Seeking Greater Winch Safety

By: Cal-OSHA Reporter - The leading occupational safety and health publication in California.

LOS ANGELES -- A truck driver who says the act of tightening loads on trailers presents a significant hazard for drivers, made a presentation July 17 to the Cal/OSH Standards Board about the problem. Paul Taber, who appeared with his partner, Darrell Im, aired a video demonstrating what can happen to truck drivers while making the last adjustments to a trailer. Drivers use a long bar that fits in a hole on the winch on the side

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