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Transportation of materials
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TOOL BOX TALK
Transportation of materials
Purpose of TBT
• Make drivers aware of their responsibilities as a driver.
• Raise awareness of the severity in a load being lost.
• What could be done to reduce the risk
Responsibility
When you are on a public highway the driver of the vehicle is responsible for all actions carried out in the vehicle, this includes the way in which materials and loads are carried in and on the vehicle. In the event of anything happening or Police involvement you are responsible for your vehicle and its loads so make sure you are compliant with the law.
In the event of an incident or accident you will be held responsible if your actions and in how you have transported plant equipment and materials.
If you are unsure don’t carry out a task until you are happy it is safe and compliant to do so.
Loss of loads
In the event of loads being shed or lost if you have not put appropriate measures in place you could find yourself in trouble with
• Your company
• Police
• DVLA
• Insurance company’s
In matching with the list of above
• lose job.
• arrested for loads falling from vehicle and killing someone.
• losing licence for carrying a dangers load.
• unable to get vehicle insurance due to penalties on licence if you still have one.
How to reduce the risk
• Transport materials in enclosed van.
• Use pickup truck for materials to large for vans
• Have loads strapped securely
• If roof rack is used ensure use of device for clamping where possible
• Check and inspect all straps and devises, make sure fit for purpose
• Never exceed max load rating.
Questions and answers
1. Who is responsible for a vehicle
2. What must you do before carrying a load
3. What is the safest way to carry a load
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