Introduction
This proforma will be used for inspections during the Workplace Transport Campaign.
Safe site (Design and activity)
- Have workplace transport risks been assessed?
- Is the assessment documented?
- Are there traffic control measures in place barriers, kerbs, mirrors, speed bumps, signage, ‘no access’ areas identified?
- Are pedestrians and vehicles segregated where possible? If yes, how?
- Are there designated pedestrian routes? Are they clear from obstruction / maintained?
- Is there adequate signage (warning of vehicle movements, speed, directional, visitors)?
- Are appropriate one way systems in use? Where reversing cannot be eliminated, are there safe systems of work / risk assessment in place? Trained banksmen?
- Are there workplace transport site rules for drivers / visitors?
- Is there a site plan / map showing designated areas e.g. loading / unloading, turning, parking, no access to pedestrians etc?
- Is loading / unloading carried out in a designated safe area with appropriate segregation from other activities?
- Is there adequate lighting?
- Are ground conditions suitable for traffic routes? Surface, potholes, drainage?
- Are employees and visitors provided with adequate instruction, information and training in relation to workplace transport risks?
- Is the site adequately secured to prevent unauthorised entry?
- Is there adequate supervision?
- Are unsafe behaviours challenged and appropriate action taken?
- Is there a system for reporting workplace transport near miss / accidents?
- Where appropriate, is there communication and cooperation between landlords and other tenants regarding workplace transport risks?
- Does the company utilise CCTV for site activities?
Safe vehicle
- Are procedures in place to carry out pre-use daily checks and to report defects?
- Is there servicing / maintenance schedules in place for vehicles?
- Have statutory examinations been completed for vehicles used for lifting?
- Are there key management rules in place to prevent unauthorised use?
- Are measures in place for all round visibility?
- Are vehicles fitted with mirrors (fish eye) horns, lights, reversing alarms, flashing beacons etc. as necessary? Potential blind spot provisions?
- Are mirrors and cab kept in a clean condition?
- Do procedures require drivers to remain in cab / go to a safe area during loading / unloading?
- Are vehicles fitted with ROPS / FOPS unit to ensure passenger safety in the event of an accident?
Safe driver
- Are all drivers trained and qualified to drive the vehicles they operate?
- Is there a list of authorised drivers available / displayed?
- What information, instruction and training is provided to drivers on their work tasks i.e. safe systems of work / identification of specific hazards / interface with other activities / site rules?
- Is there a programme for refresher training in place?
- Are there measures to prevent persons falling from height during loading / unloading operations?
- Do employees and visitors to site wear high visibility clothing where there is vehicular traffic?
- Are seatbelts present in vehicles and do drivers wear seatbelts?
- Are employees tested fit for work regards operating vehicles / plant?
- Is a mobile phone policy in place on site?
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