January 30, 2014
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Vehicles
Truck
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Risks
Loading/unloading
Maintenance
Physical hazards
What is it?

A leaflet describing common risks, practical controls and improvements for safer road haulage, with organizational advice, a Workplace Transport Checklist, legal advice and sources of further information.

Who is it for?

Employers in haulage and distribution, especially those running small or medium-sized businesses (SME).

What is the benefit?

This leaflet gives information on causes of accidents, suggests practical improvements, and links to other sources of (legal) information.

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Health and safety leaflet for road haulage

Getting Started

  • Assign one dedicated employee in the company to carry out risk assessments
  • Provide all haulage workers with the checklist in a team meeting
  • Have the assigned employee manage progress on safe working practice