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When loading a dump truck using any pattern (V or Y), what is a critical hazard to control regarding the loader's bucket when swinging over the truck bed?

A significant hazard is the loader's bucket contacting the dump truck's bed, cab, or sideboards during the swing and dumping phase. This can cause severe damage

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Question: When loading a dump truck using any pattern (V or Y), what is a critical hazard to control regarding the loader's bucket when swinging over the truck bed?

Answer options:

  • The bucket striking the ground before dumping.
  • Overfilling the bucket and spilling material on the loader's tires. ✅ The bucket contacting the truck's bed, cab, or sideboards.
  • The bucket accumulating too much static electricity.

Correct answer: The bucket contacting the truck's bed, cab, or sideboards.

Explanation: A significant hazard is the loader's bucket contacting the dump truck's bed, cab, or sideboards during the swing and dumping phase. This can cause severe damage to both machines, leading to costly repairs and potential injury. Operators must maintain adequate clearance at all times, as emphasized in CSA B335 and provincial OHS regulations regarding equipment operation near other vehicles.

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