Transportation Loading and Unloading PRESENTED BY Loading and
Transportation Loading and Unloading PRESENTED BY
Loading and Unloading Hazards Statistics and Hazards Transportation incidents are the leading cause of work-related fatalities. Unfortunately, this has been the case since 2003. 2, 080 fatal transportation incidents occurred in 2018. 39% of the 2, 080 transportation incidents did not occur on roadways. Heavy traffic is not limited to highways. Even after you arrive at your destination, there are still many hazards to watch out for.
Loading and Unloading Hazards Common Hazards: • Struck By • Caught In or Between • Slips, Trips, and Falls on the same level • Falling Objects • Overexertion
Backing Up and Parking Drivers should: • Know the vehicle’s blind spots. • Know the specific procedures for the location. • Roll down the windows to hear. • Use a spotter. • Check both mirrors. Get Out And Look (GOAL) when necessary. • When backing, back up slowly and use flashers, horn, and backup/reverse alarms. • When parking, park on level ground. Set and test the breaks, and chock the wheels.
Coupling/Uncoupling Workers should: • Only perform this procedure if you are trained. • Wear bright, visible clothing. • Use clear communication. • Secure vehicle restraint to truck. • Stand clear of tires, frames, and opening doors. • Use dock boards capable of supporting the maximum intended load. • Confirm that dock boards are properly secured and will not move out of position.
Coupling/Uncoupling Workers should: • Ensure stable footing. • Be aware of vehicles and equipment around you and stay a safe distance away. • Never place yourself between moving materials and stationary structures, vehicles, or stacked materials. • Only use mobile equipment, such as forklifts, if you are trained. • Use safe lifting techniques.
Securement When securing cargo: • All cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured so that it does not leak, spill, blow off the vehicle, roll/tip/slide/fall from the vehicle, or fall through the vehicle. � There can be some movement if it does not reduce the effectiveness of the securement or affect the stability or maneuverability of the vehicle. • The commercial motor vehicle's cargo must be properly distributed.
Securement When securing cargo: • The commercial motor vehicle's structure and equipment must also be secured, including tailgate, doors, tarpaulins, spare tires, any other equipment used to secure cargo or operate the vehicle. • The cargo or any other object must not: • Obscure the driver's view ahead or to the right or left sides • Interfere with the free movement of the driver's arms or legs • Prevent the driver's free and ready access to accessories required for emergencies • Prevent the free and ready exit of any person from the commercial motor vehicle's cab or driver's compartment
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