PORTABOOM PB2000L Manual

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Safe Operating Procedure Guide
PORTABOOM® SETUP AND OPERATIONS
Product:
PORTABOOM®
Patent number 2015901729
Model Number:
PB2000L
Document:
SOP Guide PORTABOOM® Setup and Operations
Revision:
Version 2, 29 October 2019
Product Owner:
Traffic & Access Solutions Pty Ltd
Contact Details:
Address: Unit 1/610 Great Western Hwy, Girraween NSW 2145
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.trafficaccess.com.au

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Contents
1. Document control ........................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Risk management ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Risk assessment and resources ........................................................................................................ 4
3. Safe operating procedure ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.1. Personal protective equipment ........................................................................................................ 5
3.2. Pre-operational checks ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.3. Site instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 5
3.4. Review the location and conditions................................................................................................ 6
3.5. Setup of PB unit tower, boom arm and accessory lights ........................................................ 7
3.6. Setup of traffic light and pedestrian light accessories ......................................................... 13
3.7. Positioning for live operation ......................................................................................................... 15
3.8. Site operations ..................................................................................................................................... 18
3.9. Contingency planning ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.10. Pack up summary ........................................................................................................................... 21
4. Warning ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

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1. Document control
Version
Date
Author
Details
1
25/08/2016
Traffic & Access Solutions
SOP developed.
2
29/10/2019
Traffic & Access Solutions
SOP updated to include traffic and pedestrian light
accessories, template updated.

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2. Risk management
2.1. Risk assessment and resources
It is strongly recommended that users of this product and accessories conduct their own risk
assessment and refer to the video resources for additional guidance. The following information is
provided as a guide.
Traffic & Access Solutions Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any accidents, errors or omissions or any
losses incurred by anyone who fails to operate the product safely.
General guidelines:
•Complete a risk assessment and train users in assembly and operational procedures.
•Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for setup and operations.
•Complete daily inspections of the product, do not use if damaged or not fit for purpose.
•Apply manual handling controls or manual aid when moving the product.
•Ensure the product is installed on a level surface and is stable.
Video resources:
Instruction
Link
Safe operating procedure training,
assemble, operate and disassemble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onMmkHssMyc&feature=youtu.be
Best practice guide for traffic
controllers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvg1r1omjtE&feature=youtu.be
Traffic and pedestrian light
accessory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaPN7W04UGI&feature=youtu.be
Safe operating procedure training
and maintenance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrUu32ddp7I&feature=youtu.be
Note:
The product refers to the PORTABOOM ® (PB) unit, the terms ‘’Product’’ and ‘’PB unit’’ may be used
interchangeably throughout this document and other supporting resources.

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3. Safe operating procedure
3.1. Personal protective equipment
It is recommended that you are wearing the following personal protective equipment when using
the product or fitting / handling accessories.
Diagram
Recommendation
Safety glasses worn on work areas.
Steel cap boots worn in work areas.
Gloves worn when handling equipment.
Hard hat worn while working.
3.2. Pre-operational checks
•Ensure that the product is inspected prior to utilisation as it must be in a safe and working
condition prior to use.
•Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect equipment to your
Supervisor.
•Note – if something is not working it is most likely one of the mode switches not registering.
Turn the product off, turn mode switches off (down), turn required mode switch on (up) and
turn the product on (be patient as this will take approximately 5-10 seconds).
3.3. Site instructions
•Deliver product and accessories at the designated setup location, ensuring that it is in a safe
location and on a level surface.
•It is recommended manual aid be adopted if lifting the product.
•Ensure relevant approvals have been obtained, risk assessments completed and personnel
trained on the relevant safe operating procedures.
•Ensure the product is switched off prior to fitting and connecting any accessory.
•Ensure that the product and accessories is assembled in a safe location.

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3.4. Review the location and conditions
Step
Instruction
Diagram
1.
Once on site, review TCP and identify the
required positions of the PB units.
The “PORTABOOM AHEAD” sign is to be
placed at a distance of ‘D” from the Flagman
sign.
The diagram shown is a NSW TCP setup –
please refer to relevant TCP or equivalent for
your respective state.
2.
Prior to commencing the setup, an
assessment of overhead hazards must be
conducted. Look for low lying power lines,
tree branches, street lights, road signage
which the boom arm may come in contact
with in its setup and operation.
Identify other hazards that may impact the
effective and safe operation of the PB unit
such as uneven surfaces or obstructions.
It is not recommended to use the PB unit on
uneven ground.
Where hazards have been identified, the
operator (Traffic Controller), in consultation
with the Team Leader / Supervisor, may be
able to reposition the PB unit in order to
remove the hazard.
If a new position has been identified, ensure
that scope of works can be maintained and
the TCP is amended to show the revised
location of the PB unit(s).

