Incident alert
ACTIVITY:
TRANSPORT / DELIVERY
SUB ACTIVITY:
PRODUCT DELIVERY
TITLE
Concrete Truck Chute
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
United Kingdom
ACCIDENT / INCIDENT DETAILS
Whilst driving over a site speed hump the concrete chute fell open and the locking pin failed causing the chute to swing round.
ACCIDENT / INCIDENT IMAGES
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LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS TAKEN
• All drivers are reminded of the importance of the regular checking of their vehicles for wear and tear and possible device failures.
• Possible preventative maintenance techniques should be considered by drivers – replacement of worn parts before failure.
•Transport departments should be made aware of such issues in order that they may contact manufacturers to try and design out issues.
LEARNING POINTS / ACTIONS IMAGES
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