Driver & Loader Commercial Collections: Risk Assessment Doc Ref: IM 100
No
Hazard / Risk
Control Measures
Additional control measures/Site specific Driver assessor (TRP) – See driver assessor form.
Hit pedestrian/cyclist/other road user/property
Driver to hold licence for the vehicle
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● Initial driver assessment and vehicle familiarisation with driver assessor ● Driver has valid medical assessment ● Drivers to wear seat belts at all times unless travelling less than 50m between collections or reversing. ● Annual driver assessment or following an incident ● Use of all available safety aids e.g. mirrors, reversing cameras, reversing assistant, alarms and beacons ● Daily vehicle checks ● Keep dashboard clear ● Do not use mobile devices while driving ● Lifting equipment are the in-travel position when driving ● Use hazard/flashing beacons when reversing and operating on customers sites. ● Vehicles fitted with reverse warning devices
Hit overhead obstruction
Travelling height marker in the cab
Daily vehicle check includes vehicle height indicator
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● Driver to adhere to the highway code at all times. ● Follow collection instructions ● Check height clearance before lifting/loading containers ● Site risk assessment to be completed for new customers ● Lifting equipment in stowed position when vehicle is moving ● Driver to carry out visual checks looking for overhead cables, trees etc. ● If the vehicle comes into contact with overhead power cables driver and or passengers to remain in vehicle – call 999. Never touch the vehicle if you are in contact with the ground.
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Document Issue 01 21/08/2024 Approved by: AB
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