Commercial Vehicles - 13 - 16

Question 1

Section 13 and 16 focuses on:

Answer 1

Rear end Loaders

Roll Offs

Question 2

Rule 13.1

Backing into Containers

Answer 2

The driver must open the container latches before backing up toward the container
NOTE: Refer to Rule 4.4 Backing

Question 3

Rule 13.2

Personal and Public Safety

Answer 3

To ensure safety on a route, the driver must:

• Ensure sufficient overhead clearance
• Never put a hand on the trunnion bar while the container is being raised
• When raising containers, keep the public and other employees clear of the container
• Stand in a safe position to the side of the truck

Question 4

Rule 13.3

Lifting Systems

Answer 4

To lift a container for a Commercial REL, a driver must:

• Place transmission in neutral
• Set the parking brakes
• Engage the lids in the open position
• Secure the lids in the open position
• Remove any large objects sticking out of the container
• Lock the trunnion bar in place with gate latches
• Do not lift the container if the container latches are not working or the trunnion bars are badly bent preventing the bar from safely seating on the “V”
• Immediately report the situation to dispatch (HOC) if unable to service the container safely

Question 5

Rule 13.4

Cable and Hook

Answer 5

If a cable and hook is used to lift the container, they must be checked before use.
TO ensure that the cable is in good condition, a driver must watch for:
-Broken wire strands
-Kinked wire
-Frayed wire
To ensure the hook is in good condition before use, the driver must ensure:
-Hook is in good shape
–Not bent or worn
–Safety latch not missing
-Gate/Safety clip is working properly
-Hook is securely attached
NOTE: Never hold the hook/cable or place hand under cable when operating the winch

Question 6

Rule 13.5

Hydraulic Lift Bar

Answer 6

The driver must always check the lift bar hydraulic cylinders for hydraulic leaks and frayed hydraulic lines on a regular basis

Question 7

Rule 13.6

Trunnion Bars

Answer 7

The driver must always inspect the trunnion bar for defects before lifting
-If unable to service the container safely, immediately report the situation to dispatch (HOC)

Question 8

Rule 13.7

Container Lock

Answer 8

The driver must always inspect the container lock, located on the top of the container guide, to ensure they are operating properly

Question 9

Rule 13.8

Prepare the truck for Travel

Answer 9

A driver must always secure the winch cable and hook in a safe location so that it does not cause a hazard
The secure location may vary depending on the equipment design. At a minimum, the location where the hook is secured must not create a pinch point
ALWAYS FOLLOW: Rule 7.8: Prepare the truck for travel

Question 10

Rule 16.1

Arriving at customer location

Answer 10

When a driver arrives at a customer location, they must always scan the entire area where the truck will be backing for possible hazards

Question 11

Rule 16.2

Overloaded and overweight Containers and Unacceptable waste

Answer 11

If a driver comes across overloaded cans, heavy material, or unacceptable waste, like batteries, they must notify the customer of the situation and see if they can correct it.
If the customer is unavailable, they must immediately report the situation to Dispatch (HOC) to have them contact the customer to correct the situation.

Question 12

Rule 16.4

PPE and Customer Location Hazards

Answer 12

While servicing customers, a driver must always follow WM’s and customer’s PPE requirements and isntructions

Question 13

Rule 16.3

Servicing Containers

Answer 13

To stay safe while servicing containers, a driver must always do the following:

• Set the parking brake before exiting the truck
• Never attach the winch cable to the container while hooks, ratchets, electrical, or hydraulic lines are connected.
• Check the area around the container to ensure it is clear and nothing is leaning against or attached to the container
• Check the condition if the container, safety chains, and side hooks
• Inspect the hook/bar (cable attachment point) for cracks, broken welds, or other potential defects.
• Not hoist the container, if unsafe.
• Immediately report of the situation to Dispatch (HOC) if unable to service the container safely
• Ensure pedestrians, customers, or employees are clear of the immediate area around the container and truck before servicing

Question 14

Rule 16.5

Overfilled Containers

Answer 14

Tarping is important because it prevents debris from falling out which can cause an accident. It is also required by law in most states/jurisdictions. The first this a driver must do if the container is overfilled or not level is try to level the load from the ground

Question 15

If the driver must go into the container to level, they must follow the safety precautions which are:

Answer 15

• Wear proper PPE
• Scan the inside of the roll off container and surrounding area for hazards
• Never walk on the sides of the container when attempting to level or tarp
• Always face the container and use three points of contact while climbing into the container
• Always test each step for stability while walking on the load
• Keep a low center of gravity while walking the load
• Test the obstacle preventing tarping by gently pushing/pulling on the obstacle
• Avoid far reaches, keeping the center of the body toward the center of the container
• Push/Pull carefully on the object to avoid straining muscles
• Always use three points of contact when dismounting the container
• Do not jump off the equipment

Question 16

Rule 16.6

Tarping Open Top Containers

Answer 16

A driver must make sure sharp objects such as boards and rods are flattened before tarping regardless of how it is going to be tarped

Question 17

Before Manual Tarping:

Answer 17

Always:
-Wear proper PPE
Tarp while on ground
Inspect load for sharp objects, boards, and rods that are sticking above the rail and may catch the tarp when pulling it over the load
–These objects will need to be repositioned or flattened
–Attempt to level from the ground
-Avoid walking inside the container, if possible
-Avoid walking on top of the sides of the container
-Inspect the condition of the tarp, straps, and hooks (e.g. cuts, tears, bent hooks, eyes, and weather wear)
-Securely attach the straps before releasing
–Do not stretch rubber straps too far
-Keep face away from the straps when pulling them tight
–Straps snapping back or breaking can cause injury

Question 18

Rule 16.7

Hoisting the Container

Answer 18

A Driver must always hoist the container from the inside of the cab. It gives the driver protection and allows them to feel how the truck is reacting
The two exceptions are:
-If there is an issue with overhead clearance and the container or rails may contact the overhead object or there is a similar safety hazard
-If the hoisting controls are not located inside the cab, a driver may have to hoist the container from the outside of the cab

Question 19

When hoisting the container a driver should stop and check out the container if they notice anything unusual like:

Answer 19

• The container stops moving
• Truck starts to lean
• Rapid shift of containers contents

Question 20

Rule 16.8

Secure the container to the Rails

Answer 20

The container must always be properly secured as required by federal, state, local, and provincial regulations (DOT/MOT)

Question 21

Rule 16.9

At the disposal Location

Answer 21

A driver must always park the truck in a safe location away from traffic when removing the tarp or retracting the automatic tarp (if applicable)

Question 22

Rule 16.10

Removing the Tarp

Answer 22

A driver must never remove the tarp at the tipping area. Instead they must:

• Park the truck in a safe location
• Set the parking brake
• Wear proper PPE
• Keep his/her face away from the straps when releasing them

Question 23

Rule 16.11

Opening the Tailgate/Door

Answer 23

A driver must always wear the proper PPE when standing outside the truck performing the disposal process.
When its time for the driver to open the tailgate or door, they must:
-Always verify the swing radius of the tailgate is clear before opening
-Always stand to the side and clear of the tailgate handle
-Always move the tailgate handle and open the door carefully
–The load may be under pressure, and the tailgate may swing open with a lot of force
-Always walk the tailgate doors to the side of the container and secure doors with a safety chain to the side of the container

Question 24

Rule 16.12

Back Door Stuck

Answer 24

Drivers Must follow the disposal sites procedures for addressing stuck doors. Driver must notify the disposal site personnel that the door is stuck. In any solution process that site personnel pursues, the driver must use these safety precautions:

• Conduct a safety briefing with all personnel involved before attempting to open a stuck door
• -Agree on hand signals
• The driver is the only person to open the door handle
• Always keep clear of the handle as it is released
• -The driver must stand away from the door swing area

Question 25

Rule 16.13

Material Stuck in Container

Answer 25

The driver cannot try to loosen the material by moving the container up and down the rails.
If shaking the container by driving backwards does not loosen the material, a driver should contact dispatch or the route manager

Question 26

Rule 16.14

Preparing the Empty Container and truck for Travel

Answer 26

The driver must:
1. Make certain the truck and container are in an approved and safe location to perform this activity
2. Lower the rails onto the truck
3. Check the container for loose debris
4. Ensure the container door(s) are secure
5. Secure the container to the rails
6. Ensure the tires are still inflated and nothing is caught in between the duals.
7. Lower the ICC bar and lock into place
IT is a good idea for a driver to tarp the container if there is any left over material in the container that might blow away.