Dangers of the Job
COMMON RISKS FOR A LIGHT-DUTY OPERATOR
Traffic related injuries
• Exiting the truck on the busy roadways and high-speed highways
• Distracted drivers ignoring the warning signs
• Drivers not slowing down or providing room to creating enough workspace
Slips and falls
• Weather related injuries
• Tripping over debris
• Using three points of contact to enter or exit a vehicle
Damage to own truck or other’s property
• Damage caused by miscalculating or poorly executing a technique
• Improper maintenance on truck and equipment
THE REALITIES OF TOWING
The areas that a towing and recovery operator may work are as different as the operators themselves. The one thing every operating area has in common is the chance of encountering danger. Whether an operator conducts most of their work on a remote rural road or on bustling city streets, they must be aware and prepared to combat any dangerous situations they may find themselves in.
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