🚜 1 Tonne High-Tip Dumper — Thwaites

Thwaites Health & Safety Guidance - Dumper Use

HSE-aligned safety rules for operators

Overturning is the single biggest cause of dumper deaths - the main causes are slopes, tipping, overloading and speed.

Operators can be thrown out and crushed if the seatbelt is not worn.

Always wear the seatbelt and never operate with a folded or damaged ROPS.

Aged 18 or over, trained, competent and authorised for forward-tipping dumpers (e.g. CPCS/NPORS dumper category).
Wearing the correct PPE, including a seatbelt.

Overturning - the single biggest cause of dumper deaths (slopes, tipping, overloading, speed).
Operator thrown out and crushed if the seatbelt is not worn.
Running over pedestrians - reversing, or a raised load blocking the view.
Tipping into an excavation without stop-blocks.
Crushing at the articulation (pivot) area - stay clear of it while the engine is running.

Always wear the seatbelt; never operate with a folded or damaged ROPS.
Never exceed the rated load; keep the skip low while travelling.
Tip only on level, firm ground with Neutral selected; use stop-blocks at edges.
Travel straight up and down slopes; segregate people and use a banksman when reversing.

Switch off before refuelling; no naked flames; clean up spills.
Warning light or alarm: stop, switch off if safe, and do not attempt repairs - contact us.

The hire company is responsible for inspection and maintenance.
The operator is responsible for safe operation and for stopping if the machine is unsafe.

🔒 If anything looks unsafe, sounds unusual or feels wrong: STOP WORK & CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY. Do not continue operating the machine.

For full official guidance, refer to the HSE publication: "The Safe Use of Vehicles on Construction Sites".