What's at Stake Loading and unloading cargo is a routine task at many workplaces. And it's a task that requires establishing and following safe procedures. What's the Danger If not secured tightly, materials may shift during transportation due to stresses, such as vibration and motion. As a result, materials can fall off the truck during the unloading operation, and strike or crush workers. Example A truck driver was unloading a delivery of a two-ton manufactured piece of steel. He was standing beside the truck, unfastening a securing strap when the piece of steel, which was improperly secured, fell off the truck and crushed him. How to […]

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