Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment can cause accidents if they are
used unsafely or poorly maintained. Vehicles falling/rolling
off incorrectly positioned jacks or stands, particularly
where they are not chocked, are one of the main causes
of fatal accidents in MVR. In particular:
lifting plant and equipment, including bottle/trolley
jacks, axle stands
- ensure they are regularly serviced, maintained and,
where necessary, thoroughly examined
- use correct pins in axle stands
- correctly position jacks and axle stands, and use
chocks
- ensure that vehicles are always properly supported
props to support tractor units and trailers on commercial
vehicles
- use props as recommended by the manufacturer
grinding wheels, pedestal drills, compressors and other
machinery
- guards and other safety devices must be maintained
in good condition and properly maintained
