In this Division:

"a1l-terrain cycle" or "(ATC)" means a motorized off-highway vehicle designed to travel on 3 low pressure tires, with a seat to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering;

"a1l-terrain vehicle" or "(ATV)" means a motorized off-highway vehicle, designed to travel on 4 or more low pressure tires with or without tracks added, with a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering;

"mobile equipment" means wheeled or tracked vehicles which are engine or motor powered, together with attached or towed equipment, but does not include equipment that is operated on rails;

"no significant hazard of rollover" means an area in which there are no grades exceeding 10% , no open edges of operating areas, no open ramps, loading docks, ditches or similar hazard which might cause a rollover; and

"specific location" means a part of a work yard or other clearly defmed area in which the mobile equipment is operated, but does not include an entire yard or construction site.

Application
14.22.1.1

Combination road/rail mobile equipment (hi-rail), must comply with this Division where practicable.

Maintenance
14.22.1.2

(1) Mobile equipment must be maintained in a safe operating condition.

(2) The operation, inspection, repair, maintenance and modification of mobile equipment must be carried out in accordance with this Part and the manufacturer's instructions, or in the absence of such instructions, in accordance with the recommendations of a professional engineer.

Competency of Operators
14.22.1.3

(1) A person must not operate mobile equipment unless the he or she

(a) has received adequate instruction in the safe use of the equipment,

(b) has demonstrated to a supervisor or instructor they are competent to operate the equipment;

(c) has a valid air brake certificate or an air brake endorsement on their driver's license, or evidence of successful completion of a course of instruction on air brake systems, by an organization acceptable to the safety officer, if the equipment has air brakes;

(d) is familiar with the operating instructions pertaining to the equipment; and

(e) has been authorized to operate the equipment.

Operator's Responsibility
14.22.1.4

The operator of the equipment must:

(a) operate the equipment safely;

(b) maintain full control of the equipment; and

(c) comply with the laws governing the operation of the equipment.

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Supervisor's Responsibility
14.22.1.5

The supervisor must not knowingly operate or permit an employee to operate mobile equipment which is, or could create an undue hazard to the safety or health of any person, or is in violation of this Part.

Standards
14.22.1.6

The design, fabrication, use, inspection and maintenance of referenced types of mobile equipment must be in accordance with the following applicable standard or other standard acceptable to the safety officer:

(a) Articulating Boom Cranes: ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.22-1993, " Articulated Boom Cranes"; ..

(b) Four Wheel Al1-Terrain Vehicles: ANSI Standard ANSI/SVIA-1-1990, "Four-Wheel All- Terrain Vehicles-Equipment, Configuration and Performance Requirements";

(c) Mobile Cranes and Locomotive Cranes: CSA Standard Z150-1974, "Safety Code for Mobile Cranes, or ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B30.5-1994, Mobile and Locomotive Cranes";

(d) Powered Industrial Trucks (low lift and high lift): ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B56.1-1993, "Low Lift and High Lift Trucks";

(e) Rough Terrain Forklifts: ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B56.6-1992, "Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks". and

(f) Vehicles with Mounted Aerial Devices: CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C225-M88, "Vehicle- Mounted Aerial Devices" .

Warning Signal Device
14.22.1.7

(1) Mobile equipment that is operated in an area occupied by employees and that travel at speeds in excess of 8 km per hour or in reverse must be fitted with a horn or similar audible warning device having a distinctive sound that can be clearly heard above the ambient noise.

(2) Mobile equipment in which the operator cannot see immediately behind the machine must have an automatic audible warning device which:

(a) activates whenever the equipment controls are positioned to move the equipment in reverse; and

(b) is clearly audible above the ambient noise.

Lights
14.22.1.8

(1) Mobile equipment used during the period from dusk to dawn, or when persons or vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres (500 feet), must have and use lights: (a) to illuminate the path of travel, both forward and reverse,

(b) to adequately illuminate the working area about the mobile equipment: and

(c) the cab instruments.

(2) A headlight and backing light required by subsection (1)(a) must meet the requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1029 MAR86, Lighting and Marking of Construction and Industrial Machinery, or other standard acceptable to the safety officer .

Rear View Mirrors
14.22.1.9

(1) Mobile equipment must have a mirror or mirrors providing the operator with an undistorted reflective view to the rear of the mobile equipment or combination of mobile equipment.

(2) Where necessary to improve rear vision, parabolic mirrors in combination with flat mirrors may be used.

(3) A rear view mirror is not required on mobile equipment where conditions of use or equipment structure makes the use of mirrors not practicable.

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Standards for Windows
14.22.1.1 0

(1) A window on mobile equipment must be made of safety glazing meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard Z26.1-1990, "Safety Code for Glazing for Motor Vehicles Operating on Land Highways" , or other standard acceptable to the safety officer .

(2) Each window must be marked to show:

(a) the manufacturer's name or recognized identification mark; (b) the standard to which the window conforms; and

(c) in the case of polycarbonate windows, the thickness and grade of material

Maintenance of Windows and Mirrors
14.22.1.11

Windshields, side and rear windows, and rear-vision mirrors must be maintained to provide clear vision .to the operator

Braking Requirements
14.22.1.12

(1) Mobile equipment must have braking systems meeting the requirements of the following applicable standard, or other standard acceptable to the safety officer:

(a) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard 11473 (OCT90), Brake Performance- Rubber -Tired Earthmoving Machines" ;

(b) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard 11026 (APR90), Braking Performance- Crawler Tractors and Crawler Loaders;

(c) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B56.11-1993, ..Low and High Lift Trucks"; and (d) ANSI Standard ANSI/ASME B56.6 6-1992, ..Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks".

(2) Mobile equipment manufactured before the publication of the standards listed in clause

(1) may remain in service except, when in the opinion of the safety officer, modification is necessary to ensure the braking is adequate.

(3) Mobile equipment must have a parking system that does not use gas or fluid pressure for maintaining its application, and the parking system control must be located so the operator, in the operator's seat, can activate it.

(4) When mobile equipment depends on engine power for stopping and power failure will result in loss of adequate capability to stop, supplementary means must be provided to enable the operator to bring the equipment to a controlled stop.

(5) The automatic and gradual application of spring brakes is an acceptable supplementary means if warning devices are installed to warn of low air pressure and allow the operator tp bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.

(6) Where the safety officer is satisfied that it is not practicable to comply with clauses (1) to (4), the safety officer may exempt the mobile equipment from any of these clauses subject to conditions the safety officer specifies.

Supplementary Steering
14.22.1.13

(1)If wheeled mobile equipment depends on engine power for steering and power failure will result in loss of adequate directional control, a supplementary system must be provided to enable the operator to steer to a controlled stop.

(2) The supplementary steering must meet the requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard ]53 (OCT83), "Minimum Performance Criteria for Emergency Steering of Wheeled Earth-moving Construction Machines", or other standards acceptable to the safety officer .

Steering Wheel Knobs
14.22.1.14

(1) Steering wheel knobs may only be installed on mobile equipment where there is no hazardous road wheel reaction force fed back to the steering wheel.

(2) Knobs must be of the low profile or mushroom type, and lie completely within the periphery of the steering wheel.

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Safe Starting
14.22.1.15

Mobile equipment must be protected against engine starter engagement when the engine is coupled to the wheels or tracks.

Escape From a Cab
14.22.1. 16

(1) Mobile equipment with a single cab entrance door, manufactured after J anuary 01, 2000 . must have an alternate means of escape which:

(a) is located on a surface other than that of the cab entrance;

(b) is usable regardless of the position of movable components or accessories of the machine; (c) does not pose additional hazards to the operator;

(d) is openable from both the inside and outside without the use of additional tools while the ..."

equipment is in use;

(e) requires a force of not more than 135 Newtons (30 lbs.) to open; and

(f) provides a clear opening of at least 65 cm. (26 in) in diameter if circular , 60 cm by 60 cm (24 in by 24 in) if square, and 47 cm by 65 cm (19 in by 26 in) if rectangular.

(2) Machines manufactured before Jan. 01, 2000 must meet the requirements for an alternate means of escape at the date of manufacture, unless otherwise directed by the safety officer .

