Loading Equipment

TOOL BOX TALK-GENERAL

 Introduction

 

1. Review any accidents or "near accidents" from 

    the past week. 

2. Describe the hazards of the work as they relate to 

    your project. Explain or show the SAFE way of 

    doing the job. 

3. Give the Tool box Safety Talk.

Loading equipment onto trailers can cause serious 

injuries if the equipment slips or falls. Often, the 

equipment will be just as wide as the trailer and there

will be little room for error. No matter what type of 

equipment you are loading or what type of trailer you

are using, follow these general rules:

# Make sure all non-essentia! Personnel are removed 

   from the loading area.

# Secure the truck or trailer to prevent movement. 

   Use chocks or wheel blocks.

# Verify that the equipment is in line with the trailer. 

   Make sure the trailer is level.

# If you're driving equipment onto a trailer, watch and

   follow your guide.

# Do not steer sharply.

# Before transit, make sure the weight is evenly distributed

   on the trailer and the equipment is secured.