Dump Truck Blind Spot Diagram

Pickup trucks and suvs accounted for 151 worker deaths at road construction sites from 2011 2017 followed by machinery 131 automobiles 129 semi trucks 124 and dump trucks 82.

Dump truck blind spot diagram. Its bigger than the drivers side blind spot. Some of these obstructions can be created by mufflers side. There is no rear view mirror on a truck therefore the driver cant see immediately behind the vehicle. It is important to also recognize that there are blind spots on all sides of the vehicle.

Furthermore mention of any company or product does not constitute endorsement by niosh. Here is an example of the field of view around a tri axle dump truck. 7 7 wide bucket 22 11 long. The blind spots are where the driver cant see or would find it difficult to see.

Ments none other information none. Oader manufacturer odel caterpillar 924gz. The opinions findings and conclusions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh. It shows the size of blind areas relative to the equipment.

The blind area diagrams are reproduced as received from the contractor caterpillar inc under niosh contract number 200 2002 00563. Most worker fatalities are due to being struck by a vehicle in the work zone. On the passenger side the blind spot is the area not covered by the passenger side mirror. But its too easy to dismiss a simple diagram because it has limited relevance when youre sitting in the cab of a large haul truck two stories off the ground.

Perator enclosure closed rops. The grey area in the diagram depicts the area around the truck that cannot be seen from the operators position. W 22500 lb ser. Ial 6yw00704.