The “contact triangle” helps your crew stay physically stable and balanced when working on and around trucks, equipment, and heavy machinery. Learn more about why it’s critical to safety.
Having three points of contact is one of the most important safety features to remember when operating on and around trucks, equipment, or heavy machinery. The concept of three points of contact can be explained as having either two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the vehicle you are working on.
These three points allow for maximum stability as you are climbing, operating, or dismounting machinery. This contact triangle helps you stay stable and balanced, making the jobsite safer. What does “three points of contact” look like? The concept of three points of contact applies to all kinds of trucks, equipment, and machinery. From climbing a ladder on a truck to mounting machinery on a piece of equipment, you should look for the designated handholds and footholds. Depending on the source, not being designed for stability can cause injury or damage to the unit PTR is happy to help you and your crew stay safe by adding extra touchpoints to your vehicles. This ensures that all your truck upfits meet your safety standards. What are the other rules of three points of contact? While the three points are crucial for safety when climbing on equipment, there are other key rules to follow when working around job sites. These rules continue to improve safety in an active work zone, keeping everyone safe.See how a utility contractor scaled to more than 100 rental trucks and trailers, reduced downtime exposure and maintained tight mobilization timelines through responsive fleet support from PTR.
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