Barhale Quick Hitch Procedure Procedure, forms and information used when using quick hitches

Excavator Operator’s Declaration Form On arrival at site, and as part of the site induction, excavator operators are required to complete and sign a declaration to the effect that they have had the necessary training for the specific equipment that they will be using on site, including any non standard equipment such as: safe load indicators, quick hitch mechanisms, pile hammers / extractors, pole grabs and breakers in addition to standard excavation duties.

Excavator quick hitch attachment register The register is completed for every attachment change and includes; 360, 180 degree excavators and mini diggers. Where there is no attachment change in the course of the day, the register is signed on a daily basis to confirm that the driver has inspected the mechanism and that it is in good order. A key for the attachments is provided on the register for identification purposes. The person who is identified as having responsibility for plant on site will inspect the register at a maximum of seven days to ensure that the form is being used correctly.

Tool Box Talk Excavators (Quick Hitches and Lifting)

Barhale Procedure The Safe Use of Plant on Site