Safety Alert
Rollover risk associated with the use of road vehicles in off-road applications in quarries
Rollover risk associated with the use of road vehicles in off-road applications in quarries
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- OPSTDMS4-2010
- Vehicles and Driving
- Risk management
- Vehicles and driving
- Risk assessment
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Summary
This HSE alert addresses road-vehicle rollover risks in quarries following a fatal overturn involving a contractor’s employee. It describes roof collapse and calls for employers to review rollover risk assessments and operator protection, fit additional protection where necessary, and ensure seat belts are fitted and worn.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Summary
The alert warns of rollover risks when road vehicles are used off-road in quarries.
OPSTDMS4-2010. Themes: vehicles and driving.