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mighty VAL  
#1 Posted : 31 March 2010 09:48:36(UTC)
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mighty VAL

hi there, can anyone educate me what are the safety standards of tire chocks. or maybe you can give me a website where i can find what are the safety considerations for a tire chocks thanks
PhilBeale  
#2 Posted : 31 March 2010 15:44:58(UTC)
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PhilBeale

i think you might need to give a bit more detail of what you are talking about and in what situation (basically what are you calling a tire chock. I've used any thing from a piece of wood to a brick to chock the wheels of a car. so not sure if there would be any specific guidance on wheel chokes. Phil
Guru  
#3 Posted : 03 April 2010 22:23:12(UTC)
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Guru

Not sure about guidance on tyre chocks in particular, but if your operation involves loading / unloading delivery trucks with FLT's what controls would you put in place to prevent accidental movement of the vehicle whilst unloading? Instructing driver to turning off engine, engage handbrake, remove keys, place chocks under wheels? I think the ADR regs places a requirement on certain delivery drivers (hazardous) to have chocks with them anyway. IMO whether its a requirement or not, always good practice to chock wheels.
Garfield Esq  
#4 Posted : 03 April 2010 23:56:26(UTC)
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Garfield Esq

safetyklips  
#5 Posted : 10 April 2010 22:47:43(UTC)
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safetyklips

Probably, it would be better if the manufacturer of the equipment, provide the chock during the initial purchase of the equipment. One thing I notice at the workplace, if the chock is not easily stored or chances for it to be lost, the men will resort in using other alternative material to prevent the equipment from rolling of. Men normally do not care about the standards. Its up to use to use the standard and ensure its easily managed on the worksite.
phargreaves04  
#6 Posted : 11 April 2010 19:45:28(UTC)
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phargreaves04

I do know under the ADR regs the standard states that the wheel chock is of a size to the weight of the vehicle and to the diameter of the wheels. I would have thought this could equate to most scenarios.
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