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Purpose |
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To provide a uniform policy statement and
procedure to be utilized when backing up large trucks. Large
trucks are defined as all box trucks and trash compactor
trucks.
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Objective |
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To establish a uniform set of procedures that
will provide safety benefits to the University
community.
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Policy |
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Operation of University-owned vehicles will
follow the laws set forth in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and
Drivers Manual and the following procedures established by
the Facilities and Planning Department and the Safety
Department.
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Procedure |
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When backing up these large vehicles, the
helper or passenger must assist the operator.
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| B. |
The helper or passenger must be out of the
vehicle, in a position where they are able to determine a safe path
for the vehicle and able to be seen by the operator. The
helper or passenger is never to position themselves directly in
back of the vehicle.
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| C. |
The vehicle operator is responsible for the
safe operation of the vehicle and must not proceed with backing up
until the helper or passenger is in position to assist.
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