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Element 2 Flashcards

1
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Identify the main risks associated with Vehicle Movements (3)

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  • Loss of control
  • Overturning
  • Collisions (Other Vehicles, Pedestrians, Fixed Objects)
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Identify what could cause a vehicle to lose control (3)

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  • Driver Error
  • Environmental Conditions
  • Mechanical Failure
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3
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Identify certain types of vehicle that may be at more risk of overturning (2)

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  • Forklift trucks (short and narrow wheel base)

- Dumper Trucks (High Centre of gravity and used in rough terrain)

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Outline factors which can cause a forklift to overturn (8)

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  • Cornering while being driven too fast
  • Uneven loading of the forks
  • Driving over potholes
  • Driving with the load elevated, especially cornering
  • Uneven tyre pressures
  • Driving across a slope (rather than straight up and down)
  • Excessive Braking
  • Collisions (especially with kerbs)
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5
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Outline why seatbelt are so important if a vehicle were to overturn (1)

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  • The driver could be trapped or crushed between the vehicle and the floor unless the driver is retained in a safe location (ie with the seatbelt)
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Identify what types of collision can occur (3)

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  • Collisions with other vehicles
  • Collisions with pedestrians
  • Collisions with fixed objects
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Identify an area of particular concern with respect to vehicle collisions (1)

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  • Vehicle entry and exit points
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Outline why vehicle entry and exit points are high risk areas for vehicle collisions (3)

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  • Bottlenecking
  • Presence of Blind Spots
  • Change in light levels
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Outline factors that increase the risk of vehicle collisions (8)

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  • Driving too fast
  • Inadequate lighting
  • Reversing without the help of a bandsman
  • Blind Spots such as corners and entrances
  • Bad weather conditions
  • Obstructed visibility
  • Poorly designed pedestrian walkways and crossing points
  • Lack of vehicle maintenance
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10
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Identify vehicle non movement related hazards (6)

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  • Loading
  • Overloading
  • Unloading
  • Securing
  • Coupling
  • Maintenance Work
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Identify the main categories of risk control with regards to the movement of vehicles (3)

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  • Workplace Environment
  • Vehicle
  • Driver
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Outline what makes a ‘Safe Working Environment’ with regards to vehicle movements (16)

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  • Vehicle free zones
  • Pedestrian free zones
  • Vehicle traffic route layout (one way systems eliminate reversing)
  • Segregation of vehicles and pedestrians (separate walkways or separate access doors)
  • Speed Limits set by: Signage, Traffic Calming Measures such as speed bumps.
  • Vehicle movements managed by booking slots or by banks-men.
  • Crossing points
  • Good Visibility (Blind Spots eliminated by careful traffic route design)
  • Good standards of lighting
  • Appropriate signage (alerting drivers of the hazards and warning pedestrians that there could be vehicles operating in the area)
  • Barriers to protect structures and stacked materials
  • Barriers at changes in levels (ie in loading docks)
  • Surface of traffic route (strength, stability, grip, drainage)
  • Gradients avoided where possible of not exceeding the capabilities of the vehicle using the traffic route
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13
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Identify typical rules for parking a forklift truck (6)

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  • Apply the handbrake
  • Lower the forks and tip the mast forwards
  • Remove the key
  • Do not obstruct a traffic route
  • Do not obstruct a pedestrian route
  • Do not obstruct a pedestrian route
  • Do not obstruct emergency escape routes
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14
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Identify control measures that can reduce the risk of an accident from reversing vehicles (9)

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  • One way traffic systems to avoid reversing
  • Segregation of pedestrians and vehicles or the provision of refuges
  • Good vehicle selection so that drivers have adequate visibility
  • Audible reversing alarms or flashing beacons
  • Provision of mirrors at blind spots
  • Use of High Vis Clothing
  • Ensuring the area is well lit
  • Provision of banks-men
  • Provision of information, instruction, training and supervision for drivers and pedestrians working in the area
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15
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Outline what makes a ‘Safe Vehicle’ (14)

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  • Suitable for intended use
  • Suitable for the environment and conditions they intend to be used in
  • Maintained in safe working order
  • Only driven by suitably trained and qualified staff
  • Inspected routinely before use
  • Where necessary, fitted with a:
  • Seat for driver and passengers
  • Seat Belt
  • Roll bar or roll cage to protect the driver in the event of an overturn
  • Guard to protect the driver from falling objects
  • Horn
  • Visibility aids (cameras and mirrors)
  • Audible reversing alarm
  • Beacon or flashing light to warn of an approaching vehicle
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16
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Outline what makes a ‘Safe Driver’ (4)

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  • Competent
  • Medically Fit to Drive
  • Provided with information, instruction, training
  • Supervised
17
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Outline what management systems should be established to manage risks associated with driving at work (6)

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  • Policy (should cover work related driving)
  • Responsibility (Top level commitment to policy)
  • Organisation (Involving corrective departments ie training department, health and safety department)
  • Systems (Maintenance, Inspections of vehicles and qualification of drivers)
  • Monitoring (Monitor effectiveness of arrangements)
  • Legal Responsibilities (Ensure employee compliance with statutory regulations etc)
18
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Outline what a risk assessment should cover with regards to driving at work (5)

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  • Identify the hazards
  • Identify the people who may be harmed
  • Evaluate the risks
  • Record the findings and implement them
  • Review the risk assessment (Following Incidents, After significant change, periodically)
19
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Identify typical hazards associated with driving at work (5)

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  • Long Journey Distance
  • Long Driving Hours
  • Unreasonable work schedules
  • Stress
  • Weather conditions
20
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Identify the key points of a risk assessment with regards to driving at work (3)

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  • The Driver
  • The Journey
  • The Vehicle
21
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Identify the risk factors associated with a driver (3)

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  • Competency
  • Fitness & Health
  • Training
22
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Identify the risk factors associated with a vehicle (3)

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  • Suitability
  • Condition
  • Safety Equipment
  • Safety Critical Equipment
  • Ergonomic Considerations
23
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Identify the risk factors associated with the journey (3)

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  • Routes
  • Scheduling
  • Sufficient Time
  • Weather Conditions
24
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Identify what controls can be put in place to reduce the risks associated with The Driver (10)

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3 main categories to check

Competency:

  • Check Driving Licence Validity
  • Minimum standards regarding endorsements on company driving licences
  • References of proof of experience and ability

Training:

  • Undertaking specific relevant training on safe driving
  • Advanced Training on safe driving
  • Assessments
  • Training on vehicle safety such as pre use inspections, use of anti lock braking and head restraint adjustment (to prevent whiplash injury)

Fitness & Health:

  • Medical Examination and certification is a legal requirement for some drivers
  • Eyesight Checks
  • Information on company policy with regards to drug and alcohol
25
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Identify what controls can be put in place to reduce the risks associated with ‘The Vehicle’ (14)

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5 main categories to check:

Suitability:

  • Minimum requirements for safety standards (ie: Euro NCAP crash tests)
  • Minimum standards for safety features such as anti lock braking, airbags, headrests & seatbelts
  • Personal vehicles should only be used for work if it has a valid regulatory certificate (such as an MOT cert)

Condition:

  • Maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommended service schedule
  • Routinely Inspected prior to use (tyre pressures, lights etc)
  • Defects reported and corrected where safety critical

Safety Equipment:

  • Seat Belts
  • Air Bags
  • Head restraints
  • Other Safety Equipment (Such as emergency triangles, first aid kits, spare tyres & fire extinguishers)

Safety Critical Information

The Driver should know:

  • Tyre Pressures
  • Headlight Adjustment
  • Head restraint adjustment

Ergonomic Considerations:

  • Adjustability of seat position
  • Driver Posture

This ensures driver comfort

26
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Identify what controls can be put in place to reduce the risks associated with ‘The Journey’ (14)

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5 Main Categories to check:

Routes:

  • Avoid busy areas/accident black spots
  • Select low risk roads
  • Avoid Roadworks

Scheduling:

  • Avoid peak traffic times
  • Avoid travelling when drivers will feel naturally tired 2-4am for example)
  • Allow flexibility of deadlines

Time:

  • Time must be realistic taking into consideration - route, weather and anticipated breaks
  • No unrealistic deadline to avoid pressure put on driver
  • Statutory requirements for professional drivers

Distance:

  • Minimise travel distances by using other forms of transport
  • Not excessive and consideration given to length of drivers day outside of actual driving time

Weather conditions:

Drivers should:

  • Have access to weather forecasts
  • Be given guidance on adverse weather conditions and when they should not travel
  • Be given advice on additional safety during adverse weather

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