Driving at Work Activities
Driving at Work Activities
Driving at Work Activities
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures Needed
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures
Needed
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures Needed
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DVLA (see The “At A Glance Guide to
the Current Medical Standards of
Fitness to Drive” at:
www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/medical/
aagv1.pdf) and have been declared on
the drivers declaration form.
Yes No N/A
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures Needed
The Driver…. Continued Anyone who is asked to drive as part of Yes No N/A
their job and is pregnant will be re-
assessed during the pregnancy to see
if the amount of driving may need to
be reduced because of ill health
during the pregnancy or being
uncomfortable in the vehicle.
Pregnant drivers have received
information on how to wear their seat
belt correctly and how to make
themselves most comfortable in the
vehicle.
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The Journey: Where possible, safer alternative travel Yes No N/A
modes are used, eg travel by
Unrealistic scheduling – train/plane Mini buses/coaches
resulting in long journeys driven by professional drivers are used
& long driving hours where possible. Where possible,
without adequate rest professional drivers are employed on
breaks – leading to driver location shoots to transport cast and
tiredness & falling asleep crew.
at wheel.
Unsafe routes Where possible, remote
Driver unfamiliar with area communications, eg telephone/
Adverse weather Yes No N/A
email/video conferencing are used to
conditions. avoid road travel to long distance
meetings.
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures
Needed
The Journey… Continued Guidelines are in place for maximum unbroken Yes No N/A
driving hours. They are adhered to whenever
possible.
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asking staff to travel the night before and stay
overnight.
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures
Needed
The Journey… Continued A full risk assessment is carried out when Yes No N/A
anyone is required to drive abroad, and
appropriate actions are put in place, eg use of
local professional drivers or alternative forms
of transport, or additional information and or
training. In some countries, self driving may
be safer than using local drivers.
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drivers/taxis, rest periods etc should be Yes No N/A
planned.
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures
Needed
The Vehicle: All vehicles that employees are asked to drive Yes No N/A
as part of their work activities are maintained
Vehicle in poor condition in a safe and fit condition. They have a valid
Mechanical failure of MOT (if over 3 years old) and valid insurance.
vehicle
Driver unfamiliar with
vehicle If employees use their own vehicles for work
Vehicle not suitable for the purposes, the drivers will be insured for
activity business use and the vehicle will have a valid
Driver/Passenger being MOT certificate if over 3 years old. Employees Yes No N/A
struck by movement of will also confirm that their vehicle is regularly
unsecured loads being serviced and maintained.
carried in the vehicle
Driver may suffer
muscuosketel injuries from Drivers have been informed that they need to
incorrect driving position carry out basic vehicle safety checks before
or driving posture. they begin their journey. They have been
provided with a checklist and information to
do this. Yes No N/A
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Yes No N/A
Hazards Control Measures Yes, No, or N/A Any Further Control Measures
Needed
The Vehicle… continued Any goods and equipment to be carried in the Yes No N/A
vehicle is properly secured so that it doesn’t
cause injury in the event of an accident, and
drivers aren’t distracted by loose objects
moving around the car while driving.