STANDARD FOR LIGHT VEHICLES

Minerals Americas VP HSE

MAm-HSE-STD-071

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STANDARD FOR LIGHT VEHICLES
Minerals Americas VP HSE
MAm-HSE-STD-71

1. Objective

To define the minimum safety requirements for light vehicles in order to ensure compliance with Our Safety
Requirements, and to promote standardization in all operations and projects of Minerals Americas

2. Scope

All “in scope” activities developed by employees and contractors in any operation, projects and functions within
Minerals Americas.

Safety requirements established by local standards or regulations for light vehicles are excluded from this scope, in
which case they must be fully complied with by the site according to the standard that the said scope defines.

3. Owners and Stakeholders

The following areas are stakeholders in this document and they should be consulted and informed of any change in
the contents of this document, affecting the characteristics of vehicles accepted by the site:

Area Position

HSE Head of HSE Escondida

HSE Head of HSE Pampa Norte

Supply Superintendent NPI & Logistic MAms

Projects Head of Projects MAms

Todas Risk & Control Owners

4. Glosario

Clearance Gage: Template or pattern to draw or check a profile. It refers to the distance from the ground to the floor of the
vehicle.
Gage (Width): The distance measured perpendicularly between tire centers in the same axis.
Aftermarket: A device or element installed in the vehicle after the vehicle leaves factory.
OEM: Acronym for Original Equipment Manufacturer

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5. Requirements

5.1 Of vehicles

Every light vehicle must meet the safety requirements set forth in document “Our Requirements for Safety” of BHP.

Light vehicles must also have the following elements (all OEM):

 4x2 or AWD vehicles. The site will define the use of 4x4 vehicles in accordance with operating needs
 ABS braking system
 Stability Control System (ESC or similar)
 Automatic breaking system (AEB, EBA or equivalent)
 They must have a system that allows warning the driver and/or correct any driving in face of any lane change or road
diversion that has not been properly signaled (this system requires road demarcation for correct operation).
 Three-point safety belts for every occupant
 Tire pressure monitoring system, exceptionally it may be aftermarket.
 Air-conditioning or A/C and heating system.
 A clearance gage in excess of 180mm height and 1000mm width, symmetrically
 They must have dynamic stability high to intermediate in accordance with the following table:

Stability Gage / Height Rate

High ≥ 0.92
Intermediate < 0.92 y ≥ 0.85
Low < 0.85

Note: Exceptionally, the lower limit of the stability index for the intermediate range will be 0.85 and, as of January 1,
2024, this index will return to 0.88 and it will be required to every new vehicle incorporation.

 4x2 vehicles with rear axis drive must be fitted with a self-locking device (limited slide differential)
 4.5 cm wide reflective tape around the entire contour, DOT C2 standard, color contrasting with the color of the vehicle.
 Vehicles must be of a color contrasting that of the environment
 There must be means for controlling driver behavior, including speed.
 A diver identification device (it may be aftermarket)
 GPS device with 3 axis accelerometer (it may be aftermarket)
 80 dB backing up alarm (it may be aftermarket)
 Wheel nut lock system (may be aftermarket). The spider web type device is forbidden
 A/T tires (as minimum) of the same brand model and measures (spare wheel included).
 Tires must correspond to technology products recognized in the industry.
 The spare Wheel must have a rim that can be identified, preferably yellow. The use of treaded tires that have required
vulcanization will not be permitted.
 Site ID numbers on either side of the vehicle, on top and back sides (except explorations)
 A pre-use inspection register that meets at least Annex 1.
 Every vehicle must have operational, at all times, every element listed in the pre-use checklist (Annex 1
 Evidence of maintenance validity
 Vehicles entering the pit must have a proximity detection system between equipment and/or vehicles installed and
operating (e.g. CAS GPS)
 Vehicles entering the pit must have LED whip lights.
 A camera that records the road at least 48 hours from the front must be installed in the vehicle

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 Light vehicles must not exceed 150, 000 km or 5 years old, counted since the date of the first registration in the country's
motor vehicle registry, unless the vehicle has a certificate of approval of mechanical conditions issued by the brand
representative, in which case, the site authorization may be extended every 100,000 km or every year, with a maximum
limit of 600,000 km or 7 years.
 The communication radio and any other device that the driver must use must be installed in compliance with the ISO
3958 - Drive Hand Control Reach standard. Emergency vehicles (ambulances, rescue cars) and those equipped for
escort tasks are excluded from this requirement, in which case the installation of devices must consider an ergonomic
and safety evaluation prior to installation.
 Modifications to the vehicle that interfere with the performance of the safety systems of the vehicle are not permitted..
 The installation of internal or external roll-over protection bars is not allowed.

