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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

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

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

Struck by Moving Object. Drivers to stand clear of all moving parts to the
main vehicle wash and observe the vehicle being Trained and Competent Staff.
washed from a safe distance. The safe watching The Driver, Fleet General Manager
3 3 L Drivers area is the area of the entrance barrier. Drivers to and Transport Manager to ensure 3 1 L
operate the emergency stop button if required,
the rules are applied
located on the vehicle wash control panel. See the
SSoW.

Struck by Moving vehicle. Drivers to ensure that they stand in a position to
protect themselves from any moving vehicle Trained and Competent Staff.
Drivers passing by. The safe area is at the entrance barrier The Driver, Fleet General Manager
2 3 L whilst your vehicle is in the wash. Keep to the and Transport Manager to ensure 2 2 L
outside walkway when exiting your vehicle at the
the rules are applied
wash area. DO NOT WALK THROUGH THE WASH
AREA.
Manual Handling Injuries. Manual handling training is advised.
Drivers to take care if they need to conduct any Trained and Competent Staff.
Drivers manual handling and ask for help where required.
2 3 L Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992 are The Driver, Fleet General Manager 2 2 L
and Transport Manager to ensure
being followed. Weight must be checked before
the rules are applied
attempting to lift.
RASSoW 14Q

Vehicle Wash & Pressure Wash

Review Dates:
(V1) – 03-09-2023 / Next R/D 02-09-2024
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick egg