DRIVERS & OPERATORS

AWARENESS TRAINING

PROJECT : SKY VENTURE PROJECT,

LOCATION : YAS ISLAND-ABUDHABI-UAE
1
Health & Safety Training

PLEASE SWITCH OFF

MOBILES NOW !
or
“SILENCE MODE”

2
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Training Objective

 To gain knowledge of DRIVER / OPERATOR

responsibilities in Road / workplace.

 Hazards Associated with Vehicle / Equipment

 Injury / Illness Prevention For Heavy Equipment

Operations

 To understand the Banks Man general duties with

vehicle/ Equipments.

3
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Operating / Driving Rules
 All Drivers must Possess a Valid UAE Drivers License
for class of vehicle to be operated.

 All Operators must also have 3rd party training

certificates.

 All Operators should be both Physically & Mentally Fit.

 Must undergo Zublin Project HSE Induction.

 Must not drive or operate plant/ equipment under the

influence of DRUGS or ALCOHOL.

 All passengers must wear a seat belt.

4
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 PROJECT DRIVING RULES
 All vehicles must have headlights on.
 All Drivers / Operators must wear seat
belts
 All Vehicles must stick to posted speed
limits.
 No use of mobile phones whilst driving.
 No Overtaking
 All Drivers / Operators must wear full PPE
when outside of vehicles.
 Whilst driving always maintain a Safe
distance from vehicle ahead (3 Second
Rule)

5
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN
 Put Hazard Warning Lights on
 Leave cab with PPE on
 Place a Hazard Warning
Triangle 100 m behind vehicle in
the direction of oncoming traffic.
 Notify supervisor in case of
breakdown.
 Stay with Vehicle but not inside
– keep out of harm
Try to ensure your vehicle does
not pose a hazard to other road
users.
6
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 IN THE CASE OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT

DO THE FOLLOWING:
 Switch off the engine and restrict the vehicle
movement.

 Switch on hazard lights.

 Place a Hazard Warning Triangle 100 m

behind vehicle in the direction of oncoming
traffic

 Report incident to HSS team

 Call medical team if required.

 Stay with vehicle but do not sit in vehicle or

stand in road

 Await HSS / Security arrival for assistance

7
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 ADVERSE WEATHER
 Reduce speed while driving at
night.
 Slow down slowly and drive at
speed that suits the conditions.
 Make sure your dipped head
lights are turned on and working.
 Be patient. Avoid passing,
changing lanes and crossing
traffic. For low visibility
 In Fog, only use your low beam
headlights. High beam reflects off
the fog making it harder to see.
 If you have fog lights, use them in
addition to your dipped head
lights.

8
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 SEAT BELT FACTS

It is mandatory for the drivers and ALL

 Passengers to wear seat belt.
 A seatbelt only works when you wear
it properly.
 Airbags cannot offer the protection of
seatbelt.
 Airbags are part of supplementary
 Restraint system (SRS) which will
function best
 If your seat belt is fastened.

9
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Operators/Drivers working place
Operators/Drivers worked the critical activity area
the follows:

Traffic/High Road
Low traffic /Remote Road area
Loading & Off loading
Worked near the Excavation
Materials shifting & arrangements
Site Entrance or Exit

10
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 General Hazards associated with Task
Main Hazard to be:
 Striking people and collision
with other equipment
 Pinch points between
equipment and objects
 Conditions falling off equipment
or bucket
 Overturning of equipment
Collision Accidents
 Traveling empty at excessive
speeds
 Lack of Concentration
 Poor Visibility
 Lack of maintenance

11
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES Over turned truck
 General Hazards associated with Task

 Unexpected electrical shock (e.g.

overhead and underground power
lines)
 Failure of lifting
mechanisms/operational failures
 Ingress/egress difficulties
 Runaway machines (Not blocking
Unexpected Power line
wheels upon parking or operator’s
inability to control)
 Being struck by limbs of trees or
other overhead obstructions, and
by moving equipment

12
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES Crane Overturning
 General Hazards associated with Task

 Poor repairs or
service

 Obstructed
view in backing

Dirty or broken windows

can block operators’ view
of hazards
13
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Consequences of Unsafe Driving

 Loss of life
 Serious Injury
 Loss of Job
 Serious Property
Damage
 Legal Consequences

14
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
Consequences of Unsafe Driving

15
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
Consequences of Unsafe Equipments
operation

16
 Operator / Drivers Responsibility
Before the start of each shift, the operator
should use a check list and do the
following:
 Approach equipment, walk fully around
it and look for hazards
 Check lights, tires, suspension and
steering system, fluid levels, exterior
hoses and filters. Look for unguarded
moving parts or other unsafe
conditions.
 Inside the cab, remove trash, make
sure windows are clean, adjust mirrors,
check fire extinguisher, turn on all
exterior lights, make sure seatbelt is
ready to use.
 Start engine; check gauges and
warning lights; check engine sounds.

17
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Operator / Drivers Responsibility

Before moving, warn people

in the area; test equipment’s
movements; make sure back
up alarms can be heard.
Banks Man /Signal Man used
to assist the operator
Use PPE especially Hi Visible
clothing
Do not carry person

18
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Safe Operation around Equipments

 On pedestrian workers should be

trained to work safely around the
equipment
– Wear high visibility clothing
– Do not assume operators can
see you
 Good communication is essential
to Operator with Banks Man /
Signal Man
– Use standardized hand
signals/ Flags

19
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Heavy Plant & Equipment

Examples of heavy equipment:

Excavating equipment
Lifting equipment
Loading and hauling equipment
Compaction equipment
Grading and finishing equipment
High Truck lorry

20
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Excavating Equipment

• Backhoes (used for surface or

subsurface excavation of soft
soils and sludge)
• Excavators (large backhoes,
hydraulic powered)
• Backhoe/JCB (self-contained
unit mounted on rubber tires
or tracks; can be equipped to
operate as a loader)
• Dozer, forklift, crane,
Telescopic / Mini Excavators

21
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Lifting Equipment

• Cranes are the most commonly

used lifting equipment

• Cranes are used for raising,

shifting and lowering loads

• They use projecting swinging

arm or hoisting apparatus
supported on an overhead truck

Crane

22
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Loading and Hauling Equipment
• Loaders
– Used to excavate and move soft materials and
load/unload trucks
• Dozer (Bulldozer):
– Used for pushing and pulling loads typically in
earthwork operations and demolition work
• Dump Trucks
– Most common type of hauling equipment due to their
versatility.
• Telescopic Excavator
– Used for the deep tunnel excavation

23
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
Loading and Hauling Equipment

Loader Fork Lift

Dump truck

Dozer Backhoe /JCB Hiab 24

SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Drivers/Operators Responsibility

All Drivers /Operators of a vehicles / plant must:

• Recognise authority of Banksman / follow all commands

• Assess the task with the Banks Man prior to the start

• Understand & agree signals to be given by the Banks Man

• Ensure that they only operate with a Banks Man where

required

• Ensure Banks Man is standing in a point of safety

25
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Both MUST work together

+ =

Banks Man Driver /Operator 1 Team

26
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Driver / Operator
& Banks Man Joint Responsibilities

• Check area is safe to proceed

• Keep Safe distances and maintain line of sight
• Do not use mobile phone while operating / guiding a
vehicle
• If unsafe report to supervisor / Safety officer before
continuing

27
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Banks Man / Flag Man - PPE
Operator/Drivers can easily identified the Banks Man / Flag Man PPE

28
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
Banks Man Signals should be:

Whistle – In an emergency situation Banks Man

will be alert you
29
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Safe working practices
Operator & Banks Man Discussion possible dangers in the work area

Buildings in the area Other Workmen ?

Any Height
Restrictions
Barriers in place for
High Traffic Area excavations

30
Banks Man Stay on Line of sight

Safe distance

SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES 31

 Other Safety Measures

• Never jump onto or off the equipment

(having both feet and one hand, or one
foot and both hands in contact with the
ladder access all the time)
• Never operate any of the controls from
any position except the operator’s seat
• Never permit anyone to ride on the
equipment
• Never refuel when the engine is
running
• DO NOT SMOKE when driving on site

32
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
 Other Safety measures

When equipment is left unattended

make sure that:
– All elevated work surfaces such as
buckets and lifts are lowered
– All moving parts are disengaged and
their motion has stopped
– Transmission is in appropriate parking
position
– Engine is off, and vehicle is secure
– Equipment is secure against
movement
– Hand over the key Responsible
Supervisor

33
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES
Keep yourself SAFE at all times!

34
SAFE DRIVING SAVES LIVES