1. Health Risks in Construction
Toolbox Talk
Safe Driving
Health Risks in Construction
This project has been delivered with support from the CITB Growth Fund, which aims to ensure that the construction industry has the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time and is equipped to meet the future skills demands of the industry.

2. Potential hazards Adverse weather conditions Driving for too long
Driving whilst tired
Drowsiness due to medication/drugs/alcohol
Poor vehicle condition
Concentration lapse – Eg being on mobile phone whilst driving
Back pain etc – due to poor posture/seat position
Reversing/parking hazards

3. Before driving… Is your driving licence valid for the vehicle type?
Have you had appropriate training?
Is the vehicle suitable for its intended use, any defects?
Check that mirrors, lights, tyres, oil and fuel levels are ok and topped up
Are you fit to undertake the journey?
Are you familiar with the set up and controls on the vehicle?
Have you adjusted the driver’s position as needed?
Wear your seat belt
Does someone know where you are going and expected times of arrival/return?

4. Car safety kits Are safety kit items available? Eg Coins/mobile phone
First aid kit
High visibility waistcoat
Torch
Warning triangle
Spare tyre/jack/ tyre weld
Do you have details of the recovery firm
Water supply – for you and the vehicle

5. During the journey Follow highway code and obey speed limits
Do not use mobile phone whilst driving
Take regular rest breaks
Keep your distance
Stay alert to road and weather conditions
Don’t try and beat the Sat Nav.

6. What can go wrong?
Accidents Breakdown Crushing of people during reversing, parking etc.

7. Control measures Training of drivers in safe systems of work
Drivers suitably licensed
Maintain vehicles in good condition, routine safety checks and service regularly
Limit driving hours and plan breaks
Plan routes in advance
Plan for emergencies
Ban on use of mobile phones whilst driving, alcohol and drugs.
Ban on smoking in company vehicles

8. Legislation and resources
The Road Traffic Act and Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires employers to ensure health, safety and welfare at work of all employees. Self-employed people have a similar responsibility to that of employers
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
INDG199: Workplace Transport Safety. An Overview
INDG382: Driving at Work
Health and safety law does not apply to commuting, unless the employee is
traveling from home to a location which is not their usual place of work

9. ANY QUESTIONS?