Page 3 - Mountain Transport - Slips-Trips-Falls

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

Slips / Trips / Falls All drivers must comply to the company The Driver, Fleet & General
policies and procedures covering the terms Manager and Transport
slips trips and falls. This area (ST & F) will Managers/planners to ensure
5 2 M Drivers the rules are applied 5 1 L
Employees also be covered within all the RASSoW
documents when and where its relevant.

When exiting the cab When exiting the cab with 3 points of The Driver, Fleet & General
with 3 points of contact contact all drivers must check that the Manager and Transport
5 2 M ground is even and free from debris before Managers/planners to ensure 5 1 L
stepping down onto the ground. the rules are applied

Whilst walking around the vehicle during The Driver, Fleet & General
Whilst walking around
driver daily checks all drivers should be Manager and Transport
the vehicle aware of uneven surfaces within the Managers/planners to ensure
5 2 M 5 1 L
transport yard and pay attention to where the rules are applied
they are placing their feet.

Falls from Height
Within the driver's canteen. Drivers and The Driver, Fleet General
staff are not to use chairs or tables as a tool Manager and Transport
5 2 M Drivers for climbing or standing on. These chairs or Manager to ensure the rules are 5 1 L RA – 104Q
applied
Employees tables are not able to withstand a person
weight. Contact the transport office if you Slips / Trips & Falls
need to gain any access above your own
height.

Review Dates:
(V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg