Doing annual or semi-annual safety inspections of commercial vehicles? “Practical Safety Inspection for Commercial Vehicles” is a complete technician’s guide to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) National Safety Code Standard 11, Part B.
Technicians doing inspections need an authoritative, simple to use guidebook to ensure their inspections are done consistently and in accordance with the regulations – this is it! This handbook includes the entire text of NSC 11 Part B along with a detailed explanation of how to properly apply it during a vehicle inspection. The book includes detailed description and illustrations of how each component or system is to be inspected and what constitutes a ‘pass’ or ‘reject’ condition.
The Practical Safety Inspection handbook also provides general instructions on PMVI inspection requirements. Explanations are given for each item that must be inspected, along with reference and measurement charts. The book provides a unique defect coding option that allows technicians to identify defects more easily than describing each defect in a note or sentence form. This coding method does not appear in the CCMTA version of NSC 11 Part B.
6 1/2 in. x 8 3/8 in., full color - 186 pages.
Over 5,000 copies sold.
Also available are stock Practical Safety Inspection Vehicle Inspection Report forms and Record of Brake Inspection forms.
Contents:
Part 1 - Introduction & Instructions
1.1 - Purpose of PMVI
1.2 - PMVI Application & Affected Vehicles
1.3 - PMVI Intervals
1.4 - PMVI Limitations
1.5 - How to Conduct a PMVI Inspection
1.6 - Inspection Report Forms & Checklists
1.7 - Inspection Methods
1.8 - Information Layout
1.9 - Symbols
1.10 - Defect Coding
1.11 - Defects That Don’t Fail a Vehicle
1.12 - Hazardous Conditions
1.13 - Practical Safety Inspection Report/Checklists
1.14 - Basic Inspection Information
1.15 - Form Sections
1.16 - Inspection Items
1.17 - Inspection Result
1.18 - Recording Defects
1.19 - Required Measurements
1.21 - Comments Section
1.22 - Inspection Results and Signatures
Part 2 - Important Inspection Procedures
2.1 - Inspecting Emission Control Systems (PMVI Section 1.3)
2.2 - Inspecting Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (PMVI Section 1.11)
2.3 - Inspecting Pressurized or Liquefied Fuel System (LPG, CNG and LNG) (PMVI Section 1.13)
2.4 - Inspecting Suspension Components (PMVI Section 2.1, 2.2)
2.5 - Air Suspension (PMVI Section 2.5)
2.6 - Self-Steer and Controlled-Steer Axle (PMVI Section 2.6)
2.7 - Brake Inspection Options (PMVI Section 3)
2.8 - Brake Measurements (PMVI Section 3-B, 3H-12c, 3H-12d, 3H-13c, 3H-13g, 3A-15c, 3A-15e, 3A-18c & 3A-18g)
2.9 - Measuring Pushrod Stroke of S-Cam Brakes (PMVI Section 3A-16)
2.10 - Inspecting Hydraulic Brake Systems (PMVI Section 3H)
2.11 - Inspecting Airbrake Systems Operation (PMVI Section 3A)
2.12 - Inspecting the Air Supply Systems (PMVI Section 3A.2)
2.13 - Air System Leakage on a Trailer (PMVI Section 3A.3)
2.14 - Inspecting Air Tanks on Trucks, Tractors and Buses (PMVI Section 3A.5)
2.15 - Inspecting Airbrake System Valves & Controls (PMVI Section 3A.7, 3A.8, 3A.10 & 3A.12)
2.16 - Inspecting Anti -Lock Brake System (ABS) on Trucks and Buses (PMVI Section 3A.19)
2.17 - Inspecting Anti -Lock Brake System (ABS) on Trailers (PMVI Section 3A.20)
2.18 - Testing Brake Performance (PMVI Section 3A.23)
2.19 - Inspecting Steering Linkage and Operation (PMVI Section 4.1, 4.2, & 4.3)
2.20 - Inspecting Kingpins (PMVI Section 4.4)
2.21 - Inspecting Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment (PMVI Section 5)
2.22 - Inspecting Lamps (PMVI Section 6)
2.23 - Inspecting Retro-Reflective Marking {Conspicuity Marking} (PMVI Section 6.3)
2.24 - Inspecting Vehicle Wiring (PMVI Section 7.1)
2.25 - Inspecting the Trailer Cord (PMVI Section 7.3)
2.26 - Inspecting Vehicle Bodies (PMVI Section 8)
2.27 - Tire Tread Depth Measurements (PMVI Section 9.1)
2.28 - Tire Inflation Pressure (PMVI Section 9.4)
2.29 - Inspecting Wheel Hubs and Bearings (PMVI Section 9.5 & 9.6)
2.30 - Checking Wheel Nut Torque (PMVI Section 9.11)
2.31 - Inspecting Fifth Wheels and Kingpins (PMVI Section 10.7)
Part 3 - NATIONAL SAFETY CODE STANDARD 11 PART B - Introduction
3.1 - Goals of the Standard
3.2 - Background
3.3 - Application
3.4 - General Requirements
3.5 - Inspection Cycles by Jurisdiction
3.6 - Procedures for Compliance
3.7 - Canada/U.S. Reciprocity Issues
3.8 - Enforcement
3.9 - The Standard
3.10 - Workplace Safety
3.11 - Inspection Outcome Based on Current Vehicle Condition
3.12 - Inspection Methods
3.13 - Informational Notes
3.14 - Definitions
3.15 - Categorization of Fluid (Liquid) Leaks
3.16 - Illustrations and Diagrams used in the Standards
3.17 - Measurements and Tolerances
3.18 - Standard tolerance for distance value ranges
3.19 - Defective Hose, Tubing and Lines used on Vehicles
Part 4 - NSC 11B - Periodic Commercial Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) Criteria
Section 1 – Power Train
Section 2 – Suspension
Section 3 – Brake Systems
Section 3H – Hydraulic Brakes
Section 3A – Air Brakes
Section 4 – Steering
Section 5 – Instruments & Auxiliary Equipment
Section 6 – Lamps
Section 7 – Electrical System
Section 8 – Body
Section 9 – Tire and Wheel
Section 10 – Coupling Devices
