AUSENCO

MANAGEMENT OF MOVEMENT AND

UNLOADING OF MATERIALS
9999HSESD7049

November 2007 Prepared By

Ausenco
2404 Logan Road
Eight Mile Plains
Brisbane • Queensland
4113 • Australia
Phone • 61 7 3112 8200
Fax • 61 7 3841 1421
MANAGEMENT OF MOVEMENT AND
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STANDARD 7049

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PURPOSE 1

2 SCOPE 1

3 DEFINITIONS 1

4 ROLES AND REPONSIBILITIES 1

5 REQUIREMENTS 1

5.1 Entry to Site 1

5.2 Unloading 2
5.3 Load Assessment Plan 2
5.4 Out of Hours Arrival 3
5.5 Exit Standard 3

6 REFERENCES 3

APPENDIX 1 LOAD ASSESSMENT PLAN

APPENDIX 2 CONDITIONS OF SITE ENTRY (TRUCK DRIVERS)

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1 PURPOSE
This standard identifies the requirements for managing the movement of materials to sites and
the safe unloading of delivered materials.

2 SCOPE
This standard shall apply to all personnel involved with the procurement, transportation,
management and receipt of materials and goods on sites.

3 DEFINITIONS

Competent Person:
A person assessed as competent by the Contractor for the tasks they shall perform and who has
acquired, through training, qualification or experience or a combination of those things, the
knowledge and skills required to perform the required task competently.

Contractor:
Contractors, contractor management and supervision, contractor employees, subcontractors and
suppliers assigned to carry out contact works.

Driver:
Is the person who is in control of a vehicle or truck, and who has a recognised legal obligation or
the control of that vehicle or truck?

Nominated Receiving Person:

The Contractor’s representative responsible for receiving materials and loads on sites.

Passenger:
Any person, other than a bona fide driver’s mate or relief driver employed by a logistics and
haulage contractor to assist in the delivery or operation of the vehicle.

4 ROLES AND REPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall allocate specific actions to responsible persons to ensure the effective
implementation of this Standard.

5 REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Entry to Site

On arrival at Site the vehicle and load shall be considered as being under the control of the
Construction Manager or (nominated delegate.) Regardless of a current Site Induction Pass, the
Driver shall park the vehicle in the designated staging area and proceed to the security
gatehouse / Administration Office. The security gatehouse / office personnel shall contact the
relevant Contractor concerning the load and arrange for their Nominated Receiving Person to
take control of the vehicle and load.
• Complete the form Conditions of Site Entry – Truck Drivers, Appendix 2. Confirm compliance
with the Standard Specifications Site Requirements – Fitness for Work – 9999HSESD7011,
and
• Receive a short site briefing at the gatehouse / Administration Office (by the Nominated
Receiving Person) and be issued with a Visitors Pass prior to entering the Project Site.
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The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the Driver has and continues to wear the appropriate
PPE or shall supply that which is required to allow the Driver to enter the Site and to dismount the
vehicle or truck. If the Driver does not have the appropriate PPE, the Contractor shall provide it.

The Contractor shall escort the Driver whilst on Site at all times, and may make additional
arrangements for a further induction process to be completed upon arrival at the unloading area.
Passengers (other than a bona fide Driver’s mate), children or animals will not be permitted onto
the Site under any circumstances.

5.1.1 Load Inspection

The Nominated Receiving person will conduct an inspection of the vehicle and load to assess
suitability to enter Site. If there are concerns regarding the integrity of the load, the carriage of
chemicals or condition of the vehicle then it shall remain parked up in a designated parking area
and a further opinion sought from the Project HSE Manager.

In addition, the Nominated Receiving person shall ensure that any mobile plant being delivered to
Site is inspected by a Competent Person prior to use.

5.1.2 Load Inspection

Vehicles entering the Site must comply with the following requirements.
• Site speed limits and road signage shall be observed at all times,
• Directions of the escort shall be followed at all times, and
• On completion of unloading, the vehicle shall be escorted offsite via agreed routes.

5.2 Unloading

On arrival at the unloading area the Driver shall remain in the cab until, a Competent Person
(i.e. rigger or dogman) responsible for unloading shall fully inspect and assess the load prior to
the Driver releasing the binding chains or straps.
This inspection shall include the following:
• Conducting a walk around inspection of the cargo from all sides,
• Looking for any movement that may have occurred during transit,
• Checking for broken or missing dunnage, and
• Completing the Load Assessment Plan Appendix 1.
The completed Load Assessment Plan Appendix 1 shall be maintained on file by the Contractor
and made available for inspection by Ausenco as required.

5.3 Load Assessment Plan

The purpose of the Load Assessment Plan Appendix 1 is to assess the risk, establish the
method for unloading the vehicle safely and recording the required controls. A JSA may be
required for complex loads or loads that have shifted in transit but are still possible to unload
safely. The requirement for a JSA shall be determined by the person completing the Load
Assessment Plan Appendix 1. In the event that the person assessing the load has concerns
that it cannot be completed safely due to the manner in which the load has been placed, the
nature or content of the load or, if the load has slipped in transit and the risk cannot be
controlled or eliminated then:

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• The load restraints shall not be removed,

• The vehicle shall be parked up in a safe area, and
• The Contractor shall be informed and requested to take appropriate action to have the vehicle
removed from Site and/or the load made safe.

The Load Assessment Plan Appendix 1 shall be discussed and agreed with the equipment
operators and crew prior to the commencement of unloading. Work shall not commence until the
Load Assessment Plan Appendix 1 has been completed. The driver shall not form a part of the
working group that unloads the vehicle, except in the case of specialised vehicles as stated
below. The driver may remain with the vehicle by choice or may be escorted to an area
such as a crib room, rest area or other secure area where the driver shall remain until
escorted back to the vehicle.

