Safety Alert
Lorry loaders crush risk from powered tilting stabilisers
Lorry loaders crush risk from powered tilting stabilisers
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- EPD04-2023
- Lifting OperationsLine of FireMachinery and Equipment
- Crushing and pinch points
- CraneOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
Summary
Safety notice addressing crushing hazards when powered tilting stabilisers on lorry loaders retract before reaching vertical stowage. It references three fatal incidents in Great Britain since 2019 and sets out manufacturer consultation, possible interlocks and control modifications, operator positioning, separate tilt and retraction operations, and training requirements.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
EPD04-2023. Themes: lifting operations, line of fire, machinery and equipment.