As part of the ESA's ongoing Situational Awareness health and safety campaign, this film has been created to support users of refuse collection bin lifters and wheeled bins used for the collection of domestic and trade waste.
Wheeled refuse collection bins (both domestic ‘wheelie bins’ and larger sized trade waste bins), and vehicle mounted bin-lifters, have been in use in the UK since the mid1980s. Despite technological developments and collective experience with this equipment, significant numbers of serious accidents, including deaths, still occur.
We often refer to the Danger Zone which is the area in between the barrier arms or directly behind the vehicle hopper. This is where safe standing positions need to be defined for workers during the tipping cycle.
Never put yourself or allow anyone else to be placed in Danger, stay aware of your surroundings the situation, and stay in control. Remember no job is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely.
This video is supported by a poster and Huddle card that can be used in your organisation. These assets are available to download from www.esauk.org
11 мар 2024