Controls
14.22.1.17

(1) Operating controls for mobile equipment must meet the requirements of a standard, acceptable to the safety officer, for the type of equipment.

(2) Operating controls must be clearly marked to indicate the function they serve and be located to allow safe operation of the equipment.

(3) Two lever or "joy stick-type" pilot operated controls for excavators, hoes, etc. must meet the requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard Practice Jll77 (JUN88), "Hydraulic Excavator Operator Controls".

Load Handling Attachments .
14.22.1.18

Buckets, forklifts, hoists and other load handling attachments must only be installed on mobile equipment as specified by the equipment manufacturer or when certified by a professional

engineer for use on the equipment.

Load Ratings
14.22.1.19

(1) Mobile equipment designed and used for lifting, hoisting, or like operations, must have a permanent affixed notation, legible and visible to the operator, stating the safe working load capacity of the equipment.

(2) A load chart must be displayed in the operator's cab if the safe load capacity varies with the reach of the equipment.

3) If the equipment is modified the railway must ensure that the rated load and load chart are changed as necessary to reflect the new load ratings

Fire Extinguishers
14.22.1.20

(1) Mobile equipment that is used for transporting or handling combustible or flammable substances must be equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher .

(2) The fire extinguisher referred to in subsection

(1) must:

(a) have not less than B rating as defined in the National Fire Code;

(b) meet the standards set out in section 6.2 of the National Fire Code; and

(c) be so located that it is readily accessible to the operator of the mobile equipment while he or sheis in the operating position.

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Protection from Elements
14.22.1.21

(1) Mobile equipment that is regularly used outdoors must be fitted with a roof or other structure that will protect the operator from exposure to any weather condition that is likely to be hazardous to the employee's safety or health.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to ATV equipment.

Fuel Tanks
14.22.1.22

Where a fuel tank, compressed gas cylinder or similar container contains a hazardous substance and is mounted on mobile equipment, it must be:

(a) so located or protected that under all conditions it is not hazardous to the safety or health of an employee who is required to operate or ride on the mobile equipment, and

(b) connected to fuel overflow and vent pipes that are so located that fuel spills and vapours cannot:

(i) be ignited by hot exhaust pipes or other hot or sparking parts, or

." (ii) be hazardous to the safety or health of any employee who is required to operate or ride on the equipment.

Protective Structures
14.22.2.1

(1) Operators of mobile equipment must be protected against falling, flying or intruding objects or material, by means of suitable cabs, screens, grills, shields, deflectors, guards or structures.

(2) The means of protection must meet the requirements of the safety officer and conform to the following applicable standard, or other standard acceptable to the safety officer:

(a) WCB-G604," Standard for Light-Duty Screen Guards for Off-Highway Equipment"; (b) WCB-G605, "Standard for Mobile Equipment Half-Doors";

(c) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Recommended Practice 1-231 (JAN81), "Medium Performance Criteria for Palling Object Protective Structures (FOPS)"; and

(d) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Recommended Practice 1-1043 (SEP87), "Minimum Performance Criteria for Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) for Industrial Machines".

(3) An employee must not remain in the cab of a vehicle while loads are elevated over the cab, unless the cab is protected by an adequate overhead guard.

Rollover Protective Structures
14.22.2.2

(1) The following types of mobile equipment, with a weight of over 700 kg (1500 lb) or more irrespective of any additional modification, must have rollover protective structures (ROPS):

(a) crawler tractors and loaders:

(b) wheel tractors and loaders and;

(c) self -propelled rock drills

(2) The safety officer may require ROPS to be installed on any mobile equipment if the design of the equipment or circumstances of use indicate the need.

(3) Mobile equipment as listed in clause (1), may be exempted from the requirements for ROPS where it can be shown, to the satisfaction of the safety officer, that the equipment will be used under circumstances where no significant rollover hazard exist.

(4) Where circumstances render compliance with the requirement for ROPS impracticable, alternative proposals, designed to provide equivalent protection to employees, must be submitted to the safety officer for consideration.

