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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

Section 1 Risk Index Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Risk Index
Description of the hazards and Without What/ Who is at risk Arrangements required to adequately control Person responsible for With Control
risks Control the risk implementing and Measures
monitoring the controls
S x P = RI S x P = RI

Drivers Drivers are given manual handling The Driver, Fleet General
Employees training including kinetic lifting and body Manager, Group Head of
Other Road Users position when winding the landing legs up Fleet and Transport
Risk of muscular skeletal Pedestrians Managers to ensure the
4 5 H and down. All workers to be given 2 5 L
injury to operators Cyclist refresher training during induction and rules are applied.
VRU’s
periodic training instructions and
information during employment.

If loading or unloading a trailer from the
Drivers rear the driver is to ensure that they The Driver, Fleet General
Employees stand in a position to protect themselves Manager, Group Head of
Struck by Moving Object Other Road Users Fleet and Transport
(Rejected Waste) 4 5 H Pedestrians from a rear door swinging into them or Managers to ensure the 2 5 L
any falling object. The drivers are also to
Cyclist remain in the cab during the loading rules are applied.
VRU’s
process.

Drivers Manual handling training is advised. The Driver, Fleet General
Employees Manager, Group Head of
Other Road Users Drivers to take care if they need to Fleet and Transport RASSoW - 04Q
Manual Handling Injuries Pedestrians conduct any manual handling and ask for Managers to ensure the Coupling up and
help where required. Manual Handling
(Including Blocks of 4 5 H Cyclist Operation Regulations 1992 are being rules are applied. 2 5 L uncoupling Operations
wood under the trailer VRU’s followed. Weight must be checked before
leg) attempting to lift.
Use two-person lifts if required and
where applicable. Use mechanical aid to Review Dates:
lift, transport where possible. (V3) – 02-05-2024 / Next R/D 01-05-2025
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick egg