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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

Important NOTES on Skips to Drivers: (Page 1 of 3)

 The drivers MUST conduct the risk assessment on arrival at a customer

premises to prevent any injury or damage.

 Three points of contact should be made when exiting / Entering the

vehicle.
 Drivers MUST ONLY use the provided manufactures steps, foot holds, and hand holds on

the vehicle if they are to climb onto the vehicle.

 Drivers are reminded that they are NOT to use saws, crowbars, or additional tools to cut

protruding objects away from the skip (prior to loading the skip) if the net does not fit

over the load. Contact the transport office.

 When carrying 3 or more empty skips you MUST use a Ratchet strap over the centre.

 Any damaged skips identified by drivers must be phoned through to the office manager

for plans to be made to have them repaired.

 All damaged nets are to be reported to the office.

 The driver must NOT climb onto skips to net up. RASSoW 09Q

 The driver MUST ensure they check the skip for loose waste Skip Lorry Operations

and debris and secure it prior to netting up.

 When manually netting up a skip, the driver is to ensure the
Review Dates:
skip is at ground level. (V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg