One overlooked hazard for driver is falling from the truck or trailer.
That is when ascending and descending from truck or trailer making sure that you always have 3 points of contact..
When working with your trailer for connecting and disconnecting do so from the ground when at all possible when you must climb on to trailer for this activity watch for grease and pay special attention to each step taken.
Inspect your truck pre-trip for ice or wet steps and take time to clean dry areas for entry inspect steps again before exiting the truck for any ice or accumulation before stepping out.
Take care not to jump from the cab of the truck or use piece of truck equipment as step.
if not possible look into portable guardrail systems or lifeline and lanyard to connect to with appropriate fall protection.
Take care if you must walk on load to stay in the center and do not walk backward towards the edge...
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OSHA V Tool- Soil Testing The video above is provided from OSHA website.
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