Thwaites LTD Dumpers for approval in July

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards
Ride Approval Checklist
Name and address of the manufacturer of the Ride or Attraction
Thwaites Ltd.
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire, England
CV32 7NQ
Manufacturers name of the Ride – Dumpers
Minimum/Maximum Height Requirement– 48 “ un-accompanied, 36” accompanied by an adult
Minimum/Maximum Age Requirement (not applicable) –
Minimum/Maximum Weight Requirement– Total Weight per carrier 286 pounds
Name and address of Pennsylvania Licensed Engineer providing certification
Roy M. Benjamin, P.E. (PA License 7800E)
3101 Boardwalk, Unit #1104 T-2
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Telephone #(609) 513-5200
Fax # 609-344-1313
First company to register the ride (if applicable) –
Diggerland USA (O-10893) Ilya Girlya – 856-767-7580
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Has the Department received an owner’s manual? – Yes
Has the Department received a photograph of the ride or attraction? - Yes
Approved name of the ride or attraction –Dumpers
Approved name of the manufacturer- Thwaites Ltd
Notes: Class 2
Ride Name: Dumpers
CONTAINMENT&SUITABILITY
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Safety fencing must be in place and inspected before the park is open and the rides
commence.
The ride area perimeter must consist of a barrier that the dumpers are unable to either
climb over or push through. The barrier must not in itself present an overturning
hazard.
All visitors must remain behind the safety barriers unless instructed by and
accompanied by a Marshal.
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If a visitor is too small to reach the foot controls then a responsible adult must go on the machine as well and the seat belt must fit round both of them. 
Seatbelts must be worn on every ride and must fit correctly around any machine
occupants. If a visitor removes the seatbelt the ride must be stopped.
Visitors entering/exiting the area must be escorted by the ride operator and must
receive and understand clear instruction on machine controls before a ride starts.
Visitors must enter/exit machines facing the cab, with assistance if required, and must
not jump off.
Height restrictions of 48” for unaccompanied children and 36” for children accompanied
by a responsible adult must be adhered to.
A total passenger weight of 286 lbs. should not be exceeded.
Monitor ground conditions for slip/trip hazards.
Contact between the dumpers is not permitted.
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SELECTION&TRAININGOFSTAFF
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Operators should be 16 years of age or older, with experience of working with members of the
public.
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Operators should be trained in the specific operation of the Dumper Ride.
Operators must be made aware of the specific risks and hazards of this Ride.
Managers and Supervisors should closely monitor their staff to ensure that operating
procedures are properly adhered to.
Latest Update – 31 January 2012
DUMPER
OPERATORS MANUAL
These rides consist of Lifton or Thwaites 1 ton dumpers operated by members of the
public. The aim of the ride is to experience driving the dumper around a set course.
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MACHINES WILL NOT OPERATE UNTIL A DAILY SAFETY CHECK HAS BEEN
CARRIED OUT BY THE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR.
It is the Marshals’ duty to ensure the safety and well being of any visitor operating a
machine or spectating. The following guidelines must be adhered to.
SAFETY
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Machines will not be allowed to run until a throttle stop has been fitted, adjusted
correctly and secured.
Machines will run at a maximum speed of 4 M.P.H.
Machines will operate on a one way system course
Do not turn your back to any machine.
Do not stand between bucket and driving position.
The use of the machines horn is not permitted except to attract attention in an
emergency.
If any defect occurs, machine must be taken out of service and reported at once and
will not be used again until signed off by Chief Instructor.
Loading / unloading must only take place from the loading platform.
STABILITY
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Machine and surrounding area will be visually inspected before each ride.
Machine must be on level ground.
Skip must be in lowered position while machine is in motion.
MOTION
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Travelling on these machines by Marshals, whilst being driven by another party, is
not permitted under any circumstances.
Marshals must not leave the machines or area unattended.
Engine must be stopped during loading/unloading.
Machine must be out of gear and engine switched off before the seat belt is removed.
Loading/unloading must be carried out by a Marshal.
Under no circumstances must customers or Marshals enter the loading area where
the Dumpers drive. There is a serious danger of anyone who enters this area being
crushed between two Dumpers.
CONTAINMENT & SUITABILITY
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Safety fencing must be in place and inspected before the park is open and the rides
commence.
All visitors must remain behind the safety barriers unless instructed by and
accompanied by a Marshal.
If a visitor is too small to reach the foot controls then a responsible adult must go on
the machine as well and the seat belt must fit round both of them.
Seatbelts must be worn on every ride and must fit correctly around any machine
occupants. If a visitor removes the seatbelt the ride must be stopped.
Visitors entering/exiting the area must be escorted by a Marshal and must receive
and understand clear instruction on machine controls before a ride starts.
Visitors must enter/exit machines facing the cab, with assistance if required, and
must not jump off.
