Saferoads INSSOP033 User manual

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SOP –INSSOP033 –6m Portable Solar Hinge Pole
Rev 2 –Owner: General Manager –Domestic Products
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
is to outline the safe handling method for the erection
and lowering of the Saferoads 6-meter Solar Hinge Pole
fitted with a 100W solar light.
2. Scope
This SOP relates to all Saferoads 6-meter Solar Hinge
Poles. This also applies to both single and double
concrete base block variants.
3. Safety
The following safety guidelines must be adhered to:
a) Working on or besides a roadway is inherently
dangerous;
b) Checks must be performed to ensure there are
no overhead services prior to the erection of the
pole;
c) Manual lifting is not permissible (risk of
Musculoskeletal injury);
d) Only certified lifting equipment is to be used and
checked prior to use;
e) Operators are to stay clear of plant and
equipment whilst performing this task;
f) Operators are to stay well clear of the lifting and
lowering area; and
g) Operators are to be sure they keep clear from
any pinch point area.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The following is mandatory PPE.
Boots
Eye Protection
Head
Protection
Hi Viz
Gloves
Protective
Clothing
5. Assembling the light
a) Assemble the light in accordance with the
manufactures instructions. Preassemble lamp,
mounting bracket and support bars according to
the drawing below.
a) Ensure that the light is turned on. When the button
is depressed, the light is “off”. When the button is in
line with the housing the light is “on”.
“Off” position
“On” position
Note: Always assemble the light assembly prior
to affixing to the pole. It is then easier to offer
the assembly up to the pole once the light,
brackets and support bars are bolted together.
b) Place the end of the pole on the concrete block
so that the hinged and fixed base plates align.

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b) Once the two plates are aligned, insert the hinge
pin and the two (2) x “R” Clips. This will secure
the pole to the base plate during the raising of
the pole.
c) Raise the pole parallel to the ground. This will be
easier to fit the light assembly to the pole. Place
the solar light assembly onto the top of pole,
fasten the jacking bolts and the support brace.
Ensure the light is firmly affixed to the pole.
d) Once the integrated solar light head is secure to
the pole, the pole can be raised.
6. Raising the pole
6.1 Safety
a) Only use certified lifting equipment to raise the
pole. Inspect all slings prior to use to ensure that
they are in a serviceable condition;
b) Plant and equipment is to be fitted with a
certified lifting jig (& hook). Plant can consist of
either a crane, excavator, backhoe or forklift;
c) Ensure there are no overhead services;
d) Ensure there are no operators forward of the
base plate when the lift is occurring and all
operators are well clear (7+ meters) from the
base plate;
e) No manual lifting is to take place.
6.2 Orientation of Light
a) Prior to lifting, ensure the orientation of the light
is in the upwards direction of the lift; and
b) It is always good practice after fitting the light, to
rest the light head on a piece of timber to avoid
damage to the light housing.
6.3 Lifting Equipment
The minimum lifting equipment requirement is:
a) 1 x Three (3) meter flat sling rated to 2 tonne
(min);
b) 1 x Rated “D” Shackle – min –2 Tonne capacity;
c) 1 x certified lifting jib complete with lifting hook
–minimum capacity 2 tonne.
6.4 Attaching the sling
a) Attach the sling with the “D” Shackle to the lower
attachment point on the pole

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There are two lugs on the pole. These are shown
in the following representation as points B & C.
The lower lifting point will have the following
label affixed just above the lifting point.
This is the recommended primary lifting point.
The secondary lug will have the following label
placed below the lug.
This point is used for tie down purposes for
transport and it is recommended that this is not
used as a lifting point.
b) Attach the other end of the sling to the jib hook.
6.5 Lifting the pole
a) Gradually take up the tension on the sling.
b) At a controlled and steady pace, reverse the
plant rearward ensuring the pole moves at a
smooth gradual rate.

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Note: Ensure that there are no operators are
forward of the concrete block.
c) Once the pole is in the fully upright position,
maintain the tension on the sling and secure the
two base plates with the mounting bolts.
d) Once the mounting bolts are secure, remove the
sling from the pole. The pole is now considered
to be in an operational state.
7. Lowering the pole
Repeat all safety checks as outlined in section 6.1.
7.1 Attach the sling
a) Attach the sling to the jib hook as outlined in
section 6.4(b); and
b) Attach the sling and “D” Shackle to the upright
pole. (Bottom lug)
c) Ensure that the sling is secure and remove the
four (4) x base plate securing bolts; and
d) Ensure all operators remain rearward of the
concrete block.
e) Once the bolts are removed, an operator will
gradually tilt the pole forward. The sling will take
up the tension.
f) In a controlled and gradual manner, move the
plant forward which will gradually lower the pole.
g) As the pole is approaching the ground, place a
block of wood on the ground to ensure that there
is no damage caused to the light head housing.

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Safety
Do not touch or go near the pole until is it securely on
the ground.
h) Once the pole is on the ground, remove the sling
from the pole and the jib hook.
8. Dismantling Assembly
a) Once the pole has been fully lowered, remove
the 2 x “R” clips and pin.
b) The light head can be removed by unfastening
the bolts on the support bar and loosening the
jacking bolts (use two people to remove the
light); and
c) The pole, light assembly and concrete block are
now easily separated into three components for
transport purposes.
SOP Update
Rev 2 –20/10/2020
Sticker (labels) and lifting method revised