These vehicles are commonly used for construction work. In many
cases, they alsotravel on the public highway: therefore, it is
essential that they be properly and regularlymaintained.
The latch on dumper skips must be good working order, and the
release mechanismshould function smoothly.
Dumpers are not designed to carry passengers. It must be
strictly forbidden foremployees to ride in the skip or on the
engine over.
When repairs or maintenance are being carried out on a
hydraulically-operated dumptruck, the dump body should be fully
lowered. If it is necessary to have it in the raised
position, it must be blocked. eliance cannot be placed on the
hydraulic ram to supportthe raised body for an e!tended period.
