Mind map
Safe Movement of Vehicles
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Safe Movement of Vehicles
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
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
- safe workplace