One challenge we combat in the industry is the safe practices needed for (un)loading operations either using self loaders, whether front end or back end, forlifts, etc as well as the transportation of such loads. Several accidents have been reported or you may likely have witnessed one of such like the dropping off of load that kill other commuters or personnels attempting to tag loads, failure of machines or basically several unsafe acts that increase the data of TRR.
Transporting loads is a very dangerous operation although it might seem like a simple task in getting stuff from one place to another. Loading, unloading and transporting cargo can cause serious injury and even fatality. Workers loading and unloading cargo are exposed to serious danger in that heavy objects may hit or fall on them if they don’t follow the right loading and unloading safety procedures.
Just a few safety advice to imbibe best practises: As a rule of thumbs we must ensure that the operation the following must have been in place: Training - the task should be done by Competent Persons, Supervision, use of already Pre-mob equipment, Proper job planning and instructions made available for the job. Here's more -
