This risk is rarely properly evaluated

The overturning of trucks along with the dump trailers is a major cause for serious and fatal accidents in the transport sector. The majority of the time they are due to the lack of knowledge of the stability principles linked to unloading the dumper.

Factors to consider in order to prevent the risk of overturning

1. Loading 

• Choose a vehicle adapted to the materials to be transported ;
• Respect the maximum load authorized of the trailer ;
• Set the maximum duration for the conservation of hot materials that are in the dumper before unloading in order to avoid the risk of sticking. ;
• Use an insulated and covered dumper for hot materials.

2. Surroundings of the unloading point

• Use an onboard device which assists against overturning which measures the lateral tilt of the dumper while it’s raising and alerts the driver ;
• Establish a safety protocol and implicate all the necessary measures to prevent the risks identified at the points of unloading and loading;
• Clear the unloading zone, consists of the allocated unloading points.

3. Method of unloading 

• Train the drivers specifically of the operations of loading and unloading with the adequacy of the activities undertaken.
• Give instructions to follow for the drivers «What to do if? »...
  • The unloading point is inadequate?
  • The climate conditions are poor (lateral winds, cold, rain)?
  • The loads adheres to the sides?
  • Avoid side by side unloading, if impossible organize the operations to take into account a secure distance to maintain in between vehicles. (The secure distance consists of the minimum height of the vehicle when the dumper is completely raised)
• Integrate the time when the dumper is descending (with the vehicle stationary) to the operation plans.

4. Vehicle 

• Do the maintenance of the vehicles ;
• Respect the warning instructions of the maintenance and use of the trailer.

Tools are available to help the driver's vigilance;

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Sentinel 1.0 Security system for raised dumper and/or PTO Activated. Informs the driver when the truck is functioning and the dumper is rised.

Sentinel 2.0 Security system which prevents overturning Informs the driver of potential dangers of height and tipping.