Expectation: Equipment is selected and work processes developed to meet operational requirements (people, infrastructure and site) and to confirm all equipment operates within its design parameters.
Specify: Technical specialists and operational superintendents are accountable for preparing procedures for works on site. Considerations include:
- Tasks required – with a breakdown of steps required and identifying details on risks and controls from references: available site (JSA’s, Risk Analyses etc.); OEM guidance material, and; regulator and industry guidance resources (including available training modules). These steps inform required engineering, equipment choice and controls to implement that are documented in site processes
- Site conditions are included in considerations related to: vehicle pavements; road and park-up gradients and ground strengths; area constraints impacting turn and swing radii (horizontal and vertical); lighting and exposure to weather effects; ground stability considerations; climate and season (and associated road watering/maintenance requirements); operator constraints/requirements. All of which are checked to confirm required processes will achieve productive and safe outcomes
- Frequency, complexity and potential severity of works – which determine the level of formality and detail required in documented operating processes (more frequent, complex or consequence of outcomes leads to more rigour and detail)
- Conducting a team review (risk analysis) involving operational and maintenance subject matter experts to challenge desktop considerations and confirm documented requirements are aligned with site practices
- Companion training and assessment tools are prepared to support approved site procedures/processes
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