Subpart O Motor Vehicles

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Subpart O

Motor Vehicles

These handouts and documents with attachments are not final, complete, or definitive instruments. This information is for guidance purposes only. You should independently verify and satisfy yourself as to its accuracy. The AHBSIF does not assume any liability for damages arising from the use of this information or exhibits and attachments thereto and renders no opinion that any of the terms, conditions, and/or cited federal standards in this document and the exhibits and attachments should be explicitly followed by the fund member.

Seek specific guidance from the appropriate regulator (OSHA) or professional advisor.

Training Requirements

OSHA does not have specific training requirements for employees using motor vehicles and mechanized equipment on the job.

They do however have a general training requirement:

 “Each employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury”

General Requirements

An employer must insure that the equipment is inspected regularly.

Any damaged or improperly functioning parts must be repaired immediately.

Operators must be familiar with the operator’s manual supplied by the manufacturer.

Operators must conduct a pre-shift inspection before each use.

Pre-Shift Inspection

Brake System

Pedestrian Warning

Devices

Tires or Tracks

Operator Controls

Cab Conditions

Operator Safety Systems

Couplings

Hydraulics

Fluid Levels, Battery

Connections

Grease Fittings

Boom Assembly

Body Work

Warning Decals

R.O.P.S.

(ROPS) Rollover Protection System

Intent of the system is to minimize the possibility of complete overturn

ROPS are required for all rubber tired and crawlertype off road equipment

The seatbelt is an integral part of the ROPS

Employees should never attempt to jump from a

ROPS equipped machine during rollover

Standard Specifics

All bidirectional machines must have a back-up alarm (ditch-witch and Georgia buggies are the exception)

A machine’s horn must be distinguishable from the surrounding noise level

Riding along is prohibited unless a seat and seatbelt have been provided for the extra occupant/s

No changes can be made to a machine without the manufacturer’s consent

Equipment Maintenance

Heavy Equipment parts must be suspended by slings, hoists, or jacks during repair

Make sure these procedures are followed prior to repair:

 Hydraulics blocked or cribbed

 Engine stopped

 Controls in neutral

 Brakes set

 Wheels chocked

Jobsite Considerations

Soil Conditions

 Be aware of weather conditions that can impact the work surface

(rain, drought, etc.)

 Previously excavated soil

 Areas destabilized by high traffic

Terrain

 Steep grades

 Uncleared lots and excessive undergrowth can hide dangerous terrain

Traffic

 In addition to jobsite traffic, also be aware of auto and pedestrian traffic

 Never block loading or transition areas

Emergency Routes

 Never block important access paths on the jobsite

Spill Containment

If materials such as fuel or lubricants are discharged into soil or water, they must be contained and cleaned up properly

Spill napkins and absorption pads should be readily available

Any spill on land in excess of 25 gallons is reportable

Any release of petroleum into water is reportable

Spill Containment

Emergency Management Association (State)

 334-263-7594

National Response Center

 800-424-8802

No quantity is too small for clean-up

Soil must be excavated completely and transferred to suitable containers for transport

Jobsite Motor Vehicles

Back hoe

If equipped with outriggers, they must be set and vehicle properly leveled prior to digging.

For travel, back hoe must be in the upright position and bucket should be carried low.

Never operate the controls from outside the cab.

Jobsite Motor Vehicles

Tracked Excavator

(Track hoe)

Counterweight swing radius must be guarded against contact with machine or pedestrian

Soil conditions must be monitored continuously to insure stability

Jobsite Motor Vehicles

Skid-Steer

Most common machine on residential construction sites

A wide range of attachments are available

Jobsite Motor Vehicles

Dozer

Primarily used for clearing and grading duties

Also handle rough ditching and spreading

Soil stability and knowledge of terrain are important for safe operation

Jobsite Motor Vehicles

Front Loader

Most common in aggregate facilities and batch plants

Vehicles feature center articulation

Loads must be carried as low as possible to insure stability

Front Loaders should not be used to perform the functions of dozers, graders, etc.

Jobsite Motor Vehicles

All-Terrain Forklift

Brands include Lull, JCB, and Grad-All

Boom presents serious blind-spot, mirrors and raised boom are critical to safe travel

Some models are equipped with chassis and carriage levelers

Load capacity charts must be posted and legible in the cab

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