This document provides guidelines for safe driving and operation of vehicles in a mine. It outlines various rules including: - Only authorized personnel are allowed to operate vehicles. - Speed limits of 30 km/hr maximum and 10 km/hr when dumping must be followed. Heavy vehicles have right of way over light vehicles. - Vehicles must be parked safely and parking brakes applied. When parked on a slope, wheels must be blocked and steering turned. - Overtaking is only permitted when visibility is good and speeds can be maintained. - Drivers must conduct pre-operation vehicle checks, drive safely, follow signs and report any issues. Proper procedures must be followed for loading,

3. To know the D0’s &
Don'ts.
To ensure that you are
doing planned work.
Teaches us how to
work consistently with
a maximum degree of
efficiency and safety.

4. Ask yourself
Am I using
PPE?
Am I fit to do the
job?
 Am I trained and
authorised to do the
job?

6. SYNOPSIS OF
TRAFFIC RULES

7. FIRST
&
FOREMOS
T

8. A person shall neither
drive nor operate any
vehicle in or about the
mine unless authorized
to do so for the vehicle
or class of vehicles by
the manager.

9. SPEED
LIMITS

10. Maximum – 30 km/hr
At dumping – 10 km/hr
Do not exceed speed limit when
moving down the gradient,
negotiating curves, during reversal
and approaching road crossing,
check gate, workshop, CHP &
weighbridge.

11. RIGHT OF
WAY

12. All light vehicles shall give
way to the heavy vehicles
like dumper, Grader,
Tippers Wheel dozers.
All empty tippers to give
way to loaded tippers.

13. PARKING
&
STANDING

14. No parking or standing vehicle in
a position that will endanger other
traffics.
Apply parking brake before leaving
the vehicle.
Block the rear wheel securely and
turn off center the steering when
park down the gradient.

15. Do not park or stand the vehicle within the
area of swing of the Dragline, shovel and
other loading machine without obtaining
permission from the operator.
A Driver before moving from a parked
position ensure that path is free of any
obstruction.
All operators of HEMM and tipper shall
sound two blast or horn before moving
off from parked position.

16. CAUTION

17. The vehicle shall not be
driven over any electric
cables or water lines unless
they are protected properly.
The operators shall worn
seat belt during operation of
the vehicle.

18. The vehicle-obstructing road shall
give hazard light in the night and
red flags in front and rear side in
the daytime.
The operator shall make sure that
his vehicle has adequate
clearance particularly when
reversing, parking, passing other
vehicles.

19. The operator of the vehicle shall
ensure himself regarding the
condition of all the safety devices
present in the vehicle.
The operator shall inform
immediately if any fault arises or
any injury occurs during
operation /checking to the
supervisor present there.

20. The vehicle shall be checked at
least once after repairing only by
a trained and recognized
mechanic after every repairing.
All the operators tipper/dumper
shall make queue during taking
load. They shall not park their
vehicles in a haphazard manner.

21. OVERTAKIN
G

22. The driver of a vehicle may overtake
any other vehicle with caution provided
that:
• The speed limit is not exceeded.
• There is sufficient visibility of the road (30m),
• The vehicles are clear of any road obstruction or
junction
• The driver of a heavy vehicle shall not overtake
another vehicle on an incline unless the overtaken
vehicle is traveling at a speed less than10 KM/HR
and there is adequate visibility of the road ahead.
• No overtaking is permitted in vicinity of road
dividers.
• The operator of vehicle shall not overtake any
other vehicle unless he receives GO AHEAD
signal from the vehicle to which he intends to over
take.
• During over taking operator shall use hazard light.

23. SIGNS

24. The operator shall obey all the signs, if any
doubt arises regarding the sign then the
supervisor /any official of the mine present
nearby shall be contacted.

26. Mechanical Condition of vehicles
The driver of each heavy vehicle before
operation shall must check his vehicle to
ensure that it is safe working order and all the
safety devices are functioning properly.
The driver of any vehicle shall report to his
supervisor any defect found in the vehicle as
well as damage to the vehicle or injury to
himself or miss, arising out of a vehicle incident
in the mine.

27. To work
as a
driver in
a mine
VT TRAINED.
Medically
examined
under IME.
The safety
provisions
have been
explained to
you.
The traffic rule
and symbols
have been
explained to
you.
Thus,
competent to
drive a tipper

28. At the beginning of your shift
Make sure you are equipped with all
personal protective equipment.
Make sure you are carrying driving
licence, identity card issued to you.
Make sure that you are fit to work and
not suffering from fatigue or hangover.
Marked your attendance before the
commencement of the shift.

29. Before
starting
the tipper
Visually inspect the
tipper. If any tag
showing “OUT OF
ORDER” is
displayed, do not
operate. Check the safety
features like brakes,
horn, AVA, extended
canopy, tail light, lock
of tail gate, rear view
camera, tyre
pressure, oil level,
sign of any oil
leakage.
Before boarding
ensure that no
one is beneath
the tipper for any
maintenance or is
in close proximity.
The area is free of
obstruction for
pulling off.
Remove any
wedge provided
for blocking the
tyre.
Ensure that
no helper is
accompanying
you.

