Safety is the number one concern for any company. If your employees are safe, they can do their jobs efficiently and on time. A single accident can throw off the workflow schedule, cause missed deadlines, and damage business partnerships. In short, good safety is good business.
The act of climbing on and off flatbed trailers can lead to severe injury. Some flatbed trailers are not equipped with the necessary tools to allow for safe loading and unloading. Jumping from a trailer increases the chances of slips and falls, and the impact alone can cause joint issues over time. The following are a few causes for concern and some safety measures you can put in place to ensure the safety of your truck drivers.
The most frequent injuries among truck drivers stem from slip-and-fall accidents. Research indicates that over half of these incidents occur as drivers exit their vehicles or dismount from their trailers. Additionally, a smaller percentage of injuries happen while drivers secure their loads.
Hundreds of accidents occur because of falls from flatbed trailers. These accidents can permanently injure or kill a worker and can cost a company millions. Deckmate Ladders offer a solution to the potential dangers of climbing on and off flatbed trailers. Read on to learn more about these ladders, how they prevent accidents, and the many benefits they provide.
Falling off a flatbed truck can result in serious injury or death, but surprisingly, not all companies provide trailer safety procedures or have strategies in place for fall protection. Many do not even implement safety measures against falls until after they have had a serious accident. Three common risk factors increase the chances of a serious flatbed trailer fall. Knowing and understanding these trailer safety risks can help companies implement safety measures before an accident happens.
The Deckmate Ladder was designed with your safety in mind. Many drivers have been frustrated with regular ladders blowing over in the wind. Not the Deckmate Ladder!! You can easily hook it onto the rub rails and it will not slide or tip. It is Portable and light weight. A bolt on bracket is recommended for vans, straight trucks and trailers without rub rails. The bracket sits 2.5 inches away from the trailer and will not affect doors or loading docks.”Designed by a professional driver to make your work safer”. Safety is always a primary consideration with every driver that is why the DECKMATE LADDER was designed by a professional truck driver with your safety in mind. Deckmate Ladder Is here to help Drivers from disabling injuries to knees & spinal column caused by climbing on or off trailers and vans.