You’ve a site speed limit of 5mph which starts at the entrance. You’re constantly struggling to keep car and delivery drivers to the limit. Who’s responsible if there’s an accident, and what did a
traffic related case identify?
Published 05.12.2005
Reversing vehicles and pedestrians in the same place don’t mix as a food company discovered to their cost. What happened when the HSE investigated an accident and found a complete lack of risk
assessment?
Published 12.02.2007
According to HSE statistics, 70 people are killed and over 1,000 injured each year by workplace traffic accidents. How can you ensure that all staff and visitors adopt a safe position when vehicles
are operating?
Published 06.10.2005
Failing to manage transport on your premises after you have been warned about it is just asking for trouble. And when an employee gets killed as a result of a reversing vehicle it makes matters far
worse, as this company found out.
Published 10.03.2008
A pedestrian was knocked down and killed at a Scottish hospital even though she was using a designated safe route. What did the hospital do wrong and what measures can you put in place to avoid a
similar tragedy?
Published 27.02.2015
In October 2014 the HSE published the third edition of its guidance on workplace transport, in the hope of making it easier for businesses to understand what’s needed when organising on-site
transport routes. What’s to know?
Published 10.11.2014
A new type of warning device reduces site traffic accidents by telling drivers when a pedestrian is close by. How does it work and in what circumstances might you want to consider using one?
Published 07.10.2016
In 2016, during the redevelopment of the former BBC Television Centre, a traffic marshal was fatally struck by a reversing vehicle. His employer has since been fined £850,000. Where did it go wrong?
Published 23.12.2020
A worker was killed whilst moving around a recycling site. What lessons can be learned from the failures in this case and what controls can you implement to prevent a similar occurrence on your
premises?
Published 27.02.2024
A logistics company has been fined following an incident which resulted in a driver being crushed by a pallet while it was being unloaded from his lorry. What simple precautions can you take to avoid
a similar incident?
Published 14.02.2019