Grande Prairie

Valleyview

Grande Cache

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  • Dispatch Phone: 780-532-1548
  • Toll Free: 1-866-532-1548

TRIP INSPECTION safe work procedures

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE: 
1001-SWP-TINSP
​HAZARDS
  • Heat / cold
  • Cuts / laceration
  • Pinch / Crush
  • Slip / Trip / Fall
  • Chemicals​
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
​SAFE WORK PROCEDURE 
  1. Always use a spotter when required to back up.
  2. Park in position not to damage ground or property​
  3. Secure the truck with chock blocks
  4. Start a new DVIR from the Samsara driver app.
    1. Add trailer when applicable
    2. Ensure proper recording of:
      1. Odometer
      2. Name of Carrier (Country Pump Out Ltd. OR for federal trucks: CPO Services Ltd.)
      3. Location
      4. Whether defects were found with details on the defects
      5. Name and signature
  5. Inspect all components of the NSC Schedule 13, Part 2, Schedule 1.
  6. All non-safety defects or driver requests belong on a Driver Request Form
    1. Click on the “Documents” tile of the Samsara driver app
    2. Create new document
    3. Select Driver Request Form
    4. If this is a post-trip you will turn off the engine now
Walk up
  1. As you walk up to your unit check for leaks or puddles on the ground
  2. Loose hanging wires, general condition of the unit
Pre-Start
  1. Check under the hood.
    1. Oil level, power steering fluid, clutch fluid, coolant level, windshield wash
    2. Air filter gauge, fuel filter condition (level if appropriate)
    3. Condition and tension of belts, look for cracking or missing fan blades
    4. Any hoses that may be loose, cracking or chaffing
  2. Check steering components, leaf springs, U-bolts, and frame of unit
  3. Check push rod travel and all brake components (chambers, slack adjusters, airline, ABS line)
  4. Inside the rims for oil or grease and any ‘’ugly red coloring’’ (burnt brakes)
  5. Check fuel levels in both tanks.
    1. Fuel gauges should not be fully trusted on diesels
  6. Check your batteries
    1. Look for corrosion, loose connections, bulging in the batteries
  7. Identify if the truck has disconnects, turn on if applicable
  8.  Once the vehicle is safe to start, go in the cab and start unit. (Warm it up and fill air tanks)
    Turn on running lights, high beams, fog lights and work lights (if applicable)
    Inside
  9. Paperwork – up to date and valid for both truck and trailer
    1. Registration
    2. Insurance
    3. CVIP Document (commercial vehicle inspection program)
    4. Carrier Profile
    5. CVIP Sticker: Confirm that numbers in the top right corner match corresponding blue stickers
  10. Roadside Safety Equipment – confirm location and up to date
    1. Fire extinguisher
    2. First aid kit
    3. Reflective triangles (may be flares or cones)
  11. Dashboard – properly working
    1. Lights - dashboard, hazards, high beams, interior
    2. Controls – horns (electrical and air), defroster, wiper and wash, mirrors
    3. Gauges – oil, battery, temperature, air, etc.
  12. Turn on left signal, and with engine running, go outside and re-check engine compartment.
  13. Check for any new leaks from engine, visually inspect moving parts and listen for unfamiliar sounds
  14. Close the hood making sure both latches are securely attached
  15. Confirm high beams, clearance lights 3 on cab and on the trailer if applicable), fog lights, left signal, right clearance light are working, clean and secure.
  16. Couple tractor to trailer if applicable.
Circle Check:
Start at the front of the unit on the driver’s side, walk facing any oncoming traffic.
  1. Bumper - tight & secure
  2. Hood – good condition; any mirrors are clean, not damaged and adjusted
  3. Left Steering Wheel Assembly – Lugs are tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewall of tires, no bulging
  4. Windshield – no cracks that touch two edges or any visual impairments
  5. Door – opens and closes easily
  6. Mirror – tightly fastened and no damage to glass
  7. Steps – securely fastened, no metal-to-metal contact on straps
  8. Fuel cap – tight and secure
  9. Weights – (GVW & TARE) clearly marked on side of cab
  10. Body condition of unit – no damage, any flaring and or handles are secure
  11. Midway signal light and running light are functional, including and mirror lights
  12. Battery box – securely fastened
  13. Muffler and heat shield – securely fastened, no leaks or holes in tail pipe
  14. Cat walk – secure, air lines and electrical cable are not caught anywhere
  15. Back of cab – no damage, any windows are clean, all tools securely attached
  16. Storage compartment doors, open, inspect contents, ensure its securely closed
  17. Fifth wheel – check to ensure all full locked, pin & handle are all the way in, “no daylight” in between
  18. Frame – no damage or cracking
  19. Front Left Drive Wheel Assembly
    1. Behind the wheels – condition of leaf spring, U-bolts, shock absorber, clean rims, tire condition
    2. Between the wheels – condition of tires, no rocks or debris stuck between tires
    3. Front of wheels – hub condition, lugs are tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewall of tires
  20. Tire pressure and tread life on all wheels – hammer to check pressure, use gauge if questionable
  21. Rear Left Drive Wheel Assembly
    • Behind the wheels – condition of leaf spring, U-bolts, shock absorber, clean rims, tire condition
    1. Between the wheels – condition of tires, no rocks or debris stuck between tires
    2. Front of wheels – hub condition, lugs are tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewall of tires
