Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
Man-Machine Interface Training
Greenman, Redman, DeadmanCIVIL
GOVERNMENT
SERVICES
MINING & METALS
OIL, GAS & CHEMICALS
POWER
27°1'51"N 49°35'46"E
Gregg Masnick, SABCO ES&H
Man & Machine Safety
Section 1 Section 2
This training is not about
Pedestrian access and traffic management plans
It is about men being killed by heavy equipment
It is about men being killed by heavy equipment
It is about men being killed by heavy equipment
9 DEAD
It is about men being killed by heavy equipment
9 DEAD
How many more?
It is about men being killed by heavy equipment
9 DEAD
How many more?
Ali Sher 13/3/13Road
Grader
Purpose
• This training is in response to a fatality involving man & machine interface.
• This is a mandatory training sessions to increase general awareness of the hazards involved in construction equipment operations and the danger to workers in close proximity.
• This training will also serve to establish the difference between workers who are awareness level trained (Green Men) and workers who have received formal instruction enabling them to work in close proximity to moving construction equipment (Red Men).
• All personnel must work in a safe and consistent manner throughout all Royal Commission sites.
Application
Contractor Green & Red Man training completed with sign-in sheet copies delivered to SABCO ES&H Department no later than 0800 hours, Saturday, 20 April 2013.
All Contractor new hires at a minimum are to receive Green Man training.
All new hires expected to perform work close to moving equipment are to receive Green and Red Man training.
Introduction
Section 1 (Green Man – Everyone on site)• Introduction• Hazards• Consequences• Responsibilities
Section 2 (Red Man – Operators, Banksmen, Safety & anyone working in close proximity)• Responsibilities• Blind Spots• Hand & Arm Signals
Who is a Green Man?
Someone who…
• Has been formally trained on the hazards associated with heavy equipment operations & blind spot areas
• Understands the minimum safe distance from equipment• Understands the dangers and consequences of breaking the
minimum safe distance threshold (Red Man Area)• Is not authorized to be in the Red Man Area• Knows the hand & arm signals to stop work• Has the authority to stop unsafe work
Who is a Red Man?
Someone who…
• Can be authorized by the contractor to guide equipment operations • Can be a trained and tested equipment operator• Has been formally trained on proper equipment guidance techniques• Has been tested on his application of these techniques• Knows the capabilities and limitations of equipment• Can relay information & guide the equipment operator, uses hand &
arm signals to relay information & guidance• Knows what actions to take in the event of a hazardous situation • Knows the required hand & arm signals• Has the authority to stop unsafe work
Why is he there?
Can the task be done differently?
Is he RedMantrained?
Does he need to be there?
Rem
ove Im
med
iatelyNo
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
•Behind
• In Front
A
B
A
B
CA
B
Dump Truck
CBA
Dump Truck
A & B
Stop MovementThe right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards
Danger – Emergency StopBoth arms point upwards with the palms facing forwards
Dead•Within 2m
Red•Within 2m -10m
Green• +10m
2m
10m
+10m
2m
10m
+10m
2m
10m
+10m
STARRT CARDS
Hard-hat Stickers
Green Man Sticker
Red Man Sticker
Green Man Responsibilities
• Stay out of Red Man areas• Warn others who may be in harms way• Stop unsafe work• Report unsafe behaviors• Notify person in charge of any hazards• Always wear proper PPE
• such as reflective vest when necessary • Never wear head phones• Only use mobile phones in approved locations
Consequences
• All employees have a responsibility for their own safety
• Violations of safety rules can result in termination of any employee
• This includes Managers, Supervisors & Engineers
Section 2Red Man Training
Equipment Blind Spots
Dump Truck
Dump Truck
Dump Truck
Scraper
Scraper
Scraper
Bulldozer
Bulldozer
Bulldozer
Roller
Roller
Loader
Loader
Loader
Loader
Backhoe
Backhoe
Backhoe
Excavator
Excavator
Excavator
Grader
Grader
Grader
Hand & Arm Signals
Start of OperationBoth arms are extended horizontally with the
palms facing forwards
Stop MovementThe right arm points upwards with the palm facing forwards
Danger – Emergency StopBoth arms point upwards with the palms facing forwards
Raise (bucket, dump bed, etc)
The right arm points upwards with the palm facing forward and slowly makes a circle
Lower (bucket, dump bed, etc)
The right arm points downwards with the palm facing inwards and slowly makes a circle
Horizontal DistanceThe hands indicate the relevant distance
Vertical DistanceThe hands indicate the relevant distance
Move TowardsBoth arms are bent with the palms facing upwards, and the
forearms make slow movements towards the body
Move AwayBoth arms are bent with the palms facing downwards, and the forearms make slow movements away from the body
Turn To My RightThe right arm is extended more or less horizontally with the
palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the right
Back away to the right Come forward to the right
Turn To My LeftThe left arm is extended more or less horizontally with the
palm facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left
Back away to the left Come forward to the left
End of OperationBoth hands are clasped at chest height
Red Man Responsibilities
• Stay clear of equipment blind spots• Stay away out of Deadman zones• Assist equipment operator in avoiding collisions• Guide equipment operator using hand & arm signals or
other devices• Stop equipment or pedestrians immediately to avoid
collisions or accidents• Report unsafe behaviors• Always maintain eye contact with operator• Never wear head phones• Only use mobile phones in approved locations• Operators need to stop their equipment if people come
in to Redman or Deadman zones
Consequences
• All employees have a responsibility for their own safety
• Violations of safety rules can result in termination of any employee
• This includes Managers, Supervisors & Engineers
Hand Signal Test
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Practical session
• Have several different types of equipment parked with the engines turned off.
• At least one type of equipment must be a dump truck. This is mandatory.
• Have each attendee take a turn sitting in the driver’s seat while someone else stands behind to the rear of the equipment moving back and forth in and out of the blind spot.
• Ask the participant in the cab when he can see the dead man and when he can’t.