LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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LOAD CALCULATION
Item Sample Weight Your Crew
Truck = 4,500 lb
Trailer = 950 lb
EQUIPMENT
2 x 21" mowers = 300 lb
1 x 20 HP rider = 1,200 lb
2 x shovels = 15 lb
4 x rakes = 20 lb
2 x trimmers = 20 lb
1 x edger = 70 lb
1 x wheelbarrow = 50 lb
People (3 @ 200 lb) = 600 lb
Plants (12 @ 15 lb) = 180 lb
TOTAL LOAD WEIGHT = 7,905 lb