Height restrictions of 48” for unaccompanied children and 36” for children
accompanied by a responsible adult must be adhered to.
Monitor ground conditions for slip/trip hazards.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alldrive 1 Tonne Hi-Tip
HYDROSTATIC
Thwaites
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P
hydrostatic
Thwaites
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1 tonne
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Dimensions
(mm)
H
D
G
B
A1
3032
A2
3192
B
1115 (982*)
C
1773
D
1155
E
982
F
1500
G
274
H
1262
I
654
J
346
K
505
L
3005
M
1913
N
1573
O
720
P
2860
R
2370
*with optional narrow wheels
SPECIFICATIONS
Alldrive 1 Tonne Hi-Tip
HYDROSTATIC
Capacities
Max. safe load
Heaped
Struck
Water
1000 kg
500 litres
400 litres
280 litres
Engine
Yanmar 3TNV76, 15.9 kW/21.4 bhp (nett) @ 2800 rpm, threecylinder water-cooled diesel. Max torque 66.4 Nm (49 lb f ft).
Electric starting, hour meter, battery isolator switch and heavyduty cyclonic air cleaner positioned within the lockable engine
compartment.
Noise Levels
Operator’s ear 84 LpA, airborne sound power level 101 LwA
(to 2000/14/EC).
Speeds
Forward/reverse: 0–12 km/h
Tyres
Standard
10.0/75 x 15.3
8 ply
Track grip tread
Optional
7.00 x12
6 Ply
Track grip tread
Brakes
Automatic failsafe braking system incorporated into rear drive
motors.
Chassis
Front and rear chassis constructed from folded steel plate, with
centre-point articulation and oscillation for optimum stability and
traction.
Drive System
Hydrostatic with variable displacement pump feeding four wheel
motors, incorporating “Twin-Lock” system to maximise traction.
Seating & Controls
Column-mounted forward/reverse lever with foot pedal speed
control. Adjustable suspension seat, accessible from both sides.
Audible warning device at key start ‘on’ position. Super-bright
warning lights for all critical functions. Electric horn.
Service Access
Lockable three-sided cover provides easy access from ground
level to engine service points.
Electrics
Wiring harness contained within conduits and all electrical
components water resistant to IP65/67 standards.
Steering & Hydraulics
Hydraulic power steering. Return line filtration for all services and
large capacity suction strainer in the tank to give full circuit
protection. Hydraulic test point fitted as standard.
Tank Capacities
Fuel
Hydraulic
Shipping Cube
6.3 m³ (with folded ROPS)
Unladen Weight
1295 kg
21 litres
20 litres
Clearance Diameter 5.45 m
ROPS/Beacon
A folding ROPS bar and beacon are fitted as standard.
Optional Extras
Full road lighting equipment. Reverse alarm. UK road equipment.
Towing bracket. Grassland/sand tyres and narrow tyres.
Skip
Hydraulically operated, 3 mm base, 4 mm sides steel plate. Mouth
reinforced with box sections giving greater strength to minimise
damage, no material traps. Raise and tip control operated by twin
control levers.
Distributor
Thwaites Ltd. Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 7NQ, England
Tel +44 (0)1926 422471 Fax +44 (0)1926 337155
www.thwaitesdumpers.co.uk
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We reserve the right to change all
specifications without prior notice.
Printed in England 03/05
Latest Update – 31 January 2012
Dumper Ride - Training Record for
(Marshal)
Minimum duration of Marshal training one day.
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Read and understood the Risk Assessment.
Gained familiarity with all the vehicle controls prior to the ride being opened to the
public.
Must fully understand and has practised assisting visitors onto and off the vehicle
and is aware of the risks associated with these procedures.
Correctly fastened seat belts and understands the importance of correctly fitting seat
belts.
Understands the need to keep their feet well clear of the Dumper wheels.
Understands the need to keep well clear of moving machines and how to avoid
becoming trapped between two machines.
Understands the dangers of allowing undersized children on the ride.
Aware of the “crush area” of the articulated vehicle and understands the risks
associated with this.
Must be aware of the motion of the dumper skip and understood the risks associated
with this.
Has gained an understanding from the experienced Marshal of how to monitor the
condition of the vehicle.
Must gain familiarity with the course layout and its particular characteristics and have
an understanding of the importance of the one-way system course.
Understand the importance of regulated vehicle speed.
Gain experience of observing and maintaining contact with the visitors.
Understand the importance of monitoring the course conditions.
Made aware of the action to take in the event of a vehicle breakdown or fire.
Understand the importance of stopping the ride if a defect is suspected.
Understands the lower height restriction of 48” for all unaccompanied drivers and 36”
for children accompanied by a responsible adult.
Understands how important customer care is and how well all customers of all ages
must be looked after.
Understands how to handle customer complaints and how “the customer is always
right”.
Ability to interact well with all ages.
