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Health <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong><br />
Executive<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>at</strong> ‘br<strong>in</strong>g-sites’ <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>waste</strong><br />
<strong>management</strong> <strong>and</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
Contents<br />
Summary 2<br />
Introduction 2<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ed risks 3<br />
Assess<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> risks 3<br />
Public safety 4<br />
Transport movements 4<br />
Slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls 7<br />
Manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g 9<br />
Safe worker 10<br />
Safe equipment 10<br />
Mechanical lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions 10<br />
Falls from height 11<br />
Personal protective equipment 11<br />
Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>and</strong> supervision 11<br />
Monitor<strong>in</strong>g 12<br />
Worker consult<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> engagement 12<br />
References 12<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r read<strong>in</strong>g 13<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion 13<br />
Waste 11<br />
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Summary<br />
This document provides advice on how to assess <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> risks associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with transport movements, mechanical lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions, slips trips <strong>and</strong> falls,<br />
<strong>and</strong> manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g <strong>at</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-sites (a facility where members of <strong>the</strong> public can<br />
deposit recyclable m<strong>at</strong>erials).<br />
It provides guidance on reasonably practicable measures th<strong>at</strong> can be<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduced to elim<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>e or reduce <strong>the</strong>se risks for employees, contractors <strong>and</strong><br />
members of <strong>the</strong> public.<br />
This guidance is aimed <strong>at</strong> designers of br<strong>in</strong>g-sites, <strong>the</strong>ir owners <strong>and</strong> those <strong>in</strong><br />
control of l<strong>and</strong> with br<strong>in</strong>g-sites, managers <strong>and</strong> supervisors of those who<br />
service <strong>the</strong>se sites, <strong>and</strong> employers with responsibilities for <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Introduction<br />
1 This guidance was produced by <strong>the</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Executive (<strong>HSE</strong>) <strong>in</strong><br />
consult<strong>at</strong>ion with <strong>the</strong> Waste Industry <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>and</strong> Health (WISH) forum.<br />
2 In this guidance, a br<strong>in</strong>g-site is def<strong>in</strong>ed as any facility (usually unstaffed)<br />
where members of <strong>the</strong> public can deposit recyclable m<strong>at</strong>erials such as glass,<br />
cans, plastics, paper, textiles, shoes etc. Manned civic amenity sites are<br />
specifically not <strong>in</strong>cluded as <strong>the</strong>y are covered by separ<strong>at</strong>e guidance. 1<br />
3 The guidance is aimed <strong>at</strong>:<br />
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designers;<br />
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owners <strong>and</strong> those <strong>in</strong> control of l<strong>and</strong> with br<strong>in</strong>g-sites;<br />
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managers <strong>and</strong> supervisors of those who service <strong>the</strong>se sites<br />
(eg receptacle replacement/transfer);<br />
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employers with responsibilities for such sites.<br />
4 Many br<strong>in</strong>g-sites are situ<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> supermarket/retail or local authority car<br />
parks, although some can be found <strong>in</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r loc<strong>at</strong>ions. The loc<strong>at</strong>ion of <strong>the</strong> site<br />
will <strong>in</strong>evitably have an impact on <strong>the</strong> design <strong>and</strong> layout.<br />
5 For oper<strong>at</strong>ors, owners or those design<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> layout <strong>and</strong> contents of a<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g-site, <strong>the</strong> risks associ<strong>at</strong>ed with your particular site, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> methods of<br />
reduc<strong>in</strong>g those risks, should be revealed dur<strong>in</strong>g your risk assessment (see<br />
paragraphs 8-12 below).<br />
6 Depend<strong>in</strong>g on your responsibilities, this guidance may also help you to<br />
devise, put <strong>in</strong> place, monitor <strong>and</strong> revise methods of work <strong>at</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-sites.<br />
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Associ<strong>at</strong>ed risks<br />
7 The ma<strong>in</strong> risks to employees, contractors <strong>and</strong> members of <strong>the</strong> public<br />
visit<strong>in</strong>g br<strong>in</strong>g-sites <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
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Transport:<br />
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<strong>the</strong> movement of priv<strong>at</strong>e vehicles (belong<strong>in</strong>g to members of <strong>the</strong><br />
public);<br />
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risks dur<strong>in</strong>g revers<strong>in</strong>g of priv<strong>at</strong>e <strong>and</strong> commercial vehicles;<br />
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collisions between mov<strong>in</strong>g vehicles, <strong>and</strong> between vehicles <strong>and</strong><br />
pedestrians.<br />
Mechanical lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions:<br />
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risks of collisions between hoisted receptacle <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r obstructions<br />
(parked cars, overhead power l<strong>in</strong>es etc);<br />
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risks to members of <strong>the</strong> public dur<strong>in</strong>g hoist<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls:<br />
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<strong>the</strong> condition of <strong>the</strong> ground where pedestrians are expected to walk;<br />
