Okaloosa County BOCC — July 6, 2016 — Signed SSPP -- Okaloosa County 06 2016 — reading text

or light and shall always be kept in good working order so that they may be readily opened in an emergency. All such windows and doors shall not be obstructed either inside or outside so as to hinder escape. Buses equipped with an auxiliary door for emergency exit shall be equipped with an audible alarm and light indicating to the driver when a door is ajar or opened while the engine is running. Supplemental security locks operable by a key are prohibited on emergency exit doors unless these security locks are equipped and connected with an ignition interlock system or an audio visual alarm located in the driver’s compartment. Any supplemental security lock system used on emergency exits shall be kept unlocked whenever a bus is in operation. Tires and Wheels. Tires shall be properly inflated in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. i. No bus shall be operated with a tread groove pattern depth: 1. Less than 4/32 (1/8) of an inch, measured at any point on a major tread groove for tires on the steering axle of all buses. The measurements shall not be made where tie bars, humps, or fillets are located. 2. Less than 2/32 (1/16) of an inch, measured at any point on a major tread groove for all other tires of all buses. The measurements shall not be made where tie bars, humps, or fillets are located. 3. No bus shall be operated with recapped, regrooved, or retreaded tires on the steering axle. 4. Wheels shall be visibly free from cracks and distortions and shall not have missing, cracked, or broken mounting lugs. Suspension. The suspension system of all buses, including springs, air bags, and all other suspension parts, shall be free from cracks, leaks, or any other defect which may cause its impairment or failure to function properly. Steering and Front Axle. The steering system of all buses shall have no indication of leaks which would or may cause its impairment to function properly, and shall be free from cracks and excessive wear of components that may cause excessive free play or loose motion in the steering system or above normal effort in steering control. Seat Belts. Every bus shall be equipped with an adjustable driver’s restraining belt in compliance with the requirements of FMVSS 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" 49 C.F.R. 571.209 October 1, 2008, and FMVSS 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" 49 C. F. R. 571.210 October 1,2008, hereby incorporated by reference. Safety Equipment. Every bus shall be equipped with one fully charged dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, having at least a 1A: BC rating and bearing the label of Underwriter’s Laboratory, Inc. The fire extinguishers shall be maintained as follows: 35 System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) • Each fire extinguisher shall be securely mounted on the bus in a conspicuous place or a clearly marked compartment and be readily accessible. • Each fire extinguisher shall be maintained in efficient operating condition and equipped with some means of determining if it is fully charged. • Every Type I bus shall be equipped with portable red reflector warning devices in compliance with Section 316.300, Florida Statutes. Persons with Disabilities. Buses used for the purpose of transporting individuals with disabilities shall meet the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 38, October 1, 2008, hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following: 1. Installation of a wheelchair lift or ramp shall not cause the manufacturer’s GVWR, gross axle weight rating, or tire rating to be exceeded. 2. Except in locations within 3 1/2 inches of the bus floor, all readily accessible exposed edges or other hazardous protrusions of parts of wheelchair lift assemblies or ramps that are located in the passenger compartment shall be padded with energy absorbing material to mitigate injury in normal use and in case of a collision. This requirement shall also apply to parts of the bus associated with the operation of the lift or ramp. 3. The controls for operating the lift shall be at a location where the bus driver or lift attendant has a full view, unobstructed by passengers, of the lift platform, its entrance and exit, and the wheelchair passenger, either directly or with partial assistance of mirrors. Lifts located entirely to the rear of the driver’s seat shall not be operable from the driver’s seat, but shall have an override control at the driver’s position that can be activated to prevent the lift from being operated by the other controls (except for emergency manual operation upon power failure). 4. The installation of the wheelchair lift or ramp and its controls and the method of attachment in the bus body or chassis shall not diminish the structural integrity of the bus nor cause a hazardous imbalance of the bus. No part of the assembly, when installed and stowed, shall extend laterally beyond the normal side contour of the bus or vertically beyond the lowest part of the rim of the wheel closest to the lift. v. Each wheelchair lift or ramp assembly shall be legibly and permanently marked by the manufacturer or installer with the following information: 5. The manufacturer’s name and address. 6. The month and year of manufacture. 