lugger trailer

BENLEE PRINCIPLES
SAFETY
Quality
EFFICIENCY
Growth
Four Key Principles-SAFETY #1
Safety
Roll off Trailers & Trucks if operated
correctly are very SAFE.
If incorrect, they are DANGEROUS!
Many accidents happen due to people
“know better” and get complacent
#1 Cause of Accidents!
Sadly “Preaching to the choir”
Seriously-you have to be smart to
work in a Scrap Yard
-It is a dangerous place
In past 18 months there have been a
number of roll off deaths/accidents
Three deaths in 2013/2014 that we know of
-All were operator error
There are a few major types of accidents
-They are preventable!!!
BENLEE trailers try to out think the user
to make him/her safe
Training, Policies &
Enforcement are Key
Case Study #1-Multiple deaths and known
accidents
Hitting Overhead Power lines
-Electrocution
We know of one recent death & one
recent close call & “Sparky”-1999
Cause-Drivers did not Look Up!
-Dark surroundings-early AM
What to do
-Look up! Not that tough to do
What to do cont’
-Install large “LOOK UP” sign at
controls
-Install lights on tarp system
Face lights up to see wires, etc.
-Lights and sign can be purchased
at low cost from BENLEE
-Simple to install on older units
-Train team to understand issue
-BENLEE – Sign & lights standard
An Absolutely Preventable Accident
Case Study #2-Death and multiple known
accidents
Hitting overhead bridges, rail crossings,
parking lot trusses
Cause-Drivers running with hoist up
-Crazy but true
What to do
-Ensure hoist up alarms operating
What to do cont’
-“Most” roll off trucks that come into
BENLEE service have hoist up alarms
disconnected-literally kills people
Drivers short them out/cut wires
-Most trailers (until now) did not
have alarms
-Install hoist up flasher (“alarm”)
directed at driver’s mirror
Can be purchased at low cost
Simple to install on older units
What to do cont’
-BENLEE trailers have hoist up
Flashers (“alarms”) as standard
Ensure alarms are engaged
An Absolutely Preventable Accident
Case Study #3-Death
Raised hoist and went behind box, which
slid down
Cause-Box was not attached to cable
What to do
-Hoist never to be raised if box is
detached
-Never get behind a box, even if cable
attached
Cable could snap!
Never get behind box when hoist up!
An Absolutely Preventable Accident
Other Safety Issues and Solutions!
1) Tires coming off while driving
Cause-Loose nuts
-Solution-Regular torque checks and
install Wheel Checks
Wheel Checks are simple, low cost
and effective
-Identifies loose lug nut. Spins
out of place
Standard on all BENLEE units
Standard at WM & Omni
2)Flat tires shredding causing accidents
as tire disintegrates
-Solution-Regular tire check and
install Auto Inflate system
Auto Inflate-Keeps tires inflated &
activates warning light if leak
-Also saves tires and fuel
THE ONLY OPTION
RECOMMENDED
3)Sheaves freeze up and snaps cable
-Box falls
-Solution-GREASE, GREASE,
GREASE
Ensure replacement sheaves have
grease grooves in bushings
Trailer will last and be SAFE
25+ years if Greased
4)Trailer tilt over
-Operate on uneven ground &/or
Jackknifed
-Solution-Pretty simple-Do not do it!
CRAZY Thing to Do!
5)Roll off box door hits driver as opens
-Solution-Stand as clear as possible
Consider using door “tool”
wear hardhat and safety glasses
Pressure on Door
A Major Unknown at times
6)Hit person as backing up truck
-Solution-Ensure back up alarms working
Consider installing electrical or
mechanical alarm
Consider installing back up camera
system-Wired or new Wireless
Camera systems may
soon be an option
7)Cable snaps-dropping box and/or hitting
person
-Solution-Inspect cable daily for wear
And GREASE sheaves
wear hardhat and safety glasses
Cables are a wear Item
Inspection is Critical
8)Material flying out of box while driving
-We get calls weekly from around
U.S., due to our name on mud flaps
-Solution-Tarp box when in doubt
Never drive with material sticking
out of box
Many States have Tarping Laws
9)Employee falls while climbing to hand tarp load
-Solution-Install Automatic or Semi
Automatic Tarp system
Climbing is dangerous
Can use on roll offs, luggers, open tops &
dumps
“Window Shade” Systems Require
some climbing, but are low cost
10)Hoist falls during maintenance
-Solution-ensure use of safety stands,
body props
Consider using “Dump Locks”
-Stand-between frame and hoist
Chain from Ceiling Hoist
Can Snap-give Way
11)Operator hit by high pressure hot hydraulic fluidhose failure
-Solution-Inspect hoses daily
Use 3,000lb.-4,000lb. hoses
2,000 lb. hoses-common standard
-Problem-Old products have
valves on fender-Be Careful.
-Install shield in front of valve
Quite a Few Cases of this
Failure - we moved Valve
12) Leaf Spring failure-U bolts come
loose
-Solution-Inspect daily.
Easy to Inspect
13)Accidents due to drivers with bad driving
record, on payroll
-Solution-Personally ensure
driving history is checked
Almost Crazy, BUT REAL ISSUE!
14) Driver gets hurt climbing in and
Out of Tractor (Power Unit)-If Trailer,
Driver must go in and out of unit.
-Solution - Install ‘Dead Man’ button
eliminates second trip and/or Run
away unit
Can be Installed in most Trailers
15) Ensure accurate Pre & Post trip
reports are being done
Solution-Audit yourself-get under truck!
-Dangerous & DOT issues missed?!
Do Not Assume
Being Done Correctly
SUMMARY
-Roll off Trailers Can Be SAFE
OR CAN KILL.
-Follow Safety rules
-Inspect and Maintain
-“Experienced people” can be
Dangerous OR VERY SAFE!
-Install-Signs, Alarms, Lights, Button,
Cameras, Tarp System, Air Inflate
INVEST IN SAFETY