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risks caused by poor visibility (eg use <strong>at</strong> night);<br />
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risks caused by we<strong>at</strong>her conditions (eg ice, snow, st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g w<strong>at</strong>er,<br />
high w<strong>in</strong>ds);<br />
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risks caused by <strong>the</strong> design, loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of access<br />
structures where <strong>the</strong>y are provided (eg steps, gantries etc).<br />
Manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
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<strong>the</strong> distances <strong>the</strong> public have to carry items;<br />
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ergonomic risks caused by excessive reach<strong>in</strong>g, stretch<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
stoop<strong>in</strong>g by <strong>the</strong> public when deposit<strong>in</strong>g recyclables.<br />
Assess<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> risks<br />
8 To effectively manage health <strong>and</strong> safety 2 employers <strong>and</strong> self-employed<br />
people are required to carry out a suitable <strong>and</strong> sufficient risk assessment of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
activities.<br />
9 Your risk assessment will help you to:<br />
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identify <strong>the</strong> hazards th<strong>at</strong> can cause harm;<br />
decide who is <strong>at</strong> risk, eg workers, contractors, subcontractors, agency<br />
<strong>and</strong> temporary workers, or members of <strong>the</strong> public;<br />
assess <strong>the</strong> risks from those hazards;<br />
elim<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>e or reduce risks (by us<strong>in</strong>g appropri<strong>at</strong>e control measures), so far<br />
as reasonably practicable;<br />
record any significant f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
10 Your risk assessment should be regularly reviewed to ensure th<strong>at</strong> any<br />
control measures put <strong>in</strong> place rema<strong>in</strong> effective. When review<strong>in</strong>g, you should<br />
consider <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
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Is <strong>the</strong> site design <strong>and</strong> layout <strong>the</strong> best th<strong>at</strong> is reasonably practicable to<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> risks?<br />
Is <strong>the</strong> hardware (b<strong>in</strong>s, receptacles, compactors etc) suitably situ<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>and</strong><br />
sufficiently ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed to m<strong>in</strong>imise risks?<br />
Do staff <strong>and</strong> members of <strong>the</strong> public follow <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structions set out? If<br />
not, why not? This could <strong>in</strong>dic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> you need to make changes.<br />
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Are your systems adequ<strong>at</strong>e to control <strong>the</strong> risk? Do <strong>the</strong>y need revis<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
Few workplaces rema<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same so are your procedures frequent<br />
enough? Do you need to do certa<strong>in</strong> tasks more (or less) often?<br />
11 This guidance gives examples th<strong>at</strong> will help you to comply with <strong>the</strong> law,<br />
<strong>and</strong> may be used to assist with <strong>the</strong> risk assessment process. It is not, however,<br />
a substitute for a suitable <strong>and</strong> sufficient site- or task-specific risk assessment<br />
based upon <strong>in</strong>dividual site conditions <strong>and</strong> layout etc.<br />
12 For fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> guidance on risk assessments visit<br />
www.hse.gov.uk/risk/.<br />
Public safety<br />
13 Although this section is focused on <strong>the</strong> public, <strong>the</strong> same risks apply<br />
equally to workers when <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong> <strong>at</strong>tendance. The most significant risks to <strong>the</strong><br />
public who <strong>at</strong>tend br<strong>in</strong>g sites will <strong>in</strong>volve:<br />
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transport movements;<br />
slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls;<br />
manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g of m<strong>at</strong>erials.<br />
Transport movements<br />
14 Vehicle movements regularly cause de<strong>at</strong>hs <strong>and</strong> some of <strong>the</strong> most serious<br />
accidents with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>waste</strong> <strong>and</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry. At br<strong>in</strong>g-sites, because<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g vehicles can oper<strong>at</strong>e <strong>in</strong> close proximity to pedestrians, <strong>the</strong>re is <strong>the</strong> very<br />
real potential for collisions.<br />
15 Vehicles driven by <strong>the</strong> public, as well as vehicles servic<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> site, cre<strong>at</strong>e<br />
hazards th<strong>at</strong> should be properly managed.<br />
16 The Workplace (Health, <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>and</strong> Welfare) Regul<strong>at</strong>ions 1992 3 require th<strong>at</strong><br />
every workplace is organised so th<strong>at</strong> pedestrians <strong>and</strong> vehicles can circul<strong>at</strong>e <strong>in</strong> a<br />
safe manner.<br />
17 Oper<strong>at</strong>ors of <strong>waste</strong> h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g facilities should use this guidance <strong>in</strong><br />
conjunction with <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion available <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> public<strong>at</strong>ions Workplace<br />
transport safety (HSG136) 4 <strong>and</strong> Safe transport <strong>in</strong> <strong>waste</strong> <strong>management</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
recycl<strong>in</strong>g facilities (Waste09). 5<br />
Safe site<br />
18 Clear roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities should be assigned to those hav<strong>in</strong>g control<br />
of <strong>the</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-site <strong>and</strong> to those oper<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g vehicles <strong>and</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
receptacles.<br />
Site layout<br />
19 Consider <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
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Can br<strong>in</strong>g-site owners achieve a clear directional flow of traffic<br />
around <strong>the</strong> site? One-way systems are best; <strong>the</strong>y can m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong><br />
amount of hazardous vehicle revers<strong>in</strong>g carried out by both <strong>the</strong> public<br />
<strong>and</strong> servic<strong>in</strong>g vehicles.<br />
Are contents of each receptacle clearly marked <strong>and</strong> visible? This will<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> possibility of vehicle drivers mak<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>at</strong>e adjustments to<br />
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driv<strong>in</strong>g speed <strong>and</strong> direction. It may also m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> amount of<br />
revers<strong>in</strong>g required when drivers overshoot <strong>the</strong> receptacle <strong>the</strong>y need.<br />
Can skips <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r receptacles be positioned to elim<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>e bl<strong>in</strong>d<br />
corners? If not, consider provid<strong>in</strong>g mirrors to improve any visit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
driver’s view of obscured areas.<br />
Segreg<strong>at</strong>e cars, servic<strong>in</strong>g vehicles <strong>and</strong> pedestrians<br />
20 Can all vehicle movements (<strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g priv<strong>at</strong>e cars as well as collection/<br />
servic<strong>in</strong>g vehicles) <strong>and</strong> pedestrian activities be segreg<strong>at</strong>ed? You could achieve<br />
this by:<br />
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schedul<strong>in</strong>g receptacle exchange movements <strong>and</strong> servic<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
(clean<strong>in</strong>g etc) dur<strong>in</strong>g a quieter time of day (eg early morn<strong>in</strong>g or <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> end<br />
of <strong>the</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g day);<br />
situ<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g br<strong>in</strong>g-sites away from areas where heavy pedestrian <strong>and</strong><br />
vehicle traffic is expected (eg away from o<strong>the</strong>r shops or facilities th<strong>at</strong><br />
pedestrians or vehicles may wish to access);<br />
restrict<strong>in</strong>g all access to areas where collection vehicles are oper<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Have enough free space around receptacles for safe vehicle<br />
manoeuvr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> receptacle lift<strong>in</strong>g. Where possible, owners should<br />
segreg<strong>at</strong>e areas (eg by con<strong>in</strong>g-off) around <strong>the</strong> receptacle b<strong>in</strong>s (<strong>the</strong> site is<br />
effectively closed) before scheduled servic<strong>in</strong>g or exchange. This should<br />
prevent people park<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir cars nearby <strong>and</strong> imped<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> visit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
service vehicle. The precise method of prevent<strong>in</strong>g public access will<br />
depend on <strong>the</strong> layout/design of <strong>the</strong> site;<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g clear drop-off zones for <strong>the</strong> public (eg marked by bollards,<br />
kerbs, pa<strong>in</strong>ted l<strong>in</strong>es etc), next to receptacles.<br />
21 Fur<strong>the</strong>r controls may be necessary to ensure th<strong>at</strong> pedestrians <strong>and</strong> public<br />
vehicles are effectively segreg<strong>at</strong>ed from service vehicle movements. Suitably<br />
tra<strong>in</strong>ed staff from <strong>the</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-site or from <strong>the</strong> pick-up company could be used to<br />
help ensure segreg<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Slow vehicle speed<br />
22 Consider <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
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Is it possible for site owners to slow vehicle speed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> vic<strong>in</strong>ity of <strong>the</strong><br />
br<strong>in</strong>g-site?<br />
Can prom<strong>in</strong>ent speed limit signs be placed <strong>at</strong> <strong>the</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-site entrance?<br />
Where <strong>the</strong>y would not cause extra risk to mov<strong>in</strong>g vehicles, is it possible<br />
to use high-visibility speed retarders?<br />
Improve vision<br />
23 Consider <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
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Can <strong>the</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-site be lit dur<strong>in</strong>g twilight or when it’s dark? This may also<br />
deter arson <strong>and</strong> v<strong>and</strong>alism etc, <strong>and</strong> dissuade members of <strong>the</strong> public<br />
from try<strong>in</strong>g to enter b<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
Avoid bl<strong>in</strong>d corners by appropri<strong>at</strong>e loc<strong>at</strong>ion of receptacles. Where bl<strong>in</strong>d<br />
corners cannot be avoided, can mirrors be provided?<br />
All staff should wear high-visibility cloth<strong>in</strong>g when near to vehicle<br />
movements.<br />
Avoid obstructions around <strong>the</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g receptacles. When cones,<br />
bollards etc are used to segreg<strong>at</strong>e pedestrians <strong>and</strong> vehicles, <strong>the</strong>y should<br />
be highly visible (eg with high-visibility pa<strong>in</strong>t, reflectors etc).<br />
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M<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>and</strong> control revers<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
24 Around a quarter of all de<strong>at</strong>hs <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g vehicles <strong>at</strong> work occur as a result<br />
of revers<strong>in</strong>g. It also results <strong>in</strong> considerable damage to vehicles, equipment <strong>and</strong><br />
property. Therefore, aim to:<br />
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elim<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>e or reduce <strong>the</strong> need to reverse;<br />
reduce <strong>the</strong> time spent dur<strong>in</strong>g revers<strong>in</strong>g by:<br />
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m<strong>in</strong>imis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> distances vehicles have to reverse;<br />
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m<strong>in</strong>imis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> number of revers<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions th<strong>at</strong> need to be done;<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> potential for collisions by exclud<strong>in</strong>g pedestrians <strong>and</strong><br />
obstacles from <strong>the</strong> immedi<strong>at</strong>e area dur<strong>in</strong>g revers<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Table 1 M<strong>in</strong>imis<strong>in</strong>g/controll<strong>in</strong>g revers<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Aim<br />
Consider<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Elim<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g or reduc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> need to<br />
reverse<br />
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One-way systems<br />
Receptacle loc<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Provision of ‘turn<strong>in</strong>g circles’<br />
M<strong>in</strong>imis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> potential for collisions<br />
by keep<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> area clear<br />
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Receptacle loc<strong>at</strong>ion to permit<br />
clear l<strong>in</strong>es of sight for drivers<br />
Good housekeep<strong>in</strong>g to remove<br />
transient obstructions<br />
Control of public car park<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> area around <strong>the</strong> receptacle<br />
Exclud<strong>in</strong>g pedestrians from <strong>the</strong> area<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g revers<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
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Provid<strong>in</strong>g dedic<strong>at</strong>ed pedestrian<br />
walkways to segreg<strong>at</strong>e<br />
pedestrians from traffic<br />
Select<strong>in</strong>g quieter time of day to<br />
oper<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Provid<strong>in</strong>g a revers<strong>in</strong>g assistant<br />
(see paragraph 28 below)<br />
25 Your risk assessment may show th<strong>at</strong> rely<strong>in</strong>g purely on <strong>the</strong>se risk reduction<br />
str<strong>at</strong>egies cannot completely prevent <strong>the</strong> unexpected appearance of<br />
pedestrians. There may be areas where <strong>the</strong> public cannot be excluded<br />
effectively dur<strong>in</strong>g servic<strong>in</strong>g vehicle oper<strong>at</strong>ions, <strong>and</strong> may be expected to be<br />
present.<br />
26 Your risk assessment may also show th<strong>at</strong> us<strong>in</strong>g revers<strong>in</strong>g aids (mirrors,<br />
beacons, revers<strong>in</strong>g alarms, CCTV etc) alone is <strong>in</strong>sufficient to adequ<strong>at</strong>ely control<br />
<strong>the</strong> risks dur<strong>in</strong>g revers<strong>in</strong>g <strong>at</strong> some sites.<br />
27 The actions of members of <strong>the</strong> public can be unpredictable, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
often not aware of <strong>the</strong> dangers when <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> proximity of mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g vehicles. Examples may <strong>in</strong>clude children be<strong>in</strong>g unable to underst<strong>and</strong><br />
those dangers, <strong>and</strong> people be<strong>in</strong>g unaware of <strong>the</strong> risks (eg through be<strong>in</strong>g visually<br />
or aurally impaired) or unable to react to <strong>the</strong>m (eg if <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong>firm). In <strong>the</strong>se<br />
cases, a tra<strong>in</strong>ed revers<strong>in</strong>g assistant or a tra<strong>in</strong>ed banksman (signaller) can reduce<br />
<strong>the</strong> risks when used <strong>in</strong> comb<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion with o<strong>the</strong>r revers<strong>in</strong>g aids.<br />
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28 A revers<strong>in</strong>g assistant is def<strong>in</strong>ed as a tra<strong>in</strong>ed employee who plays an<br />
active part <strong>in</strong> revers<strong>in</strong>g manoeuvres by giv<strong>in</strong>g pre-arranged h<strong>and</strong> signals to<br />
drivers. Their role is to stop collisions by prevent<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> vehicle collid<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
people <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r road users. More <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion on <strong>the</strong> use of revers<strong>in</strong>g<br />
assistants can be found <strong>in</strong> Waste <strong>and</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g vehicles <strong>in</strong> street collection<br />
(Waste04). 6<br />
29 A tra<strong>in</strong>ed banksman (signaller) can be used both to keep <strong>the</strong><br />
revers<strong>in</strong>g area free from pedestrians <strong>and</strong> to guide drivers, particularly where<br />
lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions are also <strong>in</strong>volved. More <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion on <strong>the</strong> use of a<br />
banksman/signaller can be found on <strong>HSE</strong>’s website <strong>at</strong>:<br />
www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/<strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion/revers<strong>in</strong>g.htm.<br />
30 It may be reasonably practicable to use a tra<strong>in</strong>ed revers<strong>in</strong>g assistant or a<br />
banksman/signaller if <strong>the</strong> vehicle is double-crewed, or if <strong>the</strong> pick-up site is<br />
staffed (eg <strong>at</strong> a supermarket). Your own risk assessment may conclude th<strong>at</strong>,<br />
wherever <strong>the</strong> public are likely to be <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> vic<strong>in</strong>ity dur<strong>in</strong>g vehicle oper<strong>at</strong>ions, you<br />
may always need to use ei<strong>the</strong>r a revers<strong>in</strong>g assistant or a banksman/signaller,<br />
whichever is <strong>the</strong> more appropri<strong>at</strong>e to <strong>the</strong> site circumstances (as long as it is<br />
reasonably practicable <strong>and</strong> safe to do so).<br />
Safe vehicles<br />
31 Vehicles oper<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> public areas with a potentially high pedestrian<br />
