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Truck Drivers Killed After Exiting Semi Tractors And Being Struck By Other Semi Tractors In Distribution Center, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Truck Drivers Killed After Exiting Semi Tractors And Being Struck By Other Semi Tractors In Distribution Center, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Haz Alerts--Motor Vehicle
To prevent truck driver injuries while traversing distribution facilities:
- Drivers of yard tractors should ensure that a clear path is visible before moving the vehicle. Truck drivers should not approach such vehicles on foot until acknowledgment of contact has been made between both drivers.
- Do not enter behind the trailer until other vehicle drivers behind have come to a complete stop and parked the vehicle.
- Always wear reflective vests while traversing a distribution facility.
- Employers should develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan that addresses truck driver pedestrian traffic in freight distribution facilities.
- All air lines and electrical connections should …
Workers Electrocuted While Working In Elevated Buckets, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Workers Electrocuted While Working In Elevated Buckets, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Kentucky Haz Alerts--Motor Vehicle
To prevent worker electrocutions while working near over-head power lines:
- Employers should implement and enforce a formal written electrical safety training program that includes work around overhead lines.
- An observer should be designated by the employer to perform an electrical hazard
- evaluation prior to commencing new work activities.
- A hazard assessment of the job site and route of travel, including aerial and ground hazards and obstacles, within the job site should be performed by a competent person before work commences.