OPS - GC2 Element 2

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GC2 Slide 1January 2014

GC 2 Element 2:Transport Hazards and Risk Controls

NEBOSH International / National General Certificate


Learning Outcomes

Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of vehicles in the workplace

Outline the factors associated with driving at work that increase the risk of an incident and the control measures to reduce work-related driving risk


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Safe Movement of vehicles


Hazards in vehicle operations

typical hazards causing loss of control and overturning of vehicles collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians and fixed objects leaving and entering any working area conditions and environments in which each hazard may arise


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Hazards in relation to vehicle movement

Driving too fast Reversing Silent Operation of machinery Poor visibility

What factors can lead to loss of control or an overturning vehicle? What factors can increase the risk of vehicle collisions?


Non movement related hazards

Loading/unloading Sheeting - slipping or tripping on the material or strappings and

ropes when climbing on the load, trimming the load when the level is uneven or too high; spreading or unfolding the sheet over the load; pulling the sheet tight; inadequate access to the body of the tipper resulting in poor positioning of the worker; high winds creating a sail-effect of the sheeting

Coupling Vehicle maintenance work


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Controls for the movement of vehicles

Control strategies: Eliminate the hazard, Create a safe place, create a safe person.Three components: Driver, vehicle, environment / journey

Risk assessment:Types of vehicles being usedTypes of operations and activitiesVolumes and patterns of traffic the route and the journeyConditions of the roadWeather conditionsAccess and egress LightingPhysical segregationIdentify who is at risk i.e. pedestrians, drivers, passengers etc


Control Measures

suitability and sufficiency of traffic routesmanagement of vehicle movementsenvironmental considerationsmaintenance of vehiclesdriver protection and restraint systemsmeans of segregating pedestrians and vehicles measures to be taken when segregation is not practicableprotective measures for people and structures (barriers, marking

signs, warnings of vehicle approach and reversing)site rulesselection and training of driversmanagement systems for assuring driver competence including local

codes of practice


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Control Measures

Control of risk by vehicle operations:

Safe Site Safe Vehicles Safe Drivers


Controls for the movement of vehicles

Safe Site

Traffic Routes Vehicles free zones Pedestrian free zones Physical segregation Separate building entrances Walkways and crossing points Road surface Avoid gradients Signage Lighting

Identify control measure that can reduce the risk of accidents while reversing a vehicle?

Barriers Speed limits Good visibility Reduce need for reversing: Turning circles One way systems Use of banksmen


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Control Measures

Safe Vehicle

Roll over protection Systems Falling Object Protection Systems Suitable for its intended use inc

environment Driven by competent trained

persons Fitted with seats for driver /

passengers

Pre-user checks Maintained and Inspected Visible aids mirrors /

cameras / lights Horn Audible reversing alarm Beacon / flashing light

Outline areas of a vehicle where pre-user checks should be carried out before use?


Control Measures

Safe Driver

Selection Supervision Training, information and instruction Medically fit


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Controls of Loading and Unloading

Ensure the Safe Working load of the vehicle and equipment is not breached

Adequate space Ensure loads are secured and evenly distributed Avoid overhangs Ensure vehicle floor is suitable for the load Ensure the vehicle is positioned on firm level ground


Driving at Work


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Managing Road Safety

Employers must set clear policues on work related driving activities Implement management systems and monitoring arrangements Undertake risk assessments Evaluate the risks associated with the driver, the vehicle and the

journey Implement control measures to reduce the risk of driving

EliminationAlternative means of transportManaging risk factors


Risk Factors main causes of accidents / serious injury Speeding Stress Alcohol Distance Driving hours Work schedule Weather conditions Route Terrain Complacency Fatigue Inexperience Failure to wear seat belt


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Managing Work related road risk

Development of several management and monitoring systems:

Driving PolicyResponsibilityOrganisation and StructureSystemsRisk AssessmentMonitoring including work related driving accidents Legal Responsibilities Employer and Employee


Risk Assessment

Five steps to risk assessment

Identify the hazards: distance to travel, driving hours, work schedules, stress, weather conditions

Who may be harmed: employees, drivers, passengers, pedestrians, other drivers, maintenance workers, vulnerable persons

Evaluate the risks: hierarchical eliminate, alternative transport, manage to reduce risks

Record and implement findings

Review

The Royal College of Nursing


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Control Measures evaluating the risks

The Driver Competency Training / Selection Fitness / Health

The Journey Routes Scheduling Time Distance Weather conditions

The Vehicle Suitability / Selection Condition Safety Equipment Safety Critical Equipment Ergonomics


Sources of Reference UK Statutory Provisions

Road Traffic Act 1988 Road Traffic Act 1991 The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Other references Driving at Work Managing Work-Related Road

Safety, INDG382, HSE Books http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg382.pdf

Safe Use of Work Equipment, ACoP and guidance (part III in particular), L22, third edition 2008, HSE Books, ISBN: 978-0-7176-6295-1

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, Guidance on regulations, second edition 2009, L64, HSE Books, ISBN: 978-0-7176-6359-0 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l64.pdf

Workplace Transport Safety Guidance for Employers (HSG136), HSE Books ISBN 0-7176-6154-1 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg136.pdf


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Sources of Reference EU / International References

Graphical symbols Safety signs - registered safety signs - ISO 7010:2011, International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

C153 Hours of Work and Rest Periods (Road Transport) Convention 1979 (No. 153) http://www.ilo.org/dyn/normlex/en/f?p=1000:12100:0::NO::P12100_ILO_CODE:C153 and its accompanying R161 Hours of Work and Rest Periods (Road Transport) Recommendation 1979 (No. 161): http://www.ilo.org/dyn/normlex/en/f?p=NORMLEXPUB:12100:0::NO:12100:P12100_INSTRUME NT_ID:312499:NO

Safety and Health in Construction, ILO CoP, ILO Geneva 1992, ISBN: 92-2-107104-9 http://www.ilo.org/safework/info/standards-and-instruments/codes/WCMS_107826/lang--en/index.htm

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