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A=COM • Idling for testing, servicing, repairing or diagnostic purposes. • Idling necessary to accomplish work for which the vehicle was designed (cranes, man-lifts, forklifts, etc.) • Idling required to bring equipment/vehicle to operating temperature, as specified by the manufacturer. Engine heaters shall be used for cold weather starting to avoid engine idling where feasible. • Idling necessary to ensure safe operation of the vehicle. • Idling to keep equipment(including windows)clear of ice and snow. • Idling to provide air conditioning or heat to ensure the health and safety of the operator, but only when seated inside the equipment or vehicle. 4.6 Utilities 4.6.1 When contacted by heavy equipment, aboveground and underground utilities may cause severe injuries or death as a result of electrocution, explosion, etc. Refer to the S3AM-322-PR1 Overhead Lines procedure for more specifics. 4.6.2 The following outline the requirements while performing heavy equipment operations that may lead to contact with aboveground or underground utilities: • Always be aware of surrounding utilities. • Confirm all equipment(e.g., dump trailers, loaders, excavators, etc.)is lowered prior to moving underneath aboveground utilities. • Confirm utilities are cleared and identified prior to beginning any earthmoving operation. Contact the local utility service providers for clearance prior to performing work. Confirm documentation of the contact is made; date, number; contact name, organization, etc. Refer to SOP S3AM-303-PR1 Excavation and S3AM-331-PR1 Underground Utilities&Subsurface Installation Clearance. 4.7 Training 4.7.1 The Operator or other qualified supervisor will provide all on-site personnel with an orientation to the heavy equipment and its associated hazards and controls. 4.7.2 Only designated, qualified personnel shall operate heavy equipment. 4.7.3 Operators shall have all appropriate jurisdictional licenses or training to operate a designated piece of heavy equipment. 4.7.4 Operators shall be evaluated through documented experience and routine monitoring of activities unless the equipment is operated by an AECOM operator in which case a practical evaluation is required. Operators shall be knowledgeable and competent in the operation of a designated piece of heavy equipment. 4.8 Inspection and Maintenance 4.8.1 Maintenance records for any service, repair or modification which affects the safe performance of the equipment will be maintained and be reasonably available to the operator and maintenance personnel regulatory agencies upon request during work hours. 4.8.2 Maintenance records will be maintained on the site or project for heavy equipment. 4.8.3 Conduct maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer in the Operation Manual for each piece of equipment. 4.8.4 Servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy equipment will not be done when the equipment is operating. • Lockout and tagout safety procedures are followed. Refer to S3AM-325-PR1 Lockout Tagout. Heavy Equipment(S3AM-309-PR1) Revision 6 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 9 of 12