A dump truck operating in the work zone backed up and struck the employee with the rear passenger side wheels. Even if a dumping area is relatively flat, a tipping incident could occur if a slope is created by low tire pressure on one side or one set of tires sitting in a. Tool box talks dump truck safety dump trucks are used in nearly every construction setting. A brief description of the program and the subject that it addresses. Mayton2 abstract dump site injuries occur in all major mineral industries. No walking behind backing trucks, in front of paving machine, across hot mat, or over trailer tongue. Employers, truck owneroperators, and truck leasing companies should measure the raised dump trailer height of each of their trucks and post this height prominently in the cab compartment. Topics include dump truck accessories, preshift inspections of the truck, refueling, brakes and controls, driving with a load, and how to safely dump your load without injury to pedestrians or co.
On june 18, 2009, an employee was working inside a work zone wearing his reflective safety vest. Fuel can be a fire hazard and a slip and fall hazard. This type of accident is more frequently connected with semitrailer rigs than with straight trucks. For example, a worker replacing the neat stabilizer bar on a tandem dump truck and was. Preventing backovers occupational safety and health. At the conclusion of the presentation have a supervisor or responsible operator demonstrate the proper inspection of a dump truck. Dump truck safety as enddump truck bodies and semitrailers have increased in length, the frequency of units tipping over has also increased. Prior to loading material into a dump truck the loader operator must signal that she. Put out safety triangles if on running surface of road. Ground conditions had been inspected and the truck stopped at the ramp of the dumpsite. A preoperation checklist is required before operating the equipment. Helper should never, ever be on the riding step when the truck is backing.
Working in elevated areas near an edge is a common hazard for operators of offhighway mobile mining equipment. After the parttime harvest employee dumped the straight truck, the driver of the truck pulled forward before the employee was out of the way of the gravity wagon and the. Background 75% of construction related struck by and run over fatalities involve heavy equipment. Dumplok is designed with easy to grip handles, making each steel brace easy to carry and easy to install between the truck frame and dump box. Safety tips for dump truck drivers though trucking in general can be a dangerous business, dump truck drivers have even more exposure to hazards because of the nature of their vehicles. Each class contains sections on internal and external anatomy, principles to maintain stability, safe operation, hazards to avoid, and more. Dump truck tipover prevention factsheet texas department of. Many of the accidents involve backing into or over something, trucks hitting an overhead utility, or trucks tipping over onto its side. The truck itself can act as a conductor and actually carry electrical currents. Corporate safety policy laredo trucking is committed to ensuring that practical and effective measures are in place to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients, subcontractors.
Osha has issued a safety and health information bulletin to alert employers and workers about the hazards of falling dump truck beds. Safety tips for dump truck drivers caleb insurance group. A truck driver was crushed and killed between the frame and dump box of a dump truck. Heavy dump truck preventive maintenance checklist comments. Dumplok is a unique and simple solution that safely secures the dump bed, preventing injuries. A spotter was positioned in a safe location to observe dumping and was in constant radio communication with the truck driver. Inspect the dumper truckdump truck, including the head and tail lights, horn, rear view mirrors, tires, air brakes, and fluid levels and also maintained manufacture daily checklist. Dump truck safety edgers farm equipment safety flatbed tarping safety grinder safety industrialcommercial mowing safety knife safety. Dump truck is an essential vehicle in all the sites for construction and similar work. This list should provide a pretty encompassing look at all the safety tips required to run a dump truck. The delivery truck was hauling and dumping material onsite at a designated waste dump. You should climb under the raised dump bed at least once a week to clean components. If any dump truck equipment fails the preuse inspection, notify your. Whether youre the driver or someone helping at the job site, its important that you make safety a priority whenever youre working around a dump truck.
Inspect the dump truck, including the head and tail lights, horn, rear view mirrors, tires, air. Be aware of areas where it may be unsafe to dump such a sites with uneven surface areas or a fill that has not been properly compacted. Moreover, dump trucks loaded with coal can face even higher risks because the load can be wet. Dump truck tipover prevention factsheet hs05041b 907 hazard as end dump truck bodies and semitrailer dump ing rigs get longer, the incidence of vehicles tipping over has increased. Dot requires that the operator fill out an inspection form each day before placing the truck into operation, the form is a good tool to help the operator remember to check all the necessary items. In addition to violating our own safety rules, regulations and practices, other examples of violations that anyone will receive warning notices for could be as follows. A truck driver was fatally injured while raising his semitrailer to dump a load of sandstone over an embankment.
