Mechanized Equipment

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Mechanized Equipment
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Subpart G, Most Frequently Cited (1999)

• 1926.602(a)(9)(ii) No reverse alarm signal on
  earthmoving equipment
• 1926.602(a)(9)(I) No horn on bi-directional
  machinery
• 1926.602c)(1)(vi) Industrial trucks not in
  compliance with ANSI B56.1-1969
• 1926.602c)(1)(vii)(A) Use of safety platform

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Motor Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment

• All motor vehicles left unattended at night must
• Have lights or reflectors
• Barricades with lights
• Parking brake must be set and wheels chocked on
  incline
• Cab glass must be safety glass or equivalent

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General Requirement for Motor Vehicles

• A safety tire rack must be used when mounting,
  removing, or inflating split frame wheels
• All components of heavy equipment must be blocked
  before employees perform maintenance
• Must comply with 550(a)(15)

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Motor Vehicles

• Braking systems (service, emergency, and parking)
  must be operable
• Lights dependent upon visibility as needed
  (minimum head/tail lights)
• Operable brake lights
• Audible warning device (may include back up alarm
  or spotter)

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Motor Vehicles

• Cabs must have windshield/wipers
• Cab shield or canopy (if loaded with power
  equipment)
• Employee transportation seats/belts
• Operating levers to dump/hoist equipped with
  latch
• Trip handles arranges to maintain clearance of
  operators

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Motor Vehicles

• Fenders for rubber tire equipment (in some cases
  mud flaps accepted)
• Inspections are required. Inspect brakes, tires,
  horn, steering, seating, operating devices.

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Earthmoving Equipment

• Equipment includes scrapers, loaders,
  tractors,bulldozers, graders and similar
• Seat belts (Society of Auto Engineers)
• Access and grade must be safe
• ROPS (under subpart W)
• Brakes must hold the full load
• Audible alarm and reverse alarm
• Power Shovel Association Standards apply for
  excavating equipment

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Lifting Equipment

• Lift truck operators must adhered to load
  capacity and ensure it is posted
• Modifications have to be approved
• Training as required in 1910.178(l)
• Lifting personnel requires
• Safety platform secured, power shut off, and
  falling object protection

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Pile Driving Equipment

• Boilers and piping must meet standards of ASME,
  Power Boilers I, Pressure Vessels (PV, Section
  VIII)
• Overhead protection
• Stop blocks for leads
• A blocking device
• Guarded to prevent the cable from jumping out of
  sheaves

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Pile Driving Equipment

• Safety chains to prevent line thrashing
• Two shut off valves (one lever type)
• Maintain stability of rigs (i.e. guys)
• Designated person for signals
• Keep clear during hoist and blowout
• Access pits need to have ladders and curbs

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Site Clearing

• Protection from toxic plants
• Equipment must have rollover guards and overhead
  and rear canopy guards

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Marine Ops./Equipment

• Material Handling covered under 1918
• Adequate access to barges (secured)
• Gangways must be illuminated, have no
  obstructions
• Decks must be maintained in safe condition and
  safe for passage

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Marine Ops./Equipment

• Provisions for rendering first aid must comply
  with subpart D
• Coast Guard approved 30 life ring with at least
  a 90 of line and a ladder must be provided
• Coast guard approved vest for working near
  unguarded edges

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Subpart W, Most Commonly Cited (1999)

• 1926.1000(b) Not providing ROPS on equipment
  after 9/1/ 72
• 1926.1000(e) Labeling of ROPS

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Subpart W, ROPS

• Meet criteria in 1926.1001 and 1002
• If removed, replacement bolts must at least
  equivalent to the original
• ROPS labeling (manufacturer, model, and
  designated model to fit)
• Other requirements accepted for State of
  California, Corps of Engineers, and U.S.
  Department of Interior