This document certifies the completion of the above training and that a satisfactory standard
has been achieved in all areas by the Marshal, named above and that he/she is now
approved to Marshal the Dumpers without close supervision.
Authorized Trainer:
Date of completion of Training:
Name:
Marshal’s Signature:
Signature:
Diggerland Site:
NB: On-going Training and Monitoring, must still be carried out by The Park Manager
Latest Update – 31 January 2012
DUMPERS – RIDE INSTRUCTIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
Description of Activity
The ride consists of a Lifton or thwaites 1 ton dumper that can be driven by visitors. The aim of the ride is to allow visitors
to ride around a set course, at slow speed.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Description of Hazard
1.
Machine contact with visitors/staff.
Assessment
of Risk
Control Measures
Residual
Risk
Medium
Secure safety barriers will be in place
and inspected daily before the park
opens. The ride will be under strict
supervision by trained marshals.
Visitors will not be allowed into the
ride area unless accompanied by a
trained marshal. Loading/unloading
will be carried out with the engine
switched off. Loading and instruction
will be carried out from the safety of
the loading platform.
Low
Description of Hazard
2.
Vehicle contact
objects.
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3.
Falling from moving ride.
4.
Overturning.
other
vehicles/static
Assessment
of Risk
Medium
Medium
Low
Control Measures
Residual
Risk
Dumpers are restricted to walking
Low
pace and will operate on a one-way
system course. Restrictors are
checked daily. Occupants of vehicles
protected by ROPS frames and
restrained by seatbelts. The ride will
be under strict supervision by trained
marshals. If a child is too small to
reach the foot controls then a
responsible adult must accompany
them and the seat belt must fit round
both of them. The marshal must be
aware of the danger to his/her feet
and must keep well clear of moving
machines.
Dumpers are restricted to walking
Low
pace. Occupants are restrained by a
seat belt. Under no circumstances
must the marshal ride on the side of
the machine. Restrictors are checked
daily.
Dumpers are restricted to walking
Low
pace and operate in a level area.
Restrictors are checked daily. The
dumper is fitted with a ROPS frame.
Description of Hazard
Assessment
of Risk
Low
5.
Injury caused by occupants’ arms protruding
from the vehicle.
6.
Visitors/Staff being caught in the “crush area”
of the articulated vehicle.
Low
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Injury resulting from falling while climbing onto
or off the vehicle.
Medium
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Injury caused by motion of the dumper skip.
Low
Control Measures
Residual
Risk
Dumpers are restricted to walking
Low
pace and will operate on a one-way
system course. Restrictors are
checked daily. The ride will be under
strict supervision by trained marshals.
The engine will be turned off during
Low
loading/unloading and only restarted
once visitors are either behind the
safety fencing or aboard the vehicle
with the seat belt fitted.
Visitors climbing on or off must be
Low
overseen by the marshal and assisted
where required. The steps must not
be allowed to become clogged with
mud. Ground conditions will be
monitored for slip/trip hazards.
Loading platform will be used at all
times.
The engine will be switched off during
Low
loading/unloading. The marshal will
ensure that the skip is in the lowered
position at the end of each ride. The
levers that operate this function are to
be removed.
Description of Hazard
Assessment
of Risk
Medium
9.
Accident resulting from defect or breakdown of
the vehicle.
10.
Significant
changes
to
the
course
characteristics caused by weather conditions.
Medium
11.
Crushing between Dumpers in the loading
area
Medium
Control Measures
Residual
Risk
If a defect is suspected then the
Low
machine
must
be
stopped
immediately and the problem reported
to a senior manager. A senior
manager in accordance with the Daily
Check Sheet must carry out daily
safety checks. A competent person in
accordance
with
manufacturers
recommendations must carry out
maintenance of the vehicle.
A daily inspection of the course will be
Low
made. In the event that excessive rain
or snow compromise the safety of the
course the ride will be stopped.
Neither Marshals or visitors are
Low
allowed into the loading area where
the Dumpers drive under any
circumstances. Strict training will be
given to Marshals in this area. Once a
Dumper enters the loading area the
gear lever will put in neutral and the
engine switched off until re-loaded
and the next ride is ready to depart.
Entry and exit from the Dumpers will
always be done on the left-hand side
(nearside).
MARSHAL TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
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The Marshal must read and understand the Risk Assessment. A copy of this will be issued to the Marshal to keep.
The Marshal will be placed in the care of, and instructed by a competent Marshal for a minimum of 1 day as detailed
on the Training Record document.
The Marshal must become familiar with the ride and practice driving it before taking any visitors on the ride.
A senior manager will monitor this training and an assessment of his/her competence will be made.
Training records will be updated.
Senior managers will continue to monitor the operation of the Dumper Ride on a regular basis throughout each day
and remind Marshals of correct procedures where appropriate.
DAILY CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers machine manual by a competent person.
Daily checks must be carried out in accordance with the “Daily Check Sheet” by a senior manager.