7. A certificate that the wheelchair lift or ramp securement devices, and their installation, conform to State of Florida requirements applicable to accessible buses. Wheelchairs. Wheelchair lifts, ramps, securement devices, and restraints shall be inspected and maintained as required by this rule chapter. Instructions for normal and emergency operation of the lift or ramp shall be carried or displayed in every bus. To ensure SSPP compliance, The Director of Safety and Training also ensures that the appropriate warehousing and materials control policies are in place throughout the company, to include shelf-life policies and procedures for access to and distribution of hazardous, flammable or security-related items. The purchases of vehicles, equipment and services are managed by the company’s Senior Management Team. Purchases are consistent with 14-90.007 Vehicle Equipment Standards and Procurement Criteria. Newly purchased vehicles must be certified by the original chassis manufacturer to conform to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in effect on the date of manufacture as required by 49 CFR Part 567. A decal or plate shall be affixed to the vehicle stating this certification. 36 System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) In addition, all vehicle purchases that have been modified must also be certified by the company or individual making alterations that such alterations conform to all applicable FMVSS in effect on the date of alteration as required by 49 CFR Part 567. A decal or plate shall be affixed to the vehicle stating this certification. The Director of Safety will ensure through coordination, periodic audits and spot checks that the SSPP standards maintained and are addressed when obtaining equipment, facilities or materials. All replacement parts shall comply with manufacturers’ standards and purchasing must order components that meet specifications or manufacturers approval for alternate sources. General / Assistant General Managers shall obtain and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on all chemical products used/stored at their facilities. They will also assure of all chemical products and/or dangerous materials are properly marked, labeled and stowed in storerooms. 37 SECTION 17: MAINTENANCE AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS 17.0 Maintenance Policy and Program Maruti has established a Maintenance Policy which covers its maintenance activities for all divisions. This policy defines service intervals, safety inspections, vehicle inspections and safety critical equipment and the Company’s Maintenance Quality Assurance Program. Company divisions shall maintain a copy of all maintenance policies, plans, standard operating procedures and this SSPP. 17.1 Maintenance Activities and Responsibilities The company’s pre and post operational vehicle inspections, in addition to the preventive maintenance programs, shall ensure that no vehicle enters revenue service with critical safety-related defects. Maintenance Director is responsible for ensuring that proper maintenance is performed and supporting documentation is developed and controlled. Retrofitted equipment, unscheduled repairs and preventive maintenance actions shall be documented on service/work orders. Maintenance supervisors shall monitor all work performed on vehicles. Maintenance practices shall be established using the original Equipment Manufacturer’s Maintenance and Repair Manuals with prescribed maintenance schedules and frequencies. Industry best practices and supplemental training will also determine maintenance practices, in addition to compliance with state and federal law. A maintenance record shall be assembled and maintained showing the maintenance history on each transit vehicle in the company’s service. Maintenance departments shall maintain all pre-operational and post-operational Daily Vehicle Inspections (Form 12), to include the work orders that reflect the repair of inspection discrepancies, as required in Chapter 14-90. Maintenance departments shall perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all service vehicles to include administrative vehicles. This scheduled maintenance program must include all major vehicle components and systems and will require inspection and service intervals of not less than the minimum recommended by the original equipment manufacturer. The Director of Maintenance may require the implementation of additional equipment inspection requirements, if it is determined that a common condition exists that adversely affects the safe operation of the equipment. In addition, company facilities and equipment shall be routinely inspected by the Maintenance Director to verify compliance with Section 341.061, Chapter 14-90 and occupational and fire/life-safety requirements. System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) 17.2 VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Maruti vehicles shall be equipped with the following safety equipment: 1. Working seat belts for all ambulatory seat positions. 2. A seat belt cutter or cutting tool to remove seatbelts and other straps in an emergency. 3. Mobility device/wheelchair accessible vehicles will have a wheelchair securement system and restraining devices for each wheelchair position including a seatbelt and shoulder harness assembly as required by the ADA Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles. 4. At least one fully charged (charge must be readily identifiable) dry chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 1 ABC. 5. Required supply of safety reflectors. 6. One fully equipped first aid kit. 7. One fully equipped spill kit. 8. Two-way radio or communication to permit direct communication with a dispatcher and/or supervisor. 9. Fully