Requirements

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Requirements

• 30 CFR ?48.7
• Miners assigned to new work tasks as mobile
  equipment operators..shall not perform new work
  tasks in these categories until training
  prescribed in this paragraph and paragraph (b) of
  this section has been completed

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Requirements

• 30 CFR ?48.7
• (b) Miners under paragraph (a) of this section
  shall not operate the equipment or
  machinewithout direction and immediate
  supervision until such miners have demonstrated
  safe operating procedures for the equipment or
  machine

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TASK TRAINING OUTLINE

• REVIEW OF Owner USE POLICY
• REVIEW OF SOP
• REVIEW OF JSA
• REVIEW OF PRE-OP FORMS
• FIELD TASK TRAINING

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Vehicle Use Policy

• This policy applies to the use of all Owner
  International, Inc. (Owner) Owned equipment,
  including, but not limited to, the 2005 Polaris
  Ranger and Wells Cargo Road Force Trailer. This
  policy shall remain in effect until modified or
  removed by Owner. Any person causing damage to
  any Owner owned equipment may be held financially
  liable if damage results from misuse or
  carelessness. Equipment is to be stored in a
  location designated by Owner when not in use.
  This policy will cover
• 2005 Polaris Ranger
• 2006 Road Force Trailer
• Polaris Support Equipment

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Vehicle Use Policy

• Road Force Trailer
• Trailer is to remain secure at all times. Locks
  are to be kept in-place and locked at all times
  when equipment is not being loaded or unloaded.
  Hitch lock is to be locked and in-place at all
  times when trailer is not connected to towing
  vehicle.
• Keys to trailer are, at all times, to remain in
  the possession of the person(s) responsible for
  utilizing the equipment. Keys shall not be left
  in towing vehicle or trailer
• During periods that the trailer is being used to
  store the Polaris, the trailer shall be secured
  utilizing a lock and chain to an immovable object

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Vehicle Use Policy

• Road Force Trailer
• Trailer shall only be towed by vehicles equipped
  with a 2-5/16 inch trailer ball and drop type
  hitch. Towing vehicle must be equipped and
  capable of utilizing electric trailer brakes.
  Safety chains and break-away system must be
  connected properly to towing vehicle.
• Trailer shall not be taken off-road. Trailer
  shall be pulled near to location and parked on
  level, hard ground to off-load the Polaris. At
  no time is trailer to be taken into rough,
  un-level areas or cross country.
• No food or drinks are allowed in trailer.
  Trailer is for equipment only

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Vehicle Use Policy

• Road Force Trailer
• No smoking or tobacco products are allowed in
  trailer
• Trailer is to be swept out periodically to remove
  dirt and debris from floor. Exterior of trailer
  is to be washed periodically to remove
  accumulation of dirt.

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Vehicle Use Policy

• Polaris Ranger
• Polaris is to be kept in the trailer at all times
  when not in use.
• Keys are not to be left in vehicle, inside
  trailer or inside towing vehicle.
• Doors are to remain on vehicle at all times.
• Windshield and rear glass are to remain on
  vehicle at all times and are to remain closed
  when Polaris is not in use.

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Vehicle Use Policy

• Polaris Ranger
• Polaris is to be positioned in trailer to provide
  a level loading across axles.
• Vehicle is not to be used when usage hours
  indicate service is needed. Service is required
  after the initial 25 hours of operation and every
  50 hours afterward.
• Engine oil and fuel are to be check prior to each
  use of vehicle.
• Winch is not to be used to pull stuck vehicles
  other than Polaris. Winch may be used to aid in
  removing boats from ponds if used properly.

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Vehicle Use Policy

• Polaris Ranger
• Polaris is to be kept clean inside and out.
  Debris and dirt are to be swept from cab after
  each use and vehicle should be washed if
  excessive dirt accumulates on outside of vehicle.
  NOTE Do not use high-pressure wash equipment as
  this could damage vehicle use hand-held hoses
  only. Do not wash inside of cab. Inside of cab
  shall be wiped down with damp cloth to remove
  dust.
• Miscellaneous equipment is not to be stored
  permanently in vehicle unless the equipment is
  part of the original equipment provided with the
  Polaris.
• Vehicle shall not be used in any fashion for
  which it is not intended. (reference standard
  operating procedures for proper use)
• Vehicle is not to be operated at excessive
  speeds.

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Vehicle Use Policy

• Polaris Ranger
• Tools and equipment are to be carried in the bed
  of the Polaris, with the exception of GPS
  equipment which may be carried inside cap.
  Equipment should be secured to prevent movement
  and possible damage to Polaris.
• No food or drinks are allowed in cab.
• No smoking or tobacco products are allowed in
  cab.

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• This document serves as the standard operating
  procedures for the use of the 6-wheel Polaris
  Ranger off-road vehicle.
• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Open rear door to enclosed trailer

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Open rear door to enclosed trailer
• Open Side door to trailer

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Open rear door to enclosed trailer
• Open Side door to trailer
• Remove hauling straps from front and rear of
  Polaris and store in front of trailer

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Start Polaris and back from trailer use spotter
  to insure that door cables are not damaged during
  backing procedures. Place foot on brake prior to
  starting. Do not release parking brake until
  ready to back. Do not use excessive speed.
  Polaris is susceptible to roll-over when used at
  high speeds in reverse. To start cold engine,
  pull choke all the way out, do not depress gas
  pedal or crank for more than 5 seconds. After
  starting, push choke in half way. Once engine is
  idling smoothly, push choke all the way in.
  Choke is not required for warm engines.

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Stop engine when out of trailer, set parking
  brake and put vehicle in neutral.
• Check Engine Oil NOTE if oil is low, do not
  add any oil other than synthetic oil to engine.
  Adding standard oils will severely damage engine

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Stop engine when out of trailer, set parking
  brake and put vehicle in neutral.
• Check Engine Oil NOTE if oil is low, do not
  add any oil other than synthetic oil to engine.
  Adding standard oils will severely damage engine
• Check coolant level add standard 50/50 mix of
  antifreeze and water if needed
• Check Hydraulic Brake Fluid

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Complete walk-around inspection of equipment
• Check tires, add air if necessary. NOTE tires
  are filled with no-leak foam. Do not
  over-inflate
• Insure Flag is in-place and in good condition
• Check Fire Extinguisher
• Verify First Aid Kit and contents
• Check fuel levels add unleaded fuel only. Do
  not add fuel in trailer

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Complete walk-around inspection of equipment
• Check tires, add air if necessary. NOTE tires
  are filled with no-leak foam. Do not
  over-inflate
• Insure Flag is in-place and in good condition
• Check Fire Extinguisher
• Verify First Aid Kit and contents
• Check fuel levels add unleaded fuel only. Do
  not add fuel in trailer
• Turn key to accessory level.
• Check all lights and verify operation of horn and
  windshield wiper
• Start Engine

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Verify parking brake will hold
• Place vehicle in reverse and check backup horn.
• Stop Engine, set brake
• Completely fill out walk-around inspection form
• Load equipment in back of Polaris and secure. Do
  not exceed maximum load for vehicle of 1750
  pounds (including operator and passengers) or
  1250 pounds in the cargo area
• Fasten safety belts and restart engine.
• Place foot on Brake prior to shifting gears.
  Shift vehicle into appropriate gear, release
  parking brake and release active brakes.

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Do not shift gears with vehicle in motion. Do
  not switch between all-wheel drive and rear wheel
  drive while in motion. Severe damage will occur
  to transmission and differential if gears are
  shifted while in motion.
• Polaris should be operated normally in low gear
  while surveying. High gear may be used while
  traveling to work site only when on hard surfaces
  and lightly loaded. High gear should not be used
  when towing objects or carrying heavy loads.
• equivalent to initial oil change time of 25
  operating hours. During break-in period, do not
  operate vehicle at maximum RPM or at steady RPM
  for extended times. Do not allow vehicle to idle
  for extended periods of time. Break in period is
  
• Proceed to work area. Do not drive on roads
  unless surveying roads.
• Maintain safe speeds.

