Page 7 - Mountain Transport - Low Loader

Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

Preparation Prior to Loading:

Section 1 Risk Index Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Risk Index

Description of the hazards and Without What/ Arrangements required to adequately Person responsible for With Control
risks Control Who is at control the risk implementing and monitoring Measures
risk the controls
S x P = RI S x P = RI

The driver operating the ramps is to be Group Head of Fleet, General
Preparing the Transporter for
aware that he/she is to move the ramps Manager, and Transport &
Different items of Plant /
either closer together or apart to allow safe Compliance Managers to ensure
Machinery. The driver the rules are all applied whilst 2 5 L
4 5 H loading or unloading of plant equipment or
Loaders drivers operate on their site.
machinery.
It is also good practice to place blocks of
wood under the rear trailer legs for
additional support.

The driver MUST also ensure that PPE is
always worn.

RASSoW 18Q

Low Loader Trailer

and Vehicle

Review Dates:
(V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg