Risk Assessment
Part A – Generic Hazards
Activity: Deliveries to Sites
Client: Site: Date of Assessment:
Risk -
Risk prior
Persons Required Control Measures Control
Hazards Harm to Control Records/Actions
at Risk Measures
Measures
Applied
Collision with Injuries. S=5 All site Drivers must be competent, Second man may be required to Planning, employment S=5
persons, Collapsing L=2 personnel assist with reversing and manoeuvring of vehicles in checks L=1
structures structures R=Medium tight/awkward locations. New/inexperienced drivers are under R=Low
supervision from experienced employees when driving
commercial vehicles. Only drivers over 21 years of age are
allowed to drive commercial vehicles.
Legal competence Invalid S=2 Company Employees’ driving licences are checked on a yearly basis. Personnel Records S=2
of driver insurance L=2 L=1
R=Medium R= Low
Mechanical Accident S=4 All site Servicing is undertaken on all vehicles in line with the Safety Check sheets, S=4
breakdown leading to L=2 personnel manufacturer’s recommendations. Daily check of tyres, lights, maintenance records L=1
injury R=Medium brakes etc R= Low
Carriage, loading/ Back and S=4 Operatives All operatives undertake manual handling training at regular Training, supervision S=4
unloading of MSD injuries L=2 intervals. Second man available to assist with the loading and L=1
vehicles R=Medium unloading of vehicles if assessment shows requirement. R= Low
Vehicles are specifically designed to carry loads that are used
for.
Carriage of COSHH, S=4 Operatives Any dangerous substance/ material will be identified and the Planning, training, S=4
dangerous injuries L=2 relevant signage supplied. Substance/ material to be adequately supervision L=1
materials R=Medium secured to prevent movement. R= Low
Tipping of vehicle Injuries S=4 Operatives Care will be taken when “loading up” so to avoid the possibility of Planning, training, S=4
L=2 the vehicle over turning. Care to be taken when parking. supervision L=1
R=Medium R= Low
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Risk -
Risk prior
Persons Required Control Measures Control
Hazards Harm to Control Records/Actions
at Risk Measures
Measures
Applied
Tail Lift Use
Failure in Crushing and S=4 Operatives Machinery to be regularly maintained and checked Servicing history S=4
operation entrapment L=2 L=1
injuries R= Medium R=Low
Incorrect Crushing and S=4 Operative Operators to be trained in operation of controls and hazards Training records S=4
Operation entrapment L=2 L=1
injuries R= Medium R= Low
Other vehicles/ Collisions, S=3 Public Driver to ensure adequate clearance when positioning vehicle Training and S=3
adjacent objects physical L=2 (width of platform plus operating area as minimum) supervision L=1
damage R= Medium R= Low
Other vehicles Collisions, S=4 Other road Vertical indicators visible from rear, well-lit locations, rear lights Training and S=4
colliding with physical L=2 users to be on in poor conditions supervision L=1
semi-lowered damage R= Medium R= Low
platform
Slips, trips and Fall injuries S=5 Operatives Operatives to be aware of obstructions on and by platform, Training and S=5
falls when loading/ L=2 including gap between rear of platform and deck. Beware of supervision L=1
unloading via R= High step up when platform lowered. Well-lit area required during R= Low
platform operations. Load movements to be planned to minimise clutter
and maximise space on platform
Manual Handling Musculoskelet S=3 Operatives Operatives to be trained in manual handling, mechanical aids to Training, training S=3
al disorders L=2 be utilised wherever possible. When load assessed as more records L=1
R= Medium than one-man lift assistance to be sought R= Low
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Risk prior to Risk - Control
Persons at Required Control Measures
Hazards Harm Control Records/Actions Measures
Risk
Measures Applied
Use of Lorry Mounted Cranes e.g. Hiab
Failure in Crushing and S=3 Operatives Machinery to be regularly maintained and checked Servicing history S=3
operation entrapment L=2 L=1
injuries R= Medium R=Low
Incorrect Crushing and S=3 Operative Operators to be trained in operation of controls and hazards Training records S=3
Operation entrapment L=2 L=1
injuries R= Medium R= Low
Incorrect Trapping of S=3 Operative/ Operator should be positioned on the opposite side of the truck Training and S=3
positioning of operator/ other L=2 adjacent to that which the load will be lifted or lowered. Operator should supervision L=1
vehicle persons R= Medium persons have a clear view of the area where the load will be lifted from or R= Low
Damage to lowered onto. Ensure that loads will not become snagged which
load or other may cause equipment failure. This may require an observer or
items guide ropes to be attached.
