Workplace transport inspection pack

3. Transport – Vehicle3.1 Vehiclebrakes3.2 Visibility –Telehandlers andtractors towinglarge trailersinadequate hand andfoot brakemaintenanceBroken or missingvisibility aidsExtreme(Bench Mark =NIL)Extreme(Bench Mark =NIL)Farmer,Manager,ContractorFarmer,Manager,ContractorPN/PRPNWhere maintenance can be shown to be inadequatefrom simple physical examination and by lack ofevidence of a program of maintenance or wherebraking systems are absent e.g. road-going trailersIncludes mirrors and windscreen wipers. ConsiderPR if vehicles are normally operating in vicinity ofpedestrians3.3 Visibility – allvehiclesinadequate visibilityaids or audiblewarning aids onvehicleModerate(Bench Mark =SI/R)Farmer,Manager,ContractorINWhere foreseeable hazards exist which could bereduced by the fitting of such aids.3.4 Operatingmobile PTO drivenequipment (1)3.5 Operatingmobile PTOdriven equipmentinadequatePTO or PICguardsinadequatePTO or PICguardsExtreme(Bench Mark =NIL)Extreme(Bench Mark =NIL)Farmer,Manager,ContractorFarmer,Manager,ContractorPN + PRPN (deferred ifnecessary)PTO shaft is easily accessible and there isforeseeability of leaving machine with shaft running,eg for static use or blockage (slurry tanker, baler etc).PTO shaft is not easily accessible and littleforeseeability of leaving machine for blockage. egclose fitting linkage mounted sprayer.3.6 Operatingmobile PTOdriven equipment3.7 Operatingmobile PTOdriven equipmentinadequatePTO or PICguardsinadequatePTO or PICguardsExtreme(Bench Mark =NIL)Extreme(Bench Mark =NIL)Operator PN + PR No justifiable grounds for working with an unguardedshaft. PTO shaft is easily accessible and there isforeseeability of leaving machine with shaft running,eg for static use or blockage (slurry tanker, baleretc).Operator PN If damaged guard already reported to managementand employee required to continue work (PRemployer)