The management of vehicle movements

The movement of vehicles must be properly managed, as must vehicle maintenance and driver training. The development of an agreed code of practice for drivers, to which all drivers should sign up, and the enforcement of site rules covering all vehicular movements are essential for effective vehicle management. 

All vehicles should be subject to appropriate regular preventative maintenance programmes with appropriate records kept and all vehicle maintenance procedures properly documented. Consideration must be given to driver protection by fitting driver restraint (seat belts), falling object protective structures (FOPS) and roll-over or tip-over protective structures known as ROPS. (See the summary of the Provision 

Fire is often a hazard which is associated with many vehicular activities, such as battery charging and the storage of warehouse pallets. All batteries should be recharged in a separate well-ventilated area. 

The HSE publications Workplace Transport Safety. Guidance for Employers HSG136, and Managing Vehicle Safety at the Workplace INDG199, provide useful checklists of relevant safety requirements that should be in place when vehicles are used in a workplace. 

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