Page 3 - RASSoW-15Q Walking Floor

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 Without What/ Who Arrangements required to adequately Person responsible for implementing With Control
and risks Control is at risk control the risk and monitoring the controls Measures

S x P = RI S x P = RI

Struck by Moving Object Driver to stand clear of the doors when The Driver, General Manager and
(Rear Doors on Trailer) opening. Back (Barn) doors to be secured Transport Manager to ensure only
open to prevent any unforeseen trained drivers operate the articulated
Drivers
5 3 15 movement with the locking handles held vehicles with a walking floor. The 5 1 5
Passengers
in a 12 o’clock position. This procedure will supervisor and Manager on site where
be covered in Driver training with the trailer is being loaded.
company trainer. Driver to read the trailer
Crushing/ trapping, impact Manufacturer’s instructions. Trained and
from falling objects. competent staff. Drivers to read and sign
the safe system of work listed below.

Struck by Moving Object Driver to ensure that they stand in a The Driver, General Manager and
(Rejected Waste) position to protect themselves from any Transport Manager to ensure only
Drivers
5 3 15 falling object when exiting the cab. The trained drivers operate the articulated 5 1 5
Passengers
drivers are also to remain in the cab vehicles with a walking floor. The
during the loading process. supervisor and Manager on site where
the trailer is being loaded.

Manual handling training is advised.
Manual Handling Injuries Drivers to take care if they need to The Driver, General Manager and
(Including Torque Wrench) conduct any manual handling and ask for Transport Manager to ensure only HSF18
Drivers
3 3 09 help where required. Manual Handling trained drivers operate the articulated 3 1 3
Passengers RASSoW15Q
Operation Regulations 1992 are being vehicles with a walking floor. The
followed. Weight must be checked before supervisor and Manager on site where Walking Floor Operations
attempting to lift. the trailer is being loaded.

Use two-person lifts if required and where
applicable. Use a mechanical aid to lift. Review Dates:
(V5) – 02-08-2023 / Next R/D 01-08-2024
Review by FORS Practitioner - Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg