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Vehicle Checks and Reporting

The document provides guidance on vehicle checks and reporting for mobile plant and equipment. It outlines the importance of [1] conducting thorough pre-start inspections of the vehicle, [2] reporting any damage or issues found immediately, and [3] only operating vehicles you are trained and authorized for. Proper vehicle inspections and maintenance are essential for safety.

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Vehicle Checks and Reporting

The document provides guidance on vehicle checks and reporting for mobile plant and equipment. It outlines the importance of [1] conducting thorough pre-start inspections of the vehicle, [2] reporting any damage or issues found immediately, and [3] only operating vehicles you are trained and authorized for. Proper vehicle inspections and maintenance are essential for safety.

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Vehicle Checks and Reporting

Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, NITT Zaria

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Introduction

Driving is something we do every day

It can be the most dangerous thing we do

The consequences of vehicle accidents


can include injury and death

Low risk driving behaviours help to prevent


vehicle accidents
• Plan the trip
• Be fit and competent
• Take rest breaks
• Drive to conditions
• Be respectful of others

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Check the Vehicle

Vehicles on site must be:


• Registered
• Insured
• Serviced regularly
• Used for purpose within the equipment’s limits
and capability as per manufacturer’s manual

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Always Start with a Pre-Start

• Start at the drivers door and walk completely around the vehicle.

• Complete the checklist as you go:


− No damage to body, clean tray
− Lights / signals clean and undamaged
− Tyres (including spare) properly
inflated / good tread / no cracks or deformation
− Wheel nuts, wheel studs and mounts are
secure / none missing or damaged
− No fluid leaks under /around vehicle
− No obvious damage to chassis, suspension
− Windows clean / no cracks
− Security of bullbar, winch, whip, snorkel,
spotter lights, flashing beacon, etc
− Check fluid levels as per manual

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Pre-start Inspections

• Enter the vehicle cabin and check:


− Vehicle authorised for site
− No Out of Service, Danger or Information
Tags
− Cabin clean and free of debris
− Seatbelt undamaged
− Mirrors clean and undamaged

• Check vehicle is in park and brake is applied

• Start engine and check:


− Instrument gauges
− Warning lights
− Operation of lights, washer/wipers,
brakes and steering
− Two-way radio

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Use all Your Senses at Startup and During Operations

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What to do with Damaged or Faulty Vehicle

• Do not use damaged or faulty equipment.


− Remove the key.
− Put an Out of Service tag on the steering
wheel.
− Report the fault/damage to your supervisor or
maintenance.
• If you are driving:
− Pull over safely
− Apply brake and stop engine
− Contact supervisor or maintenance.
• If stopped on a road stay visible:
− Rotating beacon and hazard lights.
− Witches hats
− Radio other road users.

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Other Operator Controls

• Only operate vehicles that you are trained,


licenced and authorised to operate
• Advise your supervisor if you lose your licence
• Be fit for work:
− No alcohol or drugs
− Not fatigued or stressed
− Take rest breaks every 2 hours when driving
− Stop and rest if tired
• Comply with road rules
− Wear seatbelt
− Follow speed limits
− No mobile phones (unless hands free)
• Drive to conditions

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Blind Spots

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10 Commandments of Driving

1. Look up and read ahead

2. Trust no one

3. Leave a safety cushion when stationary

4. Leave a safety cushion when moving off

5. Leave a safety cushion when mobile

6. Change lanes using the Mirror

7. Use your mirrors when driving

8. Use your mirrors before braking

9. Know your road rules

10. Concentrate

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The Log Book

There are no regulations that


mandate the use of a specified
format, but rather, specify only 1. The graph grid with remarks section
that certain item be 2. The date
incorporated into whatever 3. The total miles driving today
form the carrier decides to 4. Truck or tractor and trailer numbers
use. A driver may record 5. The name of the carrier
his/her duty status by using an
6. The carrier’s main office address
automatic on-board recording
device that meets the 7. A place for the driver’s signature
requirements of §395.15 or an 8. The 24-hour period starting time
electronic on-board recorder 9. Name of co-driver
meeting the requirements of 10. Total hours at the end of the grid
§395.16 11. Shipping document number or
name of shipper and commodity

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