The document contains rules and regulations for the operation of heavy equipment from the Denr administrative order 2000-98. It outlines various safety requirements and procedures that operators must follow, such as only authorized personnel being allowed to operate equipment, wearing reflective vests underground, conducting inspections, following maintenance schedules, properly parking and locking equipment, and ensuring areas are clear before starting equipment. It aims to promote safe operation and prevent accidents involving heavy machinery.

1. Denr administrative
order 2000-98
MINE SAFETY | EM 412
SECTION 47
heavy equipment operation
[ J o C h ]

2. Heavy equipment refers to heavy-duty
vehicles.
Heavy machines, heavy trucks, construction
equipment, engineering equipment, heavy
vehicles, or heavy hydraulics.
They usually comprise five equipment
systems: implement, traction, structure,
powertrain, control and information.

3. RULE 464:
Only authorized and qualified personnel shall be allowed
to operate heavy equipment. Authorized personnel shall
be a holder of Land Transportation Office driver’s license.
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4. RULE 465:
Only duly qualified and authorized persons shall be
permitted to assist, operate and maintain any
machine or equipment. Equipment operators shall
be made responsible for the protection of men and
equipment within their scope of jurisdiction.
*jurisdiction the official power to make legal decisions and judgments
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5. RULE 466:
When trackless equipment are used in
underground mining, the manager shall
ensure that employees :
a. wear an outer vest or webbing harness with
reflective material on their chest and back; or
b. have panels or strips of reflective material
securely fastened to the clothing on their
chest and back.
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6. RULE 467:
All vehicles in a mine so far as is
practicable shall be fitted with roll over
protective structures, blinkers and signal
lights.
RULE 468:
On-the-ground and on-the-cab inspections
shall be conducted prior to starting and
operating the unit.
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7. RULE 469:
Inspection of the conditions of all visible
machine parts shall only be done when
the machine is not in motion.
RULE 470:
When refuelling, the operator shall shut
off the engine and shall comply with the
no smoking policy.
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8. RULE 471:
The operator shall follow strictly the
Preventive Maintenance Schedule of each
equipment in accordance with the
procedure set by the manufacturer.
RULE 472:
The operator shall immediately report any
defective or faulty operation.
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9. RULE 473:
It shall be prohibited to clean and to apply
oil and grease, adjust or repair any
equipment while it is in operation.
RULE 474:
Only authorized mechanics shall repair or
make any adjustments to the equipment.
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10. RULE 475:
When repairing equipment, it shall be
properly lockedout to prevent it from
being set in motion.
RULE 476:
The operator shall tag/lock operator’s
panel board whenever repair is being done
on the unit.
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11. RULE 477:
No employee shall be allowed to
undertake servicing of the battery unless
equipped with the appropriate safety
paraphernalia.
*paraphernalia means others stuff
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12. RULE 478:
Before starting a repaired equipment,
an inspection shall be done to make sure that
all tools used are removed,
all working parts of the machine are free to move
without damage, and that nobody will be injured
when the machine is set in motion.
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13. RULE 479:
Whenever washing/cleaning services is
done in the unit :
a. always shut-off the engine before
cleaning.
b. never clean a hot engine.
c. always cover the starter, alternator,
voltage regulator and electrical boxes
when washing the unit with pressure
washer.
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14. RULE 480:
The operator shall never start the
machine unless :
a. the area near the machine is clear.
b. all covers are installed.
c. the park brake system is applied.
d. the transmission control lever is in
the neutral position.
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15. RULE 481:
The operator shall always travel the
required speeds in congested areas.
RULE 482:
It shall be prohibited to use the machine
or equipment other than its intended
purpose.
*congested areas means on narrow space
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16. RULE 483:
The operator shall never leave the unit
except in an emergency situation.
RULE 484:
When parking on a sloping ground,
operator shall always position the unit
towards the sidewall, block the wheels,
and switch off engine.
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17. RULE 485:
The operator shall always tag the steering
control lever when a component has been
removed from the machine.
RULE 486:
No one shall be allowed to stand in the
area of the center pivot (articulation
hinge) unless the frame lock is fitted.
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18. RULE 487:
The operator of the trackless unit shall
ensure that the transmission is always
engaged while the unit is in motion.
RULE 488:
A trackless unit shall not be parked and
left unattended unless
a. The engine or power supply has been
switched off; and b. The parking brake has
been applied;
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19. RULE 489:
Before operating the machine, the
operator shall check all safety devices
thoroughly to ensure that the machine is
in good operating condition.
RULE 490:
Electrically driven machines shall be
connected to the electrical supply via
circuit breaker.
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20. RULE 491:
The operator shall always park the
machine properly in designated area.
RULE 492:
No employee shall be allowed to place any
object in the operator’s pit which may
hinder or prevent access to safety and/or
operating controls.
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21. RULE 493:
The operator shall always keep the
machine clean at all times, especially
from fuel, grease, oils, rags and and other
combustible materials.
RULE 494:
The operator shall always check fire
extinguisher and/or fire prevention
appliance before operating the equipment.
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22. RULE 495:
The operator shall always positioned the
machine in an area that has been
carefully barred down and/or rockbolted.
RULE 496:
It shall be prohibited to get on or off any
moving vehicles or equipment. Proper
procedures in getting on or off equipment
shall be observed.
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