Site standards for vehicle lights and markings requirements are documented and communicated in a style that is appropriate for the audience.

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Vehicle operators and co-workers routinely check lights and markings are operational and visible.

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Vehicle operator, maintainers and co-workers are assessed on their understanding of minimum site standards for vehicle lights and markings. 

Mobile equipment prestart checks confirm that lights and markings meet minimum standards before the equipment is operated.

Light failures during operations are identified and repaired.  

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All workers who maintain mobile equipment are trained, competent and authorised for the tasks that they carry out.

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All workers who maintain mobile equipment at the mine are required to be trained and assessed for competency covering  

• Temperature monitoring  
• inspecting and checking V-belts  
• Inspecting, checking, adjusting and replacing brake and steering systems/components 
• Hose requirements for specific equipment  
• Use of maintenance system and OEM checklists  
• Use of hose-crimping machines  
• Use of hot work permits and welding equipment  
• Pre and post-maintenance equipment inspections (e.g. checking for loose rags and oil spillage)  
• Maintenance of fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers  
• Isolation, testing and adjusting  
• Confined space standards  
• Proof test procedures for safety related systems including service and park brakes  

Fitting of lagging, heat shields, and heat and sound insulation in accordance with OEM requirement.

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Vehicle operator, maintainers and co-workers are assessed on their understanding of minimum site standards for vehicle lights and markings. 

Mobile equipment prestart checks confirm that lights and markings meet minimum standards before the equipment is operated.

Light failures during operations are identified and repaired.  

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Equipment selected for site use is fit-for-purpose and delivers safe and productive outcomes - meeting all site requirements for worker ergonomics, control integrity, matched technology (to site), equipment performance and operating environment constraints.

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Sites have an equipment selection process that involves maintainers and operational personnel in a team review (Risk Assessment format) and uses asset specifications when:  

• Purchasing new or used equipment 
• Transferring equipment to site 
• Hiring equipment 
• Assessing contractor equipment 

Equipment specifications ensure that mobile equipment assets meet site production and operating environment demands (including provision of systems for monitoring location (including geofencing), braking, stability, personnel restraints, head/tail lights, reflectors, load movement, tow/hitch points, cabin integrity, vehicle markings/flags, communication devices, fire extinguishers/suppression systems and visibility/sight lines for the operator). The specifications also cover the use of ancillary equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, elevating work platforms etc. and considers suitability for the operating environment (stability, use of quick detach systems, character of the material being transported, temperature ranges, etc.) 

Information on equipment use limitations from the OEM are:

• Included in information and training provided to the operators/maintainers with training modules that also check for understanding
• Part of developing the maintenance strategy for the item of equipment (with an additional inclusion of operating experiences from the site)

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Senior managers including representative of operations and maintenance approve equipment selection recommendations.  

A rigorous introduction to site process checks that received mobile equipment meets site requirements before it is permitted to operate. This includes ensuring that site requirements are met for: 

• Brakes (multiple systems) 
• Steering 
• Running gear e.g. tyres 
• Mirrors/reversing cameras 
• Reversing alarms
• Manual horn/siren 
• Control and warning/alarm systems meet ergonomic and operational requirements (including technology solutions) 
• Remote control technologies have associated fail safes to prevent unintended operation 
• Radios/communication systems match site requirements 
• Warning devices are in place to detect fatigue, use of mobile phones/personal electronic devices and other site required systems 
• Head lights 
• Running lights 
• Indicators 
• Vehicle identification numbers that are clear and visible 

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Equipment selected for site use is fit for purpose and delivers safe and productive outcomes.

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Mobile equipment specifications are in place that include requirements for: 

• Cabin integrity and operator restraint (seat belts)  
• Auto shutdowns 
• Ergonomics of control panels/devices 
• Warning devices e.g. tilt switches, proximity alarms 
• Protective devices for emergencies (fire, collision, etc.) 
• Egress / escape by alternate exit in the event of an emergency e.g. through non-laminated glass windows 
• Required ratings for Light Vehicles 
• Confirming that statutory conformance requirements are met for Heavy Vehicles e.g. ROPS / FOPS and head/whiplash protection.
• As required the installation self-rescuers for vehicles that may be engulfed e.g. dozers that operate on stockpiles 

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Senior managers including representative of operations and maintenance approve equipment selection recommendations.
A rigorous introduction to site process checks that received mobile equipment meets site requirements before it is permitted to operate.

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Comments could address how standards are kept current with emerging requirements, maintenance strategies to address requirements, and oversight of role holders who document the site requirements for mobile equipment.

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All site vehicles in operating areas meet specifications for vehicle reversing & head lights, running lights, indicator and identification numbers.

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Ordering / selection of equipment considers site requirements for lights and markings. The Introduction to Site process for mobile equipment checks lights, vehicle markings, mirrors/cameras and any technology in place to aid vehicle operators that was specified for the machine type. 

Additional confirming checks are made on all aspects of the vehicle to confirm that the machine meets site specifications, comes with supporting documentation of conformance to requirements, and is suited to maintenance and operating (including emergency response) capacities on site.

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Introduction to site processes include documenting status of the vehicle and confirming it meets site requirements for load carriage/towing, braking/steering, critical systems, lights, signage and markings.  

Maintenance strategies for new to site plant include raising work orders for all related systems, components, lights, signage and markings.

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Comments could address development of maintenance strategies for all plant on site, inclusion of contractor equipment in site registers, and audits of deployed equipment vs maintenance strategies in the CMMS.

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Control panels/devices, alarms and other aids introduced to alert the operator and / or improve situational awareness add value and support cognitive ease for Vehicle Operators.

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Alarms and other aids must consider the operating environment and load on the operator.  Guidance can be drawn from AS 2359.5 - Symbols for operator controls and other displays.

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New alarms and other aids are trialled and piloted before their introduction. 

Regular ergonomic studies confirm conditions of work stations in cabins are consistent with site requirements. 

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Where required mobile equipment speed is effectively governed and is designed to be tamper proof.

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Confirm speed limiting specifications by equipment type and its application e.g. a tractor unit used in man hauler application has a higher speed that a tractor unit configured as a forklift.

Check that speed limiting design requirements have been met at the site delivery acceptance and commissioning check steps.

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Speed limiting of mobile equipment is confirmed at each step of the specify-purchase-receive process and confirmed at commissioning and/or introduction to site checks.

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Operator displays provide the information necessary for safe and productive outcomes.

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Specifications for equipment operator displays are provided to OEMs/Suppliers and site maintainers. These consider:

• Operator size range
• Operating conditions e.g. lighting levels, background noise
• Communicating routine machine status information (gauges, warning lights, etc.)
• Key controls including those related to abnormal/emergency situation

Where there is more than one driving position, the display should be similar at each. 

Required information:

• Speed
• Pressure of pneumatic or hydraulic brake systems;
• Parking brake applied

Additional information:

• Fuel level or battery charge
• Hydraulic reservoir level
• Engine oil pressure
• Temperature of oil-immersed brakes
• Pressure in hydrostatic drives if service braking is hydrostatic
• Cooling water temperature
• Hydraulic transmission temperature
• Running time or distance travelled meter
• Service hour meter
• Fire suppression system operating pressures
• Hydraulic oil temperature
• Transmission oil pressure
• System voltage
• Engine oil temperature
• Brake circuit charging pressure
• Hydraulic oil pressure
• Slope indicator

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Ordering / selection of equipment is based on meeting specifications. 

All equipment in use is approved and documented. The details of equipment being used are listed in asset registers.

OEM provided asset documentation is added to Plant Safety File. Maintenance planners review introduction to site records and add work orders for the maintenance of key systems.

The protective systems on site approved mobile equipment remain functional.

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Why doesn't BI-02P.02 expectation not apply?

