Write a toolbox talk on Last Meeting: ● Try to avoid tracking crap through office ● Washbay open ● Clean bins out after tipping and check for damage in floors ○ Request for squeegee to keep washbay clean ● Photos, make an effort Health and Safety: ● Ute door/guard ○ Ute rolled back with the door open ○ Not in gear or park ○ Never exit a vehicle without ensuring it is safely parked ● Epipen jab ○ Under investigation ○ Wear PPE especially gloves all staff ○ Process ● Damage to wall in shed ○ Forklift put hole in wall ○ General: ● Cleaning out cabs at the end of shift, wiping down interior, and using wash bay. Even if you don't drive that vehicle every day - if it's dirty, clean it. ● Purpose bags in trucks, every truck to carry a Purpose Bag ● Wash bay - If you run out of fuel it's your responsibility to make sure it's refueled. Either - do it yourself, or report it to someone who can. ● Wheel alignment, if your tyres are wearing uneven or the truck is pulling on way when driving, report it. We spend a small fortune on tyres every month, we need to do anything we can do to reduce this cost Processes: ● Hook trucks, photos of sides of bins at all sites. Any site jobs where you take the bins. Take good photos of all sides of the bins when delivered and collected. Take note of damage. There has been major damage to a number of the hook bins on sites, photos will help prove liability. ● Tip locations reminder. Change/add tip location in all jobs as required. ○ This is a requirement for all drivers ● Tip weights reminder. Add weights to all jobs! ○ This is not new, getting missed frequently ○ This is a requirement for all drivers ● Detours: ○ Have spoken about detouring for personal business ○ Not to be done unless approved ○ Staff will be docked and could result in a warning ○ Detouring and then having a half hour brake is unacceptable and could be considered time theft. ● Breaks need to be taken at appropriate times ○ 1⁄2 hour breaks be being taken within 5-51/2 hour of starting Culture and Practices ● All staff to check emergency contacts list and update where needed. ● Emergency contacts, check details

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WASHINGTON State FACE Program Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation # TRUCKING/CONSTRUCTION FATALITY NARRATIVE FACE INCIDENT FACTS # Driver Dragged and Pinned By Rollaway Dump Truck REPORT #: 71-261-2024 ## SUMMARY A 76-year-old truck driver was dragged and pinned when his dump truck rolled away after he unhooked a flatbed trailer. He was employed by an excavation contractor and had 15 years of experience driving dump trucks with trailers. He drove the truck to his employer's property to drop off the attached trailer. He backed up into a parking spot at the top of a slight incline, set the trailer parking brake, and exited the truck. When he unhooked the trailer, the truck started to roll downhill. He ran after it and got onto the driver's side running board, attempting to get in the cab to stop the truck. REPORT DATE: December 9, 2024 INCIDENT DATE: June 6, 2024 WORKER: 76 years old ## INDUSTRY: Site Preparation Contractors ## OCCUPATION: Dump Truck Driver ## SCENE: Trailer parking area ## EVENT TYPE: Caught between vehicle Dump truck at fatality scene. The front driver's side rolled into a roadway drainage ditch and struck the hillside along the ditch. The driver was thrown off the truck into the narrow space between it and the hillside. He was then dragged until the truck finally stopped 150 feet from the parking area. The employer's son was working nearby and saw he was pinned against the hillside. He called his father and they used an excavator to pull the truck off the driver. They called 911 but found he was already deceased when they tried to render first aid. Following the incident, investigators found: • The driver set the trailer brake but not the truck's parking brake before exiting the cab and unhooking the trailer. • The driver had parked the truck and trailer at the same site many times before. • The employer's accident prevention program (APP) included state requirements for using parking brakes and wheel chocks at const…

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# Roofing Contractor Killed When Parked Flatbed Truck Rolls Backward* Industry: Roofing Occupation: Owner Task: Driving flatbed truck filled with roofing debris Type of Incident: Run over by parked truck Release Date: November 23, 2004 Case No.: 04WA01101 SHARP Report No.: 71-28-2004 On February 9, 2004, the owner of a roofing company was killed when a parked flatbed truck rolled backward and ran over him. The victim, a 61-year-old roofing contractor, and his crew had finished removing an old roof from a private residence and the debris had been loaded into the debris box on the back of a tilt-bed truck. The victim started the truck and drove only a few yards before pulling over and parking along the side of the road. He then put the transmission in neutral, left the engine running, and got out of the truck. He went to the back of the vehicle and placed a wheel block behind the left rear tire. The truck began to roll backward towards the victim. He tried to stop it by pushing on the back of the truck with his hands. He slipped underneath the truck and was dragged a short distance before the truck crashed into a parked car. The emergency medical responder declared the victim dead at the scene. An investigation by police determined that the truck was parked on an incline, the emergency brake was inoperative, the two left rear tires (the ones that rolled over the wheel block) had low air pressure, the truck was heavily loaded, and the transmission was set in neutral. ## Requirements/Recommendations (! Indicates items required by law) ! Perform regular vehicle maintenance checks to ensure that the vehicle is in safe operating condition, which includes checking for the proper operation and adjustment of the emergency brake, and checking for proper inflation of all tires. ! The parking brake must be capable of safely holding equipment fully-loaded on a grade and the truck should not be loaded beyond its safe rated capacity. ! Avoid parking on inclines if at all pos…

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# Fatality Narrative Security Guard at Construction Site Pinned between Door and Frame of Pickup Truck Industry: Land subdivision. Occupation: Security guard. Task: Patrolling housing development. Type of Incident: Pinned between. On March 12, 2008, a construction site guard died after being pinned between the door of a pickup truck and the truck frame. The 66-year-old victim was employed as a security guard at a housing development under construction. He was patrolling the development in a pickup truck. He pulled the pickup onto the dirt shoulder of the development's unpaved access road. As he stepped out of the truck, the shoulder's soft dirt gave way, causing the vehicle to slide sideways down a slight incline, trapping him between the pickup truck door and the truck frame as the vehicle came to rest against a boulder. Incident scene showing shoulder of access road where the victim's parked pickup truck slid sideways against a boulder. Release Date: November 09, 2009. Case No.: 08WA01301. SHARP Report No.: 71-86-2009. ## Requirements/Recommendations (! Indicates items required by code) • The job site should be regularly inspected for hazards. A construction site is a dynamic environment and changes occur continually. Changes can include weather and soil conditions, as well as construction activity. • Inspect the site for ground instability. Ground and surface instability can create hazards for both vehicles and for workers at the site. • These hazards include "soft" soil and eroded soil that can shift and potentially cause serious injury. • Make sure the work site is properly prepared so it provides safe access areas at the site for both people and vehicle traffic. • Barricade and/or use warning tape as appropriate to mark off hazardous areas to help ensure person and vehicles do not go into those areas. State Wide Statistics: This was the 13th out of 72 work-related fatalities in Washington State during 2008, and was the 4th out of 18 construction-…

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# TOGETHER WITH TOSHA newsletter (cont.) 507800 TUR reverse to connect the trailer, the kingpin on the trailer hit the edge of the fifth wheel on the Yard Truck causing it to slide off the fifth wheel and become lodged behind the fifth wheel. The trailer was designed with a refrigeration unit that extended out an additional 23 inches from the trailer. When the kingpin was lodged behind the fifth wheel, the victim was pinned between the refrigeration unit of the trailer and the smokestack on the cab of the Yard Truck. The Trainee could not pull the Yard Truck forward because the kingpin was lodged behind the fifth wheel. The only entrance to the Yard truck is the door located on the platform which was blocked by the trailer. The Trainee had to climb out the window of the Yard Truck to get assistance. Other employees ran over to help raise the trailer so that the kingpin would clear the fifth wheel and the Yard Truck could be moved away from the trailer. # Citation(s) as Originally Issued A complete inspection was conducted at the accident scene. Some of the items cited may not directly relate to the fatality. ## Citation 1 Item 1 Type of Violation: Willful-Serious $45,000 TCA 50-3-105(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: In that employees were exposed to a struck by/caught in between hazard while training new drivers in the TICP Pro- Spotter (Yard Truck) in the following instances: a) While standing on the platform behind the cab while the truck was moving in reverse to connect to a tractor trailer, resulting in fatal injuries b) While sitting on the dash of the truck while training new drivers. ## Citation 2 Item 1 Type of Violation: Serious $3,600 TCA 50-3-105(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to…

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# Refueling, Propane (LPG) LOCATING PIN FUEL SUPPLY VALVE ## BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE LPG CYLINDER 1. Set the parking brake before leaving the truck. Chock wheels if on an incline. 2. While the engine is running, close the cylinder fuel supply valve (turn clockwise). After the engine stops running, turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the fuel hose from the cylinder. ## SWING-DOWN TANK MOUNT 1. Push down on the release lever on the side of the swing-down tank mount. 2. Grasp the tank firmly and carefully lower to the down position. 3. Release the tank strap and remove the cylinder. - Caution: Do not operate the truck with tank in lowered position. ## 31 Refueling, Propane (LPG)

