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Vehicle Reversing Safety & Signalling

Why is reversing a problem / dangerous?
Every year, workers are killed and injured by backing vehicles and machinery. The main problem is
blind spots around heavy equipment. If you’re in a blind spot and the operator doesn’t know you’re
there, you could be struck by heavy equipment.
The hazards increase in congested areas where vehicles and heavy equipment are backing up all the
time. Noise distracts people and dust makes it difficult to see and be seen.
However, the majority of reversing accidents actually occur at low speed. On investigating reversing
accidents, the main cause can usually be attributed to a failure to manage - the workplace, the vehicle,
the driver or a combination of these three aspects of workplace transport management safety.

Effective controls to prevent incidents while reversing

• Avoid or minimize reversing by planning the route which may
help to position the vehicle move forward. This practice will give
the driver a better view of incoming traffic or other hazards that
might be present in the area.
• Use signalman to assist in reversing. Presence of helper with
heavy vehicle / equipment is required by Cairn Road Transport
Safety policy Guidance (3.1).
• Use standard hand signals in combination of audible aids like
whistle to avoid confusion. Signal man need to establish eye
contact with driver and NOT position him in the line of fire.
• “Circle of safety” – Always walk around your vehicle to observe
area around vehicle and be aware of surroundings
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• Maintain all available aids to assist in reversing in functional &
good condition. E.g. – rear view mirror, side view mirrors, well
audible reverse alarm, reverse lights etc.
• Reverse in slow speed to allow immediate halt. Avoid reversing
in crowded place.
• Provide separate entry and exit for truck movements
• Hard or soft barricading is in place at parking yards and vehicle
movement areas to ensure one way movement and to prevent
overtaking and reversing
• Physical barriers to allow drivers to exit their vehicles safely is in
Operator Blind Spots
place at all parking and waiting areas
• Ensure controls are in place for maintaining minimum 3 meters
between two trucks at all times
• Rear view cameras should be fitted on vehicles.
• Pre-entry truck checklists are strictly enforced
• Mandatory training and competency testing is provided for
drivers and reissued regularly (e.g. 6 months)
• Drainage is installed to avoid water accumulation on roads
• Good housekeeping is maintained from entry to exit point.
• Provide separate access ways for vehicles and pedestrians

Bulletin- August 2019

 Hand Signal for Banksman

Bulletin- August 2019