Prepare and operate a powered vehicle with LEGACY

This standard covers the preparation and operation of a powered vehicle, such as ATVs, four wheel drives, quad bikes, skid-steers and bob-cats, with attachments. The standard does not cover the use of tractors with attachments. The standard covers the use of a powered vehicle with a range of attachments in a variety of weather conditions, ground conditions and terrain. These conditions will have an impact on the handling and use of the vehicle. When using a powered vehicle on the public highway you will need to hold the appropriate licenses for both yourself and the vehicle. You must carry out your work in a way which will consider any impact on the natural environment. This standard is suitable for anyone operating a powered vehicle with attachments on or off the public highway.

P1: Wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment.
P2: Prepare appropriate powered vehicle by carrying out pre-start checks and adjustments in accordance with specifications and in line with current legislation.
P3: Confirm the powered vehicle is safe and ready for use.
P4: Check and adjust operator environment to meet personal requirements.
P5: Select appropriate attachments to carry out the required work.
P6: Make sure attachments are suitable for the vehicle.
P7: Make sure attachments are fitted securely and safely.
P8: Make sure attachment is set or calibrated if required.
P9: Check the immediate work area for hazards and obstacles before moving off.
P10: Use the correct warning signals at all times.
P11: Operate and manoeuvre the vehicle safely, and consistent with the type of vehicle, attachment and operation.
P12: Use attachments safely at all times.
P13: Make sure attachment is in transport position when not in use in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
P14: Modify operating procedures to take into account any changes in weather, ground conditions and types of terrain.
P15: Maintain the efficiency of powered vehicle and attachment performance through the appropriate handling and use of the vehicle.
P16: Deal with any hazards and obstacles encountered during operation in accordance with standard practice.
P17: Monitor the operation of the attachment and recognise faults.
P18: Stop and isolate powered vehicle on completion of activity in line with standard practice.
P19: Remove attachment in accordance with specifications.
P20: Leave the vehicle and attachment secure after use and in a suitable condition for future use.
P21: Carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and company policies.

K1: How to select appropriate powered vehicle for the required activity and how to carry out pre-start checks and adjustments.
K2: Different types of accessories available for powered vehicles and how they are secured.
K3: Which vehicles are suitable to carry passengers.
K4: The type of clothing and personal protective equipment suitable for the activity.
K5: The types of safety equipment that should be available.
K6: Current legislation in relation to the use of powered vehicles and attachments.
K7: How to mount and dismount safely.
K8: How to start and stop the vehicle.
K9: The function of all controls and instruments including the vehicle and attachment.
K10: Types of attachments and how they should be secured and removed from the vehicle.
K11: Types of attachments that are safe for use with the vehicle and those that are not.
K12: Conditions that should be taken into account when considering the use of attachments.
K13: How to set or calibrate attachments where required.
K14: Appropriate use of warning signals and indicators.
K15: The ways in which the vehicle and attachment should be operated and manoeuvred, and how different weather, ground conditions and terrain must be taken into account.
K16: How to operate and use attachments safely on the powered vehicle.
K17: How to put attachment into transport position and work position where appropriate.
K18: The capabilities of the vehicle and factors which may affect efficiency.
K19: Types of hazards and obstacles which may be encountered and how these should be dealt with.
K20: How to monitor the operation of the attachment and actions that might be required.
K21: Faults, defects and wearing parts that occur with attachments used in your place of work.
K22: How to preserve the efficiency of the vehicle and attachment through daily maintenance.
K23: How and where to refer problems with the vehicle or attachment.
K24: The reasons why the vehicle and attachment should be left in a suitable condition for future use.
K25: Why it is important to maintain safety and security of the vehicle and attachment at all times.
K26: your responsibilities under relevant environmental and health and
safety legislation, codes of practice and company policies

• Documents:
  Drawings
  Schedules
  Method statements
  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  Manufacturers’ guidelines
  Customer requirements
  
  
• Instructions:
  Could be verbal or written.
  Powered Vehicles:
  ATVs
  Four-wheel drives
  Quad bikes
  Mules
  Skid-steers
  Bob-cats
  
  
• Attachments:
  Trailed or mounted equipment
  Operator Environment:
  Seat
  Steering wheel
  Mirrors
  Seat belt
  
  
• Ground Conditions:
  Wet
  Dry
  Frost
  Ice
  Mud
  Loose ground
  
  
• Terrain:
  Hard surfaces
  Soft surfaces
  Uneven surfaces
  Slopes
  
  
• Efficiency Factors:
  Gears
  Hydraulics
  Tyre pressure
  Track condition
  Brakes
  Clutches