Enabling Process / Project Team (Ops/Const. & HSEQ)) / 2257 – HSEQ Compliance / /
EWP Hi-Rail Competency and Familiarisation Assessment
PRACTICAL AND THEORY
Assessee Name:
Employer:______
ASSESSOR GUIDELINES
1. The assessment requires the operator to check the equipment, plan the work and to safely and competently operate, the road rail vehicle.
The assessment contains practical and theoretical divisions and is performed in six sections
1.1 Conduct routine pre-operational check of the equipment and the security of attachments.
1.2 Inspect the site, plan work and select and fit appropriate attachments.
1.3 Conduct pre-operational and post start up checks.
1.4 Move the vehicle to the work area.
1.5 Operate the vehicle, shut down the equipment and secure the site.
1.6 Theoretical knowledge of equipment and associated operations.
2. The performance assessment can be conducted at any location which has:
- Sufficient clear space to operate the machine.
3. Equipment and resources required:
- A machine; and
- A suitable site on which to use the machine.
4. To be assessed an applicant must wear:
- Safety harness
- Safety helmet
- Appropriate footwear
- Other protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
- Please indicate if applicant complies: Yes No
5. NOTE: All performance criteria marked by an asterisks (*) are compulsory / critical. The applicant must perform all of these questions correctly.
THEORETICAL QUESTIONS: (To be answered prior to performance assessment)
1. What safety equipment must be worn at all times by the person working in the basket of EWP?
Safety Harness Rubber Soled Shoes Goggles / Respirator
Hard Hat Safety Vest
2. Why must you consult the Supervisor prior to commencing work?
To be made aware of any workplace rules and procedures, developed are adhered to.
3. What types of hazards would you consider in your risk assessment?
Any other personnel working above basket.
Powerlines, Overhead Service Lines, Bridges
Trees, Underground Services
Any other person entering or likely to enter the immediate worksite.
4. What is the function of a logbook?
It details the service and maintenance carried out and all defects found / repaired.
5. What precautions must be observed when working near overhead powerlines?
Never work closer than the define distance
Ensure the EWP is earthed
Ensure controls are in place to prevent the EWP entering the defined area.
6. What is the minimum distance an EWP is allowed to set up near overhead powerlines?
That defined in the WMS for the operation to be undertaken.
7. How do you determine the allowable load of the EWP?
Add weight of gear, tools and personnel together and compare with the defined SWL for the EWP.
8. What should be provided for EWP operations working at night or in darkened areas?
Ensure there is sufficient light over the whole work area.
9. If the EWP was to come in to contact with powerlines, what must be done?
If possible, remain in basket until power is disconnected.
If unable, use Emergency Decent Device provided.
Warn all other people nearby.
Have machine checked prior to future use.
10. What must be done with the safety harness upon entering the work platform?
Attached to the person and clipped to anchorage point.
11. What do you do if movements do not stop when the controller is brought to neutral?
Engage the dead man controller.
12. What must be done if you are working and feel the platform drop slightly?
Cease work immediately and advise the Supervisor.
PERFORMANCE BASED QUESTIONS
The Operator has:
a) Checked that the machine (including both Hi-Rail and EWP) is in a safe operating condition
b) Show where you operate the bleed down emergency descent valves on EWP
c) Checked that the vehicle is operating correctly pre-movement
d) Prior to operating “On Road” check that the road rail kit is locked in “UP” position”
e) Prior to operating “On Rail” check that rail kit is operational
f) Check for vehicle alignment prior to engaging rail wheel kit on tracks
g) Check for authority to travel section
h) Start motor and carry out EWP pre-operational checks prior to going aloft
i) Demonstrate EWP operation in sequence of:
Raising Boom
Telescoping Boom
Slewing Boom
Lowering Boom
Indicate SWL
Interpret Load Chart
j) Know what to do if hydraulic power pack fails.
k) Know what to do if faced with an unfamiliar situation you have not faced before
l) Operator demonstrates the Shut Down procedure of EWP safely and competently
m) Post Operation checks are carried out and included in logbook report
KNOWLEDGE BASED QUESTIONS
a) What things do you check to ensure the vehicle is in a safe operating condition including inspection of the EDD.
