Safety Flash
UK HSE: load falls from lorry and kills cyclist
UK HSE: load falls from lorry and kills cyclist
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/25
- Competence and TrainingLine of FireVehicles and Driving
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Vehicles and driving
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securing
Summary
A cyclist was killed when a heat exchanger weighing over 2.5 tons fell from a lorry after its load shifted on a bend and a securing strap snapped. HSE identified inadequate securing, poor-condition ratchet straps and missing load-security training and securing instructions. Lessons emphasise suitable securing equipment and trained personnel.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Summary
A metal heat exchanger, weighing over 2.5 tons, fell from a lorry and killed a passing cyclist.
IMCA SF 12/25. Themes: competence and training, line of fire, vehicles and driving.