1. Application To provide a standard work practice for, as required in accordance with Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Safety Management Program 2. Revision Schedule Rev # Old Section Ref New Section Ref Description of Changes 0 New document created May 2008 3. Table of Contents 1 Application 8 Definitions 2 Revision Schedule 9 Purpose & Expected outcomes 3 Table Of Contents 10 Task 4 Personal Protective Equipment 11 Written Assessment 5 Accountability 12 Improvement Suggestion 6 Training Requirements 13 Approval 7 Document Storage 14 MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 1
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) / Special Equipment Safety Glasses Safety Boots Safety Belts Reflective clothing Safety Hard Hat Meuangvang Development Co.LTD Special Equipment Correct towing fibre slings or wire rope clearly marked with SWL. Correct D shackle, and towing pin 5. Accountability Supervisors are responsible to ensure all person involved in towing/recovering vehicles and machines have completed the assessment included with this SWP. All persons co-ordinating the recovery/towing are to complete a risk assessment before commencing. 6. Training Requirements Only trained Supervisor or Maintenance supervisors are coordinate towing heavy equipment. 7. Document Storage The electronic master version of this document, together with the associated Forms and Templates, is stored on the Safety Managers computer. Safety Manager/ officer are responsible of maintaining the document. 8. Definitions SWL Safe working limit MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 2
Note these Requirements A risk assessment is to be completed when making the decision as to which method shall be used to recover the equipment. All recovery equipment on site shall be marked Towing Only (painted a distinct colour) and shall not be used for lifting. The recovery equipment shall be designed to withstand the maximum drawbar pull of the largest piece of equipment on site. A fibre sling or wire rope sling shall be used for the recovery of bogged equipment. A static bar (solid tow bar arrangement) shall be used to tow equipment that has had mechanical failure. A 55T SWL Shackle, shall be used for towing and recovery and shall be marked accordingly. Packing and / or padding shall be used around shackles and sharp edges. MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 3
9. Purpose and Expected Outcomes and Flowchart To provide a standard process for the creation, review, authorisation and issue of documents which require control, specifically those operational documents shown in the document structure below. To ensure a common format of documentation is followed, to eliminate duplication and to ensure accurate and current information is readily available to all employees. PROCESS FLOWCHART. Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Safety Management Program Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Policies and Rules Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Standard Work Procedures Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Risk Assessment Hazard Identification Training Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Management Planning Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Training,& Training Manuals Competency Assessments MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 4
10. Tasks Task Steps Hazards Additional Information and Controls Detail of each step in the task, presented in a logical sequence. Identification of any hazards involved with the task step. Any other relevant detail or information that will assist with the performing of the task and any requirements for risk mitigation. General Property Damage Serious injury In the event of an operator of heavy plant becoming bogged, the operator shall notify their Shift Supervisor immediate and await further instructions. The Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor shall assess the situation to ascertain which procedure shall be used. The equipment operator is to stay in the equipment at all times until equipment is out of the bog, unless told otherwise by their Shift Supervisor. When moving the equipment out of the bog, the equipment operator is to ensure that the seat belt is securely fastened. The operator is to have a good posture facing forward and have a firm grip on the steering wheel, to reduce possible jolting The Maintenance Supervisor shall inspect the equipment following the recovery, prior to the equipment being returned to service. MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 5
Task Steps Hazards Additional Information and Controls Detail of each step in the task, presented in a logical sequence. Identification of any hazards involved with the task step. Any other relevant detail or information that will assist with the performing of the task and any requirements for risk mitigation. Towing the Equipment Property Damage Serious injury A spotter/supervisor is to be used with radio contact to the equipment operator and shall stand in a position where they can be easily seen by the operator, so the operator does not have to twist in the seat to see the spotter/supervisor. When it is required to tow a dump truck or other heavy machinery a fibre sling or wire rope sling shall be used between the vehicle being towed and the vehicle requiring towing. Select the correct length and size sling for the task. If in the situation where damage may be caused to the machinery, the Maintenance Supervisor shall be contacted to assess the situation and assist with the towing procedure. Lay the sling in position using the correct manual handling procedures. If the sling is too heavy to move, use a machine eg. Grader or Loader, to place the sling in position. MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 6
Task Steps Hazards Additional Information and Controls Detail of each step in the task, presented in a logical sequence. Towing the Equipment Identification of any hazards involved with the task step. Property Damage Serious injury Any other relevant detail or information that will assist with the performing of the task and any requirements for risk mitigation. Position the loop of the sling onto the tow hitch of the vehicle. Gloves are to be worn when manual handling the sling. Use a minimum of 2 people to lift a sling into position. The D shackle used shall be of the appropriate size. An approved pin must be used for towing. The manufacturer of the machine being towed usually supplies the appropriate pin. The Supervisor shall be in control of the area and only personnel directly involved with the towing procedure shall be allowed within 50 metres of the area. Ensure the people lifting the slings and D shackle use the correct manual handling procedures, and they are capable of lifting such weights MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 7
Task Steps Hazards Additional Information and Controls Detail of each step in the task, presented in a logical sequence. Towing the Equipment Identification of any hazards involved with the task step. Property Damage Serious injury Any other relevant detail or information that will assist with the performing of the task and any requirements for risk mitigation. When the towing is about to start no personnel other than the 2 operators in the 2 machines shall be in the area. All other personnel are to be at a radius of no less than 50 metres away from the machines. This is in case of the sling breaking. To release the sling after towing is complete, drive the bogged machine forward to release tension on the sling, remove the pin and/or shackle. Disconnect the sling from both machines. Return the towing equipment (slings, shackles etc.) to the correct storage location. This is in case of the sling breaking. MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 8
11. Written Assessment 1. What are you going to complete before making a decision on the best method of recovery? 2. What type of sling or rope shall be used for the recovery of bogged equipment? 3. When towing commences only 2 people are to be in the towing area, who are they? 4. What safe distance are all other people to move away to? 5. When manually handling the sling s and shackles what PPE are you going to be using? I have read and understood this procedure and have had any questions in regard to this procedure thoroughly explained. Name: Signature: Date: Training Coordinator: Signature: Date: MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 9
12. Improvement Suggestion Possible Cause Corrective Action Additional Information 13. Approval Revision 01 øéêö ê Approved by(position)»ñ»º  (ª ÁÎ ) Signature of Approver ì¾ À ñ º øé»ñ»º Date ñ ê Prepared by ½ ¼  P Brears Safety Consultant Reviewed Approved MVDC SWP011 May 2008 Page 10