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JAC Safety Manual - Addendum 8: MK Vehicle Procedures Checklist

Addendum 8

MAUNA KEA VEHICLE PROCEDURES CHECKLIST

Vehicle Scheduling Procedures:

  1. Who to contact at the JAC for changes to vehicle schedule.
  2. How to check vehicle schedule via the computer.
  3. Check with the JCMT TSS before taking a vehicle to the summit providing there is a JCMT TSS on duty. Otherwise, check the "vehicle" schedule for available MK use vehicles
  4. If working days, must return vehicle to HP by 5:00 p.m.
  5. How to report vehicle problems.
  6. Procedure to follow if vehicle is found unsafe.
  7. Accident procedures.
  8. JAC vehicles are to be used for official business only.
 Driving/Vehicle Procedures:
  1. Vehicle Information booklet (located in glove compartment of JAC vehicles)
  2. Seat belt policy.
  3. No smoking policy.
  4. Age policy. No one under the age of 16 to be transported above HP.
  5. Towing policy:
    • JAC vehicles should not be used to tow non-JAC vehicles.
  6. Hitch hiker policy:
    • Must not pickup hitch hikers unless they are injured or in distress and only taken down.
  7. Locking car doors at HP.
  8. Keys - identify all keys on the key ring and which doors they open - where to hang keys - where spare keys are kept (spares are for emergency use only).
  9. Minimum fuel policy. Not less than a quarter tank.
  10. How and where to fuel-up at HP, and location of vehicle supply locker.
  11. Tune in to radio stations KKBG-FM (97.9) or KWXX-FM (94.7) in the event of an emergency.
  12. Adequate clothing to cope with an emergency.
  13. How to operate satellite phone.
  14. Hazards associated with glare at dusk and dawn.
  15. Dust control procedures.
  16. Summit speed limit and point out danger of driving downhill on washboard surface especially bends.
  17. Locations of emergency vehicle equipment (including flashlights)
  18. Location of vehicle instruction manual.
  19. JAC 4-wheel drive procedures.
  20. Determine if vehicle is equipped with Antilock Brake System (ABS).
    • Check the instrument panel for an ABS indicator light after turning on the ignition. For more information, read the owner's manual located in the glove compartment of the vehicle.
  21. Where to park at JCMT and UKIRT. (JCMT-on paved area only)
  22. What lights to use at night. ( location of fog light switch )
  23. Yield to uphill traffic + grader encounter procedure.
  24. There must always enough working vehicles available to seat everybody occupying JCMT or UKIRT.
  25. The potential for ice/snow on the road (If adverse conditions are encountered, email road conditions to address in JAC Eyes Only)
  26. Policy on studs, chains, and road closure
  27. Report damage or odd behavior/handling to "vehicle" (see email address in JAC Eyes Only)
Contact: JAC webmasters. Updated: Tue Nov 13 15:44:00 HST 2007

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