  22. Mud flaps – securely fastened and in good condition
  23. Work lights – ensure working, clean and secure
Go in between truck and under trailer
  1. Running lights and left signal is working on tractor
  2. Cross members of trailer – no damage, securely fastened and no loose or hanging wires
  3. Frame of the unit – no damage or cracking, all electrical secure, all diff mounts are secure
  4. Differentials – no leaks, plug is secure, and breathers are clean of debris and oil
  5. Look under the unit at all:
    1. Air bags – properly inflated, no damage
    2. Brakes chambers – push rod travel, slack adjusters, airlines. ABS lines
    3. U-bolts and leaf springs – no damage cracking
    4. Rims – no hub oil or grease dripping and redness (burnt brakes)
    5. Listen for air leaks
  6. Landing gear – in up position, cross bar is secure, handles securely fastened
Continue walking down the side of the unit facing any oncoming traffic
  1. Side of the trailer – check for damage and load security as you walk down
  2. Reflective tape – covers 50% along the side with no more than a 2’ gap and clean
  3. CVIP (Blue) sticker – is up to date and matches the CVIP number listed in paperwork
  4. Clearance lights – front, midway and rear lights all functioning properly and secure
  5. Left signal light – midway light may or may not signal, ensure it is secure
  6. Trailer cross members – good condition, no loose or hanging wires
  7. Sliding tandem pin – pins are locked and handle is in the locked position
  8. Air-lines – check for damage, should be 18” off the ground, (above differentials)
  9. Front Left Trailer Wheel Assembly
    1. Behind the wheels – condition of leaf spring, U-bolts, shock absorber, clean rims, tire condition
    2. Between the wheels – condition of tires, no rocks or debris stuck between tires
    3. Front of wheels – hub condition, lugs are tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewall of tires
  10. Tire pressure and tread life on all wheels – hammer to check pressure, use gauge if questionable
  11. Rear Left Drive Wheel Assembly
    1. Behind the wheels – condition of leaf spring, U-bolts, shock absorber, clean rims, tire condition
    2. Between the wheels – condition of tires, no rocks or debris stuck between tires
    3. Front of wheels – hub condition, lugs are tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewall of tires
  12. Mud flaps – securely fastened and in good condition
  13. Trailer ABS light (yellow light near rear of trailer) should be out, if on it indicates an ABS defect
  14. Left signal light – ensure working, clean and secure
  15. Right clearance light – ensure working, clean and secure
Walk to cab; apply right signal light, turn off high beams, apply the trailer service brake (spike) and return checking brake lights on tractor
  1. Rear Trailer lights – are all working, clean and secure
    1. Clearance lights (3)
    2. License plate light
    3. Right turn signal
    4. Left clearance light
  2. Rear of trailer – check for damage to bumper, rubber guards are in good condition
  3. Reflective tape – covers 100% and clean
  4. Mud flaps – securely fastened and good condition
  5. License plate – clean and secure
  6. Look under the trailer at all:
    1. Air bags – properly inflated, no damage
    2. Brakes chambers – push rod travel, slack adjusters, airlines, ABS lines
    3. U-bolts and leaf springs – no damage cracking
    4. Rims – no hub oil or grease dripping and redness (burnt brakes)
    5. Listen for air leaks
Continue the circle on the passenger side of the vehicle, walking back to front
  1. Mud flaps – securely fastened and good condition
  2. Rear Right Trailer Wheel Assembly
    1. Behind the wheels – condition of leaf spring, U-bolts, shock absorber, clean rims, tire condition
    2. Between the wheels – condition of tires, no rocks or debris stuck between tires
    3. Front of wheels – hub condition, lugs are tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewall of tires
  3. Tire pressure and tread life on all four wheels – hammer to check pressure, use gauge if questionable
  4. Front Right Trailer Wheel Assembly
    1. Behind the wheels – condition of leaf spring, U-bolts, shock absorber, clean rims, tire condition
    2. Between the wheels – condition of tires, no rocks or debris stuck between tires
    3. Front of wheels – hub condition, lugs are tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewalls
  5. Back of cab – no damage, any windows are clean, all tools securely attached
  6. Storage compartment doors – open, inspect contents, ensure its securely closed
  7. Frame – no damage or cracking
  8. Muffler and Heatshield – securely fastened, no leaks, or holes in tail pipe
  9. Body condition of unit – no damage, any flaring or handles are secure
  10. Midway signal light and running light are functional, including and mirror lights
  11. Steps – securely fastened, no metal-to-metal contact on straps
  12. Fuel cap – tight and secure
  13. Door – opens and closes easily
  14. Mirror – tightly fastened and no damage to glass
  15. Right Steering Wheel Assembly – lugs tight, rim condition, valve stem, sidewall of tires, no bulging
  16. Windshield – no cracks that touch two edges or any visual impairments
  17. Hood – good condition; any mirrors are clean, not damaged and adjusted
  18. Blind Spot Mirror or Window – secure, clean and adjusted
  19. Bumper – tight and secure
  20. Low beams – ensure working, clean and secure
  21. Left signal light – ensure working, clean and secure
  22. Right clearance light – ensure working, clean and secure

