Workplace Transport Safety

Overview

When vehicles are used in the workplace, there’s always a potential for accidents to happen. Employers have a duty of care towards their employees and must take reasonable steps to prevent harm or injury to anyone who could be affected by their activities.

The e-learning provides a clear overview of the important elements of workplace transport safety. It covers the main areas of concern such as; employer’s responsibilities, risk assessments, safe site design, safe site activities, safe drivers, driver training and ensure vehicles are safe and fit for purpose.

Objectives

• Understand the responsibilities of managers and responsible person
• Identify what is required from a workplace transport safety risk assessment
• Establish workplace safety design measures that increase transport safety on site
• Explore the workplace transport activities that can result in accidents or injury and how improvements could be made
• Explain the elements that help drivers become safer and the aspects that will help make a difference
• Describe different aspects of vehicle safety such as; maintenance, using the correct vehicle for the task and ensuring drivers are responsible for the vehicles

Audience

Important training for managers responsible for driver safety. Essential transport safety training for all drivers. Generalist site safety e-learning course for all job roles.