Page 2 - RASSoW09Q - Skip Lorry Operations

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 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

Falls from Height including Only trained drivers with a drivers CPC The Driver, Fleet General
Drivers
Access & Egress qualification can drive a skip vehicle. Trained Manager and Transport
5 3 H Other Road on 3 points of contact. Adequate access and Manager to ensure only trained 5 2 H
Users egress manufactures steps in place on drivers operate skip vehicles and
Pedestrians vehicles with handle to ensure 3 points of skip trailers.
Cyclist contact. Employees to take extra care when
VRU’s accessing and egressing, look at the 3 points of contact always.
condition of the ground before stepping out
of the vehicle or stepping off a trailer.

Falling Objects from Skips Always look up when lifting skips (Loading) The Driver, Fleet General
checking the load until you are satisfied it is Manager and Transport
Drivers safe. Check the area of the skip bed for
4 3 H Manager to ensure only trained 4 1 L
Other Road loose debris around the vehicle & trailer (if drivers operate skip vehicles and
Users coupled) and, before going onto the public skip trailers.
Pedestrians highway. Always monitor the top of the skip
Cyclist for loose objects. If loading soil sand or a Always wear your 5 pieces of PPE
VRU’s product that will blow in the wind, ensure when on site.
the load is fully covered.

Overloaded Skips or Bins Drivers Drivers are not to load overloaded skips The Driver, General Manager HSF18
onto their vehicle. Instead, they must take a and Transport Manager to
Other Road ensure only trained drivers RASSoW09Q
5 3 H photo on either their phone or tablet and 5 1 L
Users operate skip vehicles and that
send it to the transport office and inform Skip Lorry Operations
Pedestrians all are aware of the loading line
their manager of the overloaded skip. DO
Cyclist on a skip or bin.
VRU’s NOT travel on the road with an overloaded
skip.
Review Dates:
(V5) – 06-09-2023 / Next R/D 05-09-2024
Review by FORS Practitioner - Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Fred Flatters