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Safe Backing Safe Spotting

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The purpose of the training is to protect people, company and customer assets, and

reduce vehicle backing incidents

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BACKING• Accidents and injuries can result from

improper backing practices. • Backing large vehicles of all types

particularly with trailers, pumps, and Frac tanks are especially hazardous because of the many blind spots.

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General Guidelines for Backing

Driver Responsibilities• If you can avoid backing, don’t do it!• Never be in a hurry when backing• Roll windows down completely• Turn off the radio/music – no

cellphones• Give your task 100% attention• Bring the vehicle to a

complete stop

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Driver Responsibilities

• Get out and walk the area with your spotter to identify hazards. Remove hazards if possible

• Formulate a plan of action• Communicate to spotter to stays in the

driver’s side mirror• Maintain visual and verbal contact with the

spotter at all times “If you cannot see or hear the spotter, STOP-do not backup!”

• Sound horn 2-3 times before starting backward

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Driver’s View

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NO SPOTTER?If there is no spotter available;• Reconsider backing up. Is there another

alternative?• Make a reasonable attempt to get someone

to act as a spotter.• If a spotter cannot be obtained, get out of

the vehicle and walk around completing a "circle of safety" and survey the backing area, being sure to also check overhead clearance.

• If its just too risky, STOP and call your supervisor.

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Spotter Responsibility• Conduct a "circle of safety" with the driver

and survey the backing area and all other sides of the vehicle, checking for hazards. Be sure to check overhead clearances.

• Remove hazards if possible• Place yourself eight to ten feet to the left

rear of the vehicle• More then one spotter may be necessary• ONLY ONE spotter gives signals to the

driver

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Spotter Responsibilities• Maintain visual and verbal contact with the

driver and continue eye contact in the left rear view mirror at all times.

• Be familiar with hand signals before allowing backing maneuvers to begin

• Stop the driver if any hazards are observed or if you are uncertain of the direction that the driver is maneuvering

• If spotter must move behind vehicle or otherwise leave visual contact with driver’s mirror. STOP the driver.

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Spotter’s view

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HAND SIGNALS

STRAIGHT BACK

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HAND SIGNALS

BACK AND LEFT

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HAND SIGNALS

BACK AND RIGHT

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HAND SIGNALS

DISTANCE TO STOP

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HAND SIGNALS

ALL STOP

OR

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HAND SIGNALS

EMERGENCY STOP

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CONCLUSIONSome hand signals may also be performed one-handed, so long as the driver understands the signals.When in doubt – STOPIf spotter & driver lose eye contact-STOPEliminate hazards whenever possible Think of alternatives to backing in tight areas; another area? move other vehicles? Go around the block? better planning? Place frac tanks on spill guards BEFORE standing up the sides?• IF IT JUST DOESN’T LOOK RIGHT…• STOP AND REASSESS