Specialised vehicles included those manufactured, intended or designed to carry and unload bulk
materials, dangerous goods, bulk chemicals cement, waste or liquids shall be unloaded by a
competent person specifically trained for that task while remaining under the general supervision
of the appropriate site personnel.

5.4 Out of Hours Arrival

Vehicles carrying materials and loads arriving at site after hours will not be admitted to site unless
prior arrangements have been made with the Construction Manager. Where prior arrangements
have not been made, the Contractor shall enure that the driver:
• Proceeds with an escort to a designated overnight parking area,
• Secures the vehicle overnight, and is escorted to arranged accommodation, and
• Awaits escort to the unloading area the following morning.

Where the Contractor requires out of hours delivery and unloading, prior approval shall be
obtained from the Construction Manager (or nominated delegate).

5.5 Exit Standard

On completion of unloading and after making safe or stowing equipment such as tarps, chains or
other load restraints, the Driver and vehicle shall be escorted back to the site entrance. The
Visitors Pass and any PPE provided on entry shall be returned to the appropriate person.

6 REFERENCES

Health, Safety & Environment Standard Specification – Fit for Work – 9999HSESD7011.

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APPENDIX 1
LOAD ASSESSMENT PLAN – 9999FM730

Supervisor to Complete

Date: Vehicle Registration: Area:

Driver: Haulage Company:
Driver: Area Supervisor: Type of Load:

1 Does the Driver have the correct: – PPE Yes No

– Hard Hat Yes No
– Steel Capped Boots Yes No
– Safety Glasses Yes No
– Long Pant / Shirt Yes No
2 Has the load been assessed for overall stability prior to removal of:
– Straps Yes No
– Chains Yes No
– Tie downs Yes No
3 Location for Unloading:
– Is it level and stable? Yes No
– Do you consider that the load may move after removal of restrains? Yes No
Driver may now release restraints etc when instructed to do so by the supervisor or rigger
4 How do you intend to access the load safely?
5 Is Fall Restraint or Fall Arrest required? Yes No
Would it be practical Yes No
6 Do you have a plan for recovery in the event of a fall? Yes No
7 What cranes or load shifting equipment are required for safe access & unloading?

8 Is it available? Yes No
If YES, then proceed. If NO, is there an alternative? Yes No
Is it equally safe: Yes No
If YES, then proceed. If NO then wait until it is available
9 Have all parties involved e.g. Dogger, Crane Driver, Truck Driver discussed Yes No
the lift method and sequence?
Do they agree? Yes No
If YES then proceed. If NO then review the plan

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Lifting Assessment:
10 Has the load been assessed for snagging/load shift potential during Yes No
unloading?
11 Has the weight of the load been checked against the rating of the Yes No
crane/rigging?
12 Are all items of lifting equipment adequate for the weight /shape /type of lift? Yes No

13 Has the appropriate load factors been considered? Yes No

14 Is the rigging gear free from damage and will not fail during the lift? Yes No
Anything over 80% of the lifting equipment SWL or a multi crane lift must
have a formal lift study completed PRIOR to the lift being undertaken
15 The truck driver has agreed to remain in the cab or nominated area during Yes No
unloading
16 Is access precluded to other persons/traffic during the lift? Yes No
17 Can load stability be maintained during lifting / loading? Yes No
Finally: if the answer to any of items 10 – 17 is NO, then review the lifting assessment.

Unloading Supervisor:
(Name) (Signature)

Crane / Load Shift Operator:

(Name) (Signature)

Truck Driver:
(Name) (Signature)

Load Assessment Plan – 9999HSEFM7030

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APPENDIX 2
CONDITIONS OF SITE ENTRY (TRUCK DRIVERS) –
9999FM745
Drivers Name: Company:

Arriving From, Delivering To,

Destination: Warehouse / Construction site / Village Notified? Y/N

Contact Person?

Do You Have In The Vehicle Any: Passengers, Children, Y/N Alcohol Y/N Firearms Y/N

If Yes to any of the above,

Items are to be left with security for collection on departure

Delivery Driver to Read an Initial ALL the items Below Initial

At all times whilst on site I will wear the required P.P.E. (hard hat, s/toe footwear, long
trousers, sleeved shirt, safety eyewear, Hi Vis Vest)

I understand that while on site I will be under the direction of an escort and that all site
speed limits and signage must be obeyed.

Any injury that I sustain or incident that results in property damage, I must report it to a
supervisor immediately.

I understand that a “load assessment” may be required to address the load that I am
transporting, and I am required to be involved in the assessment.

I am only able to release the load restraints when directed by a supervisor. I am to

leave all other work to authorised personnel.

I understand that I am not to operate any cranes or other motorised equipment while I
am on the site.

I must have written approval to remove anything form the Project Site.

I am responsible to ensure that the load that I am transporting from site must be firmly
secured prior to moving onto public roads

While on site I will adhere to all Safety Instructions that may be directed to me

I must produce an M.S.D.S for any loads that contain a recognised hazardous
substance or is classified as dangerous goods

I understand that I must strictly obey all NO SMOKING signs. To do otherwise could
prove to be extremely dangerous

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Mobile phones will not be used whilst driving

I have had the site emergency procedures explained to me and I know what to do in the
event of an emergency.

Drivers Signature:

Nominated Receiving Person to Complete:

Hard Hat? Appropriate Clothing?

Safety Glasses? Visitor Pass Number?

Safety Boots? FFW Result? Selected / Not - Selected

Comments,

Receiving Companies contact person

Nominated Receiving Persons

Name and Initials:

Conditions of Site Entry (Truck Drivers) – 9999HSEFM7045

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