SAFE WORK PROCEDURE SWP 036 MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPER JANUARY 2014 DOC. NO.

D14/184631

MORELAND CITY COUNCIL Approved by the Walter Street OHS committee

Operations Centre
7 -9 Walter Street
Hadfield Vic 3046 Date: September 2014
Tel: 8311 4300

Operation Mechanical Street Sweeper

Brief Description of This Safe Work Procedure contains risk control measures applicable to operating a Mechanical Street Sweeper by Street
Activity Cleansing personnel

Limitations

Operator Skill Unit Induction, Certificate, Licence or Victorian Driver’s Licence for Class of Vehicle
Requirement Other Mandatory
Defensive Driving Course
Qualification Required
Competency (Manufacturers) Training –
Operation of Vehicle
Manual Handling Training

Safe Work Procedures SWP 002 Driving Trucks; SWP 010 Manual Workplace Conditions Weather – rain, fog, icy conditions
and Risk Assessments to Handling; SWP 011 Working Outdoors; Affecting Safety
Sun glare, high temperatures, strong winds and
Be Read in Conjunction SWP 015 Traffic Control;
storms
With This Safe Work
SI 005 Noise SI 009 Dust / Gases / Vapours
Procedure Traffic density and movements
Parked cars, Street Trees, Noise
Driving / Operating Left Hand Side
Incidents and Safety Nil Personal Protective Council Issued PPE (Uniform), Safety
Alerts Equipment Sunglasses, Hearing Protection, Gloves

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Critical Steps in this Activity
Pre – Start Safety Inspection
• Unlock doors if required and
enter vehicle
• Get vehicle Inspection Checklist
• Alight from vehicle
• Perform external check
Job Planning
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Potential Hazards
• Slip and fall while entering cabin
• Soft tissue injury arising from twisting
and falling
• Slip and fall whilst leaving cabin,
ankle injuries resulting from standing
on loose stones or equipment
• Hand, arm or body crushed between
door and door frame while entering,
particularly in strong winds Hand
• Slips, trips and falls
• Crushing and falls whilst checking
auxiliary engine
• Struck by projections from vehicles
• Struck by other moving vehicles
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Risk Controls
• Check that ground surface is free from loose rocks, tools and other items, prior
to entering the truck
• Use steps and grab handles provided to maintain 3 points of contact at all times
• Store checklist in overhead locker, centre console or door pockets
• Alight in reverse manner to entering vehicle – 3 points of contact must be
maintained at all times
• Use steps and grab handles provided. DO NOT jump from the cabin to the
ground
• Control movement of door with arm, shoulder and bottom to prevent door
slamming against body in high winds
• Trip hazards to be removed from parking area whenever observed. Mud, oil
spills and leaks and other slippery deposits to be cleaned up immediately
• When conducting checks , raise the body and ensure that the safety support
props are engaged in the locked position
• Climb up using the steps and stand on the platform supporting yourself
• Ensure that the engine is switched off and you do not touch any hot or moving
part of the engine
• Step down in the reverse manner using steps and grabs , DO NOT jump
• Signs and tools must be stored in correct locations on vehicles. All items carried
on vehicles must be within the envelope of the vehicle body
• All items fitted to vehicles must be within the envelope of the vehicle body
• Speed limits set and adhered to for vehicle movements in the YARD. All
pedestrians must wear high visibility clothing
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Critical Steps in this Activity
• Plan Route
• Enter vehicle
Drive from Yard to Worksite
• Drive from Yard
• Drive from yard
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Potential Hazards
! • Collision at hazardous
intersections
" • Schools and other areas of
high pedestrian activity
! • Slip and fall while entering
cabin
• Hand, arm or body crushed
between door and door frame
while entering, particularly in
strong winds
• Collision with other vehicles
• Striking pedestrians - in yard
• Striking pedestrians –visitors
• Striking pedestrians &
pushbike riders – public on
footpath
• Damage to property
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Risk Controls
• Routes are planned to avoid known hazardous intersections, access issues and
high traffic density or movement areas having regard to time of day
• High Traffic / built up areas to be done prior to traffic volume increases
• Check that ground surface is free from loose rocks, tools and other items, prior
to entering the truck
• Use steps and grab handles provided to maintain 3 points of contact at all times
• Control movement of door with arm, shoulder and bottom to prevent door
slamming against body in high winds
• Speed limits set and adhered to for vehicle units in Yard. Stop sign erected at
Exit Gate. Look both ways before proceeding onto road way
• Speed limits set and adhered to for vehicle units in Yard. Pedestrians within
Yard must wear high visibility vests and must use designated walkways where
practicable
• Speed limits set and adhered to for vehicle units in Yard. Designated visitor
parking area, marked pedestrian walkways.
• Stop sign erected at Exit Gate. Stop, look both ways before proceeding across
the footpath
• Allow for turn radius of both front and rear wheels of vehicles
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SAFE WORK PROCEDURE SWP 036 MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPER
Critical Steps in this Activity Potential Hazards
• Drive to worksite • Awkward posture
• Whole of body vibration
through seat and floor of
vehicle
• Sweeping on public roads • Striking pedestrians – public
on roadways and crossings
• Damage to property
• Struck by loose objects in the
cab
• Strike against interior of cab
• Spillage of materials carried
on truck
• Parking vehicle
! • Collision with other vehicles
" • Apply hand brake and place transmission in neutral ( Note: vehicle does not
• Striking pedestrians
• Damage to property
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Risk Controls
• Adjust seat so that the driver is in the most comfortable position and able to
operate ALL controls efficiently
• Plant selected for suitable seating that dampens vibration
• Plant properly maintained
• Drive with due care and within the road rules. Approach designated crossings at
appropriate speed and give way to pedestrians on crossings and whilst crossing
laneways and other vehicle entries
• Drive with due care and within the road rules
• All objects must be stored in lockers and door pockets or be securely stowed
behind seats
• Driver (and passengers) must wear seat belts at all times when vehicle is
travelling
• Truck doors must be securely closed and locked to ensure no material or debris
falls out or spills
• Drainage hoses must be lifted and secured to ensure fluids do not spill out whilst
travelling
• Activate warning lights on arrival at worksite. Select suitable parking area on left
hand side of roadway and indicate intended movements.
have a park mode).
• Turn off engine if applicable
• Approach parking spot at low speed; drive into parking spot if possible. Check
mirrors prior to reversing. If uncertain use rear camera
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Critical Steps in this Activity
• Alight from vehicle – Left Hand
Drive
• Alight from vehicle – Right Hand
Drive
Waste Disposal
• Emptying / Tipping Load at
Nominated Disposal Site
General Precautions
• General precautions to be
implemented at all stages of each
job
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Potential Hazards
• Slip and fall whilst leaving
cabin, ankle injuries resulting
from standing on loose stones
or equipment
! • Hit by moving vehicles
" back towards approaching traffic before alighting
! • Striking pedestrian workers
and members of the public
" • Property Damage
! • Foreign objects in eyes when
collecting, dismantling or
throwing items onto truck
• Slips and falls on slippery
grass
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Risk Controls
• Alight in reverse manner to entering vehicle – 3 points of contact must be
maintained at all times
• Look for uneven ground, water, slippery surfaces or loose items
• Use steps and grab handles provided. DO NOT jump from the cabin to the
ground
• Ensure that the door is not opened into path of pedestrians on the footpath
• Rotating orange beacons, hazard warning lights, high viz clothing.
• Driver to check in mirror for approaching vehicles, open door slowly and look
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Use Rear camera and mirrors when reversing
Ensure firm and level ground
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Plan the shortest reversing path
Ensure that nobody is behind the rear of the sweeper when raising the body or
opening the door to tip the debris and water
• Wear approved safety eyewear at all times when collecting waste items
• Wear good quality safety footwear
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Critical Steps in this Activity Potential Hazards Risk Controls

