An investigation following a fatality during the tipping-out of a ‘builders’ skip has identified a potential danger whereby fabrication of the skip can result in a lip on which tipping hooks may ‘falsely’ engage.

This alert highlights this potential danger and provides advice on corrective actions.

View safety notice ”False’ engagement of tipping hooks on ‘builders’ skips’

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