Workplace transport inspection pack

During the visit:• Does WT need addressing here? Remember - safe site, safe vehicles, safedrivers.• Ask the manager in control of the site / activity for a verbal explanation ofwhether/how they have assessed and are controlling WT risks.• Ask to see the assessment of WT risks (if there are 5 or more employees). Usethis pack and in particular the Checklist to help decide whether their controls areadequate. Is there a risk assessment for deliveries?Workplace aspects• Get any site map or plan, to help discussion of vehicle / pedestrian areas,potential for possible one-way systems etc.• Use any map / plan as a lead-in to questions about internal and external trafficmovements and pedestrian interfaces (section 2 of the Checklist).Maintenance issues• In warehouses is there a procedure for closing aisles to FLTs when racking isbeing repaired• How are contractors controlled when they visit to repair FLTs, tail-lifts etc? Is atraffic free area designated for maintenance?Vehicle aspects• Make a list of vehicle types & vehicle tasks. List any vehicles on site atpresent, then any other vehicles which may visit. Pay particular attention tohigh risk vehicles such as FLTs and lorries• Use this list of vehicle types and tasks as a lead-in to the questions in sections3, 4 & 5 of Checklist.• Pick an individual workplace vehicle and run through sections 3, 4 & 5 ofChecklist.• Is there any daily/pre-use checklist in the vehicle or elsewhere? If so has itbeen properly completed? Have any evident faults been reported?• Note the vehicle details & follow its maintenance record trail