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13' WASH CAR safe work procedures

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE: 
1018-SWP-M13WC
​HAZARDS
  • Heat / cold
  • Cuts / laceration
  • Pinch / Crush
  • High Pressure
  • Biological Waste
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Follow Country Pump Outs ERP Procedure
PPE REQUIRED
​PRE-START CHECKS
  1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as listed above
  2. Ensure all personnel are trained and competent to perform the task at hand
  3. Ensure personnel are fit for duty
PRE-JOB PROCEDURE (BEFORE DELIVERING TO SITE)
  1. Ensure the wash car has been detailed
  2. Stock supplies
    1. Replace air fresheners
    2. Fill soap dispenser
    3. Fill hand sanitizer – if applicable
    4. Fill paper towel – if applicable
    5. Add a clean urinal puck – if applicable
    6. Replace / refill toilet paper
​LOAD WASH CAR- SAFE WORK PROCEDURE​
  1. Back up approximately 3 meters before the lift horn
  2. Engage PTO
  3. Put truck in neutral
  4. Use remote to extend arm to put in position
  5. Back up to the lift horn
  6. Use remote to retract arm and load the wash car
  7. Watch alignment while loading
  8. Once the wash car is on the truck, use remote to retract arm until it locks in place
  9. Turn off PTO
 OFF-LOAD WASH CAR​ - SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
  1. Assess area where the wash car is to be placed, look for level ground
  2. Do a walk around of the truck to ensure there are no leaks, everything is in good visual condition, and you are clear of anything that would interfere with the operation of your unit such as a tree branches, overhead powerlines or overhead doors.
  3. Back up until bumper is at the approximate place where the front of the wash car will be
  4. Put truck in neutral
  5. Engage PTO
  6. Use remote to push bin back until it doesn’t go any further
  7. Use remote to start lifting the wash car, leaving the truck in neutral with your foot on the brake
  8. Once the wash car touches the ground and is about half off the truck, release your foot off the brake (truck will roll forward slightly)
  9. Keep the remote engaged until the wash car is on the ground
  10. Drive forward to release the hook
  11. Use remote to retract arm
​MOBILIZE (UPON DELIVERY) - SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
  1. Connect to power supply (30A 120/250V Receptacle)
  2. Test lights, fans, heaters
  3. Fill with potable water
    1. String out appropriate length of water hose
    2. Attach water hose to “water fill”
    3. Open valve on water tank, if equipped
    4. Turn on water until full
    5. Close valve on water tank, if equipped
    6. Ensure the suck back on hose is empty
    7. Roll up and stow away water hose
  4. Test pump
    1. Plug the pump in
    2. Inspect valves and drains, ensuring they are in the proper position
    3. Turn pump on
    4. Open taps to test for good water flow
  5. Turn on hot water tank
    1. Put the disconnect switch for the hot water tank in the “ON” position
    2. Allow HWT to warm up
    3. Close the mechanical room door
    4. Move onto step 6 while the hot water tank warms up
  6. Tidy up interior
  7. Open the hot water tap to test for hot water.
​DE-MOBILIZE (BEFORE LEAVING SITE) - SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
  1. Disconnect power to the hot water tank only
  2. Drain potable water by opening valve
  3. Flush and drain all the toilets
  4. Winter – winterize the water system
  5. Elevate the front of the wash car about 1 foot
    1. Back up approximately 3 meters before the lift horn
    2. Engage PTO
    3. Put truck in neutral
    4. Use remote to extend arm to put in position
  6. Empty septic holding tank
    1. String out appropriate length of vac hose
    2. Connect hose to the trucks tank
    3. Connect the opposite end of the hose to the holding tank
    4. Turn on vac pump
    5. Open valve on sewer tank, if equipped
    6. Run vac until tank is empty
    7. Close valve on sewer tank, if equipped
  7. Roll up and stow away sewer hose
  8. Secure garbage’s,
  9. Record any issues if necessary
  10. If there are damages, fill out the proper documentation
    1. Select the documents time in Samsara
    2. Create new document
    3. Select “Equipment Damage Report”
  11. Continue loading onto the truck
    1. Use remote to retract arm and load the wash car
    2. Watch alignment while loading
    3. Once the wash car is on the truck, use remote to retract arm until it locks in place
    4. Turn off PTO
POST-JOB PROCEDURE
  1. Perform a visual inspection of truck and job site for any damage or signs of wear, reporting any issues to the appropriate personnel.
  2. Properly clean and stow hoses, tools and any other equipment used.
  3. Disengage the PTO and vacuum systems, ensuring the vehicle is ready for normal driving.
  4. Document the completed job, recording unit numbers
  5. Record any issues if necessary.
  6. If there are damages, fill out the proper documentation
    1. Select the documents time in Samsara
    2. Create new document
    3. Select “Equipment Damage Report”
  7. Complete a final walk around before leaving site.