Mechanized Equipment 1

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 2

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 3

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) 4

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) 5

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 6

Motor Vehicles Fenders for rubber tire equipment (in some cases mud flaps accepted) Inspections are required. Inspect brakes, tires, horn, steering, seating, operating devices. 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

Site Clearing Protection from toxic plants Equipment must have rollover guards and overhead and rear canopy guards 12

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 13

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 14

Subpart W, Most Commonly Cited (1999) 1926.1000(b) Not providing ROPS on equipment after 9/1/ 72 1926.1000(e) Labeling of ROPS 15

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 16