Page 8 - Mountain Transport - Uncoupling

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 The Driver, Fleet General
Employees PPE to be always worn. This includes high Manager, Group Head of
Other Road Users viability vest, safety boots and trousers Fleet and Transport
Pedestrians with hi-vis straps as a minimum. Goggles Managers to ensure the
PPE / Eye Protection 4 5 H 2 5 L
Cyclist are to be worn when connecting and rules are applied.
VRU’s disconnecting hydraulic pipes to prevent
any fluid entering the eyes.

Drivers Drivers have a responsibility to The Driver, Fleet General
Employees themselves, and all injuries are to be Manager, Group Head of
Other Road Users
First Aid / Cuts & 4 5 H reported to the transport office and Fleet and Transport 2 5 L
Pedestrians Managers to ensure the
Abrasions Cyclist responsible person on site. Adequate cut rules are applied.
VRU’s level gloves are provided to the drivers.

Drivers Vehicle operations should only be carried The Driver, Fleet General
Employees out on level, solid ground as per Manager, Group Head of
Other Road Users Fleet and Transport RASSoW - 04Q
Unstable Ground 4 5 H instruction in training. Operator to 2 5 L
Pedestrians contact transport manager for advice if Managers to ensure the Coupling up and
Cyclist not sure. rules are applied.
VRU’s uncoupling Operations

Review Dates:
(V3) – 02-05-2024 / Next R/D 01-05-2025
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick egg