Disposal - 7 & Towing - 8 Flashcards
Section 7 focuses on:
Disposal Location, Walking at the disposal location, pulling/towing stuck trucks
Rule 7.1 (LCR)
Locate a safe disposal location
Drivers must follow each sites written procedures and posted signs
If a traffic controller is present, the driver must always follow their instructions
When preparing to dispose:
-always park the truck on a firm and level surface before disposal
-Ensure the truck cab is even (not staggered) with the trucks positioned on either side
–this will reduce the chance of body/container impacting the cab of another truck in the event of a rollover
-Maintain appropriate spacing between trucks when discharging loads.
Under certain circumstances, the spacing between trucks may need to be increased due to:
-weather, tipping surface and under footing, truck loads
What are minimum distances that must be maintained when disposing?:
Full eject and private trucks: 15ft
Tilt frame/Partial Eject Trucks: 15ft
End Dump/Frame less Trails: Length of trailer + 10ft
Rule 7.2
Walking at the disposal Location
Only Drivers can exit a truck in the work zone. The helper must remain in the truck at all times or at the scale house when at the disposal location.
Driver must use three points of contact when exiting/entering the cab
Before exiting the truck, the driver must be wearing:
-Safety glasses
-gloves
-hardhat
-high visibility vest
-work boots
Once driver is on the ground of disposal location he she must:
-Watch for hazards when walking around the truck at the disposal area
-stay within 6ft away from the furthest point of the truck
Never walk behind or in front of another vehicle unless:
–eye contact is made
–confirmation is received or intended movement using hand signals with the operator of the vehicle/equipment
When walking at the disposal location the driver must:
Never walk behind a truck or equipment that is backing up
never enter the working face under any circumstances
Be the only one to open turnbuckles or unlatch roll off box doors
Never to be closer than 10ft from the edge of a pit or other fall hazards
Rule 7.4
Tailgates
Never walk under or allow anyone else to walk under a raised tailgate for any reason unless the tailgate has been safely secured through the use of approved lock bars or stands
Rule 7.3
Overheard Clearance
A Driver should know the dimensions of their trucks to avoid any overhead collisions
A Driver should watch for overhead clearances and warning stickers
A Driver must not drive in or out of a facility with the truck body in the raised position.
Rule 7.5
Lower Equipment before Moving
A driver should always lower tailgates, bodies, and hoists -as soon as possible- after the load is ejected/dumped.
Trucks should never be moved around with the tailgates, doors, hoists, or bodies open or in the extended position
-Only the driver can close or open tailgates. Never get help from heavy equipment operators
Contact dispatch for tailgates that have difficulty closing or opening
Rule 7.6
Frozen Loads
In the situation that a load freezes a driver should:
- contact site management for guidance
- follow the site procedures
- Always stay within 6ft of the truck
- enter the cab of the truck and remain there until signaled by the heavy equipment operator that all is clear
Rule 7.7 (LCR)
Clean Behind the Blade
The area behind the blade is normally considered a non-permitted confined space.
To clean behind the blade after disposal, first move the truck to the clean-out area, if designated:
-Cleaning the tailgate and behind the blade must occur a safe distance from heavy equipment and other vehicular traffic
To safely secure the vehicle by following the Hazardous Energy Control Program a driver must:
- Park the truck on level ground, put the transmission in neutral, set the truck brakes (tractor and trailer)
- Control stored energy by having the arms lowered or stored and having the blade extended, if necessary
- Always shut off the engine
- Place ignition key in a pocket
- Verify the air and hydraulic pressure has been released
- Activate the battery disconnect
Rule 7.8
Prepare the truck for Travel
After disposal and cleaning behind the blade, The driver must ensure that the truck is ready to get back on the road. To prepare for this the driver must:
-Climb back into the back and turn on headlights and hazard signal lights
-Walk around the truck again, checking the lights
-Clean any light covers that are dirty
-Check the tires for proper inflation
-Look under the truck to make certain there are no snagged items
-Make certain there are no rocks or other materials jammed in between the dual tires
-Verify the drive shaft is clear and nothing is wrapped around it
A Driver MUST keep the space between the cab and the body clean and free of paper and other materials
Rule 8.0
Pulling/Towing Stuck Trucks
A Driver can never allow heavy equipment to push a truck out of this type of situation.
This is an unsafe practice, as it can severely damage the body and truck frame.
