OS 5

COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT
OS7- 4.7 - 001

PARK BRAKE DOOR ALARM
COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT

Revision: 1.2 / Issue Date: / Oct 2013 / Cover Page
Review Date:
Document Owner: / SLP Manager
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OS 5

© SAFE LOAD PROGRAM

Revision: 1.1 / Issue Date: / Oct 2013 / Cover Page
Review Date:
Document Owner: / SLP Manager
Caution: this document is uncontrolled when printed.

OS-7 - 4.7 - 001

The contents, concepts and information in this compliance document is for the exclusive use of Safe Load Program Joint Venture Partner companies and its authorised parties. The material contained in this compliance document is protected by copyright and must not be reproduced, modified or plagiarised in any way without Safe Load Programs prior written consent.

1.  PREFACE

This compliance document aims to facilitate the highest possible safety standards in the petroleum industry by establishing specifications for the performance and operation of equipment. The specific equipment covered by this compliance document (CD) is:

·  Petroleum Vehicle Park Brake Door Alarms

Safe Load Program does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage of any kind and however caused arising out of unauthorised use of or reliance on information contained in this compliance document. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Safe Load Program and its agents or subsidiaries are not liable for any costs, loss or damage, however caused (including negligence), which may be directly or indirectly suffered, in connection with use of this compliance document or any information contained in it and excludes liability (whether that liability arises under contract, tort (including negligence) or statute) for any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered or incurred in connection with use of this compliance document or any information contained in it.

All material in this compliance document is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from Safe Load Program™.

PARK BRAKE DOOR ALARM

COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT

CONTENTS PAGE

1. PREFACE 1

2. Purpose 3

3. Scope 3

4. Definitions and Acronyms 3

5. Alarm fitting suggestion 4

6. Authorised Inspection Location’s Test Procedure 4

2.  Purpose

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2.1  This document has been developed by Safe Load Program (SLP) to provide Authorised Inspection Locations (AIL’s) and Dangerous Goods Transport Operators/Owners with SLP’s interpretation of the requirement to install vehicle park or maxi brake door alarms.

3.  Scope

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3.1  SLP has no distinct requirement for the park brake alarm system to be fitted to vehicles in any particular configuration other than the following requirements;

3.1.1  The park brake alarm system must be fitted by persons qualified in vehicle air brake and vehicle electrical systems if either the air brake or electrical systems are modified.

3.1.2  The alarm system will activate the vehicle audible warning device (preferably the truck horn or an in-cabin alarm) that is clearly audible within three (3) metres of the exterior of the vehicle cabin when the vehicle engine running.

3.1.3  The vehicle warning device or in-cabin alarm must activate when; the vehicle driver door is open and the vehicle park brake has not been fully applied.

3.1.4  The vehicle warning device or in-cabin alarm must remain active when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position

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4.  Definitions and Acronyms

Term/Acronym Definition

Warning Device / A vehicle horn or audible alarm
Vehicle Park Brake / Also know as a vehicle Maxi brake, Tractor brake or Prime Mover brake.
SLP / Safe Load Program

5.  Alarm fitting suggestion

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5.1  The majority of park brake systems are equipped with an electrical output that can be connected via a relay with the driver’s door in-cabin light switch. The output from the relay should then be connected to the vehicle warning device.This particular method can be the simplest and most cost effective to install.

6.  Authorised Inspection Location’s Test Procedure

5.2  Testing the park brake door alarm testing method;

5.2.1  Safely enter the vehicle- (or ask the driver to enter the vehicle and conduct the test for you)-

5.2.2  Sit in the driver’s seat-

5.2.3  Close the driver’s door fully-

5.2.4  Ensure the park brake is properly engaged-

5.2.5  Place your foot on the vehicle brake pedal-

5.2.6  Release the vehicle park brake-

5.2.7  Open the driver’s door-

The vehicle park brake audible alarm should now be activated

5.2.8  Close the driver’s door-

5.2.9  Apply the vehicle park brake fully-

5.2.10  Take your foot off the vehicle brake pedal-

5.2.11  Open the driver’s door-

5.2.12  Exit the vehicle safely-

Revision: 1.2 / Issue Date: / Oct 2013 / Page 1 of 4
Review Date:
Document Owner: / SLP Manager
Caution: this document is uncontrolled when printed.