Steven Oscroft
12 May 2021 · Coroner Gordon Clow · Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire
The coroner's concerns
1. items falling or blowing off vehicle
“Loads are 'mounded' such that in the middle of the load area, the height of the load extends above the level of the sides, whilst being below the level of the sides at the point at which the load contacts the side. Part of the load is therefore above the level of the sides, increasing the risk of items on the load falling or blowing off the vehicle.”
2. uncovered material falling or being blown off
“Mesh sheeting systems are commonly deployed in circumstances when the mesh does not cover all of the material being carried. 3. Mesh sheeting systems are typically not secured at the sides and are installed in such a way as to leave a small gap at the sides and a larger gap at the back”