Page 2 - Mountain Transport - In vehicle communication devices and vehicle comforts

Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

PART 1 – RISK ASSESSMENT – In Vehicle Communication Devices & Vehicle Comforts.

RA NUMBER Risk Assessment (RA) - 06Q REVISION No. 02

TITLE In Vehicle Communication Devices and Vehicle Comforts.

Whilst operating a company vehicle the driver is reminded of the dangers using a mobile handheld device and
DESCRIPTION OF TASK
any/all communication devices with the vehicle cab. In addition, drivers need to also be aware of the dangers of
using the microwave or fridge whilst driving.

LOCATION Mountain Transport, London Road, Quarrington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8NX – Tel 01529 304 308

ASSESSMENT TEAM Mr Liam O’Brien Mr Ian Rogers Mr Rick Legg Mr Steve Bennett Miss Klaudia Pilat
(List all people involved) Group Head of Fleet Compliance General Manager Driver Trainer H&S Advisor
Fleet Manager.

Date of Initial Assessment 01/12/2020 Next Review Date 05/01/2026

RA-06Q
Reviewed Date: 05/01/2024 Reviewed By: Steve Bennett / Rick Legg / Shared file with H&S
In Vehicle

Key: S = Severity P = Probability RI = Risk Index S x P = RI Risk Index Communication Devices
& Vehicle Comforts
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
3 Minor injury / illness (occupational) 3 Possible 3 3 6 9 12 15
Review Dates:
4 Major injury / illness (occupational) 4 Likely therefore assume can happen 2 2 4 6 8 10 (V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
5 Fatality 5 Very likely therefore assume will happen 1 1 2 3 4 5 Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg