Health and Safety Executive

Ten tips for a safer site

  • Have good lighting in all areas - check bulbs regularly
  • Keep delivery areas tidy – remove crates, bins, rubbish etc
  • Mark out with paint, parking areas for vehicles
  • Keep pedestrians apart from vehicles
  • Get a high visibility vest or jacket and wear it.
  • Avoid reversing if possible – could you make your site one way?
  • Send information about your site to drivers before they arrive
  • Drivers - check you have site information before you leave your depot
  • Mirrors can help cope with blind spots – keep them clean
  • Drivers stay in the rest room, safe area or the cab during unloading

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Health and Safety Executive
Caerphilly Business Park
Caerphilly CF83 3GG

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Updated 14.05.09