Procedure For Vehicle Standards and Specifications

Procedure for Vehicle Standards and Specifications
Procedure for Vehicle Standards and

Specifications
Document No. ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00124 Revision Date: 01/07/2021

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Rumaila Operation Organisation

Procedure for Vehicle
Standards and Specifications
ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00124
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and approved by the appropriate site prior to use and issue.
Any documents not approved in this manner will be uncontrolled.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 5
Legal and General ................................................................................................................................... 5
Stop Work Authority ............................................................................................................................... 5
References, Abbreviations and Definitions ............................................................................................ 5
1.3.1 Related Documents......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 Abbreviations and Definitions ........................................................................................................ 6
2. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 9

3. VEHICLE SPECIFIC STANDARDS ............................................................................... 15
Ballistically Protected Vehicles ............................................................................................................. 15
Prime Movers and Tractor Heads ......................................................................................................... 15
Tankers and Tank Trailers ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Pressurised Tankers or Tank Trailers ............................................................................................ 16
Hazardous Cargo Vehicles ..................................................................................................................... 16
Light Vehicle Trailers ............................................................................................................................. 16
Agricultural Trailers............................................................................................................................... 17
4. Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 19
Appendix A – Transportation of Hazardous Materials ..................................................... 20
Appendix B – Sample Transport Emergency Card (TrEM Card) ......................................... 21
Appendix C – Light Vehicle Trailers.................................................................................. 22
Appendix D – Wheel Nut Position Indicators ................................................................... 26

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1. INTRODUCTION
This document supports the ROO Driving Safety Practice ROO-ALL-HSE-PRO-0004.
Vehicle Specifications
Only operate vehicles which are fit for purpose and conform
to ROO Vehicle Standards
It sets forth the Vehicle Standards and Specifications applicable to, but not limited to cars,
buses, vans, trucks, heavy goods vehicles, tankers and all other vehicles, including personal
vehicles, used for Rumaila business.
Legal and General

The following practices are in addition to and not in place of relevant Iraqi Law, personnel shall
at all times comply with Iraqi Law.
If any recommendation of this practice conflicts with applicable legal and regulatory
requirements, it is necessary to meet the applicable legal and regulatory requirements. If
following a recommendation in this practice creates a higher obligation, beyond any applicable
legal or regulatory requirements, this should be done as long as compliance with those
requirements is achieved.
Stop Work Authority

To prevent the continuation of potentially unsafe driving at the earliest possible stage, this
Driving Safety Practice makes it very clear that, all persons including Drivers, Passengers and
Observers are responsible for stopping unsafe work or practices (Stop Work Authority). This
includes any driver, vehicle or load considered to be unsafe or not conforming to the ROO
Driving Safety Practice.
References, Abbreviations and Definitions

1.3.1 Related Documents
The following documents are related to this procedure and you should refer to each
document as necessary.
Related documents
The Rumaila Driving Policy
ROO Medical Services SOP
ROO Procedure for the Management of Oversized or Heavy Loads and Vehicles ROO-HSE-ALL-
DTF-PRO-0001
ROO Procedure for Load Securement ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00157
ROO Procedure for Vehicle Standards and Specifications ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00124
ROO Procedure for Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Operations ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00148
ROO Procedure for Journey Management Planning and Night Driving ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00139

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ROO Procedure for In Vehicle Monitoring Systems ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00115
Management and Response to the Third Party Crossing and Encroachment of Pipelines-Flowlines
Right of Way (May 2016) 0000RP-C-FL-G000-PL-SPC-0001
Guidance document for the transport, storage and handling of pipes (Wells)
ROO Driving Violation, Recognition and Reward Procedure
ROO Procedure for HSE Incident Reporting ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-0142
ROO Procedure for Incident Investigation and Action Management ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-0165
ROO Initial Incident Notification Form
Control of Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Movements in Hydrocarbon Facilities ROO-ALL-HS-
PRO-0170
1.3.2 Abbreviations and Definitions

