Hazards & Control of Vehicles - Control measures - ERIC PD

Control measures by considering ERIC PD;

• Elimination of vehicle movement where possible, or removing the need for reversing;
• Reduction by minimising the personnel in the area by restricting pedestrian access in certain areas or at certain times; 
• Substitution of unsafe vehicles, loading facilities, road signage or road surfaces with safer ones;
• Isolation of vehicles from pedestrians or vice versa; 
• Engineering controls, e.g. pedestrian barriers, handrails, separate access doors for pedestrians and vehicles; 
• Administrative Controls, e.g..:providing education, training, supervision and safe procedures on vehicle movement at workplaces:preventing reversing in certain areas or at certain times;providing designated parking for work and private vehicles;monitoring risks to ensure they remain as low as possible.
• Protective equipment such as safety boots, helmets and reflective jackets are the last line of accident prevention; 
• Monitoring the effectiveness of safety changes and safe work procedures through regular inspections, checks and record keeping.

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