GRD_Training_RC_Jubail

Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

Man-Machine Interface Training

Greenman, Redman, DeadmanCIVIL

GOVERNMENT

SERVICES

MINING & METALS

OIL, GAS & CHEMICALS

POWER

27°1'51"N 49°35'46"E

Gregg Masnick, SABCO ES&H

Man & Machine Safety

Section 1 Section 2

This training is not about

Pedestrian access and traffic management plans

It is about men being killed by heavy equipment

It is about men being killed by heavy equipment

It is about men being killed by heavy equipment

9 DEAD

It is about men being killed by heavy equipment

9 DEAD

How many more?

It is about men being killed by heavy equipment

9 DEAD

How many more?

Ali Sher 13/3/13Road

Grader

Purpose

• This training is in response to a fatality involving man & machine interface.

• This is a mandatory training sessions to increase general awareness of the hazards involved in construction equipment operations and the danger to workers in close proximity.

• This training will also serve to establish the difference between workers who are awareness level trained (Green Men) and workers who have received formal instruction enabling them to work in close proximity to moving construction equipment (Red Men).

• All personnel must work in a safe and consistent manner throughout all Royal Commission sites.

Application

Contractor Green & Red Man training completed with sign-in sheet copies delivered to SABCO ES&H Department no later than 0800 hours, Saturday, 20 April 2013.

All Contractor new hires at a minimum are to receive Green Man training.

All new hires expected to perform work close to moving equipment are to receive Green and Red Man training.

Introduction

Section 1 (Green Man – Everyone on site)• Introduction• Hazards• Consequences• Responsibilities

Section 2 (Red Man – Operators, Banksmen, Safety & anyone working in close proximity)• Responsibilities• Blind Spots• Hand & Arm Signals

Who is a Green Man?

Someone who…

• Has been formally trained on the hazards associated with heavy equipment operations & blind spot areas

• Understands the minimum safe distance from equipment• Understands the dangers and consequences of breaking the

minimum safe distance threshold (Red Man Area)• Is not authorized to be in the Red Man Area• Knows the hand & arm signals to stop work• Has the authority to stop unsafe work

Who is a Red Man?

Someone who…

• Can be authorized by the contractor to guide equipment operations • Can be a trained and tested equipment operator• Has been formally trained on proper equipment guidance techniques• Has been tested on his application of these techniques• Knows the capabilities and limitations of equipment• Can relay information & guide the equipment operator, uses hand &

arm signals to relay information & guidance• Knows what actions to take in the event of a hazardous situation • Knows the required hand & arm signals• Has the authority to stop unsafe work

Why is he there?

Can the task be done differently?

Is he RedMantrained?

Does he need to be there?

Rem

ove Im

med

iatelyNo

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

•Behind

• In Front

A

B

A

B

CA

B

Dump Truck

CBA

Dump Truck

A & B

Stop MovementThe right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards

Danger – Emergency StopBoth arms point upwards with the palms facing forwards

Dead•Within 2m

Red•Within 2m -10m

Green• +10m

2m

10m

+10m

2m

10m

+10m

2m

10m

+10m

STARRT CARDS

Hard-hat Stickers

Green Man Sticker

Red Man Sticker

Green Man Responsibilities

• Stay out of Red Man areas• Warn others who may be in harms way• Stop unsafe work• Report unsafe behaviors• Notify person in charge of any hazards• Always wear proper PPE

• such as reflective vest when necessary • Never wear head phones• Only use mobile phones in approved locations

Consequences

• All employees have a responsibility for their own safety

• Violations of safety rules can result in termination of any employee

• This includes Managers, Supervisors & Engineers

Section 2Red Man Training

Equipment Blind Spots

Dump Truck

Dump Truck

Dump Truck

Scraper

Scraper

Scraper

Bulldozer

Bulldozer

Bulldozer

Roller

Roller

Loader

Loader

Loader

Loader

Backhoe

Backhoe

Backhoe

Excavator

Excavator

Excavator

Grader

Grader

Grader

Hand & Arm Signals

Start of OperationBoth arms are extended horizontally with the

palms facing forwards

Stop MovementThe right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards

Danger – Emergency StopBoth arms point upwards with the palms facing forwards

Raise (bucket, dump bed, etc)

The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and slowly makes a circle

Lower (bucket, dump bed, etc)

The right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle

Horizontal DistanceThe hands indicate the relevant distance

Vertical DistanceThe hands indicate the relevant distance

Move TowardsBoth arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the

forearms make slow movements towards the body

Move AwayBoth arms are bent with the palms facing downwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body

Turn To My RightThe right arm is extended more or less horizontally with the

palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the right

Back away to the right Come forward to the right

Turn To My LeftThe left arm is extended more or less horizontally with the

palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left

Back away to the left Come forward to the left

End of OperationBoth hands are clasped at chest height

Red Man Responsibilities

• Stay clear of equipment blind spots• Stay away out of Deadman zones• Assist equipment operator in avoiding collisions• Guide equipment operator using hand & arm signals or

other devices• Stop equipment or pedestrians immediately to avoid

collisions or accidents• Report unsafe behaviors• Always maintain eye contact with operator• Never wear head phones• Only use mobile phones in approved locations• Operators need to stop their equipment if people come

in to Redman or Deadman zones

Consequences

• All employees have a responsibility for their own safety

• Violations of safety rules can result in termination of any employee

• This includes Managers, Supervisors & Engineers

Hand Signal Test

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Practical session

• Have several different types of equipment parked with the engines turned off.

• At least one type of equipment must be a dump truck. This is mandatory.

• Have each attendee take a turn sitting in the driver’s seat while someone else stands behind to the rear of the equipment moving back and forth in and out of the blind spot.

• Ask the participant in the cab when he can see the dead man and when he can’t.