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MOBILE CRUSHERS AND SCREENS  
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Access Systems
MPA Core item = core Aspirational core item = core aspirational           upgrade or downgrade or upgrade aspirational small = optional   what does this mean?
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  Steps (All Machines)        
1 If more than two steps, access by an incline system preferably via a stairway but as a minimum with an angle of inclination from the horizontal no greater than 75 degrees      
2 First step to be rigid      
3 Steps must be designed to prevent foot slipping laterally off the step and of sufficent width to allow the placement of two feet      
4 No rungs. Step treads must be flat, antislip with have a minimum depth of 75mm      
5 First step to be no more than 300mm off the ground      
6 At least the steps likely to be damaged (for machines intended use or when being transported) must be retractable out of harms way      
7 Powered retractable steps external alarm to give prior warning of activation      
8 All risers to be of consistent height and of consistent inclination between landings      
9 Handrails and handholds to be placed along the access system to provide intuitive and continuous support to a moving person and to enable users to maintain three points of contact. Continuous handrails are preferred over hand holds      
10 Primary access system to be lit from ground level      
11 Where it is forseeable that foot placement may be required on a machine for access (in addition to access systems, walkways and platforms) for whatever reason then anti-slip material must be affixed to that surface      
12 Cab door shall be opened from a step of sufficient width for the placement of both feet no more than 500mm off the ground.      
13 Guardrails should ideally be 1200mm (min 1100mm)      
14 Wherever access is envisaged it should preferably be via a safe working platform. If not practicable, then via a platform with continuous handrails or handholds and safe anchorage point(s) to allow safe movement along its length so as to prevent an injury resulting from a fall      
15 Safe working platforms and platforms must be positioned at, or be adjusted to, a height suitable for the envisaged tasks (e.g. to eliminate the need to stand on handrails to gain additional height)      
16 Platforms must be of sufficient width to allow unrestricted forward facing passage of user along its length with a min width of 550mm. Where these can forseeably be used for mainantence they should be of a minimum width of 750mm      
17 Provide a temporary grid capable of being placed over jaw crusher opening for walking on during maintenance      
18 At the top of an incline access system which leads onto a safe working platform, the opening shall be fitted with a self closing swing gate, opening inwards and secured by a latch, capable of being opened one handed      
19 Power units to be positioned such that they can be readily accessed for inspection, maintenance and repair e.g. without having to climb over or under structures      
20 Hatches and door opening for access for routine maintenance shall permit opening and closing without infringing on the individual whilst maintaining three points of contact where this cannot be carried out from the ground or a safe working platfom      
  Tracked Machine Additions        
21 Tracks must not be used as part of the access system with or without three points of contact      
22 Track surface must not be used as part of the walkway      
23 No step is to be recessed such that it is not visible when viewed from above by the operator prior to exiting from the machine facing either backwards or forwards      
24 No step shall be positioned on or in-between the track frame      


Visibility
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1 Provision of cameras (B&W or Colour) to critical locations e.g. feed hopper or crusher, to display on a monitor to allow continuous monitoring by a remotely situated operator.      
2 The ability to remotely start, stop or adjust elements of the machine (option usually selected in conjunction with the CCTV system).      
3 Additional working lights - Halogen     Optional upgrade  
4 Additional working lights - High Intensity (Xenon)     Optional upgrade  


Safety and Security
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1 A secure means of Padlocking off an isolation switch/key to all sources of power from a position accessible from ground level. Padlock point must be capable of attaching a multihasp as well as being clearly signed      
2 Emergency stops to be readily accessible for rapid use, located both sides of the machine at ground level and on appropriate safe working platforms. Emergency stops must be clearly marked with the green and white signs appropriately sized and positioned      
3 A Radio Frequency ID system that will detect personnel movement a prescribed distance from the machine during tracking and stop it.     upgrade  
4 Remote control units should have a self test facility to confirm that they are in working order     upgrade  
5 When using remote steering system there should be a diagnostic check to indicate correct functioning and a specific warning in case of malfunction     upgrade  
6 Conveyors shall have pullwires fitted to both sides where accessible, up to a height of 2.8 metres above the ground, safe working platform or where it would be possible to reach the conveyor from a stockpile      
7 Where pullwires are required they must be fitted in accordance with British Standards and not stop short of head and tail drums      
8 Any location that the manufacture considers could be potentially dangerous to stand, when the machine is in operation, must be clearly labelled by a black and yellow warning sign and also highlighted in the operators manual      
9 Provision of light weight foot spreader plates to go under all adjustable or fixed mounting legs/struts      
10 Jaw crusher adjustment to be hydraulically operated     upgrade  
11 A key less method of restricting engine start up to authorised users only e.g. numbered key pad, key fob etc.rather than via a generic manufacturer’s plant type key     upgrade  
12 Security datatag system such as the CESAR, type systems     upgrade  
13 All levers and controls to be located in a position or enclosure so as to prevent accidental damage from plant or material      
14 All levers and controls to be located in a lockable enclosure so as to prevent accidental activation and or damage from plant or material<     upgrade  
15 Diagrams and control labels must be made of suitable materials to withstand the harsh environments and last for the expected lifecycle of the machine e.g. etching or embossing on to plates welded or pop rivited to the non removable parts of the machine      
16 Engine bays fitted with automatic fire suppression systems and appropriately signed on remotely operated equipment      
17 Engine bays fitted with automatic fire suppression systems and appropriately signed on all equipment     upgrade  
18 Engine bays fitted with manual fire suppression systems and appropriately signed on non remotely operated equipment     upgrade  
19 Engine bays fitted with manual fire suppression systems and appropriately signed on all equipment     upgrade  
20 Provide a lockable enclosure of a size adequate to contain an appropriate fire extinguisher(s) for the machine and appropriately signed     upgrade  
21 The safety clip to be permanently chained or wire roped to the steel locking pin that goes through the conveyor support legs such that they do not go missing      


Maintenance
MPA Core item = core           upgrade or downgrade = optional   what does this mean?
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1 All daily checks capable of being carried out at ideally from ground level but certainly from a safe working platform      
2 All daily checks capable of being carried out at a grouped service point at ground level     upgrade  
3 Engine bay and on board controls to be adequately lit for servicing with options to switch on or off      
4 All service points to be adequately lit and switched from ground level     upgrade  
5 Refuelling from ground level      
6 Refuelling point fiitted with formula 1 type fast fill and connection point, such as Wiggins/Banlow type      
7 Machines to be fitted with an autolube system or extended lines so that grease nipples can be accessible from the ground or a safe working platform for all greasing points      
8 All lubricant filters to have a common location (filter bank) for ease of access/maintenance      
9 Machine fitted with a facility to remove oils to enclosed containers to prevent an inadvertant spillage      
10 All guards and maintence hatches must be hinged or sized so as to be removed or handled safely by one person or where this is not practicable to be clearly marked with the weight and warning sign that more than one person would be required      
11 Guards or maintenance hatches where hinged shall be designed such that once opened they can be retained in the open position and require positive pressure to close, i.e. they can not slam shut unexpectedly      
12 All guards and maintence hatches where there is a risk of injury must be fixed by a mechanisum that requires a tool to undo them i.e. no sliding bolts or butterfly nuts etc      
13 All conveyors shall be guarded in accordance with BS7300 Safeguarding of the hazard points on troughed belt conveyors      
14 All potentially dangerous moving parts in particular driveshafts and fans shall be guarded in accordance with British Standards 7300 and PD 5304.2005 or subsequent prevailing amendments or editions      
15 Electrical cables, hydraulic cables and fuel lines to be run and attached so as to avoid chaffing and other damage that may lead to a fire. Where these are attached to a cable tray this shall be attached in a vertical orientation rather than horizontal to avoid build up of abrasive dust and overheating      
16 Machines shall be fitted with appropriately sized and positioned lifting beams to enable machinary parts to be lifted and moved from ground level to point of use. Beams must be tested, certificated and clearly marked with SWL      
17 NATO slave start system fitted to batteries to reduce the risk of fire and explosion during jumpstarting accessible from ground level or safe working platform, supplied in either 12v or 24v as defined by customer      
18 All material transfer points to be covered in a wear resitant noise reducing material      
19 Wear resitant noise reducing material to be suitably sized to reduce manual handling risks if it can't be readily accessed by a mechanical handling device      
20 Crusher liner plates to be of a common size with external mounting bolts      
21 Crusher liners to be suitably sized to reduce manual handling risks if it can't be readily accessed by a mechanical handling device      
22 Screen decks to be of modular construction or suitably sized so as to facilitate easy changing and minimise manual handling risk      


Environment & Health
MPA Core item = core          upgrade or downgrade = optional   what does this mean?
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1 If expected noise levels expected to exceed the first action level (currently 80dba) then blue & white mandatory noise signes with the words 'when in operation' added, must be fitted. The signs must be appropriately sized and positioned to be able to be seen clearly from a distance of not less than 25 metres from whichever side the machine is approached      
2 Provision of a lockable tool/storage container on the machine for storage of items such as basic tools, grease, chains etc      
3 Make first aid kit and eye wash station available in an enclosure accessable from ground level and clearly signed      
4 Machines to be fitted with dust supression systems to reduce emissions to atmosphere      

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