Safely Climbing Up &

Down on Machinery

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3 Points of Contact !

This means two hands and a foot or

Two feet and a hand
But the other hand or foot is in transition!
Not trying to carry something!

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A good example of getting into a
large on-highway truck

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A good example of climbing on a large
piece of equipment(3 points)

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Never climb with items in
your hands !

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These tools are small, they wont hurt anything!
Wrong, never have anything in your hands, you
need them!

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What goes up, must come down! But not forward! So
Turn around & maintain 3 points of contact.

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Never Jump off any machine !

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You might think that the
distance wont hurt you !

Think about the impact to your feet

Ankles
Knees
Back
Hips
Neck
And then there is something like this !
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On April 16, 2001, a 59-year-old truck driver (contractor employee) with 2 years mining
experience was fatally injured at a limestone operation. The victim was standing on the
rear tires of his loaded trailer installing a tarp, when he slipped and fell 41 inches to the
roadway. He died of his injuries several days later.

This is the third fatality classified as Slip/Fall of Person in 2001.

There were two Slip/Fall of Person fatalities in the same period in
2000.
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Beware of damage that blocks full access to steps
and hand holds. There is a liability here!

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This could help make the
climb safe !

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What about this step ?

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This kind of step is excellent for this kind of
machine !

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The RIGHT Stuff ! Now use it!

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