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Maintenance strategies related to cabins and passenger restraints are in place for all vehicles on site - with regular visual checks, measurements (with tolerances), and replacement of components scheduled based on OEM recommendations and site duty requirements.

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Work orders for equipment on site are completed in a timely manner - and cabin integrity, restraints, and emergency egress items in cabins are given a higher priority - with potentially more frequent proof testing and replacement.

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Checks are made prior to use and as required through a shift to confirm that work areas or mobile equipment that is compromised does not operate. 

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Why doesn't BI-02P.06 expectation not apply?

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Requirement for Vehicle Operators / co-workers to check the general condition of work area, brakes, steering, tyres and other running gear. Prestart checks include communications (radios etc.), fire extinguisher/suppression, brake and steering warning systems.

Faults detected at prestart checks and during operations are classified (using a defect management process) and prioritised for maintenance. Fault types where equipment should not be used and the processes to follow in this situation are well defined

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Vehicle operator training in how to conduct prestart checks and how to identify and respond to any defects are given and competency/understanding confirmed. 

Prestart records confirm that checks of key systems, including - communications, brakes, steering, tyres and running gear are completed.

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The communications equipment required for the safe and productive operation of mobile equipment is confirmed as working. Mobile equipment that cannot communicate does not operate.

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Vehicle operators carry out prestart checks that include confirming radios and/or other communication devices are working and set on the correct channel.

Where radio faults are detected at prestart checks and during operations the site process to follow is well defined.

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Vehicle operator training in the etiquette and use of radios and communication equipment includes how to conduct prestart checks. 

Prestart records confirm that checks of communication devices are completed.

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Vehicle operators check and report on the status of vehicle alarms before use.

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Why doesn't BI-02P.11 expectation not apply?

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There is a site requirement for vehicle operators confirm that alarms and monitors are working on start up. This may be achieved through equipment self-checks.

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Vehicle operators are competent to check alarm and monitor status prior to use.

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Equipment operators are aware of tyre operational hazards and their controls. 

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Awareness training provides information on potential tyre operational hazards and their controls such as:  

• Managing electrical storms  
• High voltage - emergency response  
• Equipment fires that impact tyres  
• Quarantine park up areas  
• Identifying impact of loose material and slippery conditions on tyre/wheel assembly conditions/integrity  
• Hazardous around wheel assemblies and identifying poor condition with cuts, bend damaged rims, compromised/worn lock ring seating, etc.  
• Pre use equipment inspections (tyre requirements)  

Material is illustrated with information about actual incidents.

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Documented requirements for operators to identify integrity of wheel assemblies during prestart checks. Confirmation that equipment operators understand tyre controls during normal operations.

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Site infrastructure and fixed plant remains structurally sound.

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Why doesn't BI-02S.04 expectation not apply?

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Maintenance strategies related to site infrastructure and fixed plant are in place for all locations on site.

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Work orders for infrastructure and fixed plant on site are completed in a timely manner.

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Accountability for the selection of mobile equipment and mobile equipment components (e.g. tyres, trailers, attachments, etc.) is assigned to a suitably experienced and qualified person(s).

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Why doesn't BI-05P.04 expectation not apply?

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Selection takes into account:   

• Company equipment specifications (speed settings for different vehicle configurations (e.g. low speed with tray/tub up), markings, operating duties, etc.) 
• Where the vehicle will be operated (e.g. type of surface, condition of surface, road gradient, road camber or profile, turn radii, quarry or underground, type and condition of dumping and loading areas, climate).  
• Sight line/visibility requirements arising from the road network/workings layout  
• How the vehicle will be operated (e.g. average and maximum speeds, maximum wheel load, average load, TKPH, weight distribution, length of cycles empty and laden, shift duration, number of cycles per shift) 

Operator and passenger protection e.g. seating, restraints, protection from cargo etc.

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Technical workers assess the site conditions, mine planning and gather information as an input to the development of specifications and implementation of processes for acquiring mobile equipment/components.

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