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Do not operate vehicle on slopes in excess of 15
  degrees or in areas with excessive loose
  materials.
• Do not drive through standing water unless
  through a designed low-water crossing. At no
  time should equipment be driven through water
  that exceeds the depth of the floor boards. If
  vehicle has been operated in water, notify Owner
  supervision. Specific maintenance items must be
  completed before next use of vehicle to prevent
  damage.
• When climbing or descending hills, do not
  traverse at an angle. Go straight up or straight
  down. Maintain steady speed that is not
  excessive.
• Do not make sharp turns

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Use chocks and parking brake when parking vehicle
  at work site
• Do not leave Engine running while unattended
• No persons are to ride in rear of vehicle
• Seat belts are to be used at all times
• No more than three persons may ride inside
  vehicle

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• General Operating and Inspection Procedures
• Windows are to remain on vehicle at all times
• Side Curtain window and front windshield may be
  opened to provide ventilation during hot
  conditions
• Return vehicle to trailer when job is complete
• Remove all equipment from vehicle other than
  those that are part of vehicle. Secure vehicle in
  trailer using haulage straps. Do not attach
  straps to axles or control arms for wheels.
  Utilize safety chain attachments on rear of
  vehicle and holes in skid plat in the front.

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Towing Proceedures
• Do not tow standard sized vehicles with Polaris
• Light equipment such as boat trailers can be
  towed using equipment
• Use proper receiver hitch and ball size for
  equipment being towed
• Do not exceed the towing capacity of Polaris
• Insure that safety chains (if equipped) are
  attached and that ball hitch is secured.
• Do not turn sharply while towing equipment.
  Equipment may contact rear of vehicle or tires
  and cause severe damage

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Towing Proceedures
• Utilize slow speeds when towing equipment
• Polaris is not to be used to pull any stuck
  vehicles out
• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity on level
  ground of 1750 pounds or 1000 pounds on slopes.
  Do not exceed hitch weight of 150 pounds.

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Use of Electric Winch

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Use of Electric Winch
• Electric winch is to be operated using the
  controller provided by the manufacturer
• Wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch
  cable
• Winch should be operated in such a manner as to
  avoid the direct line of pull on the cable.
  Operator should stand to the side of the vehicle
  while operating
• Capacity of winch should not be exceeded
• Winch should not be used to pull vehicles larger
  than Polaris

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Use of Electric Winch
• Winch cable should be inspected for damage prior
  to loading winch
• Winch should not be pulled tight against guides.
• Brakes on Polaris must be set if pulling on other
  objects. Vehicle should be in gear and pulling
  (operator in cab) to assist winch if winch is
  used to extricate Polaris (requires two
  operators)
• Never shock load winch or winch cable.

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Use of Electric Winch
• Do not do continuous side pulls as this will pile
  cable, resulting in damage to cable and winch.
• Do not overheat winch motor

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Removing Stuck Vehicle
• Should the Polaris become stuck, electric winch
  should be used to assist with extricating vehicle
  if possible
• Do not pull on bumpers of Polaris with a second
  vehicle
• If winch cannot be used, tow straps may be
  attached to frame of Polaris to attach to other
  vehicles
• If possible, obtain help and push vehicle out of
  mud by hand

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Standard Operating ProceduresEffective Date
April 2006

• Removing Stuck Vehicle
• Polaris should be in gear and all-wheel drive
  with operator in cab to assist with extrication
• If vehicle has become high centered, materials
  causing vehicle to become stuck should be removed
  by hand
• After extricating vehicle, vehicle should be
  inspected for damage

