2024 Facts for Drivers OCR - Copy_159-159.pdf

What hazards should the driver be aware of and alert to when opening swing-back doors on a truck or trailer? When opening swing-back doors, a driver should be careful of: 1. ‘The pinch-points of the latching mechanism 2. The possibility that freight may fall out onto the driver - the driv...

What hazards should the driver be aware of and alert to when opening swing-back doors on a truck or trailer? When opening swing-back doors, a driver should be careful of: 1. ‘The pinch-points of the latching mechanism 2. The possibility that freight may fall out onto the driver - the driver should use the door as a shield 3. The possibility that a gust of wind will catch the door and cause it to injure the driver 4. Pinch-points on the door tie-backs What is the proper way to lift a roll up door or dock plates? To lift a roll up door or dock plate, a driver should always use proper lifting techniques, including lifting with the legs, rather than the arms and/or back. 159