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When tipping a load, the centre of gravity of the machine changes.
A: How does this affect the dump truck and state two actions to avoid accidents.
1: weight moves further to the rear and higher making it more likely to tip over.
2: tip slowly and on level ground ( whenever possible)
When working in a confined area or space what danger can be present with an articulated dump truck with regard to steering?
Steering the pivoting part of the dump truck into obstructions/ objects/ hazards.
Crush zone
Why are plant operators generally regarded as safety critical workers?
Because your actions using the plant can cause serious/ significant/ severe Health and safety consequences or serious harm to themselves and others ( even death)
When working in a confined area or space, name three hazards that can occur?
Limited visibility
Proximity hazards
Excessive steering
Potential crush zone are defined and kept safe
Noise, dust, fumes
If setting up to work in a pedestrianised area, state three factors that need to be taken into account ?
Barriers for public safety
Exclusion zones
Machine movement
Enough room for materials
Noise, fume and dust
The operator has been asked to drive the machine onto a transporter/ trailer.
Who is responsible for the loading operations?
State four actions to be considered by the operator before loading commences?
A: the Transporter driver
B: trailer on level ground
Trailer in good condition
Ramp in good condition and set correctly
Overhead hazards
Positioning on trailer
Is ADT clean ( fit for travel)
Direction of travel onto trailer
The operator is asked to tip material into a new trench. State five different requirements that must be considered or implemented before tipping commences?
Authorisation or permit to tip
Ground conditions
Safe access and egress routes (routes to and from)
Proximity hazards
Stop block are in place
That no body is in the trench
Trench sides are supported/ shoring
If a load is to be tipped on a slope, what may happen if the load is tipped downhill and why?
The load could roll over the slope.
The weight transfer can cause the machine to tip over backwards due to the movement of the centre of the gravity.
What problems and hazards can soft ground cause to a loaded dump truck?
1:the machine can sink or get stuck
2:slow the speed of the truck
3:makes it difficult to drive through
4: the machine can tip over sideways
What should you do if the dump truck start gear hunting?
Select appropriate gear (1, 2, 3 etc) to prevent gear hunting.
If gear hunting does happen, move to the next lowest gear
For dump trucks equipped with compressed air for breaking
A ) why might they need routinely bleeding?
B) what is the recommended Safe working practice while carrying this out?
A) to avoid water freezing in the air lines
Drain any condensation following manufacturers instructions
Give two reasons why the dump truck operator should have an understanding of the type of spoil being transported ?
So you know where to tip it (segregation)
Can affect the way it is transported fluid or semi fluid materials may spill during travel slow speeds.
May stick in the skip when tipping.
Heavy or denser materials may exceed ADT weights limits with less pocket fills
May need to tip in a different location
What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution or not complying with legislation and regulations?
Fines
Prison
Case dismissal
Apart from the operator, who else may need to use the machines operators manual
Fitters maintenance staff
Site agent
Lorry loader drivers
Planners
Supervisors
Name three ways that a plant operator can contribute in ensuring repeat business with the client or principal contractor?
Work safely and efficiently
Be on time attend work
Get on with fellow workers
Be polite
Follow health and safety guidelines
Be the employee you would employ
Give three possible reasons why dumptruck should not stray off the designated haul routes?
Could damage prepared or unspoiled ground
Could get stuck on soft ground
Could hit pedestrians
Damage underground services
Could hit overhead cables
Could hit oncoming traffic/other plants routes
Increase travel time from loading to tipping
An operator has been asked to transport materials from one side to another using the public highway for which the road traffic act applies.
What effect can this have on the activity?
Depending on classification of vehicle restrictions can apply in terms of
Distance travelled and weights restrictions
Licensing requirements: job has now become a carriage of goods with the dump truck becoming a LGV
ADT needs tax registration and correct license class for driver
Be legal and in good working order; lights, brakes, tires, mirrors, horn)
Not being able to legally carry a load
What is the purpose of a method statement?
What is required of the operator?
A: A set of step-by-step instructions telling you how to do a job safely and efficiently
The operator must comply with the method statement
When parking the machine at the end of the shift name three places where the dump truck should not be parked?
Side roads
Wet or soft ground
On a slope or a hill
Close to trenches or stockpile
Pedestrian routes
In front of the site entrance or exit gates
Fire exit or fire assembly point
The operator has to use a new type of dump truck that they are unfamiliar with
What do regulations And other guidance required the operator to have
They need sufficient information
instruction
Training on the machine
What does the health and safety at work act require employers to do with regards specifically to plant?
They must provide plant that is fit for purpose suitable to do the job
Be safe to use
Be well maintained
Explain the difference between
An inter axle longitudinal
Transverse axle differential lock
Inter axel provide power to the other axles through the gearbox
Transverse axles provide each wheel with the same amount of power at the same time to prevent sliding on wet ground
State two requirements of using a stop block or earth bank(berm) at a trench discharging point
Indicates the stopping point
The block/berm is sufficient height for the ADT tyres
To prevent the machine from overrunning into the trench
What three main duties of the health and safety at work most employees follow
To take care of your own and others health and safety whilst at work
To comply with your employer on all health and safety guidelines (risk assessments and method statements)
Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with anything that is to do with health and safety
