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Risk assessment
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We should assess the risks involved in being near or operating any vehicle or other moveable equipment while at work To do this we need to think about the existing problems that might cause harm during the planned task. We refer to these problems...
Risk control levels
Type: Key article theme
A fundamental way we can protect workers it to control their exposure to occupational hazards. The process of risk assessment should clarify the hazards and the risks involved work related vehicle activities to be conducted, both to workers and to...
Interaction with road traffic
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Interaction with road traffic is the most prominent risk factor involved in working on or near the road. The most important issues are as follows: The speed of passing traffic is often not sufficiently reduced to ensure the safety of road...
Environmental risks
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Road workers work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Exposure to rain, wind, cold, extreme heat and bright sun puts workers at risk of injury and illness. The risks involved in wintry conditions include extreme discomfort, slips and falls. There is...
Work related risks
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Working on or near the road is often physically demanding. Workers may need to lift heavy materials or kneel crouch or stand for extended periods. Physical activities that put workers at risk of injury can be classified as: Working in close...
Driving of construction and maintenance vehicles
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Construction and maintenance vehicles include bulldozers, compactors, asphalt rollers, backhoes and excavators and other specialised heavy and light commercial vehicles. People driving these vehicles are exposed to multiple hazards including fumes,...
Pedestrian workers in roadworks
Type: Key article theme
Pedestrian workers in work sites on the road are those who flag or otherwise control traffic, or those involved in grinding, placing speedometers, operating machinery, laying kerbs, performing repair works and so on. To do their work, they often have...
Maintenance of roadside areas
Type: Key article theme
The work involved in the maintenance of green roadside areas includes mowing, cutting, and hedge and tree maintenance. Often the work requires use of machinery such as mowers and clippers. There are several risks involved in this kind of work and...
Risk Assessment
Type: Key article theme
We should assess the risks involved in being near or operating any vehicle or other moveable equipment while at work To do this we need to think about the existing problems that might cause harm during the planned task. We refer to these problems...
Risk control levels
Type: Key article theme
Controlling exposure to occupational hazards is fundamental for the protection of workers. European legislation establishes a hierarchy of measures that employers need to take to control the risks to workers. The control methods at the top of the...