The following abbreviations, terms and definitions are used in this document.
Explanation
ALARP As low as reasonably practicable
Banksman Deployed to assist drivers of vehicles to reverse or manoeuvre vehicles
Wedge shaped blocks that can be used to prevent movement of cargo, or a
Chock
vehicle.
CHMSL Central High Mounted Stop Light
Any zone that has construction/activities regardless of whether it is marked or
Construction
unmarked, with heavy machinery/plant or heavy goods vehicle intensive
Zone
movement
Contract Area Geographical operational limitations of the Rumaila Operating Organisation
Contractor A company or individual with a form of written agreement with ROO
Convoy Escort Any vehicle meeting strict criteria, being utilised for the purpose of escorting a
Vehicle convoy, including pilot, front, rear and tail escort vehicles.
Any person who drives a light, heavy vehicle or bus on ROO or on behalf of the
Driver
ROO or providing a service to ROO
Packing material placed either between items of a load or
Dunnage
between the load and the transport vehicle.
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
ETD Estimated Time of Departure
Deployed to control traffic at roadworks or provide advance warning to drivers at

Flagman
construction sites, access roads or during rig moves
Gooseneck A trailer where the load bed is lower than the fifth wheel height, also known as
Trailer Swan Neck or Drop Bed trailers.
Gross Vehicle Weight refers to the ULW of the vehicle or combination of vehicle
GVW
and trailer when filled or loaded
Materials classified as being hazardous to humans and/or the
Hazardous
environment (generally explosive, radioactive, flammable, toxic or
Materials
corrosive).
Hazardous Chemicals (in reference to vehicle marking such as HAZCHEM
HAZCHEM
Boards or Placards)
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Any motor vehicle with seven (7) or more seats and with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Heavy Bus
of greater than 7,500 kgs.
Heavy Equipment Transport Plan. Previous document detailing the procedure for
HETP
transporting Self-Propelled Mobile Plant and Equipment.
HV or Heavy Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight, (GVW) greater than 7500 kg which is
Vehicle specifically designed to pull a trailer or carry cargo.
HSE Health Safety & Environment
IMT Incident Management Team
Indivisible A load which cannot be divided into two or more loads for the purpose of
Load movement on a road
IVMS In Vehicle Monitoring System
JMP Journey Management Plan
Any motor vehicle with seven (7) or more seats and with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Light Bus
of less than 7,500 kgs.
LV or Light Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight, (GVW) less than 7,500 kg and having
Vehicle seven (7) seats or less.
Light Vehicle
A trailer with a Maximum Authorised Mass of less than 3,500 kgs
Trailer
LTA ROO Land Transport Authority
LTRC ROO Land Transport Risk Coordinator
LTSA ROO Land Transport Safety Advisor
Maximum Authorised Mass is the total design weight of the vehicle and/or trailer
MAM
including the load or cargo as prescribed by the manufacturer or regulatory body
The Minimum Safe Approach Distance is the minimum allowable distance

Minimum Safe
between the highest point of a load or vehicle and an overhead power line when
Approach
passing underneath. The distance is dependent on voltage rating of the overhead
Distance
power line.
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OPF Oilfield Protection Force
QRF Quick Response Force
Retro
Material with the ability to reflect most of the light back to the source, making it
Reflective
more visible.
Markings
ROO Rumaila Operating Organisation
ROO DST Rumaila Driver Safety Training
The ROO Driving Safety Passport authorises the driver to operate a vehicle (or
ROO Driving
SPMPE) and can only be obtained after satisfactorily completing the Rumaila
Safety
Introduction to Driving Course (RIDC) specific to the particular class or type of
Passport
vehicle they will be operating.
ROO Part of the Rumaila Driver Safety Training, it is the course which drivers must
Refresher complete annually to renew their ROO Driving Safety Passport and retain
Course authorisation to operate the vehicle.
Part of the Rumaila Driver Safety Training, it is the course which drivers must
ROO
complete following being reported for a violation. The course is designed to close
Remedial
any gaps in the driver’s competency and retain authorisation to operate the
Course
vehicle.
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SCCC Security Command & Control Centre
SDS Safety Data Sheet
Self-Propelled Mobile Plant and Equipment whose purpose is other than the
SPMPE
transportation of personnel
SPMPE
Operates self-propelled plant machinery
Operator
Stanchion An upright pole fixed to the side of a vehicle for lateral restraint.
STP Set The Pace - this is the pace, or lead, vehicle in the move
Sub-
A company or individual performing work or providing services to a Contractor
Contractor
An unpowered vehicle designed to be towed by another, including Semi-Trailers,
Trailer
Drawbar Trailers and Tanks
Also referred to as Loaded Vehicle Height is the overall height of the vehicle when
Transported or
loaded, measured at the highest point of the load or vehicle body, whichever is
Loaded Height
higher.
Loaded The overall length of the vehicle when loaded, measured from the front of the
Vehicle vehicle or combination to the rearmost point of the load or vehicle whichever is
Length greater.
A locking device with a rotating head that is used to engage a
Twist Lock
corner casting of specially designed load containers.
Unladen Weight refers to the weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicle and
ULW
trailer when empty or not loaded
UXO Unexploded ordinance or minefields
Shall apply to any car, truck, bus, SPMPE or equipment which is driven or used
Vehicle
for transportation.
Vehicle
The maximum weight that can be carried determined by the manufacturer
Payload Limits
Vehicles fitted
Any vehicle which has been fitted with ballistic protection by an authorised
with Ballistic
armouring agent.
Protection
Wheel Nut
Fitted to heavy vehicles and trailers to provide a visual prompt to a potentially
Position
loose wheel nut.
Indicators

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2. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
The ROO Driving Safety Practice requires that vehicles meet the below specifications and be
equipped with the required safety features. The practice further requires that vehicles shall be
fit-for-purpose based on an assessment of usage and be maintained in safe working order in
line with manufacturers’ specifications and local legal requirements.
Safety Equipment Light Vehicle Light Bus Heavy Bus Heavy Vehicle Trailers
Where contractually required all vehicles shall have an In Vehicle Monitoring

In Vehicle Monitoring System and shall meet requirements, for the purposes of reporting and
System recording of driving behaviour, as stated in Rumaila Driving Safety Procedure N/A
ROO-ALL-HSE-SOP-PRO-0004. For additional guidance please refer to In
Vehicle Monitoring Systems ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00115
Supplementary Restraint
Systems SRS (Air bags):
Driver and Front Seat Passenger
mandatory
Driver mandatory
Driver and
and front seat
front seat
passenger
recommended N/A
recommended
Applicable for all new or used vehicles
entering service from 1st January 2018.
Existing vehicles which entered service
prior to 1st January 2018 are
NOTE: Where fitted, SRS recommended to have SRS Airbags for
must be fully operational. driver and passenger.
All seat belts shall be approved by the vehicle or bus body

manufacturer for the type of vehicle or seat configuration
being used and shall be 3 Point Inertia Reel Type Seat Belts
for:
Driver and all passengers Driver and

Seat Belts Passenger(s)
mandatory
N/A
Applicable for all new or used vehicles entering service from
1st January 2018. Existing vehicles which entered service
prior to 1st January 2018 shall have three point seat belts for
all front seat passengers and are recommended to have three
point seat belts on all other seats.
The use of 2 Point Lap Belts on vehicles which entered

service prior to 1st January 2018 shall be allowed until 1st
January 2025 or until contract expiry date whichever is
sooner.
Driver and passenger side external mirrors shall be fitted to all vehicles.
Mirrors
NOTE: The following additional mirrors are required specific to the vehicle N/A
type.
Driver and passenger wide No No Yes Yes N/A

