- Competency Requirements
- All mobile plant operators must be licensed (as required by law) or verified as competent for the specific item of plant.
- Workers and supervisors must be appropriately trained, licensed (as required by law) or verified as a competent and authorised person for People and Plant activity.
- Operators of plants that have been subject to modification must receive appropriate information, instruction and training about the modifications.
- Mobile plant must be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, including all safety features (guarding, operational controls, emergency stops and warning devices).
- Fit for Purpose Plant & Equipment
Plant Safety and Maintenance
- All plants must be inspected, serviced and maintained as per the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements and supplier recommendations.
Planning and Inspections
- Pre-start inspections/checks must be completed daily by the operator prior to operating the plant.
- A Plant Risk Assessment must be completed for all mobile plants by a competent person, approved by the operator and be readily available.
- Work Activity Requirements
Traffic Management
- A Traffic Management Plan must be in place which seeks to eliminate reversing operations and identifies, eliminates and/or mitigates all traffic, plant and people interface.