5.2 Of maintenance

The site must have:

 A maintenance plan that meets, at least, the manufacturer’s recommendations.

 Maintenance must be carried out by personnel accredited / authorized by the manufacturer or representative of the make
of the vehicle.
 The site must have a process in place for tracking compliance with the vehicle maintenance program.
 Operations with SAP implemented must include the maintenance program within the site's maintenance strategy, marking
the activity as Work Management Relevant (WM Relevant)..
 Every aftermarket device installed in the vehicle must be included in the maintenance program of the site.
 Additional to maintenance as per the manufacturer’s guideline, the site must have a maintenance sheet in place that
covers the elements listed in Annex 2..
 Every maintenance task performed must be recorded in the vehicle’s log.
 Every light vehicle must have a log book (or a booklet) as described in Annex 1.
 The site or contractor Company user of the vehicle must keep control, monitoring and register of maintenance execution
as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Shops where maintenance is carried out must have at least:

 A maintenance plan for tools and equipment that ensures that tools and equipment are properly calibrated (e.g. torque
wrenches).

5.3. Of travel

 The site must identify, evaluate and define those trips that, given their characteristics (e.g.: geographical altitude, continuous hours of
driving, weather conditions and route environment, among other), require additional controls for fatigue and drowsiness.

5.4 Of data and information management

 The site must have a data capture, treatment and management process provided by the speed and driving monitoring
system.
 The site must have a consequence management and recognition process in place to encourage expected behaviors and
manage deviations, misconduct, or violations of the site's driving rules.

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6. References

Document ID Title

Standardized Risk of Road Accident

Standardized Risk of “Crashing, collision, overturning and fall at the
pit, waste dump or stockpile”
Our Requirement Safety

7. Modifications Log

Date Version Responsible Description and Modifications

29-01-2020 01 Martín Haro Initial version
 Item 5.1.Of vehicles, shows the “Note: Exceptionally, the lower limit of the stability
index for the intermediate range will be 0.85 and, as of January 1, 2024, every new
vehicle incorporation must meet the original standard”.
 Given the organizational change, where explorations cease to be included in the
17-03-2021 1.1 Juan Fco. González
standard in order to become an independent business unit.
 Various items are removed in order to generate specific standards and to leave
topics pertaining to the standard. In this manner, items 5.3 Of Drivers and 5.4 Of the
Environment are removed.

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8. Anexos

ANNEX 1
Table of minimum requirements to be included in the pre-use checklist:

Every light vehicle (in-scope activities)

Inspection of operation of seat belts
Visual inspection of tire conditions (wear, cuts, deformation)
Inspection of validity of seal or site approval
Visual inspection of nut tightening indicator
Lights inspection: high, low, braking, signaling and backing-up
Parking brake operation inspection
Tire pressure operation indicator
GPS system operation with automatic review
Fatigue management system operation (if any)
Review of the vehicle’s maintenance validity
Visual inspection of windshields
Operation of windshield wipers, washers (sprinklers) and water level in the tank.
Operation of auto defog system
Air-condition operation
Inspection of backing up mirrors (internal and external)
Fire extinguisher, emergency reflective triangle, first-air kit and reflecting vest
Font camera with memory stick
Pit Area
Signaling whip
Beacon
In-pit proximity system (e.g: CAS GPS)
Communications radio (hand-held or base unit)

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ANNEX 2

The following maintenance activities must be carried out, regardless of maintenance tasks recommended by the
manufacturer’s guideline:

 Alignment and balance control.

 Control of operation and alignment of lights (includes fuses inspection).
 Cleaning of heating system and defogging system
 Control of the retractable system and condition of seat belts.
 Windshield wiper system control (blades and sprinklers)
 On/off switch control of signal whips and beacons (if applicable)
 Cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle’s identification plates (where applicable).

In addition to the above, the following controls must be incorporated to off-road vehicles:

 Control and operating condition of shock absorbers

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