density (car parks, city centre sites etc) should give <strong>the</strong> driver effective vision to<br />
<strong>the</strong> sides, rear <strong>and</strong> front of <strong>the</strong> vehicle. A high st<strong>and</strong>ard of revers<strong>in</strong>g aids should<br />
be fitted to help <strong>the</strong> driver m<strong>in</strong>imise risks to <strong>the</strong> public. Revers<strong>in</strong>g aids may<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude CCTV, parabolic mirrors, revers<strong>in</strong>g alarms, revers<strong>in</strong>g sensors, beacons,<br />
or a mixture of <strong>the</strong>se. Your risk assessment will help you decide which ones to<br />
use.<br />
32 A list of fur<strong>the</strong>r helpful workplace transport-rel<strong>at</strong>ed public<strong>at</strong>ions is available<br />
on <strong>HSE</strong>’s ‘Vehicles <strong>at</strong> work’ website <strong>at</strong> www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport.<br />
Slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls<br />
33 Slips <strong>and</strong> trips are <strong>the</strong> most common source of <strong>in</strong>jury <strong>at</strong> work <strong>and</strong><br />
members of <strong>the</strong> public will be equally <strong>at</strong> risk <strong>at</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g sites where floors become<br />
wet or contam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> where <strong>the</strong>re is poor housekeep<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
34 Those <strong>in</strong> control of br<strong>in</strong>g-sites may be able to reduce <strong>the</strong> risks of slips,<br />
trips <strong>and</strong> falls to members of <strong>the</strong> public by adopt<strong>in</strong>g some of <strong>the</strong> fe<strong>at</strong>ures set<br />
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Table 2 Reduc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> risks of slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls<br />
Potential hazards<br />
Slips <strong>and</strong> trips caused by poor<br />
ground condition<br />
Slips <strong>and</strong> trips caused by we<strong>at</strong>her<br />
conditions<br />
Slips <strong>and</strong> trips caused by:<br />
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excess <strong>waste</strong><br />
■■<br />
spillages<br />
■■<br />
temporary obstructions<br />
Slips <strong>and</strong> trips caused by poor<br />
illum<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls caused by<br />
access structures (if steps/ramps<br />
<strong>and</strong> gantries are provided)<br />
Preventive fe<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
■■<br />
The ground should be firm <strong>and</strong> without unnecessarily steep<br />
slopes<br />
■■<br />
Avoid uneven surfaces <strong>and</strong> sudden changes <strong>in</strong> level<br />
■■<br />
Surfaces should be ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> good condition <strong>and</strong> free<br />
from potholes, broken pav<strong>in</strong>g slabs etc<br />
■■<br />
Gulleys should be suitably covered to prevent <strong>the</strong>m becom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
blocked by <strong>waste</strong> <strong>and</strong> present<strong>in</strong>g a tripp<strong>in</strong>g hazard<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
The area should be well dra<strong>in</strong>ed to reduce <strong>the</strong> slipp<strong>in</strong>g risk<br />
caused by st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g ra<strong>in</strong>w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
When ice <strong>and</strong> snow are present, grit or salt etc may need to be<br />
applied<br />
Procedures should be <strong>in</strong> place to regularly clear away<br />
accumul<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>waste</strong> <strong>and</strong> spillages <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> vic<strong>in</strong>ity of <strong>the</strong><br />
receptacles<br />
The fill level of receptacles should be regularly monitored to<br />
arrange replacements, prevent<strong>in</strong>g overfill<strong>in</strong>g, spillages <strong>and</strong><br />
items be<strong>in</strong>g left <strong>in</strong> access walkways<br />
The area should be regularly monitored to clear away<br />
temporary obstructions as soon as reasonably practicable<br />
Unspecified <strong>waste</strong> (furniture, electrical items etc) deposited <strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-site could cause tripp<strong>in</strong>g hazards. These items<br />
should be cleared away regularly, or if possible, separ<strong>at</strong>e<br />
receptacles should be provided<br />
■■<br />
If possible, restrict oper<strong>at</strong>ion to daylight hours<br />
■■<br />
Adequ<strong>at</strong>e illum<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion may be needed dur<strong>in</strong>g twilight or if <strong>the</strong><br />
site oper<strong>at</strong>es when it is dark<br />
Provid<strong>in</strong>g access arrangements such as steps, ramps <strong>and</strong> gantries to<br />
fill receptacles <strong>at</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-sites is compar<strong>at</strong>ively rare. If your site does<br />
have <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong>n consider provid<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
At steps:<br />
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h<strong>and</strong>rails <strong>and</strong> toe-boards<br />
■■<br />
broad treads with slip-resistant surfaces<br />
■■<br />
risers between treads<br />
■■<br />
high-visibility (eg yellow-contrast pa<strong>in</strong>ted) tread nos<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
rounded to prevent feet c<strong>at</strong>ch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
■■<br />
signage – warn of steps, <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>form users to use <strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>rail<br />
At ramps:<br />
■■<br />
h<strong>and</strong>rails <strong>and</strong> toe-boards<br />
■■<br />
gentle gradients (avoid excessive ones)<br />
■■<br />
slip-resistant m<strong>at</strong>erials or co<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>gs<br />
■■<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g a ‘dogleg’ bend <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> ramp to m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> risks of<br />
‘runaway’ barrows, or dropped items<br />
At gantries:<br />
■■<br />
guard rails <strong>and</strong> toe-boards to prevent falls from <strong>the</strong> gantry or<br />
<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> skip/receptacle when load<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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slip-resistant m<strong>at</strong>erials or co<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>gs<br />
