Skip & Rollon-Rolloff (Roro) Vehicle Operations: Risk Assessment Doc Ref: IM 101
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Hazard / Risk
Control Measures
Additional control measures/Site specific
• Inform depot/line manager if blockage cannot be cleared. • Ensure compactor ram is in pin off position. • Pins are fully inserted and securely locked by chains. • Do not lift overfull containers/bins.
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Containers on the Highway
Traffic Collision between vehicle(s) and or container.
A highway is an area where the public have right of passage and re-passage. A highway includes. • Carriageway • Footway • Verge • Alleyway Note: Each local authority may have different conditions for permits. Never assume that they are the same. Take instruction for your manager
• Before skip is placed on any highway checks are made whether a permit is required. • Permits must be identified to the driver prior to delivery. • Skips must have yellow ends, and have attached markings complying with current legislation, company logo and telephone number. • Skips must be placed so its longer sides are parallel to the edge of the highway unless in a compound. • Skips must be placed in the licensed position. • Where two or more skips are permitted, they must be placed as close together as possible. • Two flashing lights must be placed on each corner and cones facing oncoming traffic. • Driver must wear PPE including Hi Vis clothing when operating out of the vehicle and in the highway. • Do not block surface drains, access routes or emergency exits. • Skips not to be placed within 15m of junctions. • Ensure that customers are aware of their responsibilities to secure waste within container during the hire period (Permit will have restrictions i.e. time and being covered when not in use at site).
Vulnerable road users – Cyclist/Pedestrians coming in to contact with vehicles of containers.
Drivers Working on the highway.
Reduced visibility
Waste escaping on to highway.
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Document Issue 01 21/08/2024 Approved by: AB
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001/PAS99: 2012
Not Controlled if printed
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