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dan_ellis  
#1 Posted : 08 September 2016 09:19:50(UTC)
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dan_ellis

Morning all, I work for a Construction company who are currently levelling a large site, the client has asked us for thorough examination certs for the 3 monthly break checks on the contractors articulated dumpers being used... I was not aware of this, is it a requirement or just best practice? Companies supply thorough exam certs for the annual tests, is this not sufficient? Thanks in advance
RayRapp  
#2 Posted : 08 September 2016 09:33:01(UTC)
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RayRapp

I presume you mean brake, can't think why a client would want this information and I have never come across this before. Are these dumpers your own vehicles or hired in from a plant supplier. If the latter, a thorough examination and test certificate should suffice. The only other form of check might be by the operator for daily/weekly checks which should be recorded. I suggest you contact the plant supplier and ask them whether they carry out three monthly brake checks...I doubt it. Then you know where you stand and can advise the client accordingly.
dan_ellis  
#3 Posted : 08 September 2016 09:48:25(UTC)
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dan_ellis

Yes Brake! LOL. Not 100% sure just yet, awaiting a call from the site manager to confirm all the details. Thanks.
Atkins30323  
#4 Posted : 08 September 2016 11:53:55(UTC)
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Atkins30323

Dan, have worked on sites previously where regular brake checks are carried out but due to quarry regulations being implemented for certain areas of site. Could be related to this Regards Gerry
johnmc  
#5 Posted : 09 September 2016 11:55:56(UTC)
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johnmc

wjp62  
#6 Posted : 09 September 2016 14:26:07(UTC)
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wjp62

Check out the Guidance on Brake Testing for Rubber-tyred Vehicles Operating in Quarries, Open Cast Coal Sites and Mines http://www.hse.gov.uk/quarries/braketesting.pdf pg 14 refers to frequency of brake checks
wjp62  
#7 Posted : 09 September 2016 14:58:04(UTC)
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wjp62

OOPs sorry didn't see post #5 as my site takes ages to refresh.
Blackburn31728  
#8 Posted : 12 September 2016 15:02:46(UTC)
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Blackburn31728

Only required for Articulated dump trucks
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