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?
- Download our free leaflet Workplace transport safety - An overview Leaflet INDG 199 (rev 1) HSE Books 2005
- Have a look at Workplace transport safety - An employer's guide HSG 136 HSE Books 2005 ISBN0 7176 6154 7
- Have a look at the site inspection checklist Site Inspection Checklist (Web only)
- See Ask An Expert for other ways to get help, including the WPT Advice Centre, tel: 0870 0990099 (operated by the FTA on behalf of HSE)
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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