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ROPS Standards
14.22.2.3

A ROPS must meet the requirements of one of the following applicable standards:

(a) CSA Standard B352.0-95, "Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry , Industrial, and Mining Machines -Part 1: General Requirements", and

(i) CSA Standard 352.1, "Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, construction, Earthmoving, Forestry , Industrial, and Mining Machines -Part 2: Testing Requirements for ROPS on Agricultural Tractors", or

(ii) CSA Standard B352.2-95, "Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry , Industrial, and Mining Machines -Part 3: Testing Requirements for ROPS on Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry , Industrial, and Mining Machines", or

(b) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) "Recommended Practice 11040 (MA Y94), Performance Criteria for Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, and Mining Machines", or

(c) ISO Standard 3471-1: 1986, "Earth-moving Machinery -Rollover Protective Structures - Laboratory Test and Performance Requirements " , or "

(d) another standard acceptable to the safety officer .

ROPS Certification
14.22.2.4

(1) A ROPS must be certified by the ROPS's manufacturer or a professional engineer as meeting a standard as provided in section 14.22.2.3.

(2) Any addition, modification, welding or cutting on a ROPS must be done in accordance with the instructions of and be certified by the ROPS's manufacturer or a professional engineer .

ROPS Identification
14.22.2.5

(1) The following information must be permanently marked upon a ROPS:

(a) the name and address of the manufacturer or the registered professional engineer who certified the ROPS;

(b) the model number or other effective means of identifying the machine for which the ROPS was designed;

(c) the serial number or other effective means of identifying the ROPS;

(d) the maximum .weight of the machine for which the ROPS was designed; and (e) the standard to which the ROPS conforms.

(2) Modified ROPS must be permanently marked with the following information: (a) the modification effected;

(b) the date of re-certification; and

(c) the name and address of the re-certifying engineer .

Effects of ROPS on Visibility
14.22.2.6

ROPS and other structures required by these standards for the protection of the operator must be designed and insta11ed to provide adequate field of vision for the operator .

Shear Hazards
14.22.2.7

Mobile equipment with moving parts close to the operator's compartment must be effectively guarded so that

(a) the controls inside the compartment cannot be operated from outside the compartment, unless it can be done with no hazard; and

(b) no part of any person in the compartment can project into the hazard area created by the moving part.

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Guarding Moving Parts
14.22.2.8

Exposed moving parts on mobile equipment, which are a hazard to the operator or to other employees, must be guarded.

Operator's Seat
14.22.3.1

(1) A safely located and securely mounted seat must be provided for the operator of mobile equipment, except for equipment designed to be controlled by an operator in the standing position.

(2) The operator's seat must be of a design that permits the operator to safely operate the equipment with due regard for the type and intended use of the equipment, reach distances to controls and duration of use.

(3) Seating for equipment operated on rough terrain must provide adequate lateral restraint.

Restricted Access
14.22.3.2

Only authorized persons may be on mobile equipment while the equipment is in motion.

Rider Restriction
14.22.3.3'

(1) The operator of mobile equipment is the only employee permitted to ride the equipment except when the equipment is an employee's transportation vehicle meeting the requirements of Division 23, or when permitted by clause (2) to (5) of the section.

(2) An employee who must ride on mobile equipment to carry out a job task may ride non-ROPS equipped mobile equipment on an appropriate seat or other safe facility provided by the equipment manufacttller or designed by a professional engineer .

(3) Other safe facilities as referenced in clause (2) must include:

(a) footboards or platforms upon which the employee stands or sits, located to protect the employee from contact with roadside objects or other vehicles;

(b) hand-holds; and

(c) a safety belt, harness or guardrail or other effective means of restraint.

(4) An employee other than the operator may ride in ROPS equipped mobile equipment only for the purpose of training or maintenance, and only inside the ROPS while the equipment is operated in an area with no significant hazard of rollover .

(5) Rear mounted footboards or platforms must not be occupied while the mobile equipment is backing up.

Seat Belts
14.22.3.4

(1) Mobile equipment with ROPS must have seat belts which meet the requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) ..Recommended Practice J386 (JUN93) Operator Restrain Systems for Off Road Work Machines" .or other standard acceptable to the safety officer

(2) Seat belts must be maintained in good condition.

