Safe Movement of Vehicles

Safe Movement of Vehicles

1. hazards

   • excessive speeds, especially on corners
   • horseplay or poor driving
   • spillages or obstructions
   • mechanical failure
   • overloading, or incorrect loading
   • incorrect tyres/tyre pressure
   • gradients or changes in level
   • collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians

2. control measures

   • safe workplace
     • suitable and sufficient traffic routes
     • wide and stable enough for vehicles using them
     • free from obstructions, pot holes, spillages etc
     • regularly inspected and maintained
     • segregate pedestrians and vehicles wherever possible
     • crossing points where pedestrian/vehicle routes cross
     • eliminated need for reversing vehicles by one way systems or tuning areas
     • barriers to protect vulnerable plant
     • adequate signage
     • good lighting and fixed mirrors where necessary
     • speed limits, signs and restrictors
   • safe person
     • driver training and competence
     • training, licences, qualifications
     • age and experience
     • ongoing refresher training
     • attitude (mature and reliable)
     • keep appropriate training records
   • safe vehicle
     • rollover protection (rops)
     • falling object protection (fops)
     • seatbelts
     • regular inspection and maintenance
     • reversing alarms/CCTV
     • flashing beacons
     • lights/mirrors