Document ID (ISN) | 76289 |
CIS number |
01-275 |
ISBN(s) |
0-7176-2489-7 |
Year |
1999 |
Convention or series no. |
HSE Contract Research Report CRR 243/1999
|
Author(s) |
Caws A., Kupper A., Heasman T. Health and Safety Executive |
Title |
Quarry vehicle access and egress - An ergonomics study |
Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 1999. viii, 47p. Illus. 19 ref. Price: GBP 15.00. |
Abstract |
This report contains the results of a study investigating problems experienced by drivers entering or leaving the cabs of large quarry vehicles. Recent statistics show a high injury risk associated with slips, trips and falls. Telephone interviews were conducted and site visits organized in order to observe the range of vehicles and the methods of access and egress used. It was found that in many cases the standard basic dimensions of the access systems were not satisfied, and in particular the height of the first step: of 13 vehicles evaluated, none met the requirement for the basic dimension (400mm); all but two met the requirements for maximum height. Recommendations are made to manufacturers to integrate ergonomics early in their design process. |
Descriptors (primary) |
falls of persons; drivers; mining and quarrying; ergonomic evaluation; drivers cabs |
Descriptors (secondary) |
platforms; evaluation of equipment; United Kingdom; safety by design; handles; ladders; earthmoving equipment; report |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Mines and quarries
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation Mining and quarrying
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