Seat Belt Use
14.22.3.5

(1) When mobile equipment has seat belts required by law in BC, the operator and passengers must use the belts whenever the equipment is in motion, or in operations which could cause the equipment to become unstable.

(2) Use of a seat belt is not required for ROPS equipped mobile equipment when:

(a) the mobile equipment operates in a specific location where there is no significant hazard of rollover, and

(b) the surface in the area of operation is maintained free of ground irregularities which might cause rollover.

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Start of Shift Inspections
14.22.4.1

(1) The operator must inspect the equipment before the start of operation on the shift and thereafter as required.

(2) The operator must report defects and conditions affecting safe operation of the equipment to the supervisor .

Securing Tools and Equipment
14.22.4.2

The operator must maintain the cab, floor or deck of mobile equipment free of material, tools or other objects which could:

(a) create a tripping hazard;

(b) interfere with the operation of controls; or

(c) be a hazard to the operator or other occupants in the event of an accident.

Unattended Equipment
14.22.4.3

The operator of mobile equipment must not leave the controls unattended, unless the equipment has been secured against inadvertent movement by setting the parking brake and transmission lock, lowering any blade, bucket or forks to the ground and by chocking the wheels where necessary.

Assistance on Grades
14.22.4.4

(1) When mobile equipment has insufficient braking power to provide adequate control due to gradient or conditions of road surface, the equipment must be snubbed by a cable, or suitable vehicle must be used to assist in negotiating the grade.

(2) Towing or snubbing cables must be secured by safety hooks, moused hook, or shackles, in accordance with Division 29 of this Part, and must be of adequate strength.

Swinging Equipment
14.22.4.5

When a hazard is created by the swinging movement of the load, cab, counterweight or any other part of the mobile equipment:

(a) an employee must not remain within range of the swinging load or equipment; and

(b) the operator must not move the equipment when any employee is so exposed.

Clearance
14.22.4.6

Equipment must be positioned so no swinging portion of the equipment can come within 60 cm (2 ft.) of any obstruction in any area accessible to employees, or entry to such areas must be prevented by barriers or other effective means.

Boarding/Leaving
14.22.4.7

A person must not board or leave any vehicle while it is in motion, except in an emergency situation.

Obstructed View
14.22.5.1

Where a mobile equipment operator's view is obstructed, the operator must not move the equipment until precautions have been taken to protect the operator and any other worker from injury, including:

(a) immediately before the movement, the inspection by the operator on foot of the area into which the equipment will be moved;

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(b) direction by a signaller stationed in a safe position in continuous view of the operator and having an unobstructed view of the area into which the equipment will move; or

(c) direction by a traffic control or warning system.

Pedestrian and Equipment Traffic
14.22.5.2

(1) Where practicable, designated walkways must be used to separate pedestrian traffic from areas of operation of mobile equipment.

(2) Where it is impracticable to provide designated walkways, adequate safe work procedures to minimize the possibility of collisions must be used in hazardous work areas, including: (a) the use of a traffic control system;

(b) enforcements of speed limits for mobile equipment;

(c) a requirement for the pedestrian and the mobile equipment operator to establish contact before the pedestrian proceeds through the hazardous area;

(d) installing, at blind corners, mirrors that permit the mobile equipment operator to see a pedestrian, vehicle or other mobile equipment approaching the blind corner; and

(e) other effective means.

(3) In areas where lift truck use is separate from pedestrian traffic, a lift truck may travel forward with an elevated load where such operation will improve the operator's visibility, provided operating conditions are maintained to ensure vehicle stability and the specifications of the equipment manufacturer are not compromised.

Equipment Log
14.22.6.1

(1) Each piece of mobile equipment equipped with a ROPS or having a gross vehicle weight over 2800 kg. (6000 lb) must have an equipment log contained in a log book or a maintenance documentation system

(2) The serial number, make and model must be recorded in the equipment log.

(3) Operators must record in the equipment log at the start of their shifts the results of the "start of shift" inspection, and record any defects or hazards regarding the machine as they occur during the shift.

(4) Maintenance personnel must record in the equipment log information on the maintenance and repairs performed.

(5) All information that effects the safe operation of the mobile equipment must be recorded.

(6) The equipment log must be available to the equipment operator or maintenance personnel during work hours.

