Introduction
This proforma will be used for inspections during the Workplace Transport Campaign.
Safe site
- Is there adequate signage at site entrance - (warning of vehicle movements / speed limits / park areas / customers and visitors to report to reception /office / weighbridge)?
- Are there designated parking areas - (employees / visitors / site vehicles)?
- Is there a reverse parking policy?
- Are there safe routes for persons to travel from parking areas to office / work areas?
- Are there workplace transport rules provided to drivers / visitors?
- Are procedures in place for small load customers (trailers etc)?
- Is there a documented workplace transport risk assessment?
- Is there a traffic management plan?
- Are traffic routes identified and sign-posted?
- Are vehicle one-way systems in use?
- Is appropriate high vis Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided, used and maintained?
- Are there designated routes for pedestrians to travel around site?
- If Yes to 12 - Have protective measures i.e., physical barriers, been used to physically segregate pedestrians from vehicles?
- Are pedestrian routes maintained?
- Are separate pedestrian / vehicle access / egress points available at buildings / sheds?
- If Yes to 15 - Are protective measures i.e., physical barriers provided at building / shed access / egress points to prevent pedestrians walking onto traffic routes?
- Are convex mirrors placed at blind spots?
- Are roadways well designed with surfaces well maintained?
- Is adequate lighting provided for operating during hours of darkness?
Safe vehicle
- Are procedures in place to carry checks and to report defects?
- If Yes to 1 - is this procedure being implemented effectively?
- Is there a servicing / maintenance schedule in place for vehicles?
- Have statutory examinations been completed for vehicles used for lifting?
- Is there a rule in place to ensure keys are removed from vehicles when not in use?
- Are adequate measures in place to ensure vehicle all round visibility?
- Are vehicles provided with horns, lights, reflectors, reversing alarms where necessary?
- Are lap belts available and used where appropriate?
- Is the cab maintained in a clean condition?
Safe driver
- Do drivers hold adequate license for the vehicles they are authorised to drive?
- Is there a programme of driver refresher training in place?
- Are there measures in place to prevent drivers falling from height during sheeting / loading activities?
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