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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/ 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
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