You may already know the three-points of contact rule can keep you safe when working with ladders and you may not have thought about other areas it could apply.
Workers are often injured while climbing in and out of vehicles and on and off heavy equipment..
The three-points of contact rule states that when climbing, three of your four limbs should be in contact with the vehicle or equipment at all times.
This means that two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand should always be in contact when climbing in or out of vehicle or on equipment.
When working with vehicles and heavy equipment • Wear proper shoes with good support • Exit and enter the vehicle while facing the cab • Slow down and use extra caution bad weather • Get firm grip with your hands on the equipment rails or handles • Look for obstacles on the ground before exiting the vehicle • Use the three-point rule.
You shouldn't • Climb down or out of vehicle with in your free hand.
Set it on the floor and retrieve it when you're on the ground • Rush to climb out of the vehicle after driving for period of time to avoid straining muscle • Jump out of the vehicle or off the equipment.
You may land off-balance or on uneven surface • Use tires or wheel hubs as step surface when getting in or out of vehicle • Use the door frame or door edge as handhold or hoist.
It's not representation that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any such policy.
Router safety talk Use push blocks to position your hands safe distance from the bit.
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