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35 Effective housekeep<strong>in</strong>g can reduce risks:<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
a clean site, free from liquid spillages, dropped items, broken glass etc<br />
around <strong>the</strong> receptacles will m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> slips <strong>and</strong> trips risk. Appropri<strong>at</strong>e<br />
personal protective equipment (eg cut-resistant gloves) should be<br />
provided <strong>and</strong> used;<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erials for remov<strong>in</strong>g snow <strong>and</strong> ice should be available <strong>and</strong> used when<br />
required;<br />
housekeep<strong>in</strong>g activities should not be carried out while vehicles are<br />
manoeuvr<strong>in</strong>g or receptacles are be<strong>in</strong>g lifted or lowered <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> vic<strong>in</strong>ity.<br />
36 You can f<strong>in</strong>d more guidance on slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls <strong>at</strong> www.hse.gov.uk/slips/.<br />
Manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g<br />
37 The risk assessment process will help identify <strong>the</strong> risks associ<strong>at</strong>ed with<br />
manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> public:<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> need for manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g can be avoided;<br />
<strong>the</strong> level of risk of <strong>in</strong>jury from any manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> cannot<br />
be avoided;<br />
measures to reduce <strong>the</strong> risk of <strong>in</strong>jury from manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
38 Adopt<strong>in</strong>g some of <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g suggestions may m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> risks<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed with manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> public. The checklist is not<br />
comprehensive <strong>and</strong> your risk assessment may reveal o<strong>the</strong>r hazards <strong>and</strong> help<br />
identify o<strong>the</strong>r methods of effectively reduc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> risks presented by those<br />
hazards.<br />
Table 3 M<strong>in</strong>imis<strong>in</strong>g risks <strong>in</strong> lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Potential hazards<br />
Carry<strong>in</strong>g loads over unnecessary<br />
distances<br />
Unnecessary reach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
stoop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Steep ramps <strong>and</strong> steps<br />
Lack of <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion to <strong>the</strong> public<br />
Preventive fe<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
Try to get <strong>the</strong> load <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> receptacle as close to each o<strong>the</strong>r as<br />
possible, eg by loc<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g car park<strong>in</strong>g drop-off po<strong>in</strong>ts as close as is<br />
practicable to <strong>the</strong> receptacles<br />
When select<strong>in</strong>g feed apertures to receptacles ensure, so far as is<br />
reasonably practicable:<br />
■■<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are ideally between knuckle <strong>and</strong> elbow height (if th<strong>at</strong> is<br />
not possible <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>y should be between knuckle <strong>and</strong> sh<strong>in</strong><br />
height, or between elbow <strong>and</strong> shoulder height)<br />
■■<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are not <strong>at</strong> or near ground level, <strong>and</strong> above shoulder height<br />
■■<br />
areas around feed apertures are kept clear of obstructions, so<br />
th<strong>at</strong> people can get close to <strong>the</strong> feed aperture <strong>and</strong> do not<br />
have to over-reach<br />
Are steep ramps <strong>and</strong> steps really necessary? Could more appropri<strong>at</strong>e<br />
receptacles be chosen?<br />
Advise <strong>the</strong> public, by signs or o<strong>the</strong>r means, th<strong>at</strong> to reduce <strong>the</strong><br />
h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g risks to <strong>the</strong>mselves, <strong>the</strong>y can:<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
break <strong>the</strong> load down to be lighter <strong>and</strong> less bulky<br />
use bags or o<strong>the</strong>r conta<strong>in</strong>ers to make <strong>the</strong> load easier to grasp<br />
use both h<strong>and</strong>s when carry<strong>in</strong>g<br />
avoid stoop<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> reach<strong>in</strong>g where possible<br />
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39 You can f<strong>in</strong>d fur<strong>the</strong>r guidance on manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> website <strong>at</strong><br />
www.hse.gov.uk/msd.<br />
Safe worker<br />
Safe equipment<br />
40 The contract between <strong>the</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g-site owner <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g company<br />
should stipul<strong>at</strong>e who is responsible for <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegrity of any<br />
receptacles.<br />
41 Equipment should be ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> a safe condition <strong>and</strong> may need to be<br />
regularly <strong>in</strong>spected by a competent person. They have been known to fail<br />
because progressive wear or deterior<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir condition has not been<br />
noticed.<br />
42 The cha<strong>in</strong>s, wire ropes, lift<strong>in</strong>g rods etc <strong>at</strong>tached to conta<strong>in</strong>ers such as<br />
bottle banks are considered to be part of <strong>the</strong> load <strong>and</strong>, as such, <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>spection<br />
is not a direct requirement under <strong>the</strong> Lift<strong>in</strong>g Oper<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>and</strong> Lift<strong>in</strong>g Equipment<br />
Regul<strong>at</strong>ions 1998 (LOLER). 7<br />
43 However, an <strong>in</strong>spection under <strong>the</strong> Provision <strong>and</strong> Use of Work Equipment<br />
Regul<strong>at</strong>ions 1998 (PUWER) 8 is a requirement because if <strong>the</strong> cha<strong>in</strong>s/ropes/rods<br />
were to fail <strong>the</strong> contents of <strong>the</strong> bottle bank would be dropped, putt<strong>in</strong>g anyone <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> vic<strong>in</strong>ity <strong>at</strong> risk. The scope of <strong>the</strong> PUWER <strong>in</strong>spection would be similar or<br />
identical to th<strong>at</strong> of a thorough exam<strong>in</strong><strong>at</strong>ion under LOLER; <strong>the</strong> significant<br />
difference is th<strong>at</strong> under PUWER <strong>the</strong>re is no requirement for a written report of<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>spection.<br />
Mechanical lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Table 4 summarises some actions you can take to m<strong>in</strong>imise <strong>the</strong> risks from <strong>the</strong><br />
lift<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> empty<strong>in</strong>g of recycl<strong>in</strong>g receptacles.<br />
Table 4 Some ways to m<strong>in</strong>imise risks from lift<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> empty<strong>in</strong>g receptacles<br />
Potential hazards<br />
Receptacle or load-bear<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
could fail due to:<br />
■■<br />
wear <strong>and</strong> tear<br />
■■<br />
corrosion<br />
■■<br />
overload<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Destruction or c<strong>at</strong>astrophic failure<br />
of lift<strong>in</strong>g equipment or unexpected<br />
movement of <strong>the</strong> receptacle when<br />
released<br />
Collision risks to pedestrians<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g pick-up/exchange<br />
oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Risks of receptacle over-run<br />
outside <strong>the</strong> design<strong>at</strong>ed area<br />
Preventive fe<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
Inspection to check <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegrity of <strong>the</strong>:<br />
■■<br />
recycl<strong>in</strong>g receptacles<br />
■■<br />
lift<strong>in</strong>g equipment<br />
■■<br />
lift<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
The skip should be able to move freely as <strong>in</strong>tended – ensure <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
no snagg<strong>in</strong>g of cha<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Ensure pedestrians are excluded from areas where <strong>the</strong>se oper<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
are tak<strong>in</strong>g place<br />
Some premises have made this task easier by provid<strong>in</strong>g raised floor<br />
guides <strong>and</strong> ‘wheel stops’ to ease skip loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> prevent over-run<br />
(ie <strong>the</strong> receptacle skidd<strong>in</strong>g when placed, <strong>and</strong> mov<strong>in</strong>g outside <strong>the</strong><br />
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Table 4 Some ways to m<strong>in</strong>imise risks from lift<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> empty<strong>in</strong>g receptacles (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
Potential hazards<br />
Collisions between<br />
vehicles/parked<br />
cars/plant/pedestrians<br />
Preventive fe<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
A receptacle’s loc<strong>at</strong>ion is important for safe <strong>and</strong> efficient oper<strong>at</strong>ion of<br />
<strong>the</strong> site. Interfer<strong>in</strong>g with smooth <strong>and</strong> planned traffic flow on site<br />
dram<strong>at</strong>ically <strong>in</strong>creases <strong>the</strong> risk of collisions. Cre<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g a bl<strong>in</strong>d corner or<br />
obstruct<strong>in</strong>g pedestrian walkways can <strong>in</strong>crease collision risks<br />
Check <strong>the</strong> loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> surround<strong>in</strong>g area. When assess<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
receptacle’s loc<strong>at</strong>ion, ask yourself:<br />
■■<br />
Does it conform to your requests as to where it should be<br />
placed?<br />
■■<br />
Does it impede or <strong>in</strong>terfere with traffic movement <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
park<strong>in</strong>g arrangements?<br />
■■<br />
Does it cre<strong>at</strong>e a bl<strong>in</strong>d corner?<br />
Contact with overhead<br />
obstructions or overhead power<br />
l<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Overhead obstructions can impede <strong>the</strong> lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ion or impair <strong>the</strong><br />
driver’s view of <strong>the</strong> lift<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
■■<br />
The receptacle should be sited to avoid street light<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
bunt<strong>in</strong>g, overhead cables etc wherever possible<br />
■■<br />
Overhang<strong>in</strong>g veget<strong>at</strong>ion should be pruned to prevent<br />
obstruction or snagg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
■■<br />
If lifts must take place under any overhead power l<strong>in</strong>es <strong>and</strong><br />
pipework <strong>the</strong>n special precautions will be required. Seek<br />
advice from site <strong>management</strong><br />
45 Your risk assessment should <strong>in</strong>dic<strong>at</strong>e <strong>the</strong> security measures you may need<br />
to have <strong>in</strong> place to prevent public access to <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>sides of certa<strong>in</strong> receptacles.<br />
Falls from height<br />
46 Sheet<strong>in</strong>g high-sided skips <strong>and</strong> commercial vehicles by climb<strong>in</strong>g onto <strong>the</strong><br />
vehicle without adequ<strong>at</strong>e means to prevent a fall is a high-risk activity with a<br />
significant risk of serious <strong>in</strong>jury. Site <strong>and</strong> vehicle oper<strong>at</strong>ors should both ensure<br />
th<strong>at</strong> only safe systems of work are used.<br />
47 You can prevent falls dur<strong>in</strong>g sheet<strong>in</strong>g vehicles by provid<strong>in</strong>g autom<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
sheet<strong>in</strong>g systems (autosheeters). These remove <strong>the</strong> need to work on top of <strong>the</strong><br />
load. These systems are suitable for all sites <strong>and</strong> remove <strong>the</strong> need for each site<br />
to provide safe access.<br />
48 Altern<strong>at</strong>ively, you could provide a sheet<strong>in</strong>g st<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> allows access to<br />
<strong>the</strong> load via a gantry <strong>and</strong> a safety harness for <strong>the</strong> oper<strong>at</strong>or to prevent falls from<br />
unguarded sides of <strong>the</strong> load. Detailed advice is given on <strong>the</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> website <strong>at</strong><br />
www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/<strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion/sheet<strong>in</strong>g.htm.<br />
Personal protective equipment<br />
49 Drivers <strong>and</strong> any support staff <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> manoeuvr<strong>in</strong>g, receptacle lift<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
empty<strong>in</strong>g tasks should wear high-visibility cloth<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>and</strong> supervision<br />
50 Sufficient tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>and</strong> supervision for all workers <strong>in</strong>volved with<br />
<strong>the</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g oper<strong>at</strong>ion should be provided specific to <strong>the</strong> task <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
perform<strong>in</strong>g. Where site-specific rules exist, staff must underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>se <strong>and</strong><br />
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carry <strong>the</strong>m out. There is more advice <strong>in</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> leaflet Health <strong>and</strong> safety tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g:<br />
A brief guide. 9<br />
Monitor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
51 You may need to monitor work activities periodically to assure yourself th<strong>at</strong><br />
your system of work is both suitable, <strong>and</strong> th<strong>at</strong> your staff keep to it.<br />
Worker consult<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> engagement<br />
52 Workers should be consulted <strong>and</strong> engaged regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safety<br />
arrangements <strong>and</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g practices. Their support is essential <strong>in</strong> ensur<strong>in</strong>g safe<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>Safety</strong> represent<strong>at</strong>ives <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r workers can contribute positively <strong>in</strong><br />
achiev<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> desired outcomes by:<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
■■<br />
identify<strong>in</strong>g problems;<br />
<strong>in</strong>dic<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g whe<strong>the</strong>r activities can be carried out safely under prevail<strong>in</strong>g conditions;<br />
gener<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g sound practical ideas <strong>and</strong> solutions.<br />
53 Fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion on worker <strong>in</strong>volvement can be found <strong>at</strong><br />
www.hse.gov.uk/<strong>in</strong>volvement/ <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>HSE</strong> leaflet Consult<strong>in</strong>g employees on health<br />
<strong>and</strong> safety: A brief guide to <strong>the</strong> law. 10<br />
References<br />
1 Oper<strong>at</strong><strong>in</strong>g civic amenity sites safely Waste01 <strong>HSE</strong> 2007<br />
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/<strong>waste</strong>01.pdf<br />
2 <strong>HSE</strong>’s ‘Manag<strong>in</strong>g for health <strong>and</strong> safety’ website: hwww.hse.gov.uk/manag<strong>in</strong>g/<br />
3 Workplace health, safety <strong>and</strong> welfare. Workplace (Health, <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Welfare) Regul<strong>at</strong>ions 1992. Approved Code of Practice L24 <strong>HSE</strong> Books 1992<br />
ISBN 978 0 7176 0413 5 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l24.htm<br />
4 Workplace transport safety: An employers’ guide HSG136 (Second edition)<br />
<strong>HSE</strong> Books 2005 ISBN 978 0 7176 6154 1 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg136.htm<br />
5 Safe transport <strong>in</strong> <strong>waste</strong> <strong>management</strong> <strong>and</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g facilities Waste09<br />
<strong>HSE</strong> 2009 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/<strong>waste</strong>09.pdf<br />
6 Waste <strong>and</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g vehicles <strong>in</strong> street collection Waste04 <strong>HSE</strong> 2009<br />
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/<strong>waste</strong>04.pdf<br />
7 Safe use of lift<strong>in</strong>g equipment. Lift<strong>in</strong>g Oper<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>and</strong> Lift<strong>in</strong>g Equipment<br />
Regul<strong>at</strong>ions 1998. Approved Code of Practice <strong>and</strong> guidance L113<br />
<strong>HSE</strong> Books 1998 ISBN 978 0 7176 1628 2 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm<br />
8 Safe use of work equipment. Provision <strong>and</strong> Use of Work Equipment<br />
Regul<strong>at</strong>ions 1998. Approved Code of Practice <strong>and</strong> guidance L22 (Third edition)<br />
<strong>HSE</strong> Books 2008 ISBN 978 0 7176 6295 1 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l22.htm<br />
9 Health <strong>and</strong> safety tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g: A brief guide Leaflet INDG345(rev1)<br />
<strong>HSE</strong> Books 2012 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/<strong>in</strong>dg345.htm<br />
10 Consult<strong>in</strong>g employees on health <strong>and</strong> safety: A brief guide to <strong>the</strong> law<br />
INDG232(rev2) <strong>HSE</strong> Books 2013 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/<strong>in</strong>dg232.htm<br />
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Fur<strong>the</strong>r read<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>HSE</strong>’s <strong>waste</strong> website: www.hse.gov.uk/<strong>waste</strong>/wish.htm<br />
Risk assessments: www.hse.gov.uk/risk/<br />
Slips, trips <strong>and</strong> falls: www.hse.gov.uk/slips/<br />
Manual h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g: www.hse.gov.uk/msd/<br />
Sheet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> unsheet<strong>in</strong>g: www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/<strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion/<br />
sheet<strong>in</strong>g.htm<br />
Worker <strong>in</strong>volvement: www.hse.gov.uk/<strong>in</strong>volvement/<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
For <strong>in</strong>form<strong>at</strong>ion about health <strong>and</strong> safety, or to report <strong>in</strong>consistencies or<br />
<strong>in</strong>accuracies <strong>in</strong> this guidance, visit www.hse.gov.uk/. