Backing vehicles

Many site incidents happen when vehicles back up. Drivers can't see much behind them.

Key points

• Walk around the vehicle before backing.
• Use a spotter when you can.
• Agree on hand signals before moving.
• Back slowly and stop if you lose sight of the spotter.
• Park so you can pull forward when leaving.

Ask the crew

• Where are we backing vehicles today?
• What hand signals are we using?