30. Starting the tipper
• Always maintain 3 point contact while climbing up or
down the cabin.
• Always face the tipper while climbing.
• Make sure that the steps are clean of any oil or
greasy material which can cause fall.
• Insert the ignition key.
• Blow two HORN before starting.
• Wear safety belt.
• Start the engine.
• See that all meters are working. If not, report it for
rectification.
• Do not pull off immediately after starting. Run the
engine in low idling speed for atleast one minute after
starting and before shutting off.
• Do not move vehicle before air pressure is built above
5.6 bar and hand brake is completely released.

31. Operation
• Parking brake is fully
released.
• Before operating the tipper
check the oil level in
hydraulic tank to ensure
that it lies between red and
black level mark in the oil
sight glass.
Before
driving
ensure
that

32. Operation
• Parking brake is fully released.
• Before operating the tipper check the oil
level in hydraulic tank to ensure that it lies
between red and black level mark in the oil
sight glass.
• Always follow the SPEED LIMIT specified
for that part of the mine.
• Do not overtake any dumper at any place, if
there is mixed fleet.
• Do not overtake any other tipper unless
there is a clear vision of 30m.
• In NO CASE overtaking should be done on
corners or bends.
• Always follow the right of way.
• Allow the loaded tippers to pass first.
• When you are following any other vehicle
with twin rear tyre, maintain a distance of at
least 10m so that no stone or other material
is deflected from the tyre hit your vehicle.
Before
driving
ensure
that

33. Driving
• Always use safety belt while driving.
• Do not use mobile phone while driving.
• Use lower gear and brake cautiously on
wet and slippery road.
• Avoid frequent and violent acceleration.
• As soon as any leakage of oil, fuel, air &
coolant is detected, get it attended
immediately.
• Drive judiciously using RPM meter. The
engine speed should be in green band at
all times.
• Avoid panic braking.

34. Do’s
• Get the tipper loaded
uniformly.
• Apply hand brake and
bring the gears into
neutral position while
tipping
• Position tipper on level
ground during loading
and unloading.
• Ensure that there are
no obstruction at
dumping place.
• Always depress the
clutch fully before
engaging PTO.
Dont’s
• Do not overload the
tipper beyond
specified limit.
• Do not tip on uneven
or soft grounds.
• Do not operate the
PTO when tipper is in
motion.
• Do not drive away till
body settles down
completely on sub
frame.

35. PARKING

36. Safe parking
Vehicles
should be
parked on
firm and
level ground,
preferably in
a dedicated
parking
area.
No vehicle
should be left
unattended
unless the
parking brakes
have been
firmly applied,
the engine has
been switched
off, the starter
key has been
removed.
Make sure
keys are never
left in an
unattended
vehicle and are
securely stored
when vehicles
are parked in
workplaces
overnight, at
weekends or
for long
periods.

37. Remember the
following
Brakes ON;
Engine OFF;
Key OUT;
Equipment SAFE.

38. DRIVING ON
SLOPES

39. To help avoid
overturns when
driving on a slope,
drivers should do
the following:
Never reverse the
tipper on any slope.
Never turn across a
slope while already
on it.
It is usually better to
drive forward down the
slope rather than
diagonally, to maintain
the stability of the
vehicle.
Never drive a tipper
diagonally down a
slope.
Keep speed to a
minimum on slopes.

40. TIPPING

41. Tipping vehicle
overturns can be
caused by
Poorly
maintained
tipping vehicles
Poorly trained
operators
Imbalanced
loads making
vehicles unstable
Uneven tipping
surfaces putting
a vehicle off
balance, or
unsuitable
ground
Vehicles
reversing too far
Turning with a
raised body
Striking
overhead
obstructions
The body in
tipped condition
does not come
into contact with
any overhead
electric wires.

42. Drivers should
never use
the ‘power
take-off’
(PTO), which
shifts power
to the tipping
pump if the
vehicle is in
gear;
not leave the
control
position
when raising
or lowering
the body and
not apply
straps to
hold controls
in position;
be able to
tell when the
body is fully
tipped and
stop the
tipping pump
as soon as
possible
before
releasing the
tipping gear;

43. Drivers should
drive a few
metres forward
to make sure
the load is
clear, after
checking that
the load is at
the bottom of
the tipped
body. If they
have to leave
the cab to carry
out this check,
they should
fully apply the
brakes, turn off
the engine and
(if possible)
remove the
keys;
never
stand or
walk
immediatel
y behind
the vehicle
when the
body is
raised
during
tipping;
never go
beneath a
tipped
tipper
unless it
has been
securely
propped
with a
suitable
body prop;
never jump
out of a
tipper that
is falling
over.

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