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
3.
Assess the weather conditions prior to setup
by checking the Bureau of Meteorology radar
(BOM) www.bom.gov.au/australia/radar/
for current and forecasted weather
conditions.
If the current or forecasted weather advises
of windy conditions then add weight to the
Stability Legs using sandbags, refer to section
3.6. If in doubt, add sandbags for increased
stability.
Important note:
-Remain diligent and vigilant with regards
to environmental changes on worksites.
-Environmental changes could result in
having to add weight to the stability legs.
-Monitor the BOM for forecasted
weather conditions every 2 hours.
3.5. Setup of PB unit tower, boom arm and accessory lights
Step
Instruction
Diagram
1.
Position the PB unit in the shoulder/kerb for
set up, ensuring the shaft is facing the
footpath.
2.
Once in position, enable the brakes by
pushing down on brake pedals at the bottom
of the PB unit tower.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
3.
If the PB unit is fitted with all-terrain wheels,
shift the spring loaded locking pins into the
locking position for both wheels.
4.
The carry bag contains:
-Boom arm
-Remote controls x2
-Sandbag hooks x4
-Magnet x1
-Charging cable x1
-Keys for access panel x2
Remove the boom arm from the carry bag.
5.
Using the access panel key provided, align
the cut out on the key with the red dot on
the lock and open up the small compartment
panel.
Note: If the cut out on the key isn’t lined up
with the red dot on the lock you will not be
able to open the panel.
6.
Turn the PB unit on, once the self-testing
cycle is complete, the power light will
illuminate green indicating that it is ready.
Ensure green lights are on and in the raised
position, refer to the sticker on the unit.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
7.
Position the boom arm at approximately 45
degrees to the tower.
8.
Align the boom arm billet tabs with the
channels on the shaft.
9.
Once aligned, connect the boom arm to the
tower by pushing firmly forward.
Note:
-Do not use excessive force.
-Do not grease or oil the shaft
-If you are using force to push on you are
doing it incorrectly, stop and start again.
10.
Once connected, manually push the boom
arm clockwise into a vertical position.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
11.
Pull the boom arm away from the unit
(towards body) to lock the connection.
Secure boom arm into place using the locking
mechanism on the tower, turn counter
clockwise, hand tighten only.
12.
Turn the PB unit on, once the self-testing
cycle is complete, the power light will
illuminate green indicating that it is ready.
Push the “RED PUSH BUTTON” in the top left
hand corner of the control panel to move the
boom arm into a horizontal position.
13.
Once the boom arm is horizontal, loosen the
two (2) boom arm tightening screws.
Note:
-Only loosen to the point where screw
feels loose, further loosening will cause
screws to fall out.
14.
Extend the Boom Arm to the span required.
Note:
-Ensure that the end of the boom arm is
at least 500mm from the centre line of
the road when two-way traffic
operational.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
15.
Once the correct span is established, hand
tighten using the two (2) boom arm
tightening screws.
16.
Attach “STOP” sign using the buckles straps
to secure the sign.
Ensure that one buckle is on the fixed boom
arm and the other buckle is on the extension.
Note:
-Be careful not to place straps over the
screws as this will cause damage to the
strap over time.
17.
Ensure the stop sign is positioned in the
direction of oncoming traffic.
Note:
-Stop signs may vary from stage/region.
-Refer to your relevant state approvals
i.e. NSW uses octagonal stop signs whilst
all other states use a round stop sign.
18.
Check manual operation of the unit (UP,
DOWN, STOP, ACCESSORY LIGHTS) using the
“RED PUSH BUTTON” in the top left hand
corner of the control panel.
All switch functions are to be switched off (in
down position) for manual boom operation.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
19.
Check the operation of both remote controls
(UP, DOWN, STOP, ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS)
using the 2x single button remote controls
provided.
Note:
-All remotes are labelled (front and back)
with a unit number to match the PB
tower unit number.

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3.6. Setup of traffic light and pedestrian light accessories
Step
Instruction
Diagram
1.
Traffic light and pedestrian light accessories
are available as an additional enhancement
to the Portaboom product.
Select the relevant accessory noting that a
similar process for installation applies.
2.
Insert the accessory attachment rod / arm
into the connection point.
If using the traffic light, position the traffic
light in the direction of oncoming traffic.
If using the pedestrian light, position the
pedestrian light in the direction of
pedestrians.
Secure this position with a minimum of two
wing nuts (hand tighten only).
3.
Use the white marks to line up the cable plug
to the connector for easy alignment.
Line up pins and connect the accessory cable
plug to the L1 port.
Note that the L1 Port is the primary Light and
is predominantly used for 1 light operation,
the L2 Port is secondary.
Ensure the plug is pushed in and connected.
4.
To establish functionality, access the control
panel and select the required mode (switch
up for on).
-Auto Open (AO) will activate an
automatic cycle commencing with the
traffic light green and boom open.
-Auto Close (AC) will activate an
automatic cycle commencing with the
traffic light red and the boom closed.
Turn the product on, once the self-testing
cycle is complete (5-10seconds), the power
light will illuminate green indicating that it is
ready.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
5.
If utilising the duel pedestrian and traffic
light accessory and functionality, fit the
attachment bracket to the traffic light then
connect the pedestrian light to the bracket.
The PB unit must be firmly secured to a level
surface (bolted through stability legs).
Note: Consider appropriate manual handling
controls when fitting attachment.
Insert the accessory attachment rod / arm
into the connection point and secure with a
minimum of two wing nuts (hand tighten).
Position the traffic and pedestrian light in the
direction of oncoming traffic and pedestrian.
6.
Line up pins and connect the traffic light
cable plug to the L1 port (primary) and the
pedestrian light cable plug to the L2 port
(secondary).
Ensure that both plugs are pushed in and
fully connected.
7.
To establish functionality, access the control
panel and select the required mode (switch
up for on).
-Auto Open (AO) will activate an
automatic cycle commencing with the
traffic light green, pedestrian light red
and boom open.
-Auto Close (AC) will activate an
automatic cycle commencing with the
traffic light red, pedestrian light green
and the boom closed.
Turn the product on, once the self-testing
cycle is complete (5-10 seconds), the power
light will illuminate green indicating its ready.
8.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
-If the boom arm is not required, switch
deactivate boom (DB) off and detach it
from the product.
-If you are intending on using any of the
other accessories, connect them prior
to turning the PB unit on.
Refer to the relevant section of this SOP or
the user manual for instructions.
OTHER ACCESSORIES

