MORELAND CITY COUNCIL Operations Centre 7-9 Walter Street Hadfield Vic 3046 Tel: 8311 4300 Approved by the Walter Street OHS committee Date: September 2014 Operation Brief Description of Activity Driving Trucks This Safe Work Procedure contains risk control measures applicable to driving of trucks by Council personnel Operator Skill Requirement Unit Induction Training & induction from Manufacturer for job specific vehicles Certificate, Licence or Other Mandatory Qualification Required Victorian Endorsed Driver s Licence for Class of Vehicle Safe Work Procedures and Risk Assessments to Be Read in Conjunction With This Safe Work Procedure SWP 002 Towing Trailers; SWP 004 Working Outdoors; SWP 009 Noise SWP 011 Manual Handling; SWP 012 Traffic Control Workplace Conditions Affecting Safety Weather rain, fog, icy conditions Sun glare, high temperatures, strong winds and storms Traffic density and movements Incidents and Safety Alerts Nil Personal Protective Equipment Safety Sunglasses, High Visibility Vest, Safety Footwear, Protective Headwear, Protective Eyewear, Gloves Limitations SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 1 of 8
Critical Steps in this Activity Potential Hazards Risk Controls Pre-Start Safety Inspection Entering vehicle Alight from vehicle Perform vehicle check as per defect report Slip and fall whilst entering cabin Hand, arm or body crushed between door and door frame whilst entering, particularly in strong winds Slip and fall whilst leaving cabin, ankle injuries resulting from standing on loose stones or equipment Hand, arm or body crushed between door and door frame whilst entering, particularly in strong winds Soft tissue injury arising from reaching and twisting Slips, trips and falls Struck by projections from vehicles Check that ground surface is free from loose rocks, tools and other items, prior to entering the truck. Use steps and grab handles provided to maintain 3 points of contact at all times. Control movement of door with arm, shoulder and bottom to prevent door slamming against body in high winds. Alight in reverse manner to entering vehicle - 3 points of contact must be maintained at all times. Use steps and grab handles provided. DO NOT JUMP from the cabin to the ground. Look for uneven ground, water, slippery surfaces or loose items Ensure that the door is not opened into path of pedestrians or vehicles Store checklist in overhead locker, centre console or door pockets Trip hazards to be removed from parking area whenever observed. Mud, oil spills and leaks and other slippery deposits to be cleaned up immediately Requirements for equipment, vehicles, personnel, crushed rock, asphalt and other consumables determined Signs and tools must be stored in correct locations on vehicles. All items carried on vehicles must not protrude out of the vehicle body SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 2 of 8
Critical Steps in this Activity Potential Hazards Risk Controls Perform vehicle check Manufacturers requirements. Driving Crushing and falls whilst checking auxiliary engine Awkward posture Struck by loose objects in the cabin Strike against interior of cab When conducting checks, raise the body and ensure that the safety support props are engaged in the locked position Climb up using the steps and stand on the platform supporting yourself Ensure that the engine is switched off and you do not touch any hot or moving part of the engine Step down in the reverse manner using steps and grabs, DO NOT jump. Adjust seat so that the driver is in the most comfortable position and able to operate ALL controls efficiently All objects must be stored in lockers and door pockets or be securely stowed behind seats Driver (and passengers) must wear seat belts at all times when vehicle is travelling SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 3 of 8
Job Planning Plan route $ Load Vehicle Load Vehicle Drive From Yard to Worksite Collisions at hazardous intersections Schools and other areas of high pedestrian activity Manual handling soft tissue injuries Routes are planned to avoid known hazardous intersections, access issues and high traffic density or movement areas having regard to time of day. Control movement of door with arm, shoulder and bottom to prevent door slamming against body in high winds. Drive From Yard Collision with other vehicles Striking pedestrians Striking pedestrians & push bike riders public on footpath Damage to property Collision with other vehicles Speed limits set and adhered to for vehicle movements in Yard. Stop sign erected at Exit Gate. Look both ways before proceeding across footpath and onto road Pedestrians within Yard must wear high visibility vests and must use designated walkways where practicable. Stop sign erected at Exit Gate. Stop, look both ways before proceeding Allow for turn radius of both front and rear wheels of vehicle SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 4 of 8
Travel to job on public roads Striking pedestrians public on roadways and crossings Damage to property Struck by loose objects in cab Striking against interior of cab Spillage of materials carried on truck Collision with other vehicles Park vehicle on arrival at worksite Striking pedestrians Damage to property Slip and fall whilst leaving cabin, ankle injuries resulting from standing on loose stones or equipment Drive with due care and within the road rules. Driver and passengers must wear seat belts at all times when vehicle is travelling Approach designated crossings at appropriate speed and give way to pedestrians on crossings. All objects must be stored in lockers and door pockets or be securely stowed on floor behind seats Truck must be loaded in such a manner that no materials protrude above the top of the body. Tarpaulins must be in place unless travelling at low speeds within job sites All items must be lifted or secured to ensure nothing spills whilst travelling Activate warning lights on arrival at worksite. Select suitable parking area on left hand side of roadway and indicate intended movements. Approach worksite at appropriate speed Approach parking spot at low speed, drive into parking spot if possible. Check mirrors prior to reversing. If uncertain use passenger as observer. Drive with due care and within the road rules. Apply hand brake, turn off engine and engage low gear. See Alight from vehicle above SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 5 of 8
Waste Disposal Emptying / Tipping Load at Nominated Disposal Site Striking pedestrian workers and members of the public Property Damage Use side mirrors. Use rear camera (if applicable) Use passenger as a spotter whilst reversing ( if necessary ) Ensure firm and level ground. Plan shortest reversing path / track Obey directions from disposal site manager or their representative Ensure vehicle is clear of overhead power lines whilst raising truck body and / or doors REMEMBER: There are a variety of Council vehicles that require you to climb up into and down from and they have a variety of differing handgrips and steps to assist. Some vehicles can require more effort and thought than others. Some have steps very close to the wheels and guards while other vehicles have steps inset into the bodywork. Some vehicles have single handgrips, some have two. A small attention to detail can keep an injury from happening. Entering into and alighting from vehicle: LOOK Check where the step and hand grips are situated on vehicle. GRIP Securely grip hand grips while standing close to the vehicle STEP Place foot securely onto the step Lean forward if possible and let your legs to do most of the work. DO NOT JUMP from the cabin SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 6 of 8
Correct Correct Close step Open step Step and grip Exiting: Step down facing vehicle using handgrips and then foot support. SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 7 of 8
Incorrect exit Correct exit Once again LOOK GRIP STEP Be mindful of the terrain you are about to step onto / pot hole / kerbs etc General: Muddy and wet boots or shoes can cause slipping. Report any loose or worn hand grips and any broken steps. Take extra care with early morning starts in the dark. SWP 001 Key OHS Public Health and Safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 8 of 8