Plant roll-away or roll-over toolbox talk

What it is

Vehicles, trailers or mobile plant rolling away when parked or uncoupled, or tipping over on slopes, soft ground or when tipping a load.

Controls to check, most effective first

1. Park on firm, level ground where possible, apply the park brake, lower attachments, chock wheels and remove the key.
2. Use plant fitted with rollover protective structures and seatbelts, and make sure operators wear the seatbelt.
3. Assess slopes, edges and ground bearing before work, and keep plant back from excavations and embankments.
4. Tip only on firm, level ground, and check the load is spread evenly and the tailgate is free before raising.
5. Chock trailers and lower the jockey wheel or stands before uncoupling, and never stand in a trailer's path.

Where it comes up on the job

Work steps from SafetyDocs templates that deal with plant roll-away or roll-over:

• Plant roll-overRespond to a plant roll-overFrom Spotter
• Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and plant roll-overFrom Scraper-Dozer-Grader
• Materials deliveryPrevent truck rollover and unload materials safelyFrom Fibreglass Pool Installation
• Delivery of materials and mobile plantKeep clear of moving vehicles and secure parked plant against roll-awayFrom Wire and Electric Fencing Installation
• Operation on slopes or pilesAvoid rollover when working on slopes or pilesFrom Road Profiler Machine

Questions for the crew

1. Where could plant roll-away or roll-over come up on this job today?
2. Is any of this work on today's job: Plant roll-over?
3. The most effective control is: “Park on firm, level ground where possible, apply the park brake, lower attachments, chock wheels and remove the key”. Can we do that here? If not, why not?
4. Which controls for plant roll-away or roll-over are missing or not working on this site?
5. When would you stop work because of plant roll-away or roll-over, and who would you tell?
6. How do we report a hazard, a near miss or an incident on this job?