angle mirrors

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Passenger side look down

mirrors
Front look down mirrors
Rear look down mirrors or No Yes Yes No N/A

camera
Shall produce a continuous or uniform audible warning. N/A

Horn
Safety Equipment Cont’d Light Vehicle Light Bus Heavy Bus Heavy Vehicle Trailers
Braking Systems Fluid pressure system Dual line/circuit brakes with fail-safe spring
brakes on at least one rear axle.
ABS Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Visual and/or audible
N/A N/A
pressure or vacuum Yes Yes
warning device.
N/A Yes
Emergency/Parking brakes Yes Yes
An endurance braking N/A Yes Yes N/A

system (engine retarder or
equivalent)
The rear under-run

protection shall be no more
than 500mm above the
Side and rear under-run ground and shall not extend
protection N/A beyond the outer edge of
the tyres. Side and rear
under-run protection shall
be connected to the vehicle
chassis side members.
Light vehicles with limited or no direct

Reversing Alarm (102Db) rear vision shall have a reversing alarm Yes Yes Yes
fitted.
One x
Two x 1 .5kg one 9kg
Fire Extinguishers One x 1.5kg One x 1.5kg securely mounted One x 1.5kg externall
securely mounted securely mounted near to the driver securely y
NOTE: Fire extinguishers and located so and located so and second mounted and mounted
shall be operable, in service that it is easily that it is easily securely mounted located so that and
and display a current accessible. accessible. near to the it is easily easily
inspection date and periodical passenger accessible. accessibl
inspection date emergency exit. e
Shall have a capacity which reflects the maximum allowable number of N/A
Fist Aid Kit
occupants for the vehicle.
Each vehicle shall carry a minimum of 2, for deployment to the front and rear Shall be
Hazard Warning Triangles when needed. carried in
the

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tractor
head.
Wheels chocks N/A Yes
Reflective vest Mandatory for the Driver and recommended for all passengers. N/A
Seat Belt Cutters Not mandatory but recommended N/A
Flashlight / torch
Not mandatory but recommended N/A
Driver/Passenger
Light Vehicle Light Bus Heavy Bus Heavy Vehicle Trailers
Compartment and Seating
Manufacturer or registered vehicle builder approved High-back seats or seats

fitted with head restraints only.
Additionally the driver’s seat shall be adjustable forwards and backwards and
Seating
secured in the selected position.
N/A
Where more than one row of seats are fitted the vehicle must have a minimum
of four doors.
NOTE: Fold down or ‘jump’ seats or front row centre seats are not permitted to
be used and must either be removed or made inoperable. Inward facing seats
are only permitted to be used in the patient area of ambulances.
Laminated glass windshields / windscreens and tempered/toughened glass in

remaining windows.
Windscreens shall be free from damage, discolouration and cracks which pass
through the swept area (B) and shall not render the screen insecure or impair
the driver’s view (A) of the road and shall not present a danger to occupants or
Windscreens and side
to other road users. (See below)
windowns
N/A
Windscreens shall be fitted with windscreen wipers able to clear an adequate
area of the screen to give the driver a view of the road to the front and in front
of both sides of the vehicle. Washers must provide enough water to enable the
wipers to effectively clear the swept area of the screen.
Windscreens shall not be obstructed by any changes to the original design

such as the addition of stickers, pennants, cab decorations, stone-guards or
other items which encroach into the swept area or seriously restrict the view to
the front.

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View from the driver seat
All surfaces should be free from sharp edges with the potential to cause injury N/A
Internal Surfaces
and where practicable exposed metal surfaces shall be covered in automotive
upholstery trimming material.
N/A
Vehicle Access Entrance step treads and passenger access walkways shall be free from trip
hazards with adequate securely mounted grab rails and hand holds.
Vehicles shall display signs stating:
Information and Notification SEAT BELTS MUST BE WORN and NO SMOKING within the passenger
compartments. N/A
Signs
NOTE: Signs, stickers, labels or ornaments shall not be fitted in such a manner
that they do not obstruct the driver’s vision or impede the driver’s use of any
controls
Non-slip pedals to be fitted for brake, clutch and accelerator.
Internal rear-view mirror (Not required in Heavy Vehicles with no rear window)
Driver Controls and
N/A
Comfort
Serviceable air conditioning / heater, suitable for the climate the vehicle is
operating in and a windshield demister system that is capable of maintaining
unobstructed vision for the driver
Sleeping
Driver Sleeping Area N/A compartments N/A
are required to
be
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mechanically
secured to the
vehicle cabin.
Passenger Access Door Shall be fitted to curb side of the

N/A N/A
(Multi-Passenger Vehicles) operating environment.
Luggage or cargo space shall be physically separated from

the passenger area.
Light Vehicles including Estate Cars, Light buses and SUV’s:

shall have either a net or wire-mesh partition or a sutibale
method of load securement such as a cargo net. All
partitions and cargo nets shall be suitable for the load being
carried and be fixed to a suitable fixing point within the
vehicle. The load shall not extend above the rear seats.
Pick Up trucks:
Luggage and Cargo Space N/A
shall have a cargo net suitable for the load being carried
and be fixed to a suitable fixing point within the vehicle.
Larger loads may be secured using webbing straps and
ratchet tensioners.
Vans:
shall have a full height and width, solid or wire mesh
partition separating the driver and passenger area from the
load area.
Heavy buses:
shall have adequate under floor or external luggage space.
Tyres and Wheels Light Vehicle Light Bus Heavy Bus Heavy Vehicle Trailers
Single
piece
rims are
Single piece the
rims are the preferred
preferred, but , but
multi piece split multi
Wheels and Rims rims (3 piece
Single Piece Rims Only
separate block split rims
rims) are only (3
permitted on separate
Drive and Tag block
Axles rims) are
permitted
on any
Axle
Tyres shall be properly inflated, appropriate for the conditions, speed and load, and a
minimum tread depth of no less than 2 mm across the width of the tread and around the
entire circumference.
Tyres
Tyres shall be free from cuts, splits, bulges and visible defects. Tyres fitted to the same axle
shall be of the same size, similar tread pattern and rating.
Not permitted
of steering
Permitte
Re-tread / recapped tyres axle(s) but
Not Permitted on any axle. d on any
permitted on
axle.
drive or tag
axles.

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Required on all heavy
Wheel Nut Position vehicles, including tractor
Indicators N/A heads and trailers.
Required by 31st December
2021
Spare Wheel Shall carry a full size spare wheel, jack Recommended to carry a full size spare wheel,
and wheel wrench jack and wheel wrench but not mandatory
Tyre Pressures A notice shall be fitted in or on the vehicle clearly identifying the correct tyre pressures for
each environment according to the manufacturer’s guidance.
Towing Equipment Light Vehicle Light Bus Heavy Bus Heavy Vehicle Trailers
Towing Equipment Towing equipment (tow bars, fifth wheels, hooks, pins and eyes) shall be fitted by the
vehicle manufacturer or authorised local agent.
Air supply lines and
connectors shall be colour
coded for identification
pruposes –
Air Supply Lines and RED - Emergency
Connectors N/A YELLOW - Supply
BLUE – Supplementary
(where applicable)
Air Supply Line and Trailer
Connectors shall be push fit
‘C’ type or ‘palm’ type only.
Secondary Locking
All Towing Hitches shall have a locking mechanism and secondary locking
Systems N/A
device, suitable for the type of equipment.
Braked Trailers shall be used if the loaded weight of the

trailer exceeds the unbraked trailer weight specificed by the
manufacturer of the towing vehicle.
Unbraked (≤ 750 Kgs) &
Braked (≤ 3,500 Kgs) Braked Trailers shall be equipped with a ‘break away’ cable N/A
Trailers designed to activate the trailer brakes should the trailer
become unhitched or break free of the tow vehicle.
Refer to Section 3.5 and Appendix C

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3. VEHICLE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
The below specific standards are applicable in addition to the standards above.
Ballistically Protected Vehicles

Whilst ballistically protected vehicles offer the occupants additional protection from ballistic
projectiles, certain control measures need to be implemented. Vehicles fitted with ballistic
protection shall conform to the vehicle standards relevant to the class of vehicle, in addition to
the below requirements:
• Vehicles shall be fitted with run flat tyres with a minimum tread depth of no less than 3
mm across the width of the tread and around the entire circumference;
• SUV’s and pick ups shall have a cargo net securely fitted in the cargo compartment of the
vehicle with adequate capacity to restrain the cargo or luggage. Buses shall have a secure
luggage compartment fitted in the vehicle capable of adequately securing and restraining
luggage or equipment;
• All equipment shall be secured using the cargo net however, where equipment and
weapons need to remain in the passenger compartment, these shall be adequately
secured to minimise movement; and
• Seat belt cutters shall be mounted in easily accessible locations to ensure they remain in
place following a vehicle collision or roll over.
Where two standards exist within this document the requirement specific to vehicles fitted with ballistic
equipment shall prevail.
Prime Movers and Tractor Heads

• Vehicles which will tow a trailer, shall have a two or three line trailer brake system that
shall be fail-safe in the event of a loss of air pressure;
• Shall only be fitted with Palm couplings or ‘C’ type push fit couplings which shall be colour
coded. (Red for Emergency line, yellow for service line and if applicable, blue for auxiliary
line);
• Shall have a fifth wheel which oscillates longitudinally, fitted with a secondary locking
device; and
• Semi-trailer and trailer platforms shall be approximately level when coupled to the prime
mover or the towing vehicle.
Tankers and Tank Trailers

Tankers and Bulk Carriers shall:
• Be for be fit for purpose and comply with all national and local legal requirements;
• Have a brake interlock on a PTO (Power Take Off), if fitted;
• Only have diesel fuelled Auxiliary discharge pumps, where fitted;
• Be fitted with a top manhole access;
• be fitted with internal surge or baffle plates;
• Be fitted with a pressure relief valve or vent;
• be fitted with a ladder for top of tank access, a handrail and adequate fall protection
harness securing points;

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• Have industry recognised material delivery system, (hoses, valves, meters) fitted with an
automatic cut off and be free from cuts, tears or malformations; and
• Be equipped with an adequate earth lead and clamp.
3.3.1 Pressurised Tankers or Tank Trailers

In addition to the above, a pressurised tanker shall have the following:
• Valid tank pressure test certificate;

• Valid pressure gauge certificate; and
• Valid relief valve certificate.
Hazardous Cargo Vehicles

Any truck or tanker transporting hazardous materials shall:
• Display adequate internationally recognised identification of the hazardous material type

being carried on the front and rear of the truck and/or trailer. Refer to Appendix A
• A Transport Emergency Card (TrEM Card), in English and Arabic, specific to the material
being transported shall be carried in an accessible place within the vehicle. Refer to
Appendix B
• Vehicle battery(ies) shall be securely attached to the vehicle and covered with a non-
conductive material
In addition to the requirements for Tankers or Tank Trailers, a hazardous materials tanker
shall have the following where applicable;
• Shall have a front mounted exhaust or spark arrestor fitted, if transporting flammable
gases or liquids; and
• Shall be fitted with a master isolation switch which clearly identifies the on and off position.
Light Vehicle Trailers

When light vehicle trailers are used to transport equipment and cargo several factors shall be
used to determine the maximum load weight which can be safely carried and type of trailer
which can be used.
Firstly, consideration must be given to the type of trailer to be used:
• An Unbraked Trailer as the name suggests does not have its own braking system and
relies upon the tow vehicle to stop or slow down. Due to this there is a limitation of 750
kgs of maximum authorised mass (MAM), meaning total weight of the trailer and load
must not exceed 750 kgs.
• A braked trailer has a braking system sometimes referred to as ‘overrun brakes. These
brakes are automatically applied when the tow vehicle’s brakes are used to slow down or
stop. These trailers have a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kgs.
Secondly, the manufacturer of the tow vehicle will have provided limitations on the Towing
Capacity for unbraked and braked trailers, which may be less than the actual trailer
manufacturer’s MAM. For example a small car would have lower limitations than a large
pickup. If this is the case then the lower figure must not be exceeded.