* Engine oil level
* Cooling system – coolant level, hoses, fan belt, debris build up
* Tyres – pressure, tread pattern wear, damage, obstruction between wheels
Engine compartment for leaks – fuel, oil, waters.
Battery – cleanliness, terminal tightness
* Road rail kit – hydraulic oil leaks, rail wheel chair, rail wheel rotation, kit locking devices, amber beacon, rail wheel brakes (if fitted)
* Check that the EDD is in place.
* Ensure that the safety release clip(s) are in place and has not been tampered with.
The warning signs and instructions are in place and readable.
PTO not engaged
b) Correctly Identify:
* Emergency descent valves.
c) What are you checking for during this stage?
All instruments, gauges and lights and indicators are operating correctly
* Abnormal engine noises
* Steering function
d) What are you checking during this stage?
Kit storage locks are engaged
Faulty or damaged lock mechanism
e) What do you check prior to using the vehicle on rail?
Tyres – check inflation and tyre wear
* Rail wheels – visual check for misalignment, damage or excessive wear.
Bolts and fixtures –visual check for loose or missing bolts and damaged fixtures
f) What are you checking for during this process?
* Vehicle is not restricting access by other vehicles
* Protection is in place if conducting the operation in an open access area.
* Rail wheels are aligned to rail line prior to full engagement
Rail wheels engage correctly and are positioned against the vehicle tyres in the correct manner
g) What is the process for obtaining/checking authority to travel
## for private railways
Sign on
Determine anticipated train movement from owner
Confirm train movement with train control/signal box
Arrange appropriate worksite protection
Confirm with owner and/or appropriate controller that worksite protection has been established
Reaffirm train movement with nominated controller
Remove machine from operating line, remove protection and advise owner and controller
## for main line
* Worksite protection in accordance with engineering safe working
h) What do you do / check when starting up and prior to going aloft in the EWP?
Check brakes, steering, lights and horn
Release slew lock pin
* Attach harness
Self closing action of platform gate is working
* All personnel are clear of the path of the basket and the booms whilst the basket is being lowered to the entry position.
* That movement of the booms will not bring any part of the EWP within the minimum distance from live overhead conductors.
i) What other tasks are involved in this operation:
Assess task requirements, height, radius and any workplace hazards.
Place in basket any tools / gear required for task.
* Ensure all persons engaged are wearing the correct PPE.
Switch mode of operation to basket.
Ensure access and exit from basket is suitable and safe.
* Attach harness.
j) What do you do in the situation where the hydraulic power pack has failed?
## for vehicles fitted with an emergency hand pump
Manually activate the “raise” solenoid by inserting pin into one end of the hydraulic control valve or using the thumbscrews provided
Operate the hand pump, either rotary or lever type
Engage kit locks
k) What sequence of events must be followed when shutting down EWP?
Identify all obstructions and site hazards
Lower boom
Place boom in rest / cradle
Disembark from basket
Lock basket to carrier to prevent movement
Remove all tools / gear from basket
Remove harness and lanyards
Shut down motor
Lock control panel doors
Isolate fuel supply (if required)
l) Which parts of machine need post operation checks to be made for inclusion in logbook report:
* Hydraulic rams and lines for leaks
* Boom for dents, cracks and welds
* Slew ring
* Basket
* Safety devices
ASSESSMENT – HI-RAIL ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM
Date:
Assessee:
Employer: ______
Assessor:
Technical Officer:
(If Relevant)
Location:
Equipment Number:
Having undertaken the assessment of
Name:
Assessee ID – Drivers Licence No.
I certify that the Assessee named above has been deemed Competent to operate a Hi-Rail Elevated Work Platform and it is requested that a Laing O’Rourke Certificate of Competency is issued.
I certify that the Assessee named above has been deemed Not Yet Competent and hereby recommend that he / she undertakes additional training and re-assessment.
Signed:
Assessor.
Assessee Declaration
I sign this document hereby agreeing that this assessment is a fair, valid and accurate competency assessment and all elements were explained carefully and that I understood those elements.
Signed:
Assessee
The LORA WayE-T-8-1347B / E-T-8-1347B EWP Hi-Rail Competency and Familiarisation Assessment v1 (Revised July 2012) / Copyright © Laing O’Rourke 2012. All rights reserved. Document uncontrolled when printed / Page Number
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