Mobile Plant and Pedestrians.

Mobile Plant and Pedestrians.

Reversing accidents are a major cause of workplace vehicle fatalities and serious injuries.

Hazard: Crushed or run over by vehicle.

The line of sight of drivers is generally obstructed during reversing maneuvers and there are generally a number of blind spots. While reversing aids are available and used by the driver, all persons must keep well clear of any reversing vehicle and anticipate possible trap/crush points.

Control Measures

• Where possible remove or minimize the need for reversing, e.g. by re-organizing loading and unloading procedures.
• Minimize the distance for reversing.
• Exclude non-essential people from areas where vehicles are operating.
• Drivers must receive recognized training and re-training in the safe operation of quarry vehicles.
• Always check for pedestrians and other vehicles before reversing.
• Vehicle operators should ensure that flashing amber beacons, reversing lights, reversing sirens and other reversing aids such as CCTV are operational and clean.
• A safe distance must be maintained between vehicles and pedestrians.
• Reversing operations should be carried out at a speed suitable for the work being carried out.
• All persons on site must wear high visibility clothing.
• Pedestrians must ensure they stay outside of a vehicle’s operating radius and turning circle and must ensure that the driver is aware that they are in the area.
• Pedestrians should not approach vehicles unless the driver is aware of their intentions and has signaled that it is safe to approach.