The opportunity for personal injury or property damage when blind backing is not to be ignored. The safety tips will be great reminders to help avoid such accidents..
The requirement for safe backing is to have spotter to direct the driver.
The spotter must watch out for others and themselves to prevent injury or property damage from occurring.
The spotter shall extend their arm out at length and place it against the back of the vehicle. This will allow the spotter to be aware of any movement that vehicle makes if the driver's foot slips off the brake or clutch pedal..
When directing the driver, stand at the rear and to the driver's side of the vehicle.
This gives unobstructed view of the entire backing path and allows the driver to have clear site of the spotter.
The spotter shall be consistent with signals to ensure communication with the driver..
The spotter always needs to be clear sight of the driver to ensure they can communicate with the driver.
By the spotter to increase visibility and ensure hand signals are understood, vest and at night flashlight shall be used.
The information material does not amend the provisions of any policy issued by CompSource Mutual.
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