Safety Flash
Vital safety information (height of vehicle) found incorrect
Vital safety information (height of vehicle) found incorrect
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/24
- Vehicles and Driving
- Vehicles and driving
- Operating and work procedures
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Summary
A bucket truck’s correctly stowed hydraulic arm struck an overhead structure without damage. Measurement revealed that its stamped travelling height understated its actual height; subsequent fleet checks found further discrepancies. The flash recommends considering checks of vehicle heights, overhead clearances and the currency of printed manuals or instructions.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Summary
“Height of vehicle” information displayed on a truck, was found to be incorrect.
IMCA SF 23/24. Themes: vehicles and driving.