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Weekly Safety Meeting – Preventing Backovers

Weekly Safety Meeting – Preventing Backovers

 Preventing Backovers A backover incident occurs when a backing vehicle strikes a worker who is standing, walking, or kneeling behind the vehicle. These incidents can be prevented. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70 workers died from backover incidents in 2016. These kinds of incidents can occur in...

Safety Tip of the Week –  Preventing Backovers

Safety Tip of the Week – Preventing Backovers

 Preventing Backovers A backover incident occurs when a backing vehicle strikes a worker who is standing, walking, or kneeling behind the vehicle. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70 workers died from backover incidents in 2016. These incidents can be prevented. Standard operating procedures: Develop, implement, and enforce...