Safety is not just compliance—it’s productivity. Well-trained operators protect both people and assets, reducing incidents and improving fuel economy.
1) Pre-Start Culture
Adopt a 5-minute ritual before ignition:
- Fluids, leaks, belts, hoses
- Tires & wheel nuts
- Lights, mirrors, wipers, horn
- Brakes, retarder, and warning lights
Standardize via a simple checklist card in every cab.
2) Loading Discipline
- Keep center of gravity low and even; avoid heaping that blocks rear visibility.
- Use spotters in congested zones; no people in the danger arc.
- Align body spec and liner to the transported material to prevent hang-ups.
3) Speed, Spacing & Grades
- Respect posted site limits and weather adjustments.
- Maintain safe stopping distance on loose surfaces.
- Use engine braking/retarders on descents; avoid prolonged service-brake riding.
4) Visibility & Communication
- Clean mirrors and cameras at start of shift.
- Standardize hand signals and radio callouts at intersections, dumps, and workshops.
- Mark blind corners and install convex mirrors where needed.
5) Fatigue & Shift Design
- Enforce break rotations; hydrate often.
- Watch for signs of fatigue (lane wandering, late braking).
- Use buddy checks: operators look out for one another.
Toolbox for Supervisors
- Daily toolbox talk template (hazards, weather, route changes)
- Weekly near-miss review (no blame)
- Monthly skills refreshers (loads, grades, emergency drills)
Ask us about operator familiarization and on-site safety briefings for your new Axor units.