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Research Report 1066 The use and non-use of seat belts in the operation of forward tipping dumpers
Publication Year
2015
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the reasons why operators of forward tipping dumper machinery decided not to wear seat belts during its operation. It also looked to identify possible design control measures to encourage wearing of seat belts, and seek opinions from manufacturers of forward tipping dumper machinery and also seat, seat belt and immobiliser manufacturers concerning the design specification of these items.
Document History
Prepared by the Health and Safety Laboratory for the Health and Safety Executive 2015.
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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