Operating safety motors

New systems or processes may also need to be qualified from an operational safety perspective. This is particularly relevant in the case of chemical synthesis involving exothermic reactions. Critical safety aspects are usually identified using hazard operability or HAZOP assessments and studies. For example, a HAZOP analysis of an exothermic reaction vessel would involve consideration of the consequence of failure of the motors for mixers or circulation pumps for cooling water. Thus, the qualification of such a system would involve checks and assessment to ensure that the system/process can be operated safely and that pressure relief valves or other emergency measures are adequate and functional. 

Securement systems are used to temporarily attach wheelchairs to vehicles during transport. Many wheelchair users can operate a motor vehicle from their wheelchair, but are unable to transfer into a vehicle seat. Auto safety standards have reduced the number of U.S. automobile accident fatalities despite an increase in the number of vehicles. The crash pulse determines the severity of the collision of the test sled, and hence, simulates real-world conditions. Securement systems are tested with a surrogate wheelchair at 30 milesper h (48 - -2/—0 km per h) witha20g deceleration. Wheelchairs must be safely restrained when experiencing an impact of this magnitude and no part of the wheelchair shall protrude into the occupant space where it might cause injury. 

Most states and provinces use the North American Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria, which was developed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). It identifies critical vehicle inspection items and provides criteria for placing a vehicle out of service. No motor carrier shall require or permit any person to operate nor shall any person operate any motor vehicle declared and marked out of service until all repairs required by the out-of-service notice have been satisfactorily completed. 

Safety devices, as defined in 658.5, 658.16 and Appendix D to Part 658, or as determined by the States as being necessary for the safe and efficient operation of motor vehicles are not to be included in the calculation of width. 

Its may not be easy to answer. The company might not realize that it is a motor carrier, that it operates commercial motor vehicles, and that it is subject to regulations addressing motor carrier safety. When the company comes to this realization, it might not know how training plays a part in compliance. 

The end result of this development is what we today call the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Even after deregidation in the early 1980s, the FMCSRs remain the sole safety standard that drivers and motor carriers must comply with when operating commercial motor vehicles on the nation s roadways. 

The sole purpose of the FMCSRs is to help reduce or prevent truck and bus accidents, fatalities, and injuries. The FMCSRs prescribe standards of safety for motor carriers and drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate, foreign, or intrastate commerce. 

Fatigue-related crashes The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates that between 196 and 585 fatalities occur each year on the nation s roadways because of drowsy, tired, orfatigued drivers operating commercial motor vehicles. 

In today s competitive motor carrier business environment, successful organizations profoimdly understand that improvements in operational safety-related areas translates into the prevention of accidents, injuries, and dollar losses to the company — meaning a greatly improved bottom line ... 

Drivers convicted of operating a motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property are considered by The Company to be unsafe, and this type of behavior is inconsistent for our safety values and goals. 

To try to reduce turnover, many motor carriers have a procedure in place that requires a driver, when giving notice, to talk to an owner or an operations, safety, or human resources manager. Many times this person will try to talk the driver out of quitting by offering to address the driver s problems. This is a good practice, but it is not an actual exit interview. It is a retention effort. Exit interviews come into play when there is no hope of retaining the driver. 

ANSl/ASSE Z15.1 provides organizations with a guidance document to assist with the development of policies and procedures necessary to control risks related to the operation of motor vehicles. The standard applies to the operation of organization-owned or organization-leased vehicles on public roads. Motor vehicle practices and operations play a vital role on the effectiveness of any overall safety and health management function. The new publication places added emphasis... 

One thing that is commonly overlooked in a safety program is vehicle safety. Over-the-road motor vehicle incidents in some cases are the leading cause of work-related fatalities. Given the reality of this hazard, all employees operating a motor vehicle on the job should be trained in... 

Enforcement of traffic rules is an indispensable ally of other safety measures [ELV 04b] to promote homogeneous and safe traffic behavior between all road users. PTW operators, as other operators of motorized vehicles, must comply with traffic rales and typical enforcement activities, to control speeding, drinking and driving, non-respect of traffic rules, etc. 

Operating a motor vehicle not in accordance with the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the jurisdiction in which it is being operated 392.2 - safety-related violations only... 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that entry-level drivers receive training on four specific topics before being allowed to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). An entiy-level driver is defined as a driver with less than one year of experience operating a CMV with a commercial driver s license (CDL) in interstate commerce. The rules do not apply to those operating solely in intrastate commerce or those operating vehicles that do not require a CDL. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Ms. Deborah M. Frermd, Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admluistration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 or by telephone at 202—366—5370. 

Small motor fleet companies should incorporate complete applications, screening, background checks, physical examinations, and testing into the driver selection process. There is less room for error in a small fleet than in larger ones. Every effort should be made to obtain good drivers who hold safety as a number one priority. The steps just outlined should help small fleet managers select highly qualified individuals to operate their motor vehicles. 

Commercial motor vehicles must be equipped with specific standard equipment. Optional equipment or accessories are permitted only if these items do not adversely affect the operational safety of the vehicle. Essential items include the following ... 

Vehicular safety. AH employees operating a motor vehicle on the job (on or off premises) will be trained in its safe vehicle operation, safe loading and unloading practices, safe speed in relation to varying conditions, and proper vehicle maintenance. We will emphasize in the strongest possible... 

FMCSA believes the rule will enhance safety by ensuring that only qualified drivers are allowed to operate commercial motor vehicles on the nation s highways. 

For example, do employees use a company provided cell phone Check the phone s safety manual. AU manufacturers of cell phones now provide warnings for the use of their device. Some states and local communities have laws that prohibit texting from a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle or even while walking. Have you addressed these hazards ... 

American National Standards Institute, Safety Codefor Safety Gla ng Materials for Motor Vehicles Operating on FandFFghwajs, No. Z26.1—1983, SDO, New York, 1983. 

A process industry, a refinery, a petrochemical, a fertilizer plant or a povser station are installations that can be classilled as critical. They cannot afford a breakdown during normal operation and would prefer to incorporate more safety features into the drive motors, even if these are expensive. These features can be one or more of the following. 

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