Workplace transport

Often these incidents occur in a lorry park or yard while goods are being delivered. In many cases it is the driver who is injured. The HSE is currently running an advertising campaign on radio and press in the North East to raise awareness among the people who can make a real difference - depot managers and those who receive or despatch goods.

Examples of advice include: Keeping vehicles and pedestrians separate - perhaps introducing walkways Encouraging visiting drivers to get well out of the way in designated safe areas Improving lighting and signage Concerns of professional drivers, about the dangers of delivery and collection HSE have also produced a useful risk assessment checklist.

For this and for more practical advice on transport topics visit the HSE Workplace Transport web pages at www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport /index.htm.