If the driver needed to back up to release the mud flaps from the back wheels, the dump man would be hit and injured. To avoid injury in these situations, make sure all backup alarms are functioning properly, and have truck drivers stay aware of the dump person's position at all times. If your truck driver does not know where the dump person is, he or she should not back up. Make sure your truck drivers are aware of this danger. This is an unsafe practice, and dump persons should be discouraged from distracting truck drivers.
H itching a ride is a dangerous practice.
In the photo below left, the worker is riding in this unsafe position to the area where the traffic cones will be placed. Workers may think hitching a ride on truckbeds or one-person machinery saves time in getting from point A to point B, but any time saved is lost when the crew has to stop for an accident. The rider faces the possibility of head injury and getting run over by the machine he's on. A good rule of thumb to remember when riding on a piece of equipment is to always wear your seatbelt. If you don't have a seatbelt, or a seat, you should not be on the machine while it is operating.