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3.3 VEHICLE MOVEMENTSDescription of Safety RiskVehicle movements on site include:• Associates coming to work• The delivery and movement of parts around site.• The movement and testing of new vehicles.• Associates business driving on public roads.• Visitors and contractors.All of these activities present different risks to our Associates, visitors and other road users and need specific controls tobe appropriately managed.How is the Risk managed/controlled?Car MovementsCar movements include the movement of new vehicles to loading areas, Associates driving on and off site and thedelivery of parts and materials on site. Where possible pedestrians and vehicles are kept separate. A site speed limit of15mph outside the building and 10mph inside the building is imposed. Vehicle speed checks are carried out to increaseAssociate and driver awareness and enforce the speed limits.Forklifts and TowtrucksForklifts and tow trucks are used to move parts and consumables around the factory.Examples of process controls to minimise the risk includes:• All drivers are selected, trained and hold an HUM licence which gives them the authorisation to drive.• All trucks undergo regular maintenance and daily checks are carried out before they are used by the driver.• Only gas and electric trucks can be used on site and they are speed limited.• Dock lock systems are used for all loading and unloading activities in lorry bays.• Barriers are used in front of doorways and gangways painted green to protect pedestrians.• Seat Belts worn on all counterbalance forklifts.• Clear warning signage to alert pedestrians to the vehicle movement hazards.All drivers moving cars on site or driving for company business are required to undergo defensive driver training andsign the company driving procedures to confirm they will comply with the company rules.Cycle routesAssociates and visitors that wish to cycle to HUM are provided with bike shelters and safe and clear routes ofaccess/egress. Drying facilities are available for damp/wet clothing.In the last 5 years extensive reviews and maintenance has taken place on all site roadways, cycle paths and car parks toensure clarity of demarcation and signage.Vehicle Pedestrian SegregationIn 2010 this work focused on improving the routes for pedestrian between the two car plants.Improvements included:• Upgrading the barriers to discourage Associates from going under them or round them• Widening of the pedestrian crossings to incorporate the walkway from the picnic area.• Hatched area prior to crossing to discourage HGV’s from stopping or waiting in front of the pedestrian crossing.• Fencing erected in front of the locker room building and around the picnic area to encourage Associates to use thepedestrian crossing.• The Associates understanding of the requirements to use the correct routes was confirmed by observing the area atbusy times.SE/D/G/15 - Nov 2011www.hondamanufacturing.co.uk23