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Falls from vehicles - toolbox talk :Falls from vehicles - toolbox talk
What is this about? :What is this about? There are over 2000 falls from vehicle accidents reported to HSE each year
These are mostly falls from the load area of lorries and vans, lorry cab steps and the fifth wheel catwalk of articulated vehicles
Major injuries are usually broken arms or legs, resulting in weeks off work
There are probably many more that are not reported
What are we looking at? :What are we looking at? Safe access to and from our vehicles
What the company can do
What the driver can do
Vehicle cab entry :Vehicle cab entry Check around the steps for trip or slip hazards
Never climb in with anything in your hands – place items on seat before entry
Use handholds – NOT the steering wheel
Maintain three points of contact
Getting out of the cab :Getting out of the cab Try to avoid obvious hazards as you park (such as uneven ground and puddles outside the driver’s door)
Open the door, face the vehicle, grab the hand hold and step down backwards
DON’T jump out forwards, this is bad for your knees in the long term, and you are much more likely to fall
Getting on to the load area :Getting on to the load area Always use the steps and handhold provided
Do not use the ‘under run bars’, these are usually set in and slippery
On the load area :On the load area Keep it tidy – pick up loose ropes, packaging etc
Report broken boards and other tripping hazards
Follow any company procedures
Getting down from the load area :Getting down from the load area Always use the steps
Get down backwards, facing the vehicle and using the handhold
If there are problems, report them to your supervisor
DON’T jump off the load area
Catwalk :Catwalk Do you know where the handhold is?
Keep the area clean and tidy
Climb down backwards
DON’T jump off forwards
Special equipment :Special equipment Tail lifts
Lorry-loader cranes
Double-deck trailers
Tankers
Car/vehicle transporters
What the company can do :What the company can do Specify good access when buying vehicles
Retro-fit equipment if necessary
Consult safety reps, drivers etc
Respond to ideas for improving access
Keep equipment in good order
Provide slip-resistant footwear
Ensure supervisors check how people are getting on and off vehicles
What the employee can do :What the employee can do Take a few seconds to climb down facing the vehicle – DON’T jump
Report missing or damaged equipment
Report slip, trip and fall hazards
Look at what other companies do- if you see a good idea, suggest it to your Safety Adviser
Wear correct footwear
Any ideas NOW?
Find out more :Find out more HSE have produced a range of information cards, case studies and pocket card to help you reduce falls from vehicles.
Visit http://www.hse.gov.uk/fallsfromvehicles/
for more information.