18
Dec
Transportation of goods and materials is a common process in every business operation. Most transport companies in Australia use a semi-trailer or a tipping trailer for transportation of various objects or materials. The tipping trailers are generally used for transportation of industrial waste. Because of that, certain safety rules must be followed. The driver of a tipping trailer must sign a declaration to confirm that the vehicle is suitable for transporting industrial waste and other debris.
The responsibility is completely on the transporter side, who needs to make sure that the vehicle fulfills all rules, codes and regulations. This simple guide will provide you some important safety information when using a tipping trailer for transportation:
Since tipping is very dangerous and can seriously injure people, the tipping trailer drivers must have a driver safety kit that includes essential protective and safety equipment. Abrasion/chemical resistant gloves, breathing apparatus, dust masks, safety footwear and goggles are some of the most common components of a standard safety driver kit.
For a safe loading process, the tipping trailer drivers need to pay attention on the tipping site. The loading site must be level, firm and stable enough to hold the vehicle with the trailer during the loading process.
Before loading the tipping trailer, drivers need to make sure that the tailgate is released and locked properly.
Drivers must pay attention on the power cables overhead, because if the trailer is close to a power line, the safety of the operators and other workers on the job site might be threatened.
One of the main responsibilities for the driver of the tipping trailer is to make sure that there is no one standing or walking behind the vehicle once the trailer starts to move.
If something goes wrong and the vehicle starts toppling over, the driver should hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
There are also certain safety rules that must be followed during the unloading process of the tipping trailer. Drivers need to wear the same protective clothing, and need to make sure that only skillful and trained personnel will do the unloading procedure.
