SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

DUMP TRUCK

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Only persons who have been trained and, where required, hold the requisite certificate or licence, and are authorised to do so, are to operate an off-road dump truck.
2.
Operation of earthmoving plant and equipment must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers operation and maintenance manuals.
Task sequence
Identified hazards in task
Key processes to be followed
Precautions / PPE required
1. General precautions
Moving plant and vehicles
Persons operating plant on sites must wear PPE as required on site.
Wear foot protection.
Persons working in vicinity of plant or vehicles must wear Hi-vis garments.
Wear hi-visibility vest or shirt.
Use orange flashing lamp and reversing beeper to warn of hazard from plant.
Moving parts
Pinch points and nip points should be highlighted with appropriate warning
signs posted advising of danger.
Always sound warning to advise others of intention to operate vehicle.
2. Pre-start checks
Harmful contact
Check all fluid levels, including oils, water, hydraulics and battery fluid.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Faulty Plant and machinery
Carry out operating check of all lights, flashers and warning signals.
Check all tyres for correct pressure, wear or damage to tread or casings.
Check all parts for loose or missing bolts, screws or fasteners.
Wear hand protection when
Visually check condition of chassis, body and suspension components.
handling rough or sharp objects.
Harmful exposure
Inspect hydraulic hoses, rams, etc, for leaks or damage.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Injury to other persons
Make sure all personnel are clear of machine before starting.
3. Start-up procedures
Damage to equipment
Always follow manufacturers start-up procedures to avoid damage.
Refer to manufacturers checklist.
Ensure that all safeguards and covers are fitted correctly and closed.
Do not use without guards.
Ensure that steps, ladders and decks are clean and in good condition.
Keep steps and footwear clean.
Slips, trips and falls
Always maintain 3 points of body contact when entering or leaving cabin.
Do not carry objects in hands
Musculo-skeletal injury
Adjust seat to suit operator stature, and adjust and fasten seat belt.
when entering or leaving cabin.
Check condition of, and adjust mirrors to provide good rear and side vision.
Ensure that park brake is engaged, and transmission is in neutral.
Allow engine to warm up at low idle for specified time (at least 5 mins.).
Cycle all controls to allow warm oil to circulate through entire system.
Recheck transmission and hydraulic fluid levels, top up if low reading.
4. Operation
Collision
Ensure that flashing lights, warning signals, reversing beepers, etc, are in
Plan traffic movements to prevent
operating order and clearly visible and audible before operating truck.
possible collisions.
Check that all persons and vehicles are clear of truck before moving off.
All persons must wear highOverturning
Limit speed on unmade terrain and haul roads to avoid loss of control.
visibility garment near traffic.
Avoid travel over rough terrain and depressions which could tilt vehicle.
Keep persons clear of area where
Keep safe distance from edge of roads and excavations, pits, etc,
truck or trailer is tipping for a
Keep rear wheels of vehicle at safe distance from bank when dumping.
distance at least equal to the height
Do not raise body unless vehicle is standing on firm, stable ground.
of the body when fully raised.
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SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

DUMP TRUCK
Task sequence
5. Cleaning and
maintenance

Identified hazards in task

Moving parts

Falling objects, being caught

between parts
Over-exertion/strain injury
Harmful exposure

PRECAUTIONS:
The following precautions are to be
observed in areas where these
vehicles are used and maintained.

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Key processes to be followed

Never attempt to clean moving parts of vehicle when engine is running.
Ensure that filler caps and electrical panels are closed and parts covered
before using high pressure water cleaners to degrease or wash down.
Ensure that engine is shut down and hydraulic pressure released before
carrying out work on implements or mountings.
Ensure that parts are blocked or supported to prevent accidental movement
before removing mounting bolts, pins, etc.
Exercise care when lifting or moving heavy parts, or using large tools.
Obtain assistance or use mechanical aids to lift or move heavy loads.
Protect skin and eyes from contact with lubricants, cleaners, acid, etc.

Additional
PPE required
when working
in noisy
conditions.

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Precautions / PPE required

Wear eye and hand protection
when cleaning and using highpressure cleaners.
Prevent movement of vehicle or
parts when being worked on.
Never work on or under an
unsupported tray or parts.
Observe correct lifting and manual
handling practices.
Wear eye and hand protection.

Additional PPE
required for
cleaning and
maintenance of
earthmoving
plant and
machinery.

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