References:  R Record keeping requirement | E An engineering/certification requirement | P A permit to work requirement | S A safe work method statement (SWMS) / written plan

Operational

Earthmoving equipment when used to perform work configured as a crane: must be in accordance with AS 1418.8: Cranes, Hoists and Winches – Part 8: Special Purpose Appliances.

Tracked excavators are permitted to be configured and used as a crane on MPX sites.

Non-tracked earthmoving equipment (e.g. front end loaders, skid steer loaders, excavators on wheels) are not permitted to be configured / used as a crane on MPX sites.

R People carrying out work with earthmoving equipment configured as a crane must be inducted into applicable SWMS and hold valid records of training/competency, evidence must be retained on site refer to:

• Training and Competency Schedule

Where earthmoving equipment is configured and used as a crane:

• S Task-specific SWMS is required
• Safe Working Load (SWL) must be displayed in a prominent location on the machine
• Load chart must be displayed in the machine cab
• Anti-burst protection valves must be fitted to the machine (if >1T SWL capacity). These are designed to prevent boom collapse in the event of sudden loss of hydraulic fluid pressure. 
• Rated lifting equipment must be used, inspected and maintained
• Dogmen must sling and direct the load
• Only the attachments identified in the load chart to be used

R Equipment maintenance and inspection records must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and:

• Section: Plant and Equipment Inspection Schedule.