Escalated outcome from a mobile equipment fire, caused by:
- Exit blocked e.g. by fire or aftermarket siting of mobile equipment components
- Operators/workers unable to see through smoke
- Emergency exit blocked by equipment etc.
- Operator/worker trapped or unconscious after collision or rollover
- Inability to activate emergency exit due to unapproved or poorly communicated modification, defect or absence of required tooling
- Delayed emergency response to help with operator/worker response
- Inadequate systems to initiate emergency response (i.e. cannot call for help)
Credible Failure mode is addressed by:
- BI-01.04 Trained, Competent and Authorised Mobile Equipment Operators
- BI-01.39 Alarm and vehicle information panel expected response – information prepared for operators
- BI-02A.43 Alarms provide verbal directions for operators in fire situations
- BI-02A.52 Operator access specifications are detailed for mobile equipment
- BI-02D.02 Standards setting minimum requirements for cabin integrity, restraints, access and escape, auto shut-downs and other relevant protective systems
- BI-09.01 Emergency Preparedness
- BI-09B.01 Emergency Response Drills
- BI-09B.02 General Fire Training
- BI-09B.03 Operator Fire Training
- BI-09B.04 Emergency response team fire training
Last Updated: 23/01/2023 02:50:54pm