DUMP TRUCK

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DUMP TRUCK

• Lauren McKenna

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DUMP TRUCK
Dump trucks are used to transport loose material
to and from jobsites. A typical dump truck is
hydraulically operated. In AUS and UK Dump Truck
applies to off road construction plant only and
the on-road vehicle is known as a tipper.
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On Road Dump Truck
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Dump Truck Fatalities

• OSHA Statistics revealed 347 recorded fatality
  incidents involving dump trucks (3.3 of
  construction related fatalities involved dump
  trucks).
• Source OSHA fatality investigation data
  1991-2004

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ACCIDENTS
PEOPLE GET RUN OVER
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ACCIDENTS
Trucks Tip-Over due to uneven ground while
raising body
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ACCIDENTS
Electrocution caused by dump body hitting
overhead power lines
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OSHA Regulations

• Trucks must have 3 types of braking systems
• service brake system,
• an emergency brake system
• parking brake system
• Brake lights must be in operable condition at
  all times.

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OSHA requires that when visibility is poor trucks
must be equipped with at least

• 2 Headlights

• 2 Taillights

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OSHA Regulations

• Trucks must be equipped with adequate audible
  warning device that is in operable condition

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OSHA regulations state that NO truck is to be
operated if the rear view is obstructed unless

• there is an audible reverse signal alarm that can
  be heard above the surrounding noise
• or
• an observer signals that it is safe to do so

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OSHA Regulations

• All trucks must be equipped with windshields,
  powered wipers, defogging and defrosting devices

Cracked glass must be replaced
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OSHA Regulations

• Trucks must be equipped with a cab shield and or
  canopy to protect the operator from shifting or
  falling material

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Seat belts must be installed in all trucks
OSHA Regulations

• Any travelling passengers must also have a seat
  belt available to them

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OSHA requires that dump bodies when being
repaired or not in use must be fully lowered.

• Pins are attached to trucks to lock dump bodies
  in place to prevent accidental lowering.

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OSHA Regulations

• Trip handles for tailgates should be located so
  that the operator can activate without
  endangering themselves

Activated from within cabin
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OSHA requires trucks to be checked at the
beginning of each shift to assure safe operating
condition.
Operating controls

• All defects shall be reported and truck is to be
  out of service until repairs are completed.

Seat belts
Horn

Tires
Engine
Steering mechanism
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Safe Work Practices

• Maintain truck in good working condition
• Walk around pre start check of truck and
  surrounding environment
• Communicate with surrounding workers
• Identify hazards

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Safe Work Practices

• Operators must be trained
• Operators must be well rested
• Operators must wear a seat belt
• Operators should not use cell phones

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Safe Work Practices

• Check the Load
• to avoid being cited or
• to avoid damaging the truck

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Safe Work Practices

• Work on flat ground when possible
• Choose the most appropriate travel route
• Advise when haul roads need maintenance

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Safe Work Practices

• Be aware of the size of truck to avoid hitting
  overhead power lines and overpasses when dumping

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Safe Work Practices

• Make sure tailgate is unlocked before raising body

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SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE