scope:

This module specifies requirements and guidance for using mobile plant:

a) on or near the line;

b) lineside; and

c) when transporting plant.

This module applies to organisations involved with the planning or supply of any mobile plant, carrying out or controlling operations using mobile plant, or maintaining mobile plant used on Network Rail managed infrastructure and Network Rail projects.

See the index of NR/L2/RMVP/0200 for information on which:

a) specific roles this module applies to; and

b) modules that also apply to those roles.

This module applies to:

a) road vehicles and trailers;

b) tracked machines;

c) wheeled machines;

d) cranes on fixed bases;

e) road vehicles with knuckle boom cranes;

f) road-rail vehicles; and

g) tower cranes.

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive.

Purpose

The implementation of this module contributes to mitigating the following risks:

a) compliance with legislation (LOLER, PUWER, HASAW);

b) MEWPs becoming out of control, e.g. MEWP operator being crushed under a structure;

c) collision, e.g. collision between a RRV and an OTM;

d) overturning, e.g. RRV overturning during lifting operations;

e) damage to assets, e.g. RRV or its load hitting a passing train during ALO operation; and

f) staff injuries, e.g. Operator.