Who is allowed to ride in buckets of end loaders?

Who is allowed to ride in buckets of end loaders?

• A. Anyone with a harness
• B. Only trained supervisors
• C. No one
• D. Only operators in control

Answer: (C)

Riding in a loader bucket is not allowed because the bucket is not designed to carry people. The bucket can move, tilt, or dump suddenly, which can fling or crush anyone inside. Even with safety gear like a harness, a rider can be exposed to ejection, entanglement, or being struck by the loader or debris, and the equipment isn’t rated for passenger use. For any elevated work, use proper, rated access equipment or a dedicated work platform, and keep people out of the bucket.

Riding in a loader bucket is not allowed because the bucket is not designed to carry people. The bucket can move, tilt, or dump suddenly, which can fling or crush anyone inside. Even with safety gear like a harness, a rider can be exposed to ejection, entanglement, or being struck by the loader or debris, and the equipment isn’t rated for passenger use. For any elevated work, use proper, rated access equipment or a dedicated work platform, and keep people out of the bucket.