The "Raising the Bar" standards for plant and equipment reflect National Highways' commitment to maintaining high safety and operational standards across construction and maintenance projects. This guidance outlines specific requirements for various equipment types, emphasizing hazard elimination, isolation, engineering controls, and risk minimization. These requirements apply to all equipment used within National Highways projects and must be observed by contractors and operators to ensure a safe working environment.
Each type of plant and equipment is subject to a set of minimum standards, including daily inspections, appropriate safety measures, and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as LOLER and PUWER. The guidance further specifies conditions for safe operation, including visibility enhancements, roll-over protection, and the use of anti-crush systems. Additionally, the document addresses the use of safety technologies like 3D machine control, exclusion zones, and audible warnings to enhance operational safety.
Specific requirements are provided for equipment ranging from excavators and cranes to compressors and telehandlers. Each equipment category includes mandatory safety features, operator competency requirements, and emergency protocols, reflecting National Highways' dedication to minimizing risks associated with plant-person interface (PPI) and enhancing site safety protocols.
Raising The Bar Guidance - Telehandler Equipment Requirements
The Telehandler is a versatile lifting machine equipped with an extendable boom, allowing operators to lift, move, and place materials at varying heights and distances. Due to its flexibility and reach, the telehandler is
Raising The Bar Guidance - Compressor / Air Systems Equipment Requirements
Compressors and air systems are essential tools for a wide range of construction tasks, from powering pneumatic tools to providing clean air for spray painting or cleaning. These systems are powerful and
Raising The Bar Guidance - Road Sweeper / Collector Equipment Requirements
The Road Sweeper, also known as a Road Sweeper Collector, is a critical piece of equipment for maintaining clean and safe road surfaces on construction sites and highways. This machine collects debris, dust, and
Raising The Bar Guidance - Tipper – Rigid or Articulated Equipment Requirements
Tipper trucks, available in rigid or articulated configurations, are critical for transporting and unloading bulk materials like sand, gravel, and debris on construction and highway sites. Their tipping
Raising The Bar Guidance - Concrete Pump Equipment Requirements
Concrete pumps are essential for delivering liquid concrete to high or hard-to-reach areas on construction and highway sites. With the ability to pump concrete through hoses to designated areas, they are critical for
The Mobile Crane is a versatile lifting machine designed to move heavy loads, often over large distances, using a telescopic or lattice boom mounted on a wheeled or tracked undercarriage. Mobile cranes are widely used on construction sites and highways due to their flexibility, mobility, and
Raising The Bar Guidance - Concrete Extrusion Machine Equipment Requirements
The Concrete Extrusion Machine is specialized equipment used to construct continuous concrete barriers, curbs, gutters, and other structures by extruding wet concrete into pre-defined shapes. This machine is
Raising The Bar Guidance - Mobile Crushing Plant Equipment Requirements
A Mobile Crushing Plant is a powerful piece of equipment used to process rocks, stones, concrete, and other materials into smaller, manageable pieces on-site. It’s often used in construction and highway projects to
Raising The Bar Guidance - Ride-On Compaction Roller Equipment Requirements
The Ride-On Compaction Roller is a crucial machine for compacting soil, asphalt, and other materials on construction and highway sites. This machine ensures a stable and level surface, which is essential for
Raising The Bar Guidance - Tracked Dozer Equipment Requirements
The Tracked Dozer is a heavy-duty machine designed for moving large quantities of soil, gravel, sand, and other materials on construction and highway sites. Equipped with a powerful blade and robust tracks, the dozer is