07 Safe Movement of Vehicles in the Workplace. Flashcards
What are the main hazards from workplace transport operations? (2-4/5)
• Hazards Relating to Vehicle Movements o Driving too fast o Reversing o Silent operation of Machinery o Poor visibility Around loads Blind spots Vehicle entrance and exit points • Non-movement-related Hazards o Loading o Unloading o Securing and sheeting o Coupling o Maintenance work
What are the main Risks associated with Vehicle Operation (2-3/3)
• Loss of Control and Overturning o Driving error o Environmental conditions o Mechanical failure • Collisions o Other vehicles o Pedestrians o Fixed objects
Factors that may cause a forklift truck to overturn (8)
- Driving around the corners too quickly
- Uneven loading of the forks
- Driving over pot holes
- Driving with the load elevated, especially when going around the corners
- Uneven tire pressure
- Driving across a slope rather than straight up or down the slope
- Excessive braking
- Collisions, especially with curbs
What do you have to consider to design a safe site (workplace environment) in relation with Vehicle and Traffic? (8 – 4)
• Vehicle free zones
• Pedestrian free zones
• Vehicle traffic layout (one-way systems, reversing should be eliminated)
• Segregation of vehicles and pedestrians
• Separate site and building entrances
• Appropriate signage should be used to alert vehicle drivers to hazards on their route.
• Barriers can protect pedestrians but also structures
• Environmental conditions as:
o Lighting
o Visibility
o Surface
o Gradients and changes of level
Control measures which can reduce the risk of accidents from reversing vehicles (9)
- Avoidance of reversing by implementing one-way traffic systems
- Segregation of pedestrians and vehicles or the provision of refuge areas
- Good vehicle selection (adequate visibility)
- Provision of audible reversing alarms and flashing beacon.
- Provision of rear cameras
- Provision of mirrors at blind spots
- Use of High visibility clothing
- Ensuring the area is well lit
- Provision of banksmen
- Training for drivers and pedestrians working in the area
How a vehicle should be to be safe? (5 + 6)
• Suitable for their intended use
• Suitable for the environment and conditions in which they are used
• Maintenance in safe working order
• Only driven by suitably trained, qualified staff.
• Inspected routinely before use
Where necessary also fitted with:
• Seat for the driver and passengers
• Driver protection and restraint system such as
o Seat belt
o Roll bar or roll cage
o Guard to protect the driver in the event of falling objects
• Horn
• Visibility aids, such as cameras and mirrors
• Audible reversing alarm to warn pedestrians
• Beacon or flash light to warn of an approaching vehicle
What has to be considered in a pre-start inspection? (9)
- Tyre pressure
- Parking brakes and service brakes
- Steering
- Fuel, oil, and water systems for leaks
- Batteries, to ensure they are charged and leak free, with chargers off, leads stored and the battery retention device secured
- Lifting and tilting systems (including hydraulics) are working, and leak-free and hydraulic fluid levels are correct.
- Audible warning
- Lights
- Mirrors
What do we have to control in order to have a safe driver? (4)
- Competent to drive the vehicle
- Medically fit to drive
- Provided with specific information, instruction and training
- Supervised.
What special equipment might fitted to vehicles to protect drivers?(3)
Driver protection and restraint system such as
o Seat belt
o Roll bar or roll cage
o Guard to protect the driver in the event of falling objects
In what conditions should warning lights and alarm systems be used?
• In low visibility areas
o Driving around corners
o In areas blocked with materials
o Entrances and Exits
• In reversing operations
• In operations with other vehicles involve
• In loading and unloading operations, especially if requires assistance from an operator.
What are the main means of separating vehicles and pedestrians.
- Placing barriers
- Placing havens (refuges)
- Designated crossing points for pedestrians to use vehicles routes
- Separate doorways and access points for pedestrians
Factors which affect the risk of being involved in a road traffic incident.
- Distance travelled
- Driving hours
- Work schedules
- Stress
- Weather conditions
What are the Control measures that can be identified for each risk factor of driving at work
• Driver o Competency o Training o Fitness and health • Vehicle o Suitability o Condition o Safety Equipment o Safety critical information o Ergonomic considerations • Journey o Routes o Scheduling o Time o Distance o Weather Conditions
What is the first option to consider when controlling driving risk?
The first consideration is to see if driving can be avoided, by means of using a safer transport, train, bus or plain, or even having a videoconference if possible.
What are the three main areas of concern that can be managed by the risk assessment process
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Journey