Servicing
14.22.6.2

Servicing, maintenance and repair of mobile equipment must not be done when equipment is operating, except where continued operation is essential to the process and safe means is provided.

Tagout Procedures
14.22.6.3

(1) Each machine operator and maintenance employee for mobile equipment must be issued with or have ready access to red "DO NOT OPERATE" and yellow "CAUTION" tags.

(2) Where there is a defect in the equipment that requires maintenance, the operator or other employee must install:

(a) a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag on the controls of the equipment if in the opinion of the employee or operator, the equipment is unsafe to use, or

(b) a "CAUTION" tag if in the opinion of the employee or the operator, the equipment could still be operated safely

(3) The operator or employee applying a "DO NOT OPERATE" or "CAUTION" tag must sign and date the tag, and state on the tag the concern with the machine, and record this information in the equipment log.

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(4) Before starting maintenance or repair work on mobile equipment, maintenance employees must install their "DO NOT OPERATE" tags at all locations from which the equipment can be started.

(5) Tags for maintenance employees must be signed and dated by the installer .

(6) "DO NOT OPERATE or "CAUTION" tags must not be removed or altered until all necessary repairs are complete.

(7) Maintenance employees must remove their tags when they have completed their work, and when the equipment is safe to use, remove the "DO NOT OPERATE" or "CAUTION" tag.

Securing Loads
14.22.7.1

(1) When material or equipment is being transported, it must be loaded or secured in a manner that prevents movement of the load which could create a hazard to employees.

(2) To protect the crew of a vehicle transporting a load which might shift on rapid deceleration of the vehicle, a means of load restraint must be provided which:

(a) is capable of preventing significant load shift relative to the carrier under emergency stopping conditions, and

(b) meet a standard acceptable to the safety officer .

Restraint for Cylindrical Objects
14.22.7.2

(1) All cylindrical objects" transported on their sides must be effectively restrained against inadvertent movement during loading and unloading.

(2) Where perimeter pins are used, they must extend above the top of the adjacent lay by the

diameter of the largest cylindrical object stacked above the uppermost lay adjacent to the pin, and the minimum height of pins is 46 cm. (18 in.).

(3) Where cylindrical objects are individually blocked or restrained by specialized dunnage, perimeter pins are not required.

(4) Straps or binders that are removed while the cylindrical objects are loaded or unloaded are not considered effective means of restraint.

Securing Suspended Loads
14.22.7.3

(1) An operator must not leave unattended any suspended load, machine, or part or extension, unless it has been immobilized and secured against inadvertent movement.

(2) When an employee is required to work beneath elevated parts of mobile equipment, the elevate parts must be securely blocked.

(3) Hydraulic or pneumatic jacks must not be used for blocking unless fitted with devices to prevent their collapse in the event of loss of hydraulic or pneumatic pressure.

(4) A dump truck with a chassis manufactured after January 01, 1999 must have a permanently affIXed mechanical device capable of supporting the empty dump box in the raised position.

Forklift Loads
14.22.7.4

(1) A unitized load being transported on a forklift truck must not project a distance greater than half its height above the fork carriage, back rest or back rest extension.

(2) No part of a load comprised of loose objects may project above the fork carriage, back rest or back rest extension.

(3) Loads which could shift during transportation must be restrained if such shifting would result in the forklift becoming unstable

(4) Clauses (1) to (3) do not apply if the load is assembled and handled in such a way that there is no possibility of any part of the load falling off and creating a hazard to employees.

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Training
14.22.8.1

(1) The employer must establish safe work procedures for the servicing of mobile equipment tires rims and wheels, including:

(a) inspection of tire, rim and wheel components;

(b) mounting the tire to the rim and wheel;

(c) use a restraining device when inflating the tire;

(d) installation and removal of tire assemblies from mobile equipment; and

(e) demounting tires from the rim and wheel assemblies.

(2) Employees assigned to work on tires, rims and wheels must be trained in these safe work procedures.

Equipment and Procedures
14.22.8.2

(1) Tires must be deflated before demounting, and deflation must be done in an area with ignition sources controlled or removed.

