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RISK ASSESSMENT & SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK HSF18
drivers to be given refresher training during
induction and periodic training instructions
and information during employment.
If loading or unloading a trailer from the rear The Driver, General Manager and Transport
Struck by Moving Object Drivers the driver is to ensure that they stand in a Manager to ensure only trained drivers
(Rejected Waste) 5 3 15 Passengers position to protect themselves from a rear operate the articulated vehicles with a 5 1 5
door swinging into them or any falling object. walking floor. The supervisor and Manager
The drivers are also to remain in the cab on site where the trailer is being loaded.
during the loading process.
Manual handling training is advised. The Driver, General Manager and Transport
Drivers Drivers to take care if they need to conduct Manager to ensure only trained drivers
Manual Handling Injuries 3 3 09 Passengers any manual handling and ask for help where operate the articulated vehicles with a 3 1 3
(Including Torque Wrench) required. Manual Handling Operation walking floor. The supervisor and Manager
Regulations 1992 are being followed. Weight on site where the trailer is being loaded.
must be checked before attempting to lift.
Use two-person lifts if required and where
applicable. Use mechanical aid to lift,
transport where possible.
Drivers are given manual handling training The Driver, General Manager and Transport
Drivers including kinetic lifting and body position Manager to ensure only trained drivers
Muscular skeletal injury to 3 3 09 Passengers when winding the landing legs up and down. couple up and uncouple vehicles from 3 1 3
operators All workers to be given refresher training trailers.
during induction and periodic training
instructions and information during
employment.
PPE to be always worn. This includes high The Driver, General Manager and Transport
Drivers viability vest, safety boots and trousers with Manager to ensure only trained drivers
PPE / Eye Protection 3 4 12 Passengers hi-vis straps as a minimum. Goggles are to be operate the articulated vehicles with a 3 1 3
worn when connecting and disconnecting walking floor. The supervisor and Manager
hydraulic pipes to prevent any fluid entering on site where the trailer is being loaded.
the eyes.
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