Incident alert

There have been two recent incidents where drivers have been injured when either entering or exiting lorry cabs.

1. A driver fell while exiting a cab resulting in bruising to their hip and ribs. The injuries have resulted in over 4 weeks lost time.

2. Another driver managed to prevent a fall by holding the handrails when they slipped whilst getting into a cab. They injured their shoulder resulting in 5 lost days

Drivers are reminded of these simple checks that will help to prevent this type of incident

• Exit the vehicle backwards
• Ensure that footplates are not warn or damaged
• Ensure the soles of footwear are not covered in mud
• Ensure the area inside the cab around the doorway is clear of any obstructions
• Be aware of any debris or potholes in the ground you are about to exit onto

(Safequarry editor’s note: although not a factor in these incidents, wear to soles of boots have contributed to a number of driver falls. PPE should be subject to routine inspection and replaced when necessary – Drivers should be encouraged to report damage/wear etc)