• General precautions to be
implemented at all stages of each
job
General Precautions – CX 400 (Mid Sized Sweeper)
General precautions to be
implemented
• Filling up water from Hydrant
• Washing out of hopper
• Changing of the wire channel
brooms
! • Steering wheel inside cabin is
too close to the door pillar.
• • Alternatively, a “Quick Release steering wheel grip for one hand operation” is
• Ensure proper footwear with a suitable sole
• Ensure that hose from the sweeper to the hydrant is correctly fitted and
tightened to ensure that neither end can come off and cause injury to persons
nearby
• Ensure that the amount of water that might spill out whilst foiling up is kept to a
minimum so as not to be a slipping hazard for pedestrians
• Ensure nobody is standing behind the vehicle whilst opening the rear door
• Stand back whilst hosing out the hopper so that debris is not washed upon you,
do not enter the hopper
• Clean up debris after finished to eliminate any slipping hazards
• Ensure Auxiliary motor is switched off and broom is extended out for
accessibility
• Wear gloves to prevent any injuries to hands
• Use proper spanners to avoid slipping and crushing hand whilst loosening and
tightening of nuts and bolts
• When steering wheel is extended out it reduces the clearance for movement of
hand and should be adjusted forward to enable uninterrupted movement and
injury to hand.
provided to be used, driver must also ensure that movement is achievable and
might require moving of steering wheel.
NOTE: wheel grip is to be only used whilst in working mode and must be
removed when driving mode.

! • Clearing blocked suction tube • If chutes are blocked, at no time is driver to mount the engine area of vehicle to
clear the blockage, if blockage cannot be cleared from ground level, driver
should return to depot and seek assistance from Fleet unit.

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