Dump Truck Safety

Eyes up. Box Down. Home Safe.

Did you know? The majority of overhead equipment contacts with power lines come from dump trucks.

It's late afternoon and you're racing against the clock to deliver that last load of the day. We've all been there - but driving away before the dump box is seated down could result in tragedy. If you operate heavy equipment of any kind, always take the time to look up for power lines and stay a safe distance away.

Working Near Overhead and Underground Power Lines [PDF-856 KB]