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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment (Mountain Transport)

Section 1 Risk Index Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Risk Index
Description of the hazards Without What/ Who is Arrangements required to adequately control the risk Person responsible for With Control
and risks Control at risk implementing and Measures
monitoring the
S x P = RI controls S x P = RI
Driver Competency and
Capability Manager Interactions.
▪ Drivers H&S Induction checks ensure the employee has valid licence, The Driver.
Driver not competent, ▪ Other Road vehicle is business insured, brings this risk assessment to their Fleet General Manager.
unqualified, or medically unfit Users attention. Discourages contact whilst driving. Transport Managers &
to drive in UK. Tired, ill, on ▪ Pedestrians Employee. Planners.
medication or under the ▪ Cyclist Valid driving licence for UK and the vehicle they drive. The
influence of alcohol or drugs. ▪ VRU’s driver must also Inform manager of changes to driving licence
▪ The Garage
2 5 M due to medical conditions. The driver will not drive if ill, tired 2 3 M
Distracted whilst using in- Staff
or taking medication that impairs ability.
truck equipment or performs
other in-truck activities whilst Drivers will not drink or drug drive or use in-cab devices, eat
driving (e.g., use of mobile or drink whilst driving. The driver will wear seatbelts and
phone, navigation device, follows the Highway Code rules.
eating, drinking, smoking)
Each driver will have QR code to read all the risk assessments
Road traffic accident, major at any time as a remind and revise session.
injuries possible fatalities.
Distractions:
Smoking, Vaping, eating, Drivers The Driver.
Drinking or Talking Other road Distractions in vehicles will be reduced as drivers MUST NOT Fleet General Manager.
users. Transport Managers &
2 5 M Smoke, Vape, Eat or Drink whilst driving. Read the company 2 3 M
Pedestrians Planners.
handbook and driving standards policy.
VRU’s HSF18
RASSoW23Q
Walking Floor Operations
Manager. Encourages driving during normal working hours.
Vehicle.
Not fit for purpose and not Drivers Employee. Tries to avoid driving at peak travelling times, late The Driver.
roadworthy. Road traffic 2 5 M Other road at night, very early in the morning (2am – 6am) or between Fleet General Manager. 2 3 M
accident, major injuries users. 2pm – 4pm. Adequate working time. If the vehicle has a road Transport Managers & Review Dates:
possible fatalities. Pedestrians safety defect, DO NOT take the vehicle from the yard. Planners. (V1) – 02-09-2023 / Next R/D 01-09-2024
VRU’s Review by FORS Practitioner - Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg