TRACTOR TRAILER HAUL TRUCKS SAFETY Thank you MSHA for sharing the valuable learnings from this tragedy. It also applies to many other applications involving tractor trailer haul trucks On January 2, 2024, the driver of an over the road tractor-trailer haul truck died when the trailer tipped over onto the cab of the tractor. The driver was dumping part of the load of gravel from the trailer. Between 2018 and 2024, mine operators reported 14 injury accidents where over the road trucks tipped or rolled over while dumping. During the same period, miners were also injured when 28 off-road mine haul trucks tipped or rolled over. The accidents can be prevented with proper training and following best practices: Best Practices: Dump only on level surfaces, free of spillage. Make sure elevated dump sites are substantial and equipped with adequate dump point restraints. Keep your truck and trailer in a straight line when backing up and never move faster than walking speed. Avoid dumping in high or gusty wind conditions. Stay in the cab with your seatbelt on during the dumping process. Never attempt to exit or jump from an overturning truck. After dumping, remove any compacted material before reloading the truck. Evenly distribute the load and use antifreeze in cold weather to prevent material from freezing and sticking in the truck bed. Never overload trucks or trailers.
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R-O-P-S ROPS stands for Rollover Protective Structure. ROPS are protective frames or enclosures installed on certain types of heavy equipment, such as tractors, to protect the operator in the event of a vehicle rollover. The purpose of ROPS is to create a survival space around the operator and prevent the operator from being crushed if the vehicle rolls over. ROPS are an important safety feature on many types of heavy machinery to reduce the risk of injury or death in rollover accidents.
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There ya have it folks... I hate to be a drag, but rollover protection works much better if you stay within its confines. The primary role of a ROPS is to protect the vehicle's occupants during rollovers, which are not uncommon Rollover protection is essential for reducing the risk of injury or death to operators of vehicles that can roll over, such as tractors and riding mowers: Rollover protective structures (ROPS) ROPS are roll bars or cages that protect the operator from being crushed or thrown from the vehicle in the event of a rollover. ROPS are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for certain vehicles, including agricultural tractors over 20 horsepower. ROPS are also required for earthmoving equipment, such as dumpers, loaders, and bulldozers. Active rollover protection (ARP) ARP is a system that uses electronic stability control to recognize an impending rollover and apply the brakes to resist it. Seatbelts Using a seatbelt in combination with a ROPS is estimated to be 99% effective in preventing serious injury or death in a rollover.
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