Page 8 - Mountain Transport Working at height and ladders

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/ Who is at Arrangements required to Person responsible for With Control
risks Control risk adequately control the risk implementing and monitoring Measures
the controls
S x P = RI S x P = RI

FALLS FROM HEIGHT: Drivers Many falls from height occur when The Driver, Fleet General
Passengers Manager, Group Head of
workers slip (e.g. by losing the grip
from a handrail or step). Places Fleet and Transport
where workers will stand should be Managers to ensure the
rules are all applied whilst
dry where possible and free from
drivers operate on their
contamination (Oils and spillages).
site.
REMEMBER DRY THE STEP OR
HANDRAIL BEFORE USE!
This topic will be reminded
Before you use handrails or steps to all in LMS Training.
use a rag to ensure they are dry and
clean.
4 4 H 3 5 M
Some Conditions that Make You
More Likely to Fall:

 Lower body weakness.
 Vitamin D deficiency (that is, not
enough vitamin D in your
system) RA-42Q
 Difficulties with walking and Working at Height &
balance.
 Use of medicines, such as the use of Ladders
tranquilizers, sedatives, or
antidepressants. ...
 Vision problems.
 Foot pain or poor footwear. Review Dates:
(V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg