Risk assessments are very important as they form an integral part of an occupational health and safety management plan. They help to:
- Create awareness of hazards and risk.
- Identify who may be at risk (e.g., employees, cleaners, visitors, contractors, the public, etc.).
- Determine whether a control program is required for a particular hazard.
- Determine if existing control measures are adequate or if more should be done.
- Prevent injuries or illnesses, especially when done at the design or planning stage.
- Prioritise hazards and control measures.
- Meet legal requirements where applicable.
When it comes to risk assessments, we pride ourselves on the high standards practised throughout the company. Our company also conduct our deliveries in a way that ensures the health, safety and well being of our employees and customers are our main priority.
MacDonald Transport ensure their drivers are fully competent in all areas of risk assessments. These include:
- Safe work practices
- Transporting goods
- Slips and trips
- Manual handling
- Tail lifts
- Wheel security
- Vehicle compliance
- Loading vehicles
- Securing vehicles
- Incident protocol
The aim of the risk assessment process is to evaluate hazards, then remove that hazard or minimise the level of its risk by adding control measures, as necessary.