Risk Assessment for : D.A.W.

Logistics Ltd, Unit 27, Full Risk Assessment

Reference :
Sutton Ind. Est, Full Sutton, York YO41 1HS. (Page 1 of 1.) DAWRA001R4

Description of the Workplace Activity or Task : Loading/ Unloading Vehicles is the primary task.
Work Location: Various
Number of Persons who may be effected : 1/2.

WHAT ARE THE HAZARDS ? WHO IS AT HARM FACTOR WHAT CONTROLS/PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE EVALUATION OF RISK - LIKELYHOOD OF THE
(Step One ) RISK? (Step Two) BEFORE IN PLACE TO REDUCE RISK ? HAZARD TO CAUSE HARM? (ON BASIS THAT
CONTROLS Refer also to programming and responsibility. CONTROLS IDENTIFIED ARE IN PLACE.) (Step
Three)
Manual Handling. (Strain, Stretch or Where practicable avoid manual handling. Use trained manual
bending injury when carrying or handling techniques. Use mechanical aids. Sack trucks, trolleys,
moving packages, cartons on the
Driver/ Operator. HIGH fork trucks, pallets. Do not exceed own lifting capacity. Use team LOW
lifts. Use gloves when handling sharp objects. Plan lifts in advance.
general load)
Driver/ Park in safe area. Allow clearance for passing pedestrians and
Collision or being struck by other vehicles. Alert others to loading/unloading operations. Use hazard
vehicles.
Operator/other HIGH warning lights and in congested areas cones to keep areas clear. LOW
persons in vicinity. Wear high visibility vests.
Protect feet by using safety footwear to EN345. Use straps to
Falling Items. Falling persons. Driver/ Operator. HIGH secure the load. Do not overload the vehicle. Do not climb onto high LOW
areas of the load where a fall will cause injury.
Tidy floor areas as work proceeds. Wear safety shoes with non slip
Slip, Trip, Fall Driver/ Operator. HIGH soles. Use access equipment to get on and off vehicles. Use 3 LOW
points of contact.
Use gel cap or bump cap where low headroom in vehicles. Ensure
Low headroom, Poor light HIGH
Driver/ Operator. LOW
sufficient light for task.

Managers /Assessors Comments on Further Risk Reduction, Control and Precautionary Measures :
Programming/ Responsibility : Supervisor/Manager to ensure hazards identified in this risk assessment are drawn to the attention of those affected.
Refer also to Manual Handling Assessment for tasks and Risk Assessment and Safe System of Work for Working Tail Lifts to load/unload vehicles DAWRA006R2 DAWSSOW006R2 and Restraining Loads
DAWRA008R4

IS A PERMIT TO WORK NEEDED ? (Tick Box) IS A SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK IN PLACE? (Tick Box) RISK ASSESSMENT CARRIED OUT BY :

YES NO YES NO SAFE SYSTEM OF SIGNED:

√ √ WORK
REFERENCE :
DAWSSOW001
CR3

PRINT : D.A.WRIGHT
PEOPLE CONSULTED : SOURCES OF INFORMATION : DATED : 09 June 2021
Manager INDG163 Rev 4 Risk Assessment.
Driver Highway Code
REVIEW
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. ASSESSMENT
ON :
09 June 2022
P.P.E. Regulations 1992
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1992.
GOV.UK Load Securing: Vehicle Operator Guidance