ESH100.2.IS.12

Policy Area

ESH-Environment Safety & Health

Procedure Number

ESH100.2.IS.12

Procedure Title

Manage Earth Moving Equipment

Procedure Manager

FONG, DARRELL G.

Status

Active

Subject Matter Expert

Frederick Charles Shelly (Fred)
Herman O. Armijo, Jr. (CA)

Applicability, Exceptions, and Consequences

This corporate procedure applies to all who operate, or oversee employees who operate earth moving equipment.

Exceptions to, or deviations from this procedure must be approved through the Executive Policy Sponsor or Policy Area Manager, if delegated. Click here to view Contacts for Corporate Policy System Policies, Processes, and Procedures. See CG100.1.7, Request an Exception to a Policy, Process, or Procedure, for directions on how to obtain an exception to this procedure.

Granting or permitting exceptions or violations of policy, process, or procedure without authority, regardless of position or title, may be cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Violating a policy, process, or procedure may be cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: A printed copy of this document may not be the document currently in effect. The official version is located on the Sandia National Laboratories Sandia Restricted Network (SRN).

Procedure Overview

This procedure describes the requirements for operating various types of earthmoving equipment.

Procedure Requirements

Activity	Responsible Individual	Required Action
Operate Equipment	Managers	Ensure all operators are qualified and informed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions applicable to his/her work environment.
Operate Equipment	Members of the Workforce authorized and qualified to operate earth moving equipment	Operate equipment according to manufacturers' instruction manuals. Wear seatbelt if available. Refer equipment malfunctions to the appropriate organization for repair.
Obtain Operator Qualification	Members of the Workforce who operate equipment	Obtain qualification by training or experience prior to operating equipment: Be informed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions applicable to his/her work environment. At a minimum, this must include : Operating characteristics. Capabilities and limitations. Affects on variables. Safety features. Manufacturers' operating procedures.
Inspect and Maintain Equipment	Managers	Ensure equipment inspections are performed according to manufacturer’s instruction manuals.
Inspect and Maintain Equipment	Members of the Workforce who operate equipment	Perform equipment inspections, including pre-use and periodic, as recommended by the manufacturer. Refer equipment malfunctions to the appropriate organization for repair. Ensure equipment audible/visual alarm is in operating condition.

Implementing Tools

Forms

SF 2001-EP, Excavation Permit
SF 2001-PP, Penetration Permit
Request for Generator Support

Website

Earth Moving Equipment website

Additional Drivers

10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program.

Related Processes and Procedures

Process

ESH100.2, Analyze and Control Hazards.

Procedures

ESH100.2.IS.5, Manage Excavations, Trenches, and Floor and Wall Penetrations Hazards.
ESH100.4.RPT.4, Report Environmental Releases.

Change Summary

Date	Summary
08/09/2011	*Administrative* Modified Changed subject matter expert from Robert Morrison to Fred Shelly.
02/07/2011	*Administrative* Modified Corrected punctuation in contact name.
12/02/2010	*Administrative* Modified Updated SAPLE links to subject matter experts for system consistency. Un-merged merged cells in requirements table for display. Removed extra blank line in Applicability field. Updated dictionary terms to term identification numbers for system consistency. Added extra digit to months in change summary date.
06/16/2010	*Administrative* Added Implementing tools.