Version 1. 1 2008 Margin for Safety Staying safe in vehicle operating areas
Facts and Figures • • 2006/7 241 people killed at work in UK 70 involved workplace transport 35 were in retail, distribution and transport Since 2000, 700 fatalities from slow moving vehicles alone – walking pace or less • JL has had several ‘close shaves’ and some major incidents too
Where can this happen? • • Customer Collection Car Parks Service Buildings Receiving Docks and Bays Internal Service Roads Distribution Centres Transport Garages
What does this look like? What does our Branch look like?
Identifying the Sources of Problems What causes the grief?
Vehicles • • Approach to the area Speed Direction Manoeuvring Visibility Warning devices Suitability / configuration Regularity / familiarity
People • • Customers Partners Agency Contractors Couriers / carriers Visitors Shared premises – other employees
Location / Environment • • Walkways / barriers / crossings Lighting Surface conditions Congestion CCPs Docks Bays Waste collection and other areas
Golden Rules • • • Always give way to vehicles Keep a safety margin between you and a vehicle Only approach when Driver acknowledges Only assist from a safe position Communicate your intentions clearly Signallers are NOT Banksmen Roads for vehicles – walkways for people Housekeeping – keep a tidy mind Hi Viz is a (poor) last resort