ENGINEERING YOUR SAFETY
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Transport
Safety Zones for Offloading & Loading
The swinging load must be controlled with
correctly fixed tag ropes. The loads must not be
allowed to swing over or into live traffic lanes.
Suitable safety zones will need to be considered
as part of the planning process. The decision
regarding these zones will need to consider the
lengths of the units being delivered. Strong
winds will affect the controllability of the
suspended load and risks must not be taken.
The load should be lowered so that it is
immediately above the ground as soon as it is
clear of the truck and then jibbed out to the final
position.
Loading & Unloading
Prior to loading, a visual check on the barrier
condition must be carried out. If in doubt to the
suitability of a damaged barrier, do not use until
checked by a competent person.
It is important to ensure the correct loading of
the BG800. Confirm the barrier is put on the
delivery truck the right way around and the
terminal sections are in the correct place on the
load. Add any radii/slotted joints sections that
may be required.
When loading trailers with chains, it will be
necessary for somebody to be on the top of the
load to position the barrier and detach the lifting
chains from the barrier.
This is a potentially dangerous operation and
great care must be taken. The following
precautions must be observed;
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When climbing onto the load a ladder must
be used. This must extend at least 1 metre
above the load. It must be held at ground
level by a second person.
•
All barriers being placed should be
controlled by a tag rope, preferably two, and
certainly two ropes in windy conditions.
•
The barrier should not be lifted over the
person on the trailer. Where it is necessary
for the person to get to the other side of a
barrier being placed the barrier should be
put down temporarily on the trailer and the
person climb over the barrier. Observe the
same precautions when unloading.
•
Barrier is usually loaded with the male ends
at the front of the truck.
•
Some loads may need a terminal end on the
top or bottom layer.
•
A female terminal end, if required, will
usually be on the bottom layer in the centre
of the trailer with the terminal towards the
front of the trailer.
•
A male terminal end, if required, will usually
be on the top layer of the trailer with the
terminal towards the back of the trailer.
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A minimum of 2 wooden bearers are
required to support each layer of barrier.
