IAGC LAND GEOPHYSICAL SAFETY MANUAL Edition 9 ... - CGISS

2) The winch cable should be unspooled and inspected regularly. If more than 5% ofthe wires can be seen to be broken in a 30 cm (1 ft.) length or there are kinks, thecable should be replaced.3) The winch cable should be maintained by keeping clean and oiling with a lightpreservative. When re-spooling, avoid kinking the cable.4) Always wear leather gloves when handling cable. Always run cable hand overhand when re-spooling.5) Apply moderate pressure to the end of winch cable when re-spooling.6) Never stand near, step over, or go underneath a cable. It may suddenly go undertension or it may break with a whipping action and fly through the air.7) Stand clear of objects being lifted or pulled. If the cable breaks, the objects mayfall or roll back.8) Do not stretch a cable across a road or street. Do not hook cables on telephoneor telegraph poles. Do not use man-made objects as an anchor unless priorapproval has been obtained from the owner.6.7 Convoying1) A pre-convoy meeting with convoy leaders and drivers should be held to discussthe route, speed, resting places, road and traffic conditions. Maps showingcontact numbers and locations of emergency service, particularly hospitals, arehelpful.2) Maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters (300 feet) between vehicles to permittraffic to move with ease around slow-moving vehicles. After the convoy hasstarted moving, no vehicle should change position.3) All vehicles, including personal automobiles, should travel with their headlightson.4) After moving through large towns, the convoy should resume its original positionpermitting non-company vehicles to resume travel.5) A mechanical support or service vehicle should travel near the rear of the convoy.6) All drivers in the convoy should maintain radio communications.7) A pick-up truck with flags, amber lights and the slow-moving vehicle sign shouldtail a slow-moving convoy.8) Large numbers of vehicles should be split up into smaller sub-groups for eachsection of the journey.6.8 All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) SafetyAn All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is defined as being a single seat vehicle with three or morewheels, which has a seat that has to be straddled and has handlebars for steering.All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be dangerous to operate. Severe injury or death canoccur from accidents on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). ATV’s should only be usedwhen absolutely necessary.Page 94 of 136