Health and Safety Executive

Getting started

Vehicles at work continue to be a major cause of fatal and major injuries. Since 1998/99 there has been an average of 61 fatalities each year as well as over 2150 major injuries and over 4270 injuries requiring the injured person to be off work for more than 3 days. Work related road deaths are estimated to be around 1000 each year.

What to do first?

Some Dos and Don'ts

DO

  • Keep people and vehicles apart
  • Anchor loads securely to the vehicle chassis
  • Avoid the need to work at height on vehicles
  • Have clear site rules and enforce them

DON'T

  • Operate vehicles unless you are authorised to do so

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27.09.11