Job Safety Analysis

Shifting operations

When things can happen

Potential risk / hazard

a)

During mobilisation and demobilisation of the

individual transporters to site

b)

Transporters are involved in an accident

Transporters get held up in customs or at JPJ

(Malaysian Public road department) roadblock

1)

Some transporters get held up at another job

d)

Flat tyres occur during mobilisation

SA

c)

a)

2)

Some transporter connection parts are missing

During assembly and dismantling of the

transporters at site

b)

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Shifting works

How to avoid / counter re-act / plan

contingency
Mobilisation of roadable trandsporters only done
I)
during daylight hours
Make sure transporters in good conditions prior
II)
to dispatch
Use realiable subcontractor for mobilisation of
III)
non roadable transporters (PST-Es)
Mobilisation done at least 2 days prior to actual
I)
requirement on site
Double check paperwork at least 1 month prior
II)
to dispatch
Have at least 10 axle lines spare which can be
I)
mobilised at any time
Mobilisation done at least 2 days prior to actual
II)
requirement on site
Mobilisation can continue with a few flat tyres on
I)
each transporter
II) At least 3 spare tyres are to be mobilised
Transporter assembly done in time to allow last
I)
minute dispatch of small parts

PL
E

No

Not sufficient assist equipment (eg crane,

forklift) available at site

II)

Insist on flexibility from independent

subcontractors to use each other's tools/parts

Make sure not all transporters arrive at the same

time
Carefully plan quantity of assist equipment
II)
required and closely follow up
Client to dedicate certain quantity of assist
III)
equipment for this purpose
I)

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Job Safety Analysis

Shifting operations

When things can happen

How to avoid / counter re-act / plan

contingency

Potential risk / hazard

a)

Not sufficient space under module to position

transporters

I)

PL
E

No

II)

b)

Module supports are not positioned in a straight

line

I)

During positioning, pick up & testing of the

transporters underneath the cargo

c)

Not enough supports or support beams

available on top of the transporters

SA

3)

II)

d)

e)

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Shifting works

Hydraulic hose bursts

Major powerpack failure

I)

Clearly request and monitor the required space

Double check space available at least 2 days
prior to positioning date
The supports are to be very precicely positioned
in line for positioning of long trailers with
sufficient gaps
Client to have a set of jacks on standby for last
minute required changes
Mobilise at least 2 pcs additional beams other
than required for contingency purpose

II)

Have sufficient hardwood jacking timber on

standby for last minute adjustments/shimming

I)

Close off the partition involved to be able to

continue job. Complete proper repair after
testing

II)

Test all hydraulic systems to maximum pressure

prior to positioning transporters under the decks

Mobilise a number of hoses which are most

likely to give way
Designate a hydraulic hose shop in the vicinity
IV)
for quick repairs
Have sufficient contingency built in to be able to
I)
continue the job with one powerpack less
III)

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Job Safety Analysis

Shifting operations

When things can happen

Potential risk / hazard

3)

Center of gravity not in position as expected

resulting in overloading of certain transporters

f)

( continued)
During positioning, pick up
& testing of the transporters underneath the cargo

Module heavier than expected

SA

g)

h)

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Shifting works

How to avoid / counter re-act / plan

contingency
Be ready for last minute adjustments of
I)
transporter configurations
Be ready to mobilise additional transporters in
II) case problem can not be solved by change of
transporter configurations
Client to double check and closely monitor their
III) weight control reports and center of gravity
calculations
Be ready prepared for last minute changes in
IV) the hydraulic grouping of the transporters'
suspension cylinders
Initially plan transporter loading to maximum
I)
90% of maximum loading
Be ready to mobilise additional transporters in
II) case problem can not be solved by change of
transporter configurations
Client to double check and closely monitor their
III) weight control reports and center of gravity
calculations

PL
E

No

Powerpack on-board computer failure

I)

Have spare computers/parts on standby on site

Have electronic expert on standby on site for

emergency cases
Continue testing at manual override mode and
III)
make proper repair prior to transportation
II)

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Job Safety Analysis

Shifting operations

Potential risk / hazard

i)

Control box failure

j)

Tyre failure

( continued)
During positioning, pick up
& testing of the transporters underneath the cargo

3)

When things can happen

4)

Transporter related incidents

b)

I)

Close off the partition involved to be able to

continue job if feasible , if not replace the hose

II)

Test all hydraulic systems to maximum pressure

prior to positioning transporters under the decks

Hydraulic hose bursts

SA

a)

How to avoid / counter re-act / plan

contingency
I) Have at least 1 control box on standby
II) Have sufficient connection cables on standby
Have electronic expert on standby for
III)
emergency cases
Continue testing with the flat tyre and change
I)
tyre after testing
Check tyre pressures prior to placing
II)
transporters underneath the decks
Check transporter path for sharp objects prior to
III)
placing transporter underneath the decks

PL
E

No

Major powerpack failure

Mobilise a number of hoses which are most

likely to give way
IV) Have a oil splil absorbent kit on standby
Designate a hydraulic hose shop in the vicinity
V)
for quick repairs
Have sufficient contingency built in to be able to
I)
continue the job with one powerpack less
III)

I)
c)

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Shifting works

Powerpack on-board computer failure

Have spare computers/parts on standby on site

Have electronic expert on standby on site for

emergency cases
III) Continue at manual override mode if possible
II)

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Job Safety Analysis

Shifting operations

No

When things can happen

Potential risk / hazard

I)
Control box failure

II)

PL
E

d)

III)
I)

e)

Tyre failure

II)

4)

( continued)

Transporter related
incidents

III)

Wheels dig into ground during low speed, high

angle manoeuvering

SA

f)

g)

Not enough pulling force to initially move the

deck

I)

II)
III)
I)
II)
III)
IV)

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Shifting works

How to avoid / counter re-act / plan

contingency
Have at least 1 control box on standby for each
system (being Goldhofer and SPMT)
Have sufficient connection cables on standby
Have electronic expert on standby for
emergency cases
Continue with the flat tyre if feasible, if not
change it
Check tyre pressures prior to placing
transporters underneath the decks
Check transporter path for sharp objects prior to
placing transporter underneath the decks
Client to place steel plates under each deck at
transporter position to avoid digging in during
transporter positioning
Client to place steel plates under each deck's
final position at transporter position to avoid
digging in during deck positioning
Have sufficient earth moving machines on
standby
Plan to have at least 5% of total weight as
pulling force available
Double check whether all drive axles are
functioning properly
Have a number of equipment and heavy duty
trucks on standby to assist pulling
Maximise movement on steel plates

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