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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work
EMERGENCY ACTION
AUTHORISED PERSONS
PPE REQUIREMENTS
(in addition to the standard site PPE)
EQUIPMENT /
RECOURCES TO BE USED
VEHICLE/PLANT & EQUIPMENT CHECKS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
OPERATION
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
ANY SPECIAL PREPARATION
The 10
Life
Saving
Rules
PART 2 - SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK
RASSoW – 14Q - Vehicle Wash & Pressure Wash.
 All staff shall follow this Safe System of Work, prior to, operating the vehicle wash and or the pressure wash.
Only staff that have received the appropriate training and have been assessed as competent in this activity with its associated risk assessments
& safe working systems, shall carry out operation of the vehicle wash facilities.
 Transport General Manager. Transport Manager. Company Site Managers. Company Site Supervisors.Planners.
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 Driver License, D-CPC Card (DQC), Digital Tachograph Card. Completed and up to date RASSoW.
 Driver Daily Check Sheet, Time Sheet, Waste Transfer Notebook, Near Mss Report Book, Company Tablet, Company Phone.
 Fire, Inclement Weather, Fuel Spillages, Oil Leaks.
 The Operating Procedures for the vehicle wash.
 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 the vehicle wash or pressure wash the driver will have completed:
1. The reading and understanding of this Safe System of Work.
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.
ALWAYS Lock-off when working on machinery and ensure all guards are in place and secured on machines in use.
ALWAYS Report all Hazards, Incidents & Threats (HITs).
ALWAYS Keep a minimum of 5 metres between pedestrians and moving vehicles and use walkways where provided.
RASSoW 14Q
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.
ALWAYS Obey the speed limit and wear a seat belt. Vehicle Wash & Pressure Wash
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.
(V1) – 03-09-2023 / Next R/D 02-09-2024
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick egg