Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 155
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Heavy Mobile Equipment Operation
Reference: A-11
Bucket Truck Mower Sand/salt spreader
Rollers All Terrain Vehicles Snow Plow
Only competent workers may operate heavy equipment/mobile equipment. An workers competency must be
demonstrated by successful completion of the training and evaluation process specified in this policy. This policy
establishes requirements to work in or around all types of mobile equipment. The requirements defined in this
policy describe the minimum required by the Company. In addition, the operation of some equipment may
require the operator to possess other licenses (i.e., Commercial Drivers License, Forklift License) or specialty
training required by the State or other regulatory agency.
DEFINITIONS
Competent Person – Person who by possession of a recognized degree in an applicable field or a certificate of
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated
the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work.
Free Moving Mobile Equipment – Operator controlled mobile equipment not constrained by Fixed Rails and
can include Industrial Fork Trucks, Aerial Lifts, Buggies, Sweepers and Backhoes.
Mobile Equipment – Free moving equipment propelled/powered by gasoline, propane, natural gas, diesel or
electricity used to haul, transport, excavate, move, maneuver, or hoist materials, equipment, products or
workers.
Pre-use Inspection – Required inspection of a piece of mobile equipment completed when the facility has not
operated the mobile equipment for each shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following identifies some of the responsibilities for various parties affected by this policy.
Company Management
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Ensuring that Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances are followed.
Developing policies, accident prevention methods, procedures and programs.
Conducting periodic safety inspections of all work locations.
Assuring that accidents and hazardous conditions are investigated and corrective actions are
implemented.
Provide/Arrange for assistance with the policy to requesting departments.
Supervisors
Supervisors are responsible for:
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