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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines SOPSRVY000
3TaskOperation of Polaris Ranger in
Mines Developed By Approved By Approval
Date Revision Date April 5, 2006 Last Review
Date April 5, 2006 To Be Reviewed On Minimum
Required PPE Class B Hard Hat Safety Glasses
with Permanently Attached Side Shields sufficient
to protect eyes from dust Cotton
Clothing Metatarsal Guard Boots with Electrical
Hazard Soles High Visibility Clothing Dust mask
as needed
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
1. Pre-op trailer. Insure Polaris is secured inside trailer. Other Equipment, Trips Perform full walk-around inspection of trailer, insure tires and ramps are in good condition. Insure the equipment inside trailer is property secured
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
2. Connect Vehicle to Trailer Blind Spots, Pinch Points, Equipment Utilizing help, back vehicle into proper position to connect trailer. Spotter should be located out of line of fire to connect trailer. Spotter should direct backing operations and connect trailer to towing vehicle. Trailer should not be connected until towing vehicle is in park and the parking brake is set. Operator of towing vehicle must remain at driver controls. Connect electric connector to vehicle to enable lights and brakes. Verify operation of all lights and note on pre-op. Raise jack stands at rear and front of trailer completely Spotter and Operator must maintain clear communication, and the spotter must not be located between the trailer and tow vehicle during any movement.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
3.Drive to work area Other equipment, trailer, load shifting, road conditions After insuring that all jacks and chocks are removed, drive to work area, maintaining proper speeds. Avoid abrupt or sharp turns, stay on level roadways. Increase following distance to account for increased stopping distance resulting from trailer and equipment. Never leave roadways.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
4. Park at Work area Other Equipment, pinch points Park towing vehicle and trailer at work site. Park in location that is not in traffic flow pattern. Chock wheels of towing vehicle and trailer. Lower rear stabilizing jacks on trailer. If disconnecting towing vehicle, lower front jack, utilizing block and/or spread foot if ground is soft. Utilize spotter when disconnecting. Disconnect electrical connection and secure front of trailer with lock when clear
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
4. Unload Polaris Other equipment, trailer stability, backing hazards, pinch points Unlock doors of trailer. Open and secure side door using door connection. Lower rear ramp door, insuring that handle is properly seated to prevent damage to door. Remove travel straps from front and rear of Polaris. Start Polaris and carefully back out of trailer, avoiding suspending cables on ramp. Back until vehicle is clear of ramp, set parking brake and turn off engine. Close and secure both doors on trailer.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
5. Pre-op Polaris Equipment, Traffic Perform full pre-op of Polaris. Insure that all safety features are operational, flags are visible and equipment is in good working order. Check all fluid levels according to pre-op form and note as required.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
6. Load equipment Pinch Points, strains Load survey equipment into Polaris and secure according to SOP. Utilize team lifting for any items over 50 pounds. If using Polaris to tow boat, follow procedures for connecting trailer to towing vehicle in item 2. Refer to SOP for allowable towing limits.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
7.Travel to Work Area Traffic, Slopes, Ground Conditions Enter Polaris and fasten safety belts. Start engine and travel to work area. Do not drive on roadways unless required to access work area. Maintain proper speeds to maintain control. If entering active mine areas, notify loading and hauling crews prior to entering area. Do not traverse any slopes greater than 15 degrees. Travel up and down slopes instead of cross slope if possible. Utilize proper gearing while traveling. Reference SOP for proper gearing and use.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
8. Conduct Survey Traffic, Slopes, ground conditions Conduct survey activity as necessary. Avoid any areas with water unless area is marked as low-water crossing or water is confirmed to be lower than allowed for travel of Polaris according to SOP and operators manual. Maintain proper speeds. Do not make abrupt turns. Travel up and down slopes if possible. Never traverse a slope in excess of 15 degrees.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
9. Leave Area Traffic, Slopes, Ground conditions Exit work area following guidelines of Item 7 of this JSA. Notify loading and hauling crews when clear of area.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
10. Load Polaris Traffic, Unstable Trailer, pinch points Unload all survey equipment from Polaris. Open trailer side door and rear ramp. Insure that jack stands are deployed and trailer is stable and secure. Using lowest gear and minimal speed, drive Polaris into trailer, centering on ramp. Pull forward to center weight of Polaris over axles of trailer. Put Polaris in neutral, set parking brake and kill engine. Secure Polaris to trailer using tie-downs and travel straps. Only connect travel straps in locations used during unloading. Never connect tie down straps to brush guard or body of Polaris.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
11. Secure Trailer Doors Pinch Points Close doors of trailer and secure with locks
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
12. Reconnect Trailer (if disconnected) Blind Spots, Pinch Points, Equipment Follow procedures outlined in Item 2 of this JSA to reconnect Trailer
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Steps Hazards Safe Work Procedures
13. Return Trailer to storage location Traffic, shifting weight Follow procedures outlined in Item 3 and 4 of this JSA. Tow trailer to storage location, disconnect and secure with chocks and jack stands as indicated previously.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Operation of Polaris Ranger In Mines
Any individual performing work covered under this
SOP Is expected to understand, promote and
assist in the implementation of Owners
Environmental Health and Safety Values, Policy
and Principles, and Must meet the Mobile
Equipment Audit Criteria for any equipment used
in this task, if applicable.
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Polaris Ranger JSA
Vehicle Inspection Form To be completed by every
operator prior to operation