Health & SafetyWhere are the risks?
Planning loading and unloading
Where are the risks?
Many falls from vehicles occur during loading and unloading - you don’t have to fall far to land hard. Click on the illustration or the links on the left for further information.
Planning loading and unloading
Plan loading and unloading to avoid the need to work at height. Click on the illustration for further information.
Footwear and clothing
Selecting the right anti-slip footwear for the surface and conditions on your vehicle can prevent many slips and falls. Click on the illustration for further information.
Ground level controls
Avoid the need to work at height by choosing plant with ground- based controls. Click on the illustration for further information.
Access to vehicle
Provide safe access to all parts of the vehicle, including load area, cab and fifth wheel catwalk. Click on the illustration for further information.
Access to vehicle
Provide safe access to all parts of the vehicle, including load area, cab and fifth wheel catwalk. Click on the illustration for further information.
Surfaces
Ask for slip resistant surfaces where people have to walk to reduce the risk of slips and falls. Click on the illustration for further information.
Access to vehicle
Provide safe access to all parts of the vehicle, including load area, cab and fifth wheel catwalk. Click on the illustration for further information.
Access to vehicle
Provide safe access to all parts of the vehicle, including load area, cab and fifth wheel catwalk. Click on the illustration for further information.
Maintenance
Keeping vehicles in good order keeps the driver safe. Click on the illustration for further information.
