Page 3 - Mountain Transport Access and Egress to Vehicles and Trailers

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

GAINING ENTRY & Drivers Drivers are to use: The Driver, Fleet General
EXITING A VEHICLE CAB Passengers Manager, Group Head of
3 POINTS OF CONTACT. When entering Fleet and Transport
and exiting a vehicle cab. Managers to ensure the
rules are all applied
Three fixed points of contact must be
whilst drivers operate on
used for access and egress. These must
4 5 H be fixed points by the vehicle their site. 2 5 L
manufacturer. Each vehicle is fitted with
a handle on either side, inside of the door
aperture. The steering wheel and any
part of the door must NOT be used
as a handle or a tool for entry into the
vehicle cab.

GAINING ENTRY & EXITING Drivers Drivers are to use: The Driver, Fleet General
A VEHICLE TRAILER Passengers Manager, Group Head of
3 POINTS OF CONTACT. When entering Fleet and Transport
and exiting a vehicle trailer. Managers to ensure the
rules are all applied
Three points of contact must be used for RA-58Q
whilst drivers operate on
4 5 H access and egress to a trailer. their site. 2 5 L Access and Egress to
The trailer ladder must also be used and
secured. Under NO circumstances are Vehicles & Trailers
drivers to jump off the back of a trailer

See slide 5 “Entry into a trailer” RA42Q
Working at height and ladders. Review Dates:
(V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg