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Risk Assessment
Activity Workplace Transport Ref RA216

Description Vehicle usage and work activities involving vehicles.

Assessor Date

Hazard Identification
Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk

Contact with pedestrians L M H L M H L M H

Contact with other vehicles L M H L M H L M H

Movement and manoeuvring L M H L M H L M H

Diversions L M H L M H L M H

Visibility L M H L M H L M H

Surfaces L M H L M H L M H

Overturning L M H L M H L M H

Falls L M H L M H L M H

Deliveries L M H L M H L M H

Loss of load L M H L M H L M H

Vibration L M H L M H L M H

Noise L M H L M H L M H

Hazardous substances L M H L M H L M H

Services L M H L M H L M H

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People at Risk
Workers
Adjacent Workers
Site Wide Workers
Occupants
Visitors
Members of Public

Controls
Risk Control Measures

Pedestrians Separate vehicle and pedestrian access routes are established.

Contact of All routes are clearly marked.
vehicles with Barriers are used to enforce separate routes for vehicles and
pedestrians or pedestrians.
workers Signage to be displayed on site directing vehicles and pedestrians.
Speed limits are established and enforced.
Workers are to wear high visibility clothing (jacket or vest
minimum) at all times on site.
Audible and visual alarms to be in working order on vehicles.
Barriers, warning tape and signs will be used to identify the work
area and exclude members of the public.
Banksman is to be used when access across pavements or public
areas is needed.

Vehicles Designated entry and exit points to the work area are clearly
Collisions with indicated and signed.
other vehicles All traffic routes start in a safe location.
Visibility splays are sufficient at the site entrance.
Traffic flow information is gathered before implementing traffic
management on the public highway.
Protective barriers and road markings are installed.
One-way system in place within the work site.
Speed restrictions are enforced and signage is displayed.
Advance signing is used to alert traffic ahead of hazards.
Traffic management plan carried out for all temporary traffic and
updated as changes are made.
A traffic light system is installed when needed to control the flow of
two-way traffic via a single route.

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Risk Control Measures

Movement and Site transport routes are established and detailed within induction.
manoeuvring Vehicle routes are physically segregated from pedestrian routes.
Reduced visibility A one-way system is implemented where possible.
Segregated turning areas are provided within vehicle routes where
needed.
All reversing and/or turning vehicles are to be accompanied by a
banksman.
A banksman will be used if the driver’s vision is restricted or when
operating in a congested area.
All site operatives wear a hi-vis vest, safety helmet and safety
footwear.
Vehicles will only be operated by persons who have been suitably
trained and are over 18 years of age.

Diversions Additional temporary signage is used to heighten driver awareness

Confusion of of temporary diversions.
traffic during Banksman used to direct traffic during short-term temporary
diversions diversions, e.g. delivery or breakdown.
Regular monitoring of workplace transport to ensure control
measures are being obeyed and adequate.
Schedule of planned deliveries to be maintained and deliveries
planned in advance to avoid conflict with traffic routes.

Visibility Lighting is provided along vehicle routes if used at night or where

Increased risk natural light is reduced.
from poor All vehicle lights are checked and used when required.
visibility Vehicles use lights/beacons in darkness or poor visibility.
Sun visors are used to reduce glare.
Signs illuminated where routes are used at night/low light.

Surfaces Route surfaces are firm, level and even.

Unstable or Route surfaces are regularly maintained.
uneven route No traffic shall enter a route unless the surface has been made level
surfaces and safe for the traffic expected.
All vehicles are to be made aware if on a temporary surface and any
increased risks e.g. increased skid risk.
Any hazards e.g. raised ironwork/potholes to be marked on site.

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Risk Control Measures

Overturning All vehicles are to be maintained and examined following the

Overturning of manufacturer’s instructions.
vehicles or plant Where machinery is obtained on hire obtain copies of certificates
from the hire company.
Vehicles routes are to be planned away from hazards (e.g. exposed
edges, excavations) or uneven surfaces as far as possible.
Vehicles are kept at a safe distance from drops or changes in
ground levels.
All vehicles have seat belts installed and must be used.
Where a residual risk of overturning remains, only vehicles fitted
with roll-over bars are used.
The safe lifting load/working load of the machine must never be
exceeded.
Outriggers/stabilisers are used during loading/unloading or other
operations that require stabilisation as per manufacturers'
guidelines.

Falls Access into and out of vehicles is assessed before use.

Falls from plant The carrying of passengers without a passenger seat is forbidden.
or vehicles The operator is to wear a seat belt at all times during use.

Deliveries Delivery, unloading and loading operations are to take place within
Injury during the site boundary away from public areas.
unloading Drivers are to be informed of the requirements of the traffic
operations management plan at the point of entry.
Loads to be stable and secured when travelling.
Loading/unloading operations are carried out in an area away from
passing traffic.
Loading/unloading operations are to be arranged at times and in
vehicles that are suitable for the site.
Loading/unloading area to be designated where there are no
overhead obstructions or services.
Vehicles checked before loading/unloading to ensure braked and/
or stabilised, as appropriate, to prevent unsafe movements during
loading and unloading operations.
Vehicles are not to be moved after the load has been released.
Outriggers are to be used when provided and positioned on
suitable bearing pads.
Lifting equipment is to be certificated, and loads are to be kept
below the rated SWL (safe working load) for the equipment.

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Risk Control Measures

Loss of load A lifting plan must be in place for all lifting operations.
Falling materials Vehicles selected to ensure suitability for any loads carried.
or loss of load The safe lifting load/working load of the machine must never be
exceeded.
Loads are to be secured in place as necessary to ensure safe
transportation.
Loads spread to increase stability.

Vibration Where appropriate, machinery is fitted with suspension seats to

Vibration reduce the effects of whole-body vibration.
exposure Drivers do not drive machinery for prolonged periods to minimise
the risk of whole-body vibration.

Noise Noise levels will be obtained for vehicles and machinery and where
Hearing damage these are above 80dB(A) ear protection will be worn.
Noise levels are monitored.

Hazardous Where transport surfaces require, wheel washing is used to ensure

substances visibility on traffic routes is not restricted.
Exposure to dust Risk assessment for activities near traffic routes to consider dust
and fumes and fume impact.
Dust and fume levels are monitored.

Obstructions All routes are checked for obstructions based on the size of
Contact with intended vehicle use.
services or Any height restrictions are to be clearly marked with alternative
obstructions routes available for prohibited vehicles.
Where there are overhead cables, advice will be obtained from the
electricity supplier and marker posts erected.

Unauthorised Clear warning signs are displayed at the workplace entrance.

access Vehicles are only operated by persons with appropriate licenses,
Risk from others training and experience.
The ignition key will be removed whenever the machine is left
unattended and if left on site overnight all vehicles will be
immobilised.
Persons are not to climb onto the vehicle unless authorised and
suitable access equipment is supplied.

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Risk Level

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Very Low Low Medium High Very High
safe to proceed safe to proceed proceed with proceed with unsafe DO NOT
work under work under caution under caution under proceed -
standard additional additional further controls essential
control control controls with further action
measures measures measures supervision needed

Further Action
Action Required Timeframe By Date

Ensure adequate supervision is Ongoing

provided and that control
measures remain valid for the
duration of the works.

Safe systems of work are provided 1 week

and issued to all staff and training Refresh at
provided in their use. inductions

All staff to be trained in the 1 week

importance and use of correct Refresh at
Personal Protective Equipment inductions
and wearing of the correct PPE
made a condition of employment.

Traffic management plan At induction

developed and communicated to
all on site.

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Acknowledgement
Name Signature Date

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