1. Workplace Transport
Mike Jarratt

2. Workplace Transport
Every year, about 50 people are killed and many seriously injured, in about 5000 incidents involving vehicles in and around workplaces
Pedestrians hit by moving vehicles
People falling from vehicles
Vehicles overturning
People hit by objects falling from vehicles

3. Workplace Transport Safe vehicle Safe driver Safe site
Suitable for purpose
Standards of design and construction
Maintenance
Safe driver
Competent – training and experience
Fit to drive
Safe site

4. Workplace Transport
Safe site - the main goal is to separate pedestrians from vehicles:
Footpaths
Kerbs
Bollards
Barriers
Fences
Crossings/traffic control
Clear instructions

5. Workplace Transport Traffic routes Wide enough Suitable surface
Avoid sharp bends and blind corners
Clear of obstructions
Well marked and signed. Traffic lights where appropriate.
Speed limits, humps etc.
Lighting

6. Workplace Transport Reversing Design out the need to reverse
Designated areas - away from pedestrian areas
Banksmen – trained and highly visible
Vehicle equipment
Reversing alarms
Flashing beacons
CCTV
Proximity sensors

7. Workplace Transport Loading and unloading
Clear of traffic and people not involved in the operation
Segregated from other work areas
Clear of obstructions, overhead cables etc.
Who is in control?
Sheeting arrangements
Timing of deliveries

8. Workplace Transport Parking Shared premises
Areas clearly indicated
Safe route to reception/shop area – clearly indicated
Staff cars and visitors vehicles
Shared premises
Duty to co-operate and communicate