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Backing & Spotter SafetyBacking & Spotter Safety

Reverse the Trend!Reverse the Trend!

ObjectivesObjectives

Define the role of a vehicle or equipment spotter.Define the role of a vehicle or equipment spotter. Discuss vehicle/equipment situations that may Discuss vehicle/equipment situations that may

require the use of a spotter.require the use of a spotter. Identify the hazards present during backing and Identify the hazards present during backing and

vehicle/equipment spotting.vehicle/equipment spotting. Explain the significance of blind spot recognition.Explain the significance of blind spot recognition. Discuss the importance of effective Discuss the importance of effective

communication between driver and spotter.communication between driver and spotter. Demonstrate AES standardized spotting signals.Demonstrate AES standardized spotting signals. Define the responsibilities of the driver and Define the responsibilities of the driver and

spotter during equipment and vehicle spotting spotter during equipment and vehicle spotting operations.operations.

The Role of a SpotterThe Role of a Spotter

To minimize potential backing and equipment locate To minimize potential backing and equipment locate incidents by communicating with a driver the hazards incidents by communicating with a driver the hazards present in their operating environment.present in their operating environment.

The purpose of a spotter is to expand the driver’s sense for The purpose of a spotter is to expand the driver’s sense for right, left, front, and rear space cushions.right, left, front, and rear space cushions.

Spotter SituationsSpotter Situations

When backing any vehicle.When backing any vehicle. Where negotiating forward Where negotiating forward

or backward turns with or backward turns with tight side clearances.tight side clearances.

Where overhead Where overhead clearances are low or clearances are low or uncertain.uncertain.

When driver’s view is When driver’s view is obstructed.obstructed.

When objects in the area When objects in the area are within equipments are within equipments blind spots.blind spots.

Hazards of Spotting EquipmentHazards of Spotting Equipment Pinch points / line of firePinch points / line of fire Limited visibilityLimited visibility

Cold weather will create Cold weather will create large exhaust plumeslarge exhaust plumes

Blowing snowBlowing snow Inadequate lightingInadequate lighting Blind spots (all sizes of Blind spots (all sizes of

equipment)equipment) Slick or uneven working Slick or uneven working

surfacessurfaces

Blind Spot RecognitionBlind Spot Recognition

A blind spot is:A blind spot is: Any area a driver of a vehicle or piece of Any area a driver of a vehicle or piece of

equipment is not looking or cannot see.equipment is not looking or cannot see. Any area a spotter is not looking or Any area a spotter is not looking or

cannot see.cannot see. Created by obstructions, lighting Created by obstructions, lighting

conditions, weather conditions, and conditions, weather conditions, and vehicle design.vehicle design.

Blind Spot RecognitionBlind Spot Recognition

How important is it to know the size and location How important is it to know the size and location vehicle/equipment blind spots?vehicle/equipment blind spots?

Why?Why?

By recognizing the size and area of blind spots we By recognizing the size and area of blind spots we can decide:can decide:

What is relevant to negotiating a vehicles placementWhat is relevant to negotiating a vehicles placement Where to stand if we are spotting another driverWhere to stand if we are spotting another driver If a spotter is required for the operation that will be If a spotter is required for the operation that will be

performedperformed

Blind Spot RecognitionBlind Spot Recognition Blind spots are determined for Blind spots are determined for

equipment by equipment by walking them out prior walking them out prior to use, if the driver can’t see your to use, if the driver can’t see your feet you are in the blind spotfeet you are in the blind spot

The NO-ZONE

Learn to know…

THE SHADED AREA SURROUNDING EACH VEHICLE REPRESENTS THE DANGER ZONE or “NO-ZONE” IN WHICH THE VEHICLE OPERATOR’S VIEW OF PEDESTRAN TRAFFIC IS GREATLY REDUCED OR OBSCURRED ALTOGETHER.

Operator sight distancesfrom eye level to ground

Operator sight distancesfrom eye level to ground

This area is fully obstructed when the vehicle is fullThis area is fully obstructed when the vehicle is full

Operator sight distancesfrom eye level to ground

Area of fullyobstructed view Area of fullyobstructed view

Operator sight distancesfrom eye level to ground

21’ 11”

28’11”

21’ 11”

28’11”

Operator sight distancesfrom eye level to ground

Effective CommunicationEffective Communication

Driver to spotter Driver to spotter communication is criticalcommunication is critical Allows driver to determine spotter Allows driver to determine spotter

capabilitycapability Ensures both parties understand Ensures both parties understand

the signals that will be used.the signals that will be used. Discussion should take place pre-Discussion should take place pre-

job to identify hazards associated job to identify hazards associated with task.with task.

