NR NR/L2/RMVP/0200/P510 ISSUE 2 PDF

This module describes available quick hitch systems and their requirements when they are used as lifting equipment installed on a machine.

It specifies the requirements for the:

a) labelling of machines with quick hitch systems; and

b) connection compatibility arrangements between the quick hitch system and attachments.

This module applies to all organisations involved with:

a) planning or supply of any quick hitch system;

b) carrying out or controlling operations using quick hitch systems; and

c) maintaining quick hitch systems used on Network Rail managed infrastructure (NRMI) and Network Rail projects. See the index of NR/L2/RMVP/0200 for information on which

 a) specific roles this module applies to; and

b) modules that also apply to those roles.

Purpose

The implementation of this module contributes to mitigating the following risks:

a) failure of plant or its control or safety systems;

b) operating error, operational error or equipment misuse;

c) poor site or weather conditions;

d) incorrect lifting operations (LOLER);

e) lack of RIDDOR or close call reporting; and

f) lack of continuous improvement, such as, mitigating factors from incidents not being introduced to machine/operating procedures.