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. Mobile plant is any item of plant not classed as OTP or OTM.

Purpose

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

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

b) Mobile plant becoming out of control, e.g. telehandler or dumper truck operator being crushed under a structure;

c) collision, e.g. collision between a telehandler and another vehicle or structure ;

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

e) damage to assets, e.g. a telehandler, tower crane or its load hitting a passing train during Any Line Open (ALO) operation; and

f) staff injuries, e.g. Operator.