scope:

This module defines the requirements for identification and marking of plant, and the documentation to be carried by on-track machines (OTM) and on-track plant (OTP).

This module applies to all organisations involved with the procurement, manufacturing or supply of plant. It also applies to those carrying out or controlling plant operations or maintaining plant used on Network Rail-managed infrastructure and Network Rail projects.

Purpose

The implementation of this module contributes to compliance with legislation (LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA and umbrella legislation) and to mitigating the following risks:

a) uncontrolled movements of MEWP's, e.g. MEWP operator being crushed under a structure;

b) overturning, e.g. RRV overturning during lifting operations; and runaway/failure to stop on demand, e.g. OTP running away on a gradient.

c) Occupational Health hazards which may result in physical injuries, short or long-term health issues sustained to staff by poor design or lack of engineering controls