Page 4 - Mountain Transport - Walking floors

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 Without What/ Who Arrangements required to adequately Person responsible for implementing With Control
and risks Control is at risk control the risk and monitoring the controls Measures

S x P = RI S x P = RI

Struck by Moving Object Driver to stand clear of the doors when The Driver, General Manager and
(Rear Doors on Trailer) opening. Back (Barn) doors to be secured Transport Manager to ensure only
H open to prevent any unforeseen trained drivers operate the articulated
Drivers
5 3 movement with the locking handles held vehicles with a walking floor. The 5 1 L
Passengers
in a 12 o’clock position. This procedure will supervisor and Manager on site where
be covered in Driver training with the trailer is being loaded.
company trainer. Driver to read the trailer
Crushing/ trapping, impact Manufacturer’s instructions. Trained and
from falling objects. competent staff. Drivers to read and sign
the safe system of work listed below.

Struck by Moving Object Drivers are to ensure that they stand in a The Driver, General Manager and
(Rejected Waste) position to protect themselves from any Transport Manager to ensure only
Drivers
5 3 H moving or falling objects after exiting the trained drivers operate the articulated 5 1 L
Passengers
vehicle cab. All trailer doors are to be vehicles with a walking floor. The
secured back (Open) with the trailer door supervisor and Manager on site where
two-tier safety method of door handles at the trailer is being loaded.
12 O'clock and securing clips and chains
connected correctly. See SSoW for images.

Manual handling training is advised.
Manual Handling Injuries Drivers to take care if they need to The Driver, General Manager and RASSoW 15Q
(Including Torque Wrench) conduct any manual handling and ask for Transport Manager to ensure only
Drivers Walking Floor Operations
3 3 M help where required. Manual Handling trained drivers operate the articulated 3 1 L
Passengers
Operation Regulations 1992 are being vehicles with a walking floor. The
followed. Weight must be checked before supervisor and Manager on site where
attempting to lift. the trailer is being loaded.
Review Dates:
Use two-person lifts if required and where (V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
applicable. Use a mechanical aid to lift. Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg