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Working with subcontractors
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Where contractors or sub-contractors are employed at the workplace, the site operator or manager will need to take measures to ensure that their activities fit in with other workplace activities without adding undue risk. Working with subcontractors...
Safety culture
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An organization that has an adequate or positive safety culture is one that values and has a strong focus on safety. The following elements have been identified as characteristics of a good safety culture (Reason, 1997): a) Informed...
Safety culture
Type: Key article theme
An organisation that has an adequate or positive safety culture is one that values and has a strong focus on safety. According to Reason (1997), the following elements identify good safety culture: a) Informed culture: The organization...
Safety culture
Type: Key article theme
An organization that has an adequate or positive safety culture is one that values and has a strong focus on safety. The following elements have been identified as characteristics of safety culture (Reason, 1997): a) Informed culture: ...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI-driving) increases the risk of an accident dramatically. Studies show that blood alcohol levels of 0.05-0.08 % increase the risk of traffic accidents with serious personal injury by a factor...
Driving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
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Heavy goods vehicles are a major risk factor in road traffic because their size and weight has very serious consequences when they are involved in road accidents. According to the European Commission more than 4,200 people were killed in accidents...
Delivery and dispatch riders
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Delivery and dispatch riders on bicycles or powered two-wheeled vehicles are more at risk for traffic accidents than many other professional drivers. They are less visible than cars and typically ride in heavy city traffic with complicated road user...
Taxi driving
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Taxi driving involves particular types of driving risk. The overall risk of a taxi being involved in a road traffic accident is similar to that for any other private car. However, since taxis drive more in built-up areas they often have to manoeuvre...
Workers driving to meetings, assignments etc.
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There are a vast number of people who need to drive during their working day even though driving is not their main occupation. They may need to drive to go on home visits or attend meetings, assignments or appointments outside of the fixed workplace....
Traffic segregation and signage
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Traffic must be properly segregated and signposted before any work can start on the road. After the roadworks are finished, the traffic flows and road signs must be restored to normal operation. This type of work involves placing or removing cones on...