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Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work
                                                         PART 2 - SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK

                                                      RASSoW – 18Q – Low Loader & Vehicle
                                   All staff shall follow this Safe System of Work, prior to, operating the low loader and vehicle.
   EMERGENCY ACTION
                                   Only staff that have received the appropriate training and have been assessed as competent with an NPORS qualification TQ120 in this
                                    activity with its associated risk assessments & safe working systems may operate this vehicle.
   AUTHORISED PERSONS              Transport General Manager. Transport & Compliance Managers. Company Site Managers. Company Site Supervisors. Planners.


   PPE REQUIREMENTS
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   (in addition to the standard site PPE)


                                   Driver License, D-CPC Card (DQC), Digital Tachograph Card and NPORS Qualification Card in date.
   EQUIPMENT /
   RECOURCES TO BE USED            Completed and up to date RASSoW.
   VEHICLE/PLANT & EQUIPMENT       Driver Daily Check Sheet, Time Sheet, Waste Transfer Notebook, Near Mss Report Book, Company Tablet, Company Phone. ESDAL Route log.
   CHECKS
   ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS          Fire, Inclement Weather, Fuel Spillages, Oil Leaks.
   OPERATION                       The Operating Procedures for the vehicle, trailer and ESDAL report.
   SPECIAL PROCEDURES              All drivers must hold an up-to-date driver qualification card and be up to date with annual driver CPC Training.
                                   Prior to the operation of any low loader work the driver will have completed:
                                  1.   The reading and understanding of this Safe System of Work.
   ANY SPECIAL PREPARATION        2.   The reading and understanding of the above risk Assessment.
                                  3.   Answered the RASSoW questions relating to this procedure.
                                  4.   Completed the Company Induction / Understand the Assure portal and 10 lifesaving rules / Have access to the driver LMS.
   The 10 Life Saving Rules

                                  ALWAYS Lock-off when working on machinery and ensure all guards are in place and secured on machines in use.                                RASSoW 18Q
                                  ALWAYS Report all Hazards, Incidents & Threats (HITs).
                                  ALWAYS Keep a minimum of 5 metres between pedestrians and moving vehicles and use walkways where provided.                        Low Loader Trailer
                                  ALWAYS Ensure you are trained and authorised for every task and obtain a valid work permit when required.
                                  ALWAYS Wear the correct PPE/RPE when required and ensure it is suitable, sufficient and maintained.                                         and Vehicle
                                  ALWAYS Obey the speed limit and wear a seat belt.

                                  NEVER Climb on machinery, plant, high vehicles and containers unless safe access or fall protection is in place.
                                  NEVER Smoke or vape outside designated smoking areas.
                                  NEVER Use hand-held mobile telephones or similar devices while driving or operating equipment.                                                   Review Dates:
                                  NEVER Work or drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.                                                         (V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
                                                                                                                                                                          Review by Steve Bennett
                                                                                                                                                            Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg
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