AGL 2024 Toolbox Talk Mobile Plant Safety

This toolbox talk focuses on safe use of mobile plant on construction sites. It explains common dangers such as overturning of dumpers and forklifts, accidents during groundwork, untrained operators, reversing without a signaller, and limited operator visibility. It sets out practical controls for drivers, including proper training and authorization with CPCS, daily pre use checks and defect reporting, using a signaller for reversing, planning routes to reduce reversing, obeying speed limits and one way systems, securing parked plant with brakes and chocks, immobilizing equipment after hours, using stop blocks, refuelling only at designated points by trained staff, and not carrying passengers. It also advises others to keep clear of operating plant, follow site traffic rules, segregate pedestrians and vehicles, stop work to report concerns, and wear PPE for noise.