Workplace Transport Safety. Workplace Transport Hazards n People struck,run over or crushed by vehicles n Vehicles colliding with each other or plant/equipment.

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/substances

which 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 prevent

injury in event of overturn, and to protect driver from falling objects

Lights, reflectors, reversing lights and possibly other warning devices

Suitable paintings and markings

Guards on dangerous parts

Seats and seat belts Protection from adverse

weather Protection from

inhospitable environments 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 manufacturers

recommendations 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 prevent vehicles

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

Loading or Unloading

Carried out in areas away from traffic Not take place near to OH Lines Not carried out on steep gradients Safeguard against mechanical hazards from

tail lifts Load/unload as evenly as possible Apply brakes Do not overload vehicles

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 & UnsheetingExample of mechanically operated sheeting system