Workplace Transport Risk Assessment
Our team of independent, expertly qualified consultants offer a comprehensive workplace transport risk assessment service to identify and assess traffic risks and formulate effective control systems.
Enhance employee safety with our Workplace Transport Risk Assessment Services
Workplace transport risk assessments (WTRA) are vital to protect the safety of your employees and visitors. With extensive experience across a broad range of industries, our health and safety consultants are committed to helping you create a safer working environment.
We tailor our service to your requirements, offering one-off assessments or an ongoing service to continually evaluate your health and safety risks.
Workplace Transport Risk Assessment FAQs
What is the risk of loading and unloading?
There are several common risks when loading/unloading vehicles. The most significant include the risk of falling from height e.g. from loading bays, or tail lifts. This risk can be coupled with falling objects if a load becomes insecure and falls. Being struck by other vehicles is a risk if traffic is not managed appropriately.
Manual handling can pose a significant loading/unloading risk, with workers at risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries if the activity is repetitive, loads are bulky, or mechanical lifting aids are not available.
What are the hazards of workplace transport?
Hazards that threaten the safety of employees and passers-by include:
- Moving vehicles, especially when reversing.
- Objects falling from vehicles.
- Vehicles overturning due to uneven terrain, overloading, or improper operation.
- People falling from vehicles when loading or unloading.
- Non-compliance with site rules e.g. speed limits, following designated walkways.
Traffic management risk assessments, robust safety procedures, appropriate safety equipment, training and monitoring are crucial for minimising risks.
What is an example of a transport risk?
Most workplace transport accidents happen because vehicles and pedestrians aren’t properly separated.
If pedestrians and vehicles must interact then the ideal separation control is a physical barrier, although clearly demarcated lines may be sufficient.
In January 2023, Kingsland Drinks was fined £800k when John Fitzpatrick, a 59-year-old from Oldham, was struck and killed by a forklift truck while he waited for his trailer to be loaded. The court found that, amongst other failures, there was no vehicle and pedestrian segregation in the loading area.
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How can our consultants support you in reducing transport hazards?
Our consultants can work closely with you on-site to advise you how to reduce hazards. This could involve adaptations to site layouts, increased safety features, or operational adjustments.
We provide pragmatic, actionable solutions, tailored to your organisation and workplace. A comprehensive report with a prioritised action plan is provided and we work closely with you to support your next steps.
Why carry out a workplace transport risk assessment?
Recognising and effectively managing risks associated with vehicle movement and operations can be challenging. Our team of health and safety consultants specialise in workplace transport risk assessments, and we provide pragmatic, practical solutions.
We support you to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, A guide to workplace transport safety, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
What does a workplace transport risk assessment cover?
A WTRA helps to identify hazards, assess risks and supports the implementation of safe systems of work to mitigate those risks. Typically, the WTRA will assess:
- Loading / Unloading
- Lighting
- Management Procedures
- Security
- Separation of pedestrians & vehicles
- Signage
- Site demarcation
- Surfaces
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Our health and safety consultants have extensive experience across many sectors, including:
- Business
- Corporate
- Entertainment
- Events Management
- Facilities Management
- Hospitality
- Insurance and partners
- Retail (shops & units)
- Sporting organisations
- Telecommunications
Do you need a workplace transport risk assessment?
At Praxis42 we are dedicated to enhancing workplace safety through our expert workplace transport risk assessment service. Contact us today on 0203 011 4242 or via info@praxis42.com to ensure a safer and more compliant working environment for your employees and visitors. Alternatively, complete our form below and one of our expert team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
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