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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work
PART 2 - SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK
RASSoW – 15Q - Walking Floor Operations (Artics)
➢ All staff shall follow this Safe System of Work, prior to, and during any walking floor operations.
EMERGENCY ACTION Only staff that have received the appropriate training and have been assessed as competent in this activity with its associated risk assessments
& safe working systems, shall carry out walking floor operations on an LGV.
AUTHORISED PERSONS ➢ Transport General Manager. Transport Manager. Company Site Managers. Company Site Supervisors.
PPE REQUIREMENTS
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(in addition to the standard site PPE)
➢ Driver License, D-CPC Card (DQC), Digital Tachograph Card. Completed and up to date RASSoW.
EQUIPMENT /
RECOURCES TO BE USED
➢ Driver Daily Check Sheet, Time Sheet, Waste Transfer Notebook, Near Mss Report Book, Company Tablet, Company Phone.
VEHICLE/PLANT & EQUIPMENT CHECKS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ➢ Fire, Inclement Weather, Fuel Spillages, Oil Leaks.
OPERATION ➢ The Operating Procedures for an articulated Large Goods Vehicle with a Walking Floor Trailer.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES ➢ All drivers must hold an up-to-date driver qualification card and be up to date with annual driver CPC Training.
Prior to the operation of any walking floor the driver will have completed:
1. The reading and understanding of this Safe System of Work.
ANY SPECIAL PREPARATION 2. The reading and understanding of the above risk Assessment.
3. Answered the RASSoW questions relating to this procedure.
4. Completed the Company Induction / Understand the Assure portal and 10 lifesaving rules / Have access to the driver LMS.
ALWAYS Lock-off when working on machinery and ensure all guards are in place and secured on machines in use.
The 10
ALWAYS Report all Hazards, Incidents & Threats (HITs). HSF18
Life ALWAYS Keep a minimum of 5 metres between pedestrians and moving vehicles and use walkways where provided.
Saving ALWAYS Ensure you are trained and authorised for every task and obtain a valid work permit when required. RASSoW15Q
Rules ALWAYS Wear the correct PPE/RPE when required and ensure it is suitable, sufficient and maintained.
ALWAYS Obey the speed limit and wear a seat belt. Walking Floor Operations
NEVER Climb on machinery, plant, high vehicles and containers unless safe access or fall protection is in place.
NEVER Smoke or vape outside designated smoking areas.
NEVER Use hand-held mobile telephones or similar devices while driving or operating equipment. Review Dates:
NEVER Work or drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(V5) – 02-08-2023 / Next R/D 01-08-2024
Review by FORS Practitioner - Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg
