The communications equipment required for the safe and productive operation of mobile equipment is confirmed as working. Mobile equipment that cannot communicate does not operate.
Vehicle operators carry out prestart checks that include confirming radios and/or other communication devices are working and set on the correct channel.
Where radio faults are detected at prestart checks and during operations the site process to follow is well defined.
Vehicle operator training in the use of radios and communication equipment includes how to conduct prestart checks.
Prestart records confirm that checks of communication devices are completed.
Last Updated: 23/06/2020 04:01:31pm