Workplace transport inspection pack

4.7 Legislation on workplace transportThe general requirements of HSWA, MHSWR, PUWER, and the Workplace Regs apply tocontrolling WT risks. However there are some regulations and ACoPs aimed specifically atworkplace transport topics. This section highlights the most useful general regulations and givessome guidance on WT-specific requirements.4.7.1 Workplace Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations 1992 & AcoP (L24)Regulation 8 – Lighting “Every workplace shall have suitable and sufficient lighting”Regulation 12 - Condition of floors & traffic routes. Keep vehicle routes in a safe condition i.e.no holes, slippery areas, not too steep. Keep clear of obstructions.Regulation 17 - Organisation etc of traffic routes. Adequate traffic routes for both vehicles andpedestrians. Sufficient separation between vehicles and pedestrians. Signing. See detailedACoP re layout etc.4.7.2 Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and AcoP (L22)Regulation 4 – Suitability of Work equipmentRegulation 5 – MaintenanceRegulation 9 – Training - Paragraph 194 of AcoP refers to driver trainingRegulation 21 - LightingThe whole of Part III of PUWER Regulations 26 to 30 relates to " mobile work equipment”, –andare now in forceThe requirements in Part III deal, for the most part, with the risks due to its mobility which arisewhen mobile work equipment is travelling. The requirements of Part III are in addition to theother requirements of PUWER (L22 para 314). .Vehicles designed primarily for use on the public roads will normally comply with Part III, if theycomply with the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, where these containsimilar provisions (L22 para 317).The actual risks during use need to be considered when determining the precautions necessaryfor mobile work equipment.The regulations in part III for the most part refer to ‘employees’. Where members of the publicare at similar risk, HSW Act can be applied.Regulation 25 - Employees carried on mobile work equipment. Vehicles should not carrypeople unless suitable - possible need for seats, cabs, falling object protective structures(FOPS), restraint, limiting speed, wheel / track guards.Regulation 25(a) is an explicit and absolute requirement to ensure that employees are notcarried on mobile work equipment unless it is suitable for carrying persons. Any measures toreduce other risks to employees when equipment is travelling are covered by reg 25(b).Regulation 26 - Rolling over of mobile work equipment. Minimise roll over risks, by maximisingstability. Provide Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and restraint eg seat belt whereoverturn a significant risk (see detail of regulation).