standards for anyperson who maintains SME, and• Train and assess those persons against therequirements of the competency standards.The process shall provide for:• A set of competency specifications• Training and assessment by appointed competentpersons• Authorisation to maintain SMESAF-MHS-11 Rev. 1 DOCS No. 57101 Issued: 19/06/00 Page 5 of 11