On October 10, 2014, a 66-year-old contract truck driver with approximately 11 years of experience was killed at a cement operation. The driver was inside a loading rack closing the hatch on top of a bulk tanker truck. When the victim raised the rack to access the hatch, he fell between the rack and rounded side of the truck and then fell to the ground.
- Establish traffic patterns to ensure safe alignment of vehicles with access equipment.
- Identify and control all hazards associated with the work to be performed and use methods to properly protect persons.
- Ensure that persons are trained, including task-training, to address the hazards associated with the work being performed.
- Always use fall protection when working where a fall hazard exists.
- Always be aware of your surroundings and any hazards that may be present.
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