What is a dump truck?

• What a dump truck is, it is the hug that had a dump box located in the rear, that can be fill material like sand, dirt and other material.

Tipper Truck Loading

• Mostly dump trucks are loaded through wheel loaders and excavators.
• Dump trucks are used for carrying gravel, sand, construction waste, concrete waste etc.

Risks involved while loading

• There are less number of risks while loading.
• Truck turmover
• If dump truck is positioned wrong it can turnover when it is loaded.
• It can turnover if truck is loaded on a soft ground due to heavy weight the tires can stuck in the ground which can turn the truck on either side.

How to eliminate risks while loading?

• Park the truck straight like an arrow. The truck should not be parked in a curve shape.
• Always check parking area before loading.
• Is it hard space or soft?
• If soft arrange some materials to small pieces of stones etc to harden the parking area.
• During loading operator should watch the tires and truck position to monitor loading safety.

Risks involved during Unloading

• Whenever the tipper of the dump is raised there is a risk involved.
• Risk of Turnover
• Risk of leakage
• Risk of break down of Hydraulic jack.
• Risk of tire bursting.
• Risk of failure of jack during lifting.
• Risk of touching overhead electrical wires, equipments, walls, sheds etc.
• Risk of fire to the truck.
• Risk of damage to rear vehicle due blowing off.

Eliminating risks during unloading

• Always park dump truck on hard space.
• Regularly conduct inspections to check all kinds of oil.
• Always check air pressure in the tires to avoid uneven air pressure in the tires.
• Check surroundings during unloading. Keep clear distance of around 20 meters from the dump truck.
• Always check height of the dump truck to avoid contact with overhead wires, walls, sheds etc.
• Regularly monitor different kinds of gauges inside the dump truck.
• Always cover the dump truck to avoid material blow off.