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE – AIR BRAKE TEST
The Eight-Step Air Brake check is designed to test the governor cut-in and cut-out pressures, air pressure leakage, warning buzzer, brake valves and air pressure rebuild rates. Brakes off means the yellow and/or red valve is pushed in (on = valve out).
  1. Engine on / Brakes on – check gauges to make sure governor cuts compressor off at 120 psi. Pump brakes until pressure drops below 100 psi to make sure governor cuts compressor on.
  2. Engine off / Brakes off – do not touch brakes – watch gauges to make sure pressure does not drop more than 3 psi in one minute.
  3. Press and hold brake pedal – watch gauges to make sure pressure does not drop more than 4 psi in one minute.
  4. Turn- key on / Engine off / Brakes off – pump brake until pressure drops to 60 psi – warning buzzer should sound at or before 60 psi.
  5. Continue pumping brakes until reaching 20 to 40 psi – Emergency (red) and Service (yellow) brake valves should pop out turning brakes on.
  6. Rebuild air pressure in tank – hold accelerator at 1500 RPM. Watch air gauges and notice that pressure rate of build between 85 psi and 100 psi should not take more than 45 seconds.
  7. Perform tug tests.
    1. Tug against Parking Brake only.
    2. Tug against Emergency brake only.
    3. Tug against Hand Brake only.
  8. Test service brake by accelerating to 5mph and pressing brake pedal. If vehicle pulls to one side, this indicates a brake alignment problem.

If there is a problem discovered while testing the Air Brakes, do not drive the vehicle. It is your responsibility to make sure it is repaired by a mechanic.
POST-JOB PROCEDURE
  1. Perform a visual inspection of job site, ensuring it is cleaned up. Look for any damage or signs of wear, reporting any issues to the appropriate personnel.
  2. Document the completed job
  3. Record any issues if necessary.​
  4. Complete a final walk around before leaving site.