ABSTRACT
Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of vehicles/plant within a construction environment, including when using public highways as a workplace ■ Outline the factors associated with driving at work that increase the risk of an incident and the control measures to reduce work-related driving risks ■
The hazards and control strategy for safe vehicular operations … The management of vehicle movements on the construction site … The management of occupational driving risks in terms of the driver, vehicle and journey planning … The particular issues in the use of lorries … SAFE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES AND PLANT WITHIN A CONSTRUCTION SITE
Hazards in vehicle operations include:
■ collisions between pedestrians and vehicles
■ vehicles crushing feet of pedestrians
■ people falling from vehicles
■ people being struck by objects falling from or attached to vehicles
■ people being struck by or ejected from an overturning vehicle
■ communication problems between vehicle drivers and employees or members of the public.