Arvind’s Story: Long-Haul Truck Driver Safety – Three-Point Contact | WorkSafeBC

Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve driving. Meet Arvind: Part-time farmer, long-haul truck driver, hockey dad. Watch what happens when his life takes a bad turn after he falls while exiting the cab of his truck. Falls from height are a leading cause of injury for commercial drivers. One in three falls happen when the driver enters or exits the cab. In this long-haul truck driver safety video, we see how one simple mistake could lead to serious injury and why you always need to use three points of contact. How can I prevent falls? By following the safe work practices listed below, you can help reduce your risk of injury: • Always maintain three points of contact. This means keeping two hands and one foot — or two feet and one hand — on the vehicle or equipment at all times. •Use the features built into your truck: handholds, footholds, steps, running boards, and traction strips. • Always face the truck and keep your weight evenly distributed. • Make sure your equipment is stationary before mounting or dismounting. • Climb up and down slowly — no matter what the delivery pressures might be. • Never climb up or down while holding an object. • Never jump down from your truck. • Avoid using the door frame as a handhold or the wheel hubs or tires as a step. • Take time to clean the work areas of your truck and trailer. Keep handholds and footholds clear of mud, snow, grease, and other materials that can increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls. This video is supported by SafetyDriven, Trucking Safety Council of BC. Visit our Commercial trucking page on to learn more about reducing the risk of injury and to view the latest health and safety resources for commercial trucking, including a safety bulletin on maintaining three points of contact and other safety tips to reduce the risk of falls: __________________________________________________________ We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: Find us on social media: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Visit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: #WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafety Legal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at]