Driver & Loader Commercial Collections: Risk Assessment Doc Ref: IM 100
No
Hazard / Risk
Control Measures
Additional control measures/Site specific
Illness or disease from contact with waste (biological hazards)
● Contact the depot/line manager if further first aid treatment is needed ● Return to depot and change contaminated clothing ● Remove gloves before eating/drinking ● Change contaminated clothing ● Carry working with waste card – Weil’s disease ● Report ● Report all incident/Near misses/Accidents
Infection from Vermin, urine, faeces, waste
10.
Moving Bins to and from vehicles for emptying.
All staff to have manual handling training
Vehicles serviced in accordance with company operator licence (6 or 8 weekly service intervals).
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Lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy loads
● Before clearance commences staff to carry out a dynamic risk assessment. ● Use proper manual handling techniques ● Only move bins within your personal capabilities ● Ensure the bin is not overloaded. ● Test load before moving ● Check contents of every bin by lifting he lid ● Report overweight bins using Purgo system to service team ● Report contaminated bins to service department and seek advice ● Only remove contaminants if safe to do so and wear gloves ● Make sure bin wheel locks are on before removing any contaminants. ● Use proper lifting techniques (bend knees, keep back straight). ● Clear the pathway of obstacles.
Uneven surfaces, wet or slippery ground, obstacles in the path
LOLER Inspection completed on lifting equipment by third party 6/12 monthly.
Moving the bin near or across roads with traffic
Method Statement OP 200 – Sacks Wheeled Waste Containers & Bulky Items
Sharp objects within or around the bin
Infection from exposure to hazardous waste, chemicals or vermin
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Document Issue 01 21/08/2024 Approved by: AB
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