Accessing Risks for Club Car Operation
1. Hazards
Driver competency and capability.
- Driver not competent, unqualified or medically unfit to drive in (State).
- Tired, ill, on medication or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Distressed whilst using in-car equipment or performs other in-car activities whilst driving (e.g. use of mobile phone, a navigation device, eating, drinking)
2. Risk/Consequence
- Road traffic accident, major injuries possible fatalities.
- Collusion with Pedestrian/Objects. Stress.
3. Existing Control Measures
Manager/Supervisor.
- H&S Induction checks employee has valid Training & competent, the vehicle is business insured, brings this risk assessment to their attention.
- Discourages contact whilst driving.
- Manager completes the Driving for Work Checklist.
Employee.
- Valid driving license for (State).
- And the vehicle they drive.
- Instruct manager of changes to driving license due to medical conditions.
- Does not drive if ill, feeling severe tiresome or taking medication that impairs ability.
- Does not drink or drug drive? Does not use in-car devices, eat or drink whilst driving.
- Wear seat belts and follows the road Code.
4. Hazard
Vehicle.⦁ Not fit for purpose and not roadworthy.
5. Risk/Consequence
⦁ Road traffic accident, major injuries possible fatalities.
⦁ Collusion with Pedestrian/Objects
6. Existing Control Measures
The employee carries out regular vehicle checks. Make sure that the vehicle has passed its MOT (State), and is regularly serviced.7. Hazard
Journey duration/Job Hours.
- Driving for long periods (Prolonged Duty Shift Timings).
8. Risk/Consequence
- Traffic accident, major injuries possible fatalities. Ergonomics issues, Stress.
9. Existing Control Measures
Manager/Supervisor.
- Where practical eliminate the need to drive: e.g. Ensures employee workload allows appropriate journey time and planned frequent breaks.
- Allows driver an overnight stop rather than taking a long duty Hour after a full day.
Employee.
- Considers whether Long Hour Duty is avoidable.
- Tries to drive in normal working hours.
- Plans frequent breaks (recommended: 15 minutes every 2 hours) and, overnight stop if required. Adequate time to get to the destination.
10. Hazard
Journey time of day. - Driving late at night, very early in the morning between 2 pm and 4 pm when the driver is likely to feel sleepy.
11. Risk/Consequence
- Road traffic accident, major injuries possible fatalities. Ergonomics issues, Stress.
12. Existing Control Measures
Manager/Supervisor.
- Encourages driving during normal working hours.
Employee.
- Tries to avoid driving at peak travelling times, late at night, very early in the morning (2 am – 6 am) or between 2 pm – 4 pm, adequate time
13. Hazard
Journey weather conditions. - Driving during adverse weather conditions.
14. Risk/Consequence
- Heat Stress, road traffic accident, major injuries possible fatalities.
15. Existing Control Measures
- Employee. Review weather forecast and traffic report to assess whether it is safe to start driving externally.
16. Hazard
- Work-related violence
17. Risk/Consequence
- Increased risk from physical and verbal violence, Stress.
18. Existing Control Measures
- The employee is aware of Road & tracks.
19. Hazard
Manual Handling. - Driver handling large, bulky or heavy work items into and out of the Club car and to point of use.
20. Risk/Consequence
- Musculoskeletal disorders; persistent or occasionally disabling. Injuries, etc.
21. Existing Control Measures
- Is Your Back Safe leaflet.
- Minimise the amount by taking what’s needed.
- Suitable handling aids: e.g. folding box trolley that is regularly inspected.
22. Hazard
Corners/blind spots.23. Risk/Consequence
- Road traffic accident, major injuries possible fatalities. Collusion with Pedestrian/Objects. Stress.
24. Existing Control Measures
- Not installed. Recommended to be installed ASAP.
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