Wheels, Tracks and Rollers
Licence Endorsement Training A guide for Assessment towards the following unit standards
Unit standard (version 3):Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement W (Wheels) Unit standard (version 3): Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement R (Rollers) Unit standard (version 3): Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement T (Tracks) Assessment Process Stage one:
Theory Session/Training andLicence Check Theory Assessment (corrections and reassessments if applicable) Stage Two: Pre-starts Practical Assessment ( includes start up and shut down) Any Questions Operator Safety Manual for Earthmoving Machinery
Assists in providing knowledge for obtaining the endorsements (serves as the Road Code for earthmoving machinery) Provides information on the safe operation of earthmoving machinery Promotes and educates general worksite safety with a section covering first aid Operators Code of Safe Conduct
Always follow the required safety precautions & procedures set out in safety manuals & guides Never work without wearing protective clothing & equipment (P.P.E) Always ensure seatbelts are worn in vehicles & machinery Always be aware of the movement of people & vehicles around you as you work Always check for underground services (electricity, gas, sewage, telecommunications, water, storm water) Golden Rule If I am not sure about anything, I will not proceed, I will always ask first. Then I will finish the task when Im sure I know what to do. Assessing the work area & Operator Protective Structures
Contractors and operators need to carry out a risk assessmentbefore commencing any work to ensure that machinery can be operated safely. This assessment will assist in determining the type of operator protective structure that is required. Scales of risk Page 02 of safety manual Types of Protective structures
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Types of Protective structures
Tip Over Protective Structure ( TOPS ) Complete Operator Protective Structure ( COPS ) Before starting Machine Checklist: A complete and meticulous pre-start of all special type vehicles before start-up is important for all safe operations: Before starting Mounting and Dismounting: Maintain three points of contact Start-up with Care Fasten your seatbelt firmly ensuring a good fit.
Follow the machines start-up procedures, using the manufacturers operating manual. Make sure that the machine horn, back-up alarm and other warning devices are all working properly. Check all gauges after the engine has started Check that all the controls work while moving slowly in an open area. Battery Charging condition
Self Test Coolant Flow Park Brake engaged Engine Failure/malfunction Battery Chargingcondition Pressure in brake systems Hydraulic pressure Power Steering Temp Brake system Temp Shut-down with care Lower All attachments to the ground
Always use the correct shutdown procedures for your machine Never Leave your machine unattended with the engine running Electricity; Sewage; Gas; Telecommunications; Water; Storm-water
Underground Services Always contact all underground service providers before digging. Damage to utilities can prolong a job and result in unnecessary costs to the company as well as the general public. Always make sure you know where underground services are before starting any excavation Electricity; Sewage; Gas; Telecommunications; Water; Storm-water Locating Underground Services
Request service location plans Physically mark out all services using measurements from the plan and a locating device Pothole the accurate location of services every 10 meters If locations are not confirmed, ask the service owner to come on site and confirm locations Services can be located by Before U Dig (www.beforeudig.co.nz) or phone: Keep Clear of Power Lines
Power line contact is the single largest cause of death in the contracting industry. If your machine contacts a power line: Stay we you are Do not allow anyone to touch the machine Move the machine off the wire if possible If you have to get out, dont step down-jump well clear, being careful not to touch the machine and ground at the same time. Driver Licence Requirements
In addition to holding the W, T, R endorsements, you must also hold the appropriate full class of licence for the weight of the special type vehicle you wish to drive. Special-type vehicle Class 1 (full) Class 2 (full) Class 4 (full) Rollers (R) or self laying tracks (T) not more than 18,000 kg (GLW) more than 18,000 kg (GLW) Wheels (W)-when driven ona road at a speed not exceeding 30km/h Wheels (W)-when driven on a road at a speed exceeding 30km/h Not more than 6,000 kg (GLW) More than 6,000kg but not more than 18,000kg (GLW) Special Type Wheeled Vehicles
Wheeled Loader Scraper Wheeled Excavator Grader Special Type Roller Vehicles
Pneumatic multi- tyre Double drum steel vibratory Self propelled vibratory drum with pneumatic tyre driving axle Sheepfoot Special Type Track Vehicles
Tracked Excavator Crawler tractor/Bulldozer Tracked skid steer Crawler Crane And if youre Lucky. Military Tracked Variant Insert the Numbers W Endorsement
A special type vehicle (that is also an agricultural motor vehicle) can be driven on a Full Class (1) and with a W endorsement when the GLW is not more than 18,000 kg and is not driven at a speed exceeding 40km/hr A special type vehicle can be driven on a Full Class (1) and with a W endorsement when the GLW is less than 6000 kg at a speeds exceeding 30km/hr and up to the legal limit for this class/weight of vehicle A special type vehicle can be driven on a Full Class (2) and with a W endorsement when the GLW is more than 18,000 kg and is not driven at a speed exceeding 30km/hr A special type wheeled vehicle (that is not an agricultural vehicle) with a gross laden weight of more than 18,000 kg and driven at a speed exceeding 30 kg/hr must be driven on a full class 4 license and with a W endorsement. Rollers (R) and Tracks (T) Endorsement
When operating a steel drum roller on a gradient, the most important safety factor to remember is: they have poor traction Before driving a special-type track vehicle over a permit must be obtained from KiwiRail or their delegated authority. a railway line, A special-type roller or tracked vehicle that has a GLW of less than 18,000kg can be driven by an operator who holds a full class and the appropriate endorsement. One A special-type roller or tracked vehicle that has a GLW of more than 18,000kg can be driven by an operator who holds a full class and the appropriate endorsement. Two All Endorsements When is a W, R, and/or T endorsement renewed?
At the same time as your current licence When parking a special-type vehicle on a road, it should be positioned as far left as possible to the side of the road facing forward. When parking during the hours of darkness the driver must ensure that the vehicle is visible by either being illuminated from: An artificial source or: 2) Light from both a forward facing position lamp or dipped beam headlamp and a rearward facing position lamp fitted on the side of the vehicle that is closest to the middle of the road (If 2 rearward facing lamps are fitted both must be illuminated. Speed Limits What are the speed limits for heavy special type wheel, roller or tracked vehicles? 1). Fitted with springs or other effective suspension systems? 90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower 2). Not fitted with springs or other effective suspension systems? 45 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower Vehicles fitted with wheels, rollers or tracks that may
damage the road must not be operated on the road unless either tyre is fitted with temporary gripping devices for use in appropriate conditions or permission is obtained from the road controlling authority. When manoeuvring a special type vehicle on a gradient, the driving axle should be at the and the attachments and to the ground rear forward close Boom Dipper arm Counter Weight Dozer Blade Track Idler Travel Motor Five (5) environmental factors that may affect the safe driving of a special type vehicle are:
1. Weather conditions such as reduced friction due to wet surface affecting steering and braking 2. Reduced visibility due to low light conditions 3. Uneven or rough may reduce the stability of the vehicle surface 4. Vehicle stability may be affected by the of the road or steepness of the slope/gradient camber 5. Other road users, vehicles and pedestrians Precautions that may be taken by the operator to reduce risk of an incident when driving a special-type vehicle on a road (from point A to point B) are: 1. Use of lights and/or rotating hazard beacons 2. Travel at a speed reduced the Sound horn 4. Defer travel if the road is busy 5. Have lighting in light conditions additional low 6. Wear clothing. high-viz Additional precautions that may be taken by the operator to reduce risk of an incident when operating/working on a road are: 1. Temporary put in place. signs 2. Have people on control. traffic 3. Position and/or to assist with control cones barriers traffic Any Questions/Recap?