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Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work
PART 1 – RISK ASSESSMENT – Low Loader Trailer & Vehicle
RA/SSOW NUMBER RASSOW-018Q REVISION No. 001
TITLE Low Loader (Semi-trailer MAX100) and Vehicle. (This document is to be read with RA103Q)
DESCRIPTION OF TASK Drivers should be aware of working with specialist equipment and MUST be trained. To reduce injuries and save lives this
risk assessment does not just identify hazards with loading and unloading plant vehicles from a low loader trailer but also
reduces the likelihood of accidents, it will also help raise awareness of hazards and minimise the risk involved.
LOCATION Mountain Transport, London Road, Quarrington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8NX – Tel 01529 304 308
ASSESSMENT TEAM
(List all people involved with Mr Liam O’Brien Mr Ian Rogers Mr Rick Legg Mr Steve Bennett Miss Klaudia Pilat
responsibility) Group Head of Fleet Fleet Compliance General Manager Driver Trainer H&S Advisor
Manager.
Date of Initial Assessment 01/12/2020 Next Review Date 05/01/2026
Reviewed Date: 06/01/2025 Reviewed By: Steve Bennett / Rick Legg / Shared file with H&S
RASSoW 18Q
Key: S = Severity P = Probability RI = Risk Index S x P = RI Risk Index Low Loader Trailer
and Vehicle
Severity Description Probability (how likely is the occurrence) P 1 2 3 4 5
S
1 No damage / no injury 1 Practically impossible / highly unlikely 5 5 10 15 20 25
2 Damage to plant / damage to environment / no injury 2 Not likely but small chance of happening 4 4 8 12 16 20
Review Dates:
3 Minor injury / illness (occupational) 3 Possible 3 3 6 9 12 15
(V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
4 Major injury / illness (occupational) 4 Likely therefore assume can happen 2 2 4 6 8 10 Review by Steve Bennett
5 Fatality 5 Very likely therefore assume will happen 1 1 2 3 4 5 Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg
