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Your site uses forward-tipping dumpers to move spoil to a skip by a deep excavation.

Which two help prevent serious dumper accidents? (Choose two.)

Choose two answers.

  1. A. Loading the skip high so fewer trips across the site are needed
  2. B. Letting any worker drive it, as dumpers are easy to use
  3. C. Roll-over protection, with the driver wearing a seat belt
  4. D. Wheel stops at a safe distance from the edge of the excavation
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Answers: C, D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Loads must not block the driver's view. Overloading also makes overturning more likely.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Drivers must be trained, competent and authorised for the dumper they are using.
  • C. Right: Right. Most dumper deaths involve the driver being crushed when it overturns. Roll-over protection and a seat belt keep the driver inside the protected zone.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says provide wheel stops to stop dumpers going over the edge when tipping.

Explanation

Dumpers must have roll-over protection, drivers must wear seat belts and be trained, loads must not block the view, and wheel stops must be used at edges.

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