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Workplace Transport Safety



Workplace Transport Hazards

People struck,run over or crushed by

vehicles

Vehicles colliding with each other or

plant/equipment

People falling from vehicles

Items falling from vehicles



Control Measures



Design & Layout of Road Systems

Wide enough for largest vehicle

permitted

One way systems where necessary

Avoid routes close to vulnerable plant

Avoid sharp and blind bends

Use mirrors to improve vision

Make entrances/gateways wide enough



Design & Layout of Road Systems

Sensible speed limits & signpost

Use speed humps

Display prominent signs where

necessary

Provide screens for protection from

exhaust fumes



Pedestrians

Provide separate routes for pedestrians

Provide barriers or rails at

entrances/exits

Fork lift routes should be indicated by

floor lines

Where pedestrian & vehicle routes

cross, crossings should be provided

Provide subways if necessary



Pedestrians

Separate vehicle and pedestrian doors

should be provided, with vision panels

on all doors

Routes to be used by public should be

clearly signposted



PedestriansSeparate doors for vehicles & pedestrians

Vision panel



PedestriansSeparate doors for pedestrian access/egress

Vision panel



Parking Areas

Suitable & sufficient parking areas for

work & private vehicles

Safe locations ± drivers should not have

to cross dangerous areas

Parking areas should be well lit



Loading Bays

Should be at least one exit from lower

level

Safe refuges to prevent crushing

Edges of bays clearly marked

Edges may need edge protection

Protection against adverse weather

conditions may be necessary



Road Construction

Constructed of suitable surfaces

Kept free of obstructions

Kept free from articles/substanceswhich cause slips/trips/falls

Constructed of tarmacadam or concrete

where possible Firm and even with suitable drainage

Avoid steep gradients



Lighting

All roads, manoeuvring areas and yards

should be adequately lit particularly:

± Junctions

± Buildings

± Plant

± Pedestrian areas

± Places where there is regular movement of

vehicles or mobile plant



Road Signs

Adequate signposts at relevant places

Suitable warning signs may be

necessary e.g. sharp bends, steep

gradients etc.

Similar signs may be necessary for

pedestrians

Where necessary, signs may need to be

illuminated or reflectorised



Vehicle Design Stability

Safe access/egress

Service & parking brakes

Windscreens wipers

External mirrors to

provide visibility ±CCTV

may be necessary

Horn

Protection to preventinjury in event of

overturn, and to protect

driver from falling objects

Lights, reflectors,reversing lights andpossibly other warningdevices

Suitable paintings andmarkings

Guards on dangerousparts

Seats and seat belts

Protection from adverseweather

Protection frominhospitableenvironments e.g. dust,

fumes, low temperature



Maintenance

Materials on road should be removed

Roadways should be maintained

Signs & lighting cleaned and kept visible

Road markings renewed when worn

Pot holes not allowed to develop



Vehicle Maintenance

Provide drivers with list of daily checks

Planned preventive maintenance

Consider manufacturersrecommendations

Brakes applied & wheels chocked

Raised bodies suitably propped Trained and competent maintenance

staff



Vehicle Maintenance

Built-in prop for

body of tipper

lorry



Driver Selection

Over 17 years old normally

HGV over 21 years old

Mature & reliable attitude

Not under influence of drugs/alcohol

Ensure visiting drivers are competent



Driver Training

RA¶s should determine level of training

required

Provide suitable training/certification as

required

Stress hazards, risks & safe system

Refresher training as necessary

Keep training records



Contractors & Visiting Drivers

Provide plan of workplace

Regular meetings

Check contractors safe systems and

procedures



Reversing Vehicles Remove need for reversing

One way systems

Identify & mark reversing areas

Exclude non-essential personnel from area Use banksmen and recognised signals

Install stop blocks or buffers to preventvehicles reversing onto holes

Reversing alarms

Sensors and trip devices

CCTV

Guidelines on floor may help driver



Access on to Vehicles

Restricted to authorised persons

Edge protection

Properly constructed ladders

Non slip grating for walkways



Tipping

Keep non-essential personnel away

Carry out at ground level

Away from OH Lines

Use wheel stops where necessary

Jump clear if vehicle is made live



Tipping

Concrete block

Stop block



Sheeting & Unsheeting

Hazardous when done manually

Use mechanical sheeting where

possible

Avoid people on top of load

Carry out away from traffic and strong

winds or bad weather



Sheeting & Unsheeting

Example of

mechanically

operated sheeting

system

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