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Hi Guys/Gals
Could anyone inform me if there is a requirement to use a tipper mechanism on a Van. The type of van in question just to clarify is: FORD TRANSIT 100 T350M RWD.
Without going into too much detail, we have had it put to us (our company that is), that the operative should have been provided training to use this mechanism.
From my prospective a user of a road vehicle dhould make himself aware of the vehicles operational capabilities. I could be totally wrong here but, that is why I am asking for clarification from the forum.
Thanks
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jarsmith, employers have a duty to inform, instruct & train their employees in safe working, including the safe way to use work equipment. In my opinion this extends to include equipment on work vehicles in just the same way as it would an overhead crane or fork lift truck or nuclear power station control panel.
It is not clear from your post whether the employee was using the tipper or whether he was merely driving the van that was fitted with the tipper. In either event, it is reasonably forseeable that he would operate the mechanism in an unsafe way without suitable knowledge and skill, in the latter case perhaps by accident or curiosity.
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Jar
I have been the driver of a road vehicle(s) for over 25 years - and not one of them has ever had a tipping mechanism so you would definitely need to train me!
Training however does not always mean a training course as such. Someone familiar with the workings may be able to show you how it works. Occasionally reading an instruction book may be enough, it all depends on the complexity of the operation and the hazards and risks involved if it goes wrong.
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Jarsmith83
you have half answered your own question. The driver should be made familiar with the vehicle operations.
You have fogotton the bit that you as an employer should provide him with necessary training to do so (PUWER).
Apart from that have you not caried out a risk assessment for the use of a tipping bed? this would have identified the need to train the driver in the correct and safe use of the tipping bed.
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The operation of the tipping mechanisms will (I'd bet) be very simple to use, more than likely a lever or switch with one way up the other way down, that's pretty simple training.
However, the more skilled part of tipper operations is what is being carried. i.e. loads which may stick in a raised body. Also make sure the guys are aware that they should not be working under the raised body unless it is propped, and that when tipping they should be parked on level ground.
Probably a little to in depth for a Transit tipper, but i'm sure if you look on the Road Haulage Association (RHA) or Freight Transport Assosciation (FTA) websites there will be advice for risks/hazards when tipping.
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