Workplace Transport Safety

Every year, about 50 people are killed and more than 5000 people are injured in accidents involving workplace transport. The most common causes are people falling from or being struck by a vehicle, objects falling from a vehicle, or vehicles overturning. This two-day webinar course provides advice on the employer’s general legal duties, and information on health and safety management.

Price On Application

  • 2 days
  • Online (max 16 people)

Pricing

Price on Application

In-company

Highlights and Features

  • Provides invaluable advice on the employer’s obligations.
  • Offers detailed knowledge and understanding of the legal responsibilities for the workplace.

Additional information

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2 days

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16

Who Should Attend?

Employers must be aware of the risks involving workplace transport and implement the correct control measures. The course provides comprehensive advice for employers on what they need to do to comply with the law and reduce risk. It is useful for managers, supervisors, employees and their safety representatives, self-employed, contractors, vehicle operators
and other organisations concerned with workplace transport safety.

Course content

Vehicles at Work: This course comprises a general introduction to Health and Safety requirements and responsibilities, and guidance grouped into three key areas.
Safe Site - design: covering the layout of the workplace, for example traffic routes and their maintenance, the positioning and design of pedestrian crossing points, lighting and signage.
Safe Site - activity: covering activities on a site such as reversing operations, coupling and uncoupling, loading and unloading, tipping and sheeting.
Safe Site - vehicle: covering the selection and maintenance of appropriate vehicles for task, user and environment.
Safe Site - driver: covers the competence and behaviour of those who operate vehicles

Become a member of Logistics UK

Our membership packages provide you with the tools to keep your operation safe, efficient and compliant. As a Logistics UK member, we also champion your best interests when it comes to new transport policies and key issues.

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Talk to a member of the Logistics team now

Logistics UK can help you choose a course or develop a unique training programme that is right for you, we will be delighted to answer any questions you may have. Call us on 03717 11 22 22