Tony Williams
18 Jul 2024 · Coroner Jacqueline Devonish · Cheshire
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. overhanging bales on a slope
“The configurations for safely loading bales widthways, on a slope of 4.5 degrees and utilising crisscross strapping were considered in evidence. HSE produced laser measurements and images identifying the centre of gravity and risks associated with unloading overhanging bales on a slope when the most rearward bales are loaded widthways. HSE concluded that the accident would not have occurred if Mr [name redacted] had not unloaded with the overhang facing downhill.”
2. lack of clear guidance images for loading and unloading bales
“It became apparent that there were no clear images in the guidance or support materials produced by HSE to assist drivers who load and unload bales.”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high
Earlier report
“There is no definitive guidance provided to the industry in relation to the stacking or unstacking of bales, or in relation to the loading and strapping of loaded trailers”
This report
“It became apparent that there were no clear images in the guidance or support materials produced by HSE to assist drivers who load and unload bales.”