Process / Document owner / Step / Gateways / Document type
Enabling Process / Select / 2113 – Plant Operational Control / /
Flash Butt Welder Pre-Mobilisation Checklist

This checklist must be completed by the equipment owner (eg. Select, supplier, supply chain) and submitted to the Select Hire Desk (or LORA for supply chain) for acceptance prior to mobilising to site. A hard copy of this completed checklist along with associated paperwork (detailed below) must travel with the equipment to site for verification and approval by Laing O’Rourke upon delivery.* For items ticked No give reason in the comments section below

Asset number / Registration number / Asset description
Truck Hours / Km / Date of Hours / Km
Welder Hours / Date of Hours
Weld Count / Date of weld count
Project name / Next Service due (Hours / Km) / Welder:
Truck:
Contractor/supplier: / Manufacturer
Supplier / Model
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Process / Document owner / Step / Gateways / Document type
Enabling Process / Select / 2113 – Plant Operational Control / /
Flash Butt Welder Pre-Mobilisation Checklist
PART A – Laing O’Rourke Minimum Requirements for Plant / Owner / Supplier / LORA
Approved /
YES / NO /
In Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS)
Roll Over Protection (ROPS) fitted (placard with serial number)
Falling Object Protection (FOPS) fitted and certified
Air conditioning
First Aid kit
Standard jacking and tyre changing equipment
Secured spare tyre
Fire extinguisher, Class ABEand bracket (min size 4.5kg) Size kg Expiry Date:
UHF radio and aerial
Tare and GVM weights decals. Verify allowable axle weights for your State Law against the GVM sticker.
Flashing amber beacon visible from 360 degrees
Lockable battery isolation switch c/w identification decal
Reverse / travel / alarm (beep or squawk as per client requirements)
Traffic Triangles (set of 3)
Electrical testing and tagging for machines with a 240V GPO
Circuit diagram label
Earth leakage device
Whip checks in place or available
Interlocking system to ensure that only one set of hi-rail wheels can be raised or lowered at any time for friction drive and hydrostatic hi-rail systems (type 1 and 2)
Visual alerts for the operator to indicate whether the hi-rail equipment is fully raised or fully lowered.
Is park brake system fail safe and able to hold a minimum 1 in 30 grade
Braking capability fitted to the front or rear hi-rail modules
Are service brakes fail safe and/or backed up with secondary brake (applicable systems)
For friction drive and hydrostatic RRV’s; if powered down for any reason, is the hi-rail braking still applied?
Does the emergency off tracking system have interlocking to prevent both front and rear hi-rail modules from being operated at the same time to prevent a runaway?
Braking capability on all four wheels that are in contact with rail.
Are service brakes fail safe and/or backed up with secondary brake (applicable systems)
Wheel chocks
Hydraulic cylinder burst control fitted to hi-rail modules (unless module is over-centre design)
Applicable signage in cabin to inform operator of the height of the RRV in travel mode and; the maximum allowable speed on track (forward and reverse)
Horn appropriate for the working conditions
Decals for hi-rail safety and operation present and in good condition
Hi-rail module ID plate fitted to front and rear hi-rail.
Hi-rail gear can be secured for road transport.
Hold Point: Confirm Project specific / Client addition requirements / Signature:
PART B – Condition of Plant & Equipment / Owner / Supplier / LORA
Approved /
YES / NO /
General cleanliness inside and out is acceptable
Free from damage (list in comments)
Braking and steering system functional
Exhaust system in good condition
Confirm serviceable condition and correct function of all brakes / tyres / rail wheels / drive spigots / interlocks / sensors / alarms / indicators
Free of visible oil / water leaks
Check hydraulic and fuel system hoses and fittings for deterioration, wear or damage
The plant or equipment has been inspected prior to arrival at the workplace and is free from any weeds or seeds:
Welding head secure ready for transportation?
Hi-rail functions correctly (lifts, lowers, drives etc)
PART C – Compliance Documentation for Vehicles (either in paper form or if electronic (available at the time of mobilisation)) / Owner/Supplier / LORA
Approved
YES / NO
Road registration (and sticker in applicable states)
Operators Manual Truck
Operators Manual Welding head
Operators Manual specific to hi-rail fitted to plant and present with machine
Plant Risk Assessment specific to make and model
Daily Pre-start book specific to asset type: Truck, Welder & Welding Head
Noted Last Service within date and not overdue (on windscreen/ Service book within glove box)
Cranesafe annual inspection report (and certificate where available)
Rail infrastructure manager (RIM) rolling stock registration sticker, certificate or equivalent for the applicable railway.
Detailed design specification available (must be developed by competent person/organisation)
Road Rail Vehicle annual inspection report
RRV Wheel inspections every 500hrs or 6 months; whichever is first.
Hold Point: Confirm Project specific / Client addition Documentation requirements / Signature:
Comments * For items ticked No give reason in the comments section below
Pre-mobilisation declaration (Equipment owner / supplier)
Date of final report: / Km at final report: / Ignition and toolbox keys present with vehicle? / Yes No
I declare that this vehicle is in a safe condition, is free from defect and is fit for purpose:
Name: / Position: / Signature:
Signed and accepted by project site:
Name: / Position: / Signature: / Date:
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E-C-8-0575e / E-C-8-0575e Flash Butt Welder Pre-Mobilisation Checklist V2 (Revised November 2017) / Copyright © Laing O’Rourke 2017
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