ASRC Standardized Spotting ASRC Standardized Spotting SignalsSignals

Driver ResponsibilitiesDriver Responsibilities

Establish the need for a spotter prior to backingEstablish the need for a spotter prior to backing Determine capability of the spotterDetermine capability of the spotter Determine location where spotter should standDetermine location where spotter should stand Determine the best method for signals and the appropriate device for Determine the best method for signals and the appropriate device for

signaling (flashlight may be necessary)signaling (flashlight may be necessary) Identify final vehicle position to the spotterIdentify final vehicle position to the spotter Determine any obstructions that may be hazards and communicate them Determine any obstructions that may be hazards and communicate them

to spotterto spotter Ensure there is nothing to impede safe operation of vehicle Ensure there is nothing to impede safe operation of vehicle (Traction (Traction

Devices)Devices) Be able to pivot right foot from accelerator to brake without lifting your Be able to pivot right foot from accelerator to brake without lifting your

heelheel Never lose site of the spotter while backingNever lose site of the spotter while backing

STOP BACKING IMMEDIATELY IF VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE SPOTTER IS LOSTSTOP BACKING IMMEDIATELY IF VISUAL CONTACT WITH THE SPOTTER IS LOST Ensure vehicle is secured Ensure vehicle is secured (IN PARK or BRAKES SET)(IN PARK or BRAKES SET) after final placement after final placement Stop the backing procedure and re-evaluate the scene if unsafe conditions Stop the backing procedure and re-evaluate the scene if unsafe conditions

develop.develop. Follow the procedures set forth in the Driving & Spotting SOP’sFollow the procedures set forth in the Driving & Spotting SOP’s

Spotter ResponsibilitiesSpotter Responsibilities

Communicate with driver prior to spotting the vehicle or Communicate with driver prior to spotting the vehicle or equipment.equipment.

Help the driver to identify hazards or important information.Help the driver to identify hazards or important information. Use standardized signals.Use standardized signals. Do not spot equipment from vehicles blind areas.Do not spot equipment from vehicles blind areas. Ensure contact with the driver at all times during the Ensure contact with the driver at all times during the

spotting procedure. spotting procedure. (check the mirror)(check the mirror) Ensure signals are visible during dark conditions.Ensure signals are visible during dark conditions. If using flashlights never point them at the driver’s mirrorIf using flashlights never point them at the driver’s mirror Never walk into the line of fire of the moving vehicle.Never walk into the line of fire of the moving vehicle. Always ensure vehicle is secured Always ensure vehicle is secured (in PARK or Brakes Set)(in PARK or Brakes Set)

before entering the line of fire.before entering the line of fire. Follow the procedures set forth in the Driving & Spotting Follow the procedures set forth in the Driving & Spotting

SOP’sSOP’s

Before we start backing……Before we start backing……

Be aware of the surroundingsBe aware of the surroundings Don’t let ourselves be distractedDon’t let ourselves be distracted LOOK UP for overhead hazards. LOOK UP for overhead hazards. What is our objective?What is our objective?

Plan the route – start to finish.Plan the route – start to finish. Identify the obstacles - don’t get crushed.Identify the obstacles - don’t get crushed. How do we communicate – with hand How do we communicate – with hand

signals?signals? Agree to where the spotter stands.Agree to where the spotter stands.

While backing ….While backing ….

Maintain eye contact with the driverMaintain eye contact with the driver Keep the driver in the line of sight of Keep the driver in the line of sight of

the mirrors.the mirrors. Look for vehicles or people that enter Look for vehicles or people that enter

the path of the vehicle.the path of the vehicle. STOP the driver until all is clear.STOP the driver until all is clear. Do not place yourself in the line of fireDo not place yourself in the line of fire

Special situations…..Special situations…..

At night, use flashlight/wands to help At night, use flashlight/wands to help the driver see you.the driver see you.

In congested or tight areas, use more In congested or tight areas, use more than one spotter if necessary.than one spotter if necessary.

Stop the backing process and Stop the backing process and regroup if required.regroup if required.

Statistics show that nearly a quarter Statistics show that nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at of all deaths involving vehicles at work happen when the vehicle is work happen when the vehicle is reversing … reversing … USUALLY BECAUSE USUALLY BECAUSE

THE DRIVER OR PEDESTRIAN DID THE DRIVER OR PEDESTRIAN DID NOT PAY ATTENTIONNOT PAY ATTENTION

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