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13 355-BQD-01-IAAP © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | WSPS.CA Landscape Ontario – Workplace Safety Tailgate Talks BACKING UP How can you communicate with your co-worker(s) when backing up a vehicle? Effec�ve communica�on and alertness can reduce the risks vehicles and equipment backing up and reduce related deaths and injuries. Prevention Points Some other preventive measures involve planning the task, controlling traffic and training all workers (especially workers on foot). Consider these prevention points: Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on page 7 before performing any task. If possible, try to plan a drive in and drive so that backing up is avoided as much as possible. Before backing up – walk behind the vehicle first to ensure there are no obstacles – sound your horn – back up slowly – ensure you can see the spotter in your mirror. Set up barricades and fences around areas where trucks and equipment operate in efforts to protect workers. Refer to the company's policy and procedures for further details, key responsibilities and required actions. ! ? ACTION! Discuss and demonstrate "blind spots" – those areas around every vehicle or piece of equipment which are partly or completely blocked from the view of the operator or driver, even with the help of mirrors. The "blind spots" of a backhoe are shown by the dark areas in the diagram. Review the standard safety hand signals your crew needs to be familiar with and use regularly for the job.