(2) All tire, rim and wheel parts must be cleaned and inspected for damage before mounting, and cracked, broken, bent or otherwise damage parts replaced.

(3) Tire inflation must be carried out with a remote chuck, a sufficient length of hose, and an in line hand operated valve with gauge to allow the employee to stand outside the trajectory of wheel components.

(4) A tire mounted on a multi-piece rim wheel must be placed in a cage or other restraining device when it is inflated. /

(5) -Tires used on automobiles and truck tires designated "LT" are not required to be restrained when the tire is inflated.

(6) When a bead expander is used to seat the beads of the tire, it must be removed before the tire is inflated to more than 34.5 Kilopascals (5 psi.).

(7) Tires must be inflated to the inflation pressure specified by the tire manufacturer for that application. .,..

(8) Welding or heating on assembled rim or wheel parts is not permitted, except for limited heating to facilitate removal of a wheel from a hub is acceptable after the tire is deflated by removing the valve core.

(9) Tires mounted on a multi-piece rim wheel must be deflated by removing the valve core before demounting.

(10) When there is obvious or suspected damage to a mu1ti-piece rim, tire or wheel, the tire must be deflated before removing the wheel from the axel.

(11) Multi-piece rim and wheel components must not be interchanged except as provided by the rim/wheel charts from the rim/wheel manufacturer .

(12) Multi piece rim wheels which have been driven at less than 80% of the recommended inflation pressure for that application must be deflated, disassembled and inspected prior to reinflation.

Prohibition of Use
14.22.9.1

All-terrain cycles must not be used in any occupation on any railway

Modifications
14.22.9.2

A modification to an ATV which may affect its structural integrity or stability must be certified by a professional engineer.

Operator's Manual
14.22.9.3

(1) The operator's manual for an ATV must be kept in a secure place with the vehicle or at another location readily accessible to the operator

(2) The operator must follow the instruction in the operator's manual at all times

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Operating Restrictions
14.22.9.4

(1) When an ATV is used to move any load, the load must conform to the weight and height specifications of the A TV manufacturer .

(2) Where the manufacturer has not set limits for operations on steep ground, 5% is the maximum allowable grade unless the railway has developed and implemented written safe work procedures appropriate for the slopes on which the equipment is to be used.

Operator Training
14.22.9.5

(1) .The railway must ensure that ATV operators are properly trained in the safe operation of the vehicle.

(2) The training program for the operators must include:

(a) the operator's pretrip inspection;

(b) use of personal protective apparel;

(c) operating skills to the manufacturer's instructions;

(d) basic mechanical requirements; and

(e) loading and unloading the vehicle, if this is a job requirement.

Personal Protective Equipment
14.22.9.6

(1) An ATV operator and any passenger must wear approved safety helmets and suitable eye and hearing protection meeting the requirements of Division 10 of this Part.

(2) Helmet liners and cold weather face protection must be used when necessary due to weather

conditions. "

Operator's Apparel
14.22.9.7

An operator must wear suitable gloves, and clothing which covers the arms and legs to the wrists and the ankles.

Loading and Unloading 0.'..'
14.22.9.8

(1) Loading and unloading of an ATV onto or off a carrier vehicle must be done in a safe manner.

(2) If ramps are used they must be placed at a suitable angle, be sufficiently wide and have a non-skid surface.

14.22.10 MOVEMENT OF ROLLING STOCK AND EQUIPMENT

Application --
14.22.10.1

Sections 14.22.10.2 to 14.22.10.3 apply to the movement of rail mounted equipment in work shops and on equipment repair tracks.

General Requirements
14.22.10.2

(1) Written safe work procedures must be developed and made available to all employees involved in moving rolling stock, locomotives and other rail mounted equipment, in shops or on tracks adjacent to shops or work complexes where employees may be.

(2) Equipment used to move rolling stock, locomotives and other rail mounted equipment must be adequately designed and have the capacity to control the speed and direction of the equipment that is being moved.

(3) Proper, designated attachment points must be used to move rail mounted equipment.

Tracks
14.22.10.3

Where practicable, all dead-end tracks located in areas where employees are required to be must have a means to prevent rail mounted equipment from travelling off the end of the tracks.