There are four main kinds of accidents that involve workplace transport:
- people being struck by or run over by a vehicle;
- people being struck by something falling from a vehicle;
- people falling from vehicles;
- vehicles overturning.
What is the risk of moving vehicles?
People being hit by moving vehicles. People falling from vehicles. People injured by objects falling from vehicles. People injured by vehicles overturning.
What are the hazards in confined space?
The hazards associated confined spaces include:
- Toxic Atmosphere. A toxic atmosphere may cause various acute effects, including impairment of judgement, unconsciousness and death.
- Oxygen Deficiency.
- Oxygen Enrichment.
- Flammable or Explosive Atmospheres.
- Flowing Liquid or Free Flowing Solids.
- Excessive Heat.
What is the most common type of hazard to pedestrians?
slips, trips & falls
The most common hazards to pedestrians at the workplace are slips, trips & falls on the equivalent level, falls from height, colliding with moving wheels, being hit by walking, falling or flying objects and striking against fixed or stationary objects.How do you handle vehicle movement control in your area?
Ensure that loads are safely secured. Make sure route surfaces are constructed of suitable material and properly drained. Avoid steep slopes. Provide separate routes for pedestrians where possible, and barriers or guard rails if appropriate.
What is the best way to separate pedestrians from vehicles?
Pedestrians and cyclists The most effective way to do this is to separate pedestrian from vehicle activity, by making routes entirely separate. Where possible, pedestrian traffic routes should represent the paths people would naturally follow (often known as ‘desire lines’), to encourage people to stay on them.
What are the steps to manage hazards and risk?
Do this by following four simple steps: The workers using the equipment or chemicals, performing the tasks and being in the work environment every day are essential to help you identify hazards.
What can I do to reduce exposure to hazards?
Some practical steps you could take include: trying a less risky option: preventing access to the hazards organising your work to reduce exposure to the hazard issuing protective equipment providing welfare facilities such as first-aid and washing facilities involving and consulting with workers Page | 6
Which is an example of an engineering control?
An engineering control is a control measure that is physical in nature, including a mechanical device or process. For example this can be done through the use of machine guards, effective ventilation systems and setting work rates on a roster to reduce fatigue.
Which is the most effective way to control risk?
You must use the highest-ranked control that is practical for controlling the risk. Only use lower-ranked controls as a last resort or until a more effective way of controlling risk can be used. Sometimes using more than one control measure could be the most effective way to reduce the exposure to hazards. Remove it completely from your workplace.
