Dangerous Incident – Vehicle Collision

June 7, 2018 Tara
Summary: A service truck and front-end loader collided.  The truck entered the loader’s work area and incorrectly anticipated the loader movements.  No positive communication was conducted.

Recommendations to industry: Safety bulletin SB18-06 Lack of positive communications was published in April 2018.  This alert addresses this incident. Positive communication systems need to include all workers on site including contractors.

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