Please watch and share this dramatic video of a loaded readymix truck that loses control whilst cornering, crosses the carriage way and rollsover.

It was very fortunate that nobody was seriously injured in this high potential incident, the 6 year old vehicle was a write-off. 

The video explains the background to the incident and makes recommendations on how this type of incident could be avoided.

KEY FINDINGS

• The driver was familiar with the road
• He admitted driving at excessive speed
• He stated that he may have been distracted by some personal issues at the time of the incident
• The rear view camera was very dirty obscuring any view.

  WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT

Share the following information with drivers

    - the video can be used as the basis for a toolbox talk. It provides a summary of

The common driver errors that are the cause or contributing factors in rollovers 

• Driving too fast for the road conditions
• Failure to consider the loads centre of gravity and movement
• Unsafe cornering or turning speeds
• Attempting an abrupt and unplanned manoeuvre
• Improper pressurised rear axle settings
• Failure to follow the appointed route to the pour site
• Driving too close to the haul edge
• Not carrying out a MYSAFE assessment, taking the time to scan the jobsite prior to positioning for discharge.

Key questions for a driver to ask themselves, can they answer YES to the following?

• Are you trained and competent for the vehicle you are driving?
• Are you fit and alert?
• Have you carried out your daily checks, are all safety devices in good working order?
• Do you drive in accordance with the vehicle's limitations, the load being transported and the road/weather conditions?
• Do you know the safest routes?
• Do you avoid distractions?
• Do you wear your seatbelt?

If not, THINK, should you be behind the wheel?