Backover injuries can occur in a split second and can cause severe injuries or even death. When working around large trucks and heavy equipment, employees always need to be on high alert to avoid a devastating incident. Relying on a backup alarm isn’t a reliable way of preventing these types of incidents.
Backover incidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Drivers may not be able to see a worker in their blind spot. Workers may not hear backup alarms because of other work site noises or because the alarms are not functioning. A spotter assisting one truck may not see
Prevent Backover Injuries With Good Preparation and Communication
Sep 22, 2025 | by Ronnie Freeman |

















