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