Measuring Undercarriage Wear in Heavy Machinery

Measuring Undercarriage Wear

• Process for measuring undercarriage wear in heavy machinery
• Aims to ensure safety and accuracy while complying with customer-specific and industry-standard health and safety regulations
• Specifically relevant to opencast mining sites

Responsibilities

• Field Service Technician:
  • Performs measurements according to the SOP
  • Ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations
  • Reports any safety concerns or deviations from protocol immediately
• Workshop Manager:
  • Provides training and guidance to measuring technicians
  • Ensures technicians have required tools and resources
  • Oversees compliance with health and safety regulations during measurements
  • Addresses any issues or discrepancies identified during procedures
• Health and Safety Officer/Coordinator:
  • Collaborates with supervisor to ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Conducts regular inspections and audits to assess compliance
  • Provides ongoing training and support to technicians
  • Investigates and documents safety incidents or near-misses and recommends preventive measures

Procedure Steps

• Step 1: Medical fitness and induction up-to-date where needed (HR and ITR Safety Department)
• Step 2: Ensure ID document and driver's license is available for access on site (Field Service Technician)
• Step 3: Measuring kit is complete and in good condition (Field Service Technician)
• Step 4: Appointment confirmation with customer in place (Field Service Coordinator)
• Step 5: Continue to machine and carry out a visible inspection to ensure safety (Field Service Technician)
• Step 6: Wetness at any of these locations could mean leakage from a roller or idler (Field Service Technician)
• Step 14: Sprockets are often correlated with overall undercarriage health (Field Service Technician)
• Step 15: Use the calliper for measuring the top and bottom rollers (Field Service Technician)
• Step 16: Pins and bushings are measured in a similar fashion (Field Service Technician)
• Step 17: Measure the width of the track’s shoes with a tape measure and their depth with a depth gauge (Field Service Technician)

Documentation and Filing

• All undercarriage wear measurement activity documentation must be completed and filed to ensure regulatory compliance
• Documentation includes records of measurement results, calibration logs, and any deviations from standard procedures
• Documentation is organized and maintained in a designated filing system, either electronically or in hard copy
• Correspondence with customers or mining sites regarding health and safety regulations is documented and filed accordingly
• Regular reviews of documentation are conducted to verify completeness and accuracy

Compliance, Review, and Continuous Improvement

• This SOP is reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards

This quiz covers the process of measuring undercarriage wear in heavy machinery, with a focus on ensuring safety and accuracy in compliance with health and safety regulations. It includes roles and responsibilities for technicians and management in opencast mining sites. Test your understanding of the best practices and protocols involved in this critical task.