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TJ Safe Site Rules for Customers

• A traffic system operates on entering some of our sites. Road signs such as speed
limits stop, no exit and crossing signs are located at various points and are clearly
visible. All signs on site must be obeyed at all times. Please take note of them they
are there for all our safety
• The first point of contact for most customers will be in the Weighbridge. Clear
instructions are provided to visiting drivers unfamiliar with the site. A site plan will be
provided and directions given. Site plan will be provided on the change of routes etc.
• Site rules and an Induction will be provided to all customers. A signature and details
of recipient must be obtained upon receipt of site rules. A log must be used to record
who has received this information. A brief outline of general H&S guidelines and
contractor specific information will be provided. A refresher will be provided on any
major changes to site and will be subject to ongoing review.
• Whilst visiting this site you must wear safety boots, a high visibility jacket, hard hat
and safety glasses. If you do not have these items, please ask.
• The TJ Health and Safety Policy and Risk Assessment Documents are available on
request from the main office.
• Traffic management on site is controlled by the site supervisor and the reversing
assistant, when driving or walking on site he/she must be obeyed at all times.
• When walking on site pathways these are clearly defined to direct pedestrians around
the site and must be used at all times. Crossing points and refuges are also provided
throughout the site these are suitably marked and signposted. The crossing points
have been located to ensure that the machine operators can see clearly in all
directions. Please make sure that you have the drivers attention and have made eye
contact before crossing.
• Inspections are regularly carried out to ensure that the road and site conditions are
fit for purpose. However, some parts of the site have rough and uneven surfaces,
please exercise care when walking around the site.
• We have a lot of mobile & static plant operating on site, as well as customer vehicles
moving around on site. Do not approach any plant, vehicle or machinery at any time.
• With regard to tipping, discharging and loading please where possible stay in your
cab and when tipping only pull forward a maximum of 4 metres with skips or bodies
in the tipped position.
• In the event of First Aid being required, please contact a TJ Waste representative.
The first aid point is located in the weighbridge office.
• We operate an accident/incident reporting procedure. Please inform us of any
accident/incident, however small.
• In the event of a fire, the alarm will sound, please assemble at the fire
assembly point at the site’s main gate.
• In the unlikely event of an emergency necessitating the evacuation of the
site, you will be escorted to the assembly point by the TJ representative.
• We operate a No Smoking policy on our site
• Due to the nature of our industry, please wash your hands before eating, drinking or
smoking.
• TJ operate a strict disciplinary procedure for safety breaches. All customers/drivers
will receive one verbal warning, followed by one written warning to their relevant
employer stating the breach of procedure. If the customer/driver continues with the
behaviour, they will be asked not to return to the site.

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