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Thirdly, the overall dimensions of the load or equipment to be transported. Consideration shall
be given to the width, length and height of the load or equipment to ensure the trailer remains
stable and can be safely operated.
All cargo or equipment transported by a light vehicle trailer shall be adequately secured and
loaded in a manner which gives consideration to stability and centre of gravity.
Light vehicle trailers shall:
• Be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations;

• Have a manufacturer’s plate fixed to the trailer body, stating the Maximum Authorised
Mass;
• Be fitted with securely mounted safety chains of not less than 13mm link thickness
suitable to restrain the loaded mass of the trailer should it become disconnected from the
tow vehicle (chains should be minimum Grade 30 and clearly marked);
• Be fitted with a suitable ‘break away cable’ (Braked Trailers Only) to operate the brakes
should the trailer become disconnected from the tow vehicle.
Refer to Appendix C
Agricultural Trailers
Agricultural trailers are primarily designed to be towed by agricultural or in some cases off-
road equipment for use on unpaved roads. Whilst they can be used on paved roads, their
design limits them to being operated at low speed only. The maximum speed that agricultural
trailers can be operated on a paved road is 20 Km/h.
The MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass) Agricultural Trailers is calculated taking into
consideration the following:
• Unbraked Agricultural Trailers, as the name suggests do not have their own braking
system and rely upon the tow vehicle to stop or slow down. The MAM, meaning total
weight of the trailer and load is defined by the tow vehicle manufacturer’s specifications
for unbraked trailers (even when this is less than the rated design weight of the trailer).
• Agricultural Trailers fitted with a dependent braking system (similar to a heavy vehicle)
require the tow vehicle to have a suitable trailer supply braking system to operate. The
MAM, is defined by the tow vehicle manufacturer’s specifications for braked trailers with
dependent braking systems (even when this is less than the rated design weight of the
trailer).
If the tow vehicle does not have a suitable trailer supply braking system, then the trailer shall
be considered unbraked and the MAM shall be limited to the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
specifications for unbraked trailers.
Consideration shall be given to the width, length and height of the load or equipment which
shall be loaded in a manner which gives consideration to stability, centre of gravity and safe
operation. Where the loaded trailer obscures the direct view of the driver of the tow vehicle,
then additional or enlarged mirrors shall be fitted to the tow vehicle to allow the driver an
unrestricted view.
Agricultural Trailers shall:
• Be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations;

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• Have a manufacturer’s plate fixed to the trailer body, stating the Maximum Authorised
Mass;
• Be fitted with securely mounted safety chains of not less than 13mm link thickness
suitable to restrain the loaded mass of the trailer should it become disconnected from the
tow vehicle (chains should be minimum Grade 30 and clearly marked); and
• Have signs fitted to the rear in Arabic, warning of a slow moving vehicle.
Refer to Appendix C

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4. Responsibilities
Drivers shall:
• Complete a Daily Pre-Task Inspection and report any defects or unsafe conditions to their
supervisor.
Supervisors shall:
• Ensure vehicles being brought into service conform to ROO Standards as defined in this
document.
• Allocate vehicles that are fit-for-purpose, in safe working order, and have an operational
IVMS fitted.
• Check that vehicle defects are being reported and that repairs are made before a vehicle
is put back into use.
• Check that vehicles are being routinely inspected and maintained.
Please also refer to:

Procedure for In Vehicle Monitoring Systems ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00115
Procedure for Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Operations ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00148
Procedure for the Management of Oversized or Heavy Loads and Vehicles ROO-HSE-
ALL-DTF-PRO-0001

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Appendix A – Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Contractors transporting hazardous materials shall as a minimum:
• Ensure there is adequate Personal Protective Equipment for the driver (and driver’s helper
where applicable) carried in the vehicle, suitable for the class and type of hazardous
material being transported;
• Ensure the driver is competent in the transportation of hazardous materials and has
received training applicable to the material being carried;
• Provide an Emergency Contact Number which may be contacted to inform of incidents
and/or obtain relevant information pertaining to actions in the event of a loss of
containment; and
• Ensure a Transport Emergency Card applicable to the hazardous material being
transported (an example TrEM Card is shown below) is carried in the truck and available
for inspection should it be required.
Sample Hazardous Material Placard to be displayed on the front and rear of tanker or tank trailers.
Emergency Action
Hazard
Code
Warning
Diamond (See
UN Identification
below)
Number
Emergency Contact Telephone

Number
Where more than one hazardous material is being transported then a plain orange Hazardous
Material Placard shall be placed on the front and rear of the vehicle and the individual Hazard
Warning Diamonds shall be placed on the sides of the vehicle.

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Appendix B – Sample Transport Emergency Card (TrEM Card)

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Appendix C – Light Vehicle Trailers
Vehicle and Trailer Hitches
Tow Vehicle Pintle Hitch Trailer Ring Hitch (Unbraked Trailer)
Safety Chain Plate

(Tow Vehicle)
Ball Hitch with Safety Chain Trailer Ball Hitch with

Plate (Tow Vehicle) Secondary Safety Lock

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Unbraked Trailer Hitched to Tow Vehicle
Safety pin
and locking
mechanism
Double 13 mm
safety chain
crossed under
tow bar
Braked Trailer Hitched to Tow Vehicle
Safety pin
and locking
mechanism
Double chain
crossed under
tow bar 13mm
Safety chain
mounting
points on
trailer
Braking
system ‘break
away’ cable.

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Safety Chain Grades

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Agricultural Trailer Rear Signage
The above signage shall be fixed to the rear of the trailer with the writing being no smaller
than 125mm in height.

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Appendix D – Wheel Nut Position Indicators
Wheel Nut Position Indicators provide a visual prompt to a potentially loose wheel nut

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Procedure for Vehicle Standards and

Document No. ROO-ALL-HS-PRO-00124 Revision Date: 01/07/2021

Rumaila Operation Organisation

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2. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 9

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Legal and General

Stop Work Authority

References, Abbreviations and Definitions

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1.3.2 Abbreviations and Definitions

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

ETD Estimated Time of Departure

Deployed to control traffic at roadworks or provide advance warning to drivers at

LTA ROO Land Transport Authority

LTRC ROO Land Transport Risk Coordinator

LTSA ROO Land Transport Safety Advisor

The Minimum Safe Approach Distance is the minimum allowable distance

ROO DST Rumaila Driver Safety Training

SCCC Security Command & Control Centre

SDS Safety Data Sheet

UXO Unexploded ordinance or minefields

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Where contractually required all vehicles shall have an In Vehicle Monitoring

All seat belts shall be approved by the vehicle or bus body

Driver and all passengers Driver and

The use of 2 Point Lap Belts on vehicles which entered

Driver and passenger wide No No Yes Yes N/A

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Passenger side look down

Front look down mirrors

Rear look down mirrors or No Yes Yes No N/A

Shall produce a continuous or uniform audible warning. N/A

An endurance braking N/A Yes Yes N/A

The rear under-run

Light vehicles with limited or no direct

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Wheels chocks N/A Yes

Seat Belt Cutters Not mandatory but recommended N/A

Manufacturer or registered vehicle builder approved High-back seats or seats

Laminated glass windshields / windscreens and tempered/toughened glass in

Windscreens shall not be obstructed by any changes to the original design

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Vehicles shall display signs stating:

Non-slip pedals to be fitted for brake, clutch and accelerator.

Passenger Access Door Shall be fitted to curb side of the

Luggage or cargo space shall be physically separated from

Light Vehicles including Estate Cars, Light buses and SUV’s:

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Braked Trailers shall be used if the loaded weight of the

Refer to Section 3.5 and Appendix C

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Ballistically Protected Vehicles

Prime Movers and Tractor Heads

Tankers and Tank Trailers

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3.3.1 Pressurised Tankers or Tank Trailers

• Valid tank pressure test certificate;