This health and safety alert was issued following the death of a worker who was crushed while operating a skip bin loader using a handheld remote control. The incident occurred when the worker entered a crush zone between the skip bin and the rear of the truck while the remote control remained active.
This alert highlights the risks associated with using handheld remote controls to move skip bins. It outlines how inadvertent activation can lead to uncontrolled plant movement and serious crush, strike and entrapment hazards, and provides guidance on preventing these incidents.