Unstable vehicle Toppling of S=4 Operative/ Stabilisers MUST be lowered and on firm footing. Training and S=4
lorry/ load L=2 adjacent NOTE: The truck wheel should not be lifted off the ground as supervision L=1
R= Medium persons they supply the main stability. R= Low
Ensure:
• Parking brake is applied.
• That the truck wheels are chocked if the ground slopes.
• Weight within SWL
It is recommended that the ground should not slope more than 5
degrees
Fall from back of Fall injuries S=5 Operatives Wherever possible work is to be carried out at ground level. Training and S=5
lorry/load when L=2 Where this is not possible care is to be taken at all times when supervision L=1
connecting/ R= High working on the back of the lorry. Where load will require R= Low
removing hook operative to stand in an insecure place (e.g. a requirement to
climb load to connect/disconnect slings) operative to wear
harness and connect fall arrest block. Hook to be raised above
load slinging position. Fall arrest block to be connected to hook
before slings. Load to be lifted into position on lorry and
operative to climb to the safest position to enable the slings to
be unhooked. Operative to descend to ground and lower hook
to detach fall arrest block
Unloading: Operative to be firmly positioned on flat part of lorry
clear from obstruction and edges. Where necessary to climb
load, operative is to be connected by fall arrest block to hook of
hydraulic arm prior to climbing load to connect. On completion
of connecting load operative to descend to level surface and
disconnect fall arrest block from harness. On lowering of load
and disconnecting, fall arrest block to be removed from hook
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Risk -
Risk prior
Persons Required Control Measures Control
Hazards Harm to Control Records/Actions
at Risk Measures
Measures
Applied
Use of Lorry Mounted Cranes e.g. Hiab (continued)
Falls of loads and Crush Injuries S=3 Operatives Operatives to be trained in basic slinging. Correct PPE Training records S=3
other items onto L=2 including safety boots must be worn L=1
feet R= Medium R=Low
Entrapment of Crush Injuries S=3 Operative All persons to be kept clear of loads Training and S=3
hands and arms L=2 supervision L=1
under loads R= Medium R= Low
Crushing of Crush Injuries S=4 Operative All persons to be kept clear of loads Training and S=4
operative by load L=2 supervision L=2
R= Medium R= Low
General including Environmental
Noise Environment S=1 All Reduce noise from your vehicles by: Training and S=1
L=2 § turning off engines when they are not in use supervision L=2
R= Low § checking the brakes are properly adjusted and don’t R= Low
squeal
§ not revving the engine unnecessarily
§ only using the horn in emergencies
§ replacing exhaust systems as soon as they become
noisy
§ Minimise the use of vehicle reversing alarms by route
planning
Hazardous Harm to S=4 All A 'Material Safety Data Sheet' must accompany any material Training, MSDS S=4
Materials persons and L=2 supplied that has potentially hazardous properties. The Material L=1
environment R= Medium Safety Data Sheet gives information on how chemicals should R= Low
be handled, stored and disposed of. If a Material Safety Data
Sheet does not accompany the delivery, contact the supplier and
ask for one. Suppliers who fail to provide adequate information
for the safe use of their products are in breach of the law.
Ensure materials packed, carried and stored in accordance with
MSDS. Advise site of materials and storage requirements
Dust Harm to S=3 All To ensure that dust arising from loaded wagons leaving the site Planning S=3
persons and L=2 is kept to a minimum, use covered wagons and skips. L=1
environment R= Medium R= Low
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Risk Assessments
Part B – Site Specific Hazards
Activity: Deliveries to Sites
Consider:
Location (space available, lighting, environment, one way traffic requirements)
Others affected (other work in vicinity, staff, public, vulnerable persons including children)
Risk -
Risk prior
Persons Required Control Measures Control
Hazards Harm to Control Records/Actions
at Risk Measures
Measures
Applied
Site Specific Assessment compiled by ____________________________________ Date ________________
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