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RR1085 – Exploring the human and physical factors associated with telescopic handler overturning risks

A combination of machine instability and various human factors elements are important precipitating factors in telescopic handler overturn incidents. Industry guidance makes a number of assumptions about the impact of operator “knowledge gaps”, however the link between operator knowledge gaps and overturn risk is, at present, hypothetical and remains empirically untested.

This study was done to identify:

  • the full range of human factors issues that might potentially contribute to telescopic handler overturn incidents;
  • the human factors issues that appear to be most important in terms of overturn risk and
  • key operator knowledge gaps that could increase the probability of an operator overturning a machine.

The research indicates that a machine is more likely to overturn when its boom is raised and /or extended. Overturn incidents are also strongly related to lateral (in contrast to longitudinal) instability. As some operators were not aware of the overturn risk related to lateral instability, this implies the possibility of a knowledge gap among operators. Weaknesses in training and site management/supervision are also likely to increase overturn risk. The installation of lateral instability warning technology could reduce overturn risks by warning operators of dangerous situations before a critical threshold is reached.

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Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February 2017

Planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 27 January and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

M1 junction 32 Thurcroft to junction 35a Stocksbridge

The hard shoulder between junction 32 and 34 is currently closed in both directions as part of the smart motorway scheme. The southbound carriageway will be fully closed from junction 33 to junction 32 overnight five nights from Monday 30 January. The southbound entry slip road at junction 33 will be closed overnight for five nights from Monday 30 January. The southbound carriageway will be fully closed between the slip roads at junction 33 overnight for two nights from Saturday 4 February. The southbound carriageway will be fully closed between the slip roads at junction 34 overnight for three nights from Wednesday 1 February. The southbound carriageway will be closed between the slip roads at junction 32 overnight for two nights from two nights from Saturday 4 February. The northbound carriageway will be fully closed between the slip roads at junction 34 overnight on Friday 3 February. There will be narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit in place between junction 32 and junction 34 until the project is completed in March 2017. The closures will take place between 8pm and 6am, and drivers will be able to follow clearly signed diversion routes.

M62 junction 26 Bradford (M606 interchange)

The slip roads and roundabout will be reduced to a single lane overnight, between 7pm and 6am, from Monday 30 January for five nights to complete landscaping and other minor works associated with the junction improvement. Drivers will be able to follow clearly signed diversion routes.

M62 junction 30 to junction 31 Normanton

The east and westbound carriageway will be fully closed overnight on Sunday 5 February for power line replacement scaffold works. The closures will take place between 8pm and 6am, and drivers will be able to follow clearly signed diversion routes.

A160 – Rosper Road

Rosper Road will be closed for 400m from the junction with A160 Humber Road as part of the A160/A180 Port of Immingham improvement scheme on Sunday 29 January from 9am to 5pm.

General enquiries

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