512 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

Sections

18-8. General Requirements.

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Operators must ensure ATVs are equipped with necessary safety devices like audible warnings, brake lights, rear-view mirrors, mufflers, and spark arresters.
Operators and passengers must adhere to manufacturer's payload limitations, wear protective gear, and avoid public roadways except for designated crossings.
Operators are responsible for maintaining the operator’s manual on the vehicle, properly inflating tires, and using only four-wheeled ATVs.

Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs)

Operators must keep the operator's manual on the vehicle, ensure it's equipped with proper safety devices, and follow manufacturer's occupancy, load capacity, and speed recommendations.
Secure cargo properly, maintain safety equipment in working order, and use protective helmets and goggles when required.
Operate UTVs on public roadways only at designated crossings or with a road guard, and ensure UTVs meet minimum safety standards if used outside controlled work areas.

Specialty Vehicles

Equip vehicles with headlights and taillights when necessary, adhere to manufacturer's load, personnel capacity, and speed limits, and use vehicles only for their intended purposes.
Secure cargo to prevent movement, avoid unimproved surfaces unless the vehicle is designed for such conditions, and wear head protection as required.
For snow machines, follow local regulations for public roadway use, ensure they are properly equipped, and conduct operations with safety measures like team travel and support vehicles when distant from a base.

18-9. Figures and Tables.

Not Applicable.

18-10. Checklists and Forms.

See Figures/Tables Checklists/Forms

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18-9. Who is responsible for maintaining the operator’s manual on the ATV, properly inflating tires, and using only four-wheeled ATVs.

Project Fleet Manager

Vehicle maintenance personnel

The vehicle operator

The KO or COR

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 18-8 (l.–n.).

18-8. General Requirements. (l.–n.).

l.  All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).  (18-8.l)

(1)  All ATVs must be equipped with the following:

(a)  An adequate audible warning device (for example, horn) at the operator’s station in operable condition (if determined necessary for the work being performed).

(b)  Brake lights in operable condition (regardless of light conditions).

(d)  Mufflers.

(e)  Spark arresters.

(2)  Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended payload and passenger limitations at any time.

(3)  All operators and passengers must wear gloves and a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet with full-face shield or goggles at all times while operating ATVs.

(4)  Do not drive ATVs on public roadways except to cross the roadway at designated crossing points or with a road guard.  Paved road use may occur only explicitly when allowed by the manufacturer and when permitted by local laws and regulations.

(5)  Use only ATVs with four or more wheels.

(6)  Keep a copy of the operator’s manual on the vehicle and protect it from the elements, if practical.

(7)  Inflate tires according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

m.  Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs).  (18-8.m)

(1)  Maintain a copy of the operator’s manual on the vehicle at all times and protect it from the elements.

(2)  All UTVs must be equipped with the following:

(a)  An adequate audible warning device (for example, horn) located at the operator’s station.

(b)  Brake lights in operable condition regardless of light conditions.

(3)  Do not exceed the manufacturer’s designated occupancy (that is, designated seating that has built-in seat belts).  Do not ride in the vehicle’s back cargo area unless the vehicle is otherwise equipped to seat passengers with seat belts.

(4)  Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended load carrying capacity, personnel capacity, or maximum safe vehicle speed at any time.

(5)  Secure cargo items as necessary to prevent movement or tipping.  All loads over 50 lbs. (22.7 kg), to include medical litters, must be securely strapped to cargo tie- downs.

(6)  Maintain manufacturer-installed safety equipment in working order and use according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

(7)  When a UTV is not equipped with a windshield, the operators and passengers must wear a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet with full-face shield or goggles when in motion.

(8)  Do not drive UTVs on public roadways except to cross the roadway at designated crossing points or with a road guard.

(9)  UTVs that are allowed to operate outside a controlled work area and/or on public roads must meet the minimum vehicle safety standards, to include ROPS, seat belts, and placement of “Slow Moving Vehicle” emblems where required.

(10) When not equipped with ROPS, operators and passengers of UTVs must wear approved head protection (helmet) and protective goggles or face shield.

n.  Specialty Vehicles. (18-8.n)

(1)  Whenever visibility conditions warrant additional light, equip all vehicles or combinations of vehicles with at least one headlight and one taillight in operable condition.

(2)  Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended load carrying capacity, personnel capacity, or maximum safe vehicle speed at any time.

(3)  Utilize specialty vehicles only for their intended purpose.  Maintain manufacturer-installed safety equipment in working order and use according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

(4)  Secure cargo items as necessary to prevent movement or tipping.

(5)  Do not operate specialty vehicles on unimproved surfaces unless designed to do so.

(6)  Wear head protection when operating Segway human transporters.  At minimum, an approved bicycle helmet must be worn.

(7)  Snow Machines.

(a)  Use snow machines on public roadways only where authorized by state and local regulations or in an emergency.

(b)  All snow machines must be equipped with the following:

(b-1)  Brakes that will work under normal driving conditions and when loading.

(b-2)  A throttle in which, when released by hand, will return engine speed to idle, close the carburetor, and disengage the clutch.

(b-3)  A rear snow flap to deflect material or objects thrown by the track.

(b-4)  A protective shield over all moving parts.

(b-5)  Reflectors on the sides or side cowling.

(b-6)  A rigid drawbar that is no longer than 10 feet (3 m) when towing.

(b-7)  Operable rear-view mirror.

(d)  Conduct snow machine operations with at least a team of two snow machines.

(e)  When working more than five miles from a support base and using snow machines, use a supporting track vehicle.

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