Three Points of Contact

Over the past 6 months there have been 7 incidents relating to drivers falling either whilst climbing in or out of the track cab. The investigations have identified the following 2 reasons  for drivers falling;

• Truck drivers not maintaining 3 points of contact
• Truck drivers not familiar with the different step types for the different model trucks. The Mercedes Benz has 3 steps into the cab compared to the Mack truck that has 2 steps.

Safety Observation Focus Areas: What is expected and what to look out for;

• Ensure the cab step surfaces are free of mud and debris and are not damaged
• Be aware of the truck type
• Don't use tyres or wheel hubs as a step surface
• Don't climb in and out of the cab with something in your hand
• Don't rush to climb out of the cab
• Check the ground surface for uneven surfaces or trip hazards
• Always face the cab when climbing in and out
• Always maintain 3 points of contact
• Never Jump

Pallets Locked in the Racking Bays

Pallets of freight are not being positioned correctly in the racking bays to ensure that they are secure and safe, resulting in pallets falling off the racking onto the ground. This places employees at risk of injury and also damage to customer freight.

Safety Observation Focus Areas: What is expected and what to look out for;

• Before placing pallets of freight into racking bays ensure that it is plastic wrapped or strapped to prevent any freight falling
• When placing Chep or Loscam pallets into the racking beams ensure the pallets are correctly locked into the cross beams to prevent the pallets falling

The duration of this campaign will be from 03.07.2023 - 16.08.2023