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GC 2 Element 2:Transport Hazards and Risk Controls
NEBOSH International / National General Certificate
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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