In this picture we see Darwinian theory at work. Now to be fair the likelihood of a fatal accident in this scenario is probably quite low. On the other hand the likelihood of injury is quite high.
PROBLEMS:
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The obvious one is the fact that a cooler is not a jack/ stand. To add a higher degree of risk Darwin has placed the cooler on the short end so that he can have more room to work underneath the RZR. This not only placed the load on the most unstable side of the cooler, but it makes the recreational high vehicle sit higher so that physics can exert even greater force on Darwin's sternum when it falls.
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Wheels are not chocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling. This is not a problem when hope is your management plan, but not so much otherwise.
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Then there is the hose. These are often trip and fall hazards by themselves. Now they can increase the chance of injury by somebody trying to break their fall and pushing the RZR off of the cooler.
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It appears that the flat bottom of the RZR has made it so that the cooler tilts backward a little. Kudos for Darwin noticing this, but unKudos for trying to fix it with a lawn sprinkler. Really?!?
SOLUTIONS:
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Jack stands
or other bracing material, rated for the intended weight, are a cheap solution to allow access safely underneath the equipment. Important to such work is blocking the rear wheels to prevent unexpected rolling. Another option would be vehicle ramps, or other equipment designed to allow workers access underneath such equipment.
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Keeping the work area free from tripping hazards will keep not only those working in the area safe, but those who may be passing through.
APPLICABLE WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS:
If you see something that we missed point it out in the comments. This will help us all ensure that we are providing the safest work environment possible.