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# Forklift Operator's Daily Check List Check each item Before Start of Each Shift Date_____________ Check one: [ ] Gas/LGP/Diesel Truck [ ] Electric Sit-down [ ] Electric Stand-up [ ] Electric Pallet Truck Serial Number: <empty> Hour meter reading: <empty> Operator: <empty> Supervisor's OK: <empty> Let you supervisor and/or maintenance know of any problem. DO NOT OPERATE A FAULTY TRUCK. Your safety is at risk. Check boxes: ok [x] NG = needs attention, or repair – circle problem and comment * * (if equipped) <table><tr><th>OK</th><th>NG</th><th>Visual Check</th><th>Comment</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Tires/wheels: wear, damage, nuts tight</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Head/Tail/Working Lights: damage, mounting, operation</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Gauges/Instruments: damage, operation</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Operator Restraint: damage, mounting, operation, oily, dirty</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Warning Decals/Operator's Manual: missing, not readable</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Data Plate: not readable, missing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Overhead Guard: bent, cracked, loose, missing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Load Back Rest: bent cracked, loose, missing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Forks: bent, worn, stops OK</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Engine Oil: level, dirty, leaks</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Hydraulic Oil: level, dirty, leaks</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Radiator: level, dirty, leaks</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Fuel: levels, leaks</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Battery: connections loose, charge, electrolyte low</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Covers/Sheet metal: damaged, missing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Brakes: linkage, reservoir fluid level, leaks debris on floor</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>En…

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# Dump Truck Operator Electrocuted After Truck Bed Contacts High Voltage Line (cont.) ## RECOMMENDATIONS/DISCUSSION (cont.) KENTUCKY State FACE Program Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation FACE Occupational Safety and Health National Institute for NIOSH Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center Bona fide agent for Kentucky Department for Public Health [redacted street address], Suite 242 Lexington, KY [redacted postal code].[redacted phone] # TABLE A-MINIMUM CLEARANCE DISTANCES [4] <table><tr><th>Voltage (nominal, kV, alternating current)</th><th>Minimum clearance distance (feet)</th></tr><tr><td>up to 50</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>over 50 to 200</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>over 200 to 350</td><td>20</td></tr><tr><td>over 350 to 500</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>over 500 to 750</td><td>35</td></tr><tr><td>over 750 to 1,000</td><td>45</td></tr><tr><td>over 1,000</td><td>(as established by the utility owner/operator or registered professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution).</td></tr></table> Note: The value that follows "to" is up to and includes that value. For example, over 50 to 200 means up to and including 200kV. As a conductor of electricity gets close to a power line, especially those carrying high voltage, the electricity can 'jump', or arc, to the conductor. This happens when the voltage gradient (volts per meter) is sufficiently high, which can ionize gas molecules by ripping an outer electron off an atom and accelerating it. At higher voltages, electricity can arc further distances to the nearest conductor. If the voltage information had been determined, and a plan put in place to keep large equipment a safe distance from the power lines, it is likely the dump truck would never have contacted the power lines. Recommendation #4: Stay in the vehicle and call 911. Discussion: When a vehicle contacts electrical power lines, best practice is for all passengers to remain in the …

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# Contents (cont.) ## Recommendations for Prevention (cont.) •Use work practices to eliminate or reduce risk factors for back injuries. Install equipment that helps drivers minimize twisting and turning while in the cab. For instance, automatically controlled mirrors can allow drivers to view rear work while maintaining more neutral postures. Reduce whole-body vibration in truck cabs by such methods as isolating cab from vibrations, using air-ride suspended seats, and using adjustable, well-padded seats and backrests. Implement frequent (hourly) rest breaks for drivers exposed to extensive whole-body vibration. Minimize lifting activ- ities and awkward postures. •Implement hearing conservation and noise control programs that include sound-level meas- urements, audiometric testing, training, and noise reduction measures. Reduce noise sources in the trucks by installing noise transmission barriers and using preventive maintenance. Consider the use of flat attenuation hearing protection devices, which allow the wearer to hear warning signals and machine sounds. •Implement confined-space entry programs for all activities staged inside mixer drums such as periodic removal of hardened concrete with pneumatic chipping tools. •Reduce silica exposure during mixer drum cleanout with wet methods and ventilation. Use water spray attachments for chipping tools and wetting procedures. Supplement engineering and work practice controls with respirators, if needed. •Implement hazard communication programs for all substances used in ready mixed formula- tions. •Implement a personal protective equipment (PPE) program including hazard assessment, PPE selection and distribution, and PPE training — for instance for cleaning out mixer drums. 8 Clark, Dropkin, and Kaplan