During operations, there is a failure of reservoirs, hoses or lines containing fuel, hydraulics, lubrication, coolant etc. caused by:

  • Mechanical or heat damage to hoses, lines or reservoirs (e.g. Continuing to operate after a collision where tanks/lines are/could have been damaged)
  • Flammable fluids/lubricants introduced by operators – leading to a situation where the released liquid becoming a fuel that can be ignited by a hot component (e.g. turbo charger, exhaust, electrical fault, etc.)
  • Operating practices leading to leaks and, or the failure and release of liquid e.g. Overloading engine (increased pressure leading to release)
  • Operating after coolant loss including operating with low oil levels; not responding to alarms for fluid loss
  • Fluid loss due to mechanical damage from collisions; being struck by materials (e.g. during bogging/digging activities)
  • Operating on a gradient leads to release of fuel (e.g. through fuel flooding or tank spills)

 Credible Failure mode is addressed by:

  • BI-01.04 Trained, Competent and Authorised Mobile Equipment Operators
  • BI-01.43 Required system health checks before mobile equipment operation – information for operator by vehicle type specifying: access and escape, alarms, fire suppression, auto shutdowns and other relevant protective systems
  • BI-02A.45 Confirm that hydraulic systems performance meets OEM guarantees
  • BI-02A.50.1 Flammable Fluid Line Control Systems detect and react to loss of containment
  • BI-02A.52 Operator access specifications are detailed for mobile equipment
  • BI-02A.53 Operator display specifications are detailed for mobile equipment
  • BI-02A.59 Restraints on drive trains and other mechanical components to arrest damage from failed components
  • BI-02A.70 Fire resistant coolants, hydraulic fluids are tested, approved and available for use in mobile equipment, when required.
  • BI-04.02 Appropriate system for scheduled inspections including structured checklists and defect reporting
  • BI-09.06 Site spill response

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Last Updated: 11/08/2020 01:54:43am