Workplace Transport Safety
Safe Site – Activity
Reversing
Around a quarter of
all deaths involving vehicles at work occur as a result of reversing.
It also results in
considerable damage to vehicles, equipment, and property.
The most effective
way of reducing reversing incidents is to remove the need to
reverse by, for
example, using one-way systems. Where this is not possible, sites should be organized
so that reversing is kept to a minimum. Where reversing is necessary, consider
the following:
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■ Install barriers to prevent vehicles
entering pedestrian zones.
■ Plan and clearly mark designated
reversing areas.
■ Keep people away from reversing
areas and operations.
■ Use portable radios or similar
communication systems.
■ Increase drivers’ ability to see
pedestrians.
■ Install equipment on vehicles to
help the driver and pedestrians, eg reversing
alarms, flashing beacons and proximity-sensing devices.
Basics of Behavior Based Safety
Signaling
The job of banksmen
(or signalers) is to guide drivers and make sure reversing
areas are free of
pedestrians. However, in some industries, such as quarrying,
banksmen are rarely used due to the size of the vehicles involved.
If you are using
banksmen, make sure:
■ only trained
banksmen are used.
■ they are always
clearly visible to drivers.
■ a clear and recognized
system is adopted.
■ they stand in a safe position throughout the reversing operation.
Parking
Parking areas should
be clearly indicated and there should be separate parking
areas for commercial
and private vehicles. There should also be designated areas.
Where commercial
vehicles can be loaded and unloaded.
When vehicles are
parked, their parking brakes should always be applied. On most trailers
disconnecting the emergency airline does not apply the trailer parking brake.
Drivers should never
leave a vehicle unattended without ensuring both the vehicle and the trailer
are securely braked, the engine is off and the key to the vehicle has been
removed.
Where appropriate,
trailer legs should be lowered to the ground.
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Loading and unloading
To minimize the
risks to those involved in loading and unloading, information should be
provided on the nature of the load and how it should be properly loaded, secured,
and unloaded. This information should accompany the load and be available to
those involved in the loading, transportation and unloading activities.
The loading and
unloading area should be:
■ clear of traffic
and people not involved in the activity.
■ on level ground.
■ segregated from
other work areas.
■ clear of overhead
cables, pipes, or other obstructions.
■ protected from bad
weather where possible.
Make sure vehicles
and trailers have their brakes applied and all stabilizers are in the correct
position before loading or unloading.
Throughout loading
and unloading there should be a safe place where drivers can wait.
Make sure you take
measures to prevent vehicles being driven off during either
loading or unloading at loading bays. These can include:
■ traffic lights on
loading bays.
■ vehicle or trailer
restraints.
■ keeping keys in a
safe place, e.g., with a ‘custody’ system.
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