If the program outline is discussed before the video. Safety administration indicates 381 large trucks in california were. Operators need to understand that a dump truck or trailer is at a risk for a tipping incident when the bed is raised because raising the bed changes the trucks center of gravity. Employers should establish emergency procedures for fellow workers to follow in case of an electrocution and train the workers in these procedures. If you didnt get the chance to check it out, i also made a parody list called the 10 commandments of dump trucking a while back. As a driver, safety should be one of your biggest concerns. A loaded truck takes longer to stop than an empty truck. Discuss all county policies related to the operation of dump trucks. Dump truck daily inspection checklist walk around leaks fluidair belts v condition safe for operation x discrepancy discovered x discrepancy repaired this checklist is general in nature and should be modified by an organization to include the specific inspection needs. Aerial lift safety chainsaw safety chippers chocking and blocking safety crane safety. If your dump truck has an automatic transmission, it must be warmed up to operating temperature to.
Additional checklist items may be required depending on equipment or circumstances. Dumplok fulfills oshas recommendation for employers to protect employees from the hazards. This prevented the dump box from being fully raised, halting its. Powerline incidents involving dump trucks have doubled in a fiveyear span. East manufacturing corporation revised 1012 ef volume 1 hardware for genesis hardware genesis hybrid. The construction and trucking sectors should be aware of this tipover hazard, the contributing conditions and methods of prevention. Conduct a documented pretrip to inspect the truck to ensure it is in safe operating condition. A warning notice is a written document that is issued to any employee who has violated a safety rule or practice. Staff will learn safe operating procedures and practices for operation of dump trucks. You should get out of the truck and check for overhead power lines before raising the bed. Available in wide topwt or flat top ft dumplok dump box safety stands made in the usa call today for pricing 5064589461.
Articulated dump trucks adts are a commonly used piece of equipment in the quarry. Safe work procedure dump truck bc forest safety council. The items below should be inspected during a typical preventive maintenance check. Review and understand information provided in the dump truck operators manual with particular attention. Some of the electrical hazards involving dump trucks and powerlines include. Dump trucks come in a variety of styles and sizes, but one thing that should remain the same across the board is safety. Powerline safety best practice for dump truck operators 4 tell everyone including emergency first responders such as fire fighters and police to keep back a minimum distance of 10 metres 30 feet the length of a school bus. Dump truck safety pwd objectives staff will learn safe operating procedures and practices for operation of dump trucks when a dump truck has an accident on a jobsite, most likely the accident was preventable. Our dump truck safety training course is regulation compliant, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements.
Trailer body dump hinge parts rear dump hinge shoe 5540503700 rear dump hinge shoe description 5520500100 5400300008 straight truck body dump hinge parts part no. Stability the main hazard is related to the stability of the. The safetycompliance feature enables you to create your own items to track medical cards, insurance carb expiration and messages automatically appear on the independent contractor pay statements when an item is going to expire in 30 days or has expired. Truck driver electrocuted when raised longbed dump. Copies of appropriate volumes of the cfr in book format may be purchased from the superintendent of documents, u. Underhood motor oil, power steering coolant level, hoses fuel line leaks belt tensions fuel. Stability the primary hazard is related to the stability of the. Personnel truck drivers truck spotter paver operator roller operators equipment oiler trucks dump trucks pavers rollers. The electrical safety authority has received reports of close to 1,400 overhead powerline incidents in the past 10 years.
Dump truck tipover prevention factsheet hs05041b 907 hazard as enddump truck bodies and semitrailer dumping rigs get longer, the incidence of vehicles tipping over has increased. Regulations issued by fmcsa are published in the federal register and compiled in the u. If dump truck box raised secure from inadvertent descent using brace. Dump truck safety this easytouse leaders guide is provided to assist in conducting a successful presentation. Closing encourage discussion about the presentation, safe operation of dump trucks, and the safety of employees working around the equipment. Review and understand the information provided in the dump truck operators manual with particular attention given to descriptions of safety procedures. However there are many more safety meeting handouts within midwestern insurance alliances risk management center which is only accessible to workers compensation policyholders of midwestern insurance alliance. Dump trucks have the highest rate of contacts among high reach equipment. In addition to crashes, dump truck drivers may be injured while boarding. Ten tips to stay safe while working with a dump truck. Extension cord safety ground fault circuit interrupter gfci responding to electrical emergencies equipment safety. Injuries can result from not using safety devices, using safety devices that are in poor condition or using improper safety devices for the task. Apparently a safety overtravel cable attached between the truck frame and the dump box malfunctioned by catching on a protruding nut of an air brake cylinder. Safety association of ontario, and the texas depart.
Government printing office, or examined at many libraries. The safety meeting handouts on this page can be downloaded and used by anyone. Mnm serious accident alert surface truck mine safety. Dump truck safety tips to prevent you from looking like an.
The safe operation of articulated dump trucks adts. In 2017, the dump truck service market size in the u. If truck may roll or slip on icemud shut off truck put truck in lowest gear or in reverse and place wheel chocks. The dump truck had an audible back up alarm and operating lights. Due to the nature of work they deliver, dump truck safety tips are a must, to be. When is a helper allowed to be on the riding step of a. The safety rules contained on these pages have been prepared to protect you in your daily workplace.
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