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No more trucking falls

No more trucking falls
Manufacturers' Monthly, Australia

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ONE in four truck drivers admit to having fallen off a truck and, despite the relatively low heights, the falls often break bones and can even cause severe head injuries.

Freight companies across the country had reported many near misses and a worrying history of injuries associated with the loading of trucks.
According to the national OHS manager of one of Australia's biggest freight centres, falls from vehicles were a constant problem.
"On average, a driver fell off a truck at every two months," he said. "Some were lucky and just dusted themselves off but quite a few broke arms and one his hip.

http://www.manmonthly.com.au/Article...ls/430897.aspx

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