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3.7. Positioning for live operation
Step
Instruction
Diagram
1.
Ensure the boom arm is in the vertical
position.
2.
Disable brakes (standard or all-terrain
mechanism).
3.
Reposition PB unit into “LIVE” Operational
Position.
4.
Enables brakes (standard or all-terrain
mechanism).

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
5.
Secure stability legs by first unwinding the
wing nut to maximum (this ensures the
stability leg unhitches freely).
6.
Placing one hand on the wing nut bolt and
the other hand at the base of the leg, pull up
slightly and then slide leg into fixing position,
ensuring the rubber stopper is firmly on the
ground.
7.
Once in position, tighten the wing nut to
secure leg into position.
8.
Apply the same process to all 4 stability legs
to complete the setup.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
9.
For increased stability and in the event of
windy / forecasted windy conditions, sand
bags MUST be applied to all 4 stability legs
for additional stability.
Take sandbag hooks out of the side pocket of
the carry bag and fix hooks to all 4 stability
legs by placing the hook through the hole at
the back of the stability leg.
Add sandbags to all stability legs.
10.
Leave the boom arm in an upright
operational position until you are ready to
commence controlling traffic / site.
Ensure advancing warning signs, “KEEP LEFT”
signs and lead in cones are all positioned in
accordance with the selected TCP.
Repeat steps for setting up additional PB
units.
11.
If using the pedestrian button accessory,
position the pedestrian button in close
proximity to the PB unit (radius no greater
than 4m).
Ensure the plate is on a flat surface and
secured to the ground to prevent it from
falling.
Ensure the button is visible and accessible to
pedestrians.

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3.8. Site operations
Step
Instruction
Diagram
1.
Once all the PB units are setup, tested and
ready for operation, position yourself in a
safe area that will allow you to operate the
PB units ensuring you adhere to all line of
site and operational distances and radius.
2.
When a single operator is operating multiple
PB units, the PB units must be labelled with
the supplied magnets.
The magnets are numbered to correspond
with the respective remote control.
Operators must ensure they use remote
control caddy at all times ensuring the
remote controls are labelled the same as the
PB unit magnets.
3.
Ensure operators are positioned in a safe
zone off the road / away from vehicle or
plant movement paths.
Operators should be positioned no further
than 75m from the PB unit.
Ensure operators have clear line of site (at
least 120m visual on approach) for any PB
units in operation.
The traffic light accessory is synchronised
with the operation of the boom arm.
Standing in the safe zone, the operator
activates the controller to stop the traffic.
The traffic light changes from green to amber
to red, after approximately 3 seconds the
boom arm lowers securing the work zone
and providing a physical barrier.

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Step
Instruction
Diagram
4.
When it is safe for the motorists to proceed,
the operator activates the remote control
which raises the boom arm.
When the boom arm is completely vertical,
the traffic light turns green for the motorists
to proceed.
5.
If using the traffic light fitted with the
pedestrian light accessory, this will be used
to assist with managing pedestrians.
The traffic light accessory controls the
vehicles which have right of way and the
pedestrian light assists with controlling
pedestrians.
6.
When a pedestrian pushes the crossing
button, the traffic lights will activate
changing the light to amber and red.
Once the traffic light changes to red, the
boom arm will lower to stop traffic, the
pedestrian walk light then turns green for
pedestrians to cross.
7.
When the pedestrian crossing phase is
complete, the pedestrian sign will flash red,
then turn solid red.
The traffic lights turn from red to green and
the boom arm raises to the vertical position.

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3.9. Contingency planning
Step
Instruction
Diagram
1.
If a PORTABOOM® Tower fails ensure you are
prepared to:
-manually operate the failed Tower and
operate the “other” Tower by using the
remote control.
OR
-perform STOP/SLOW in place of the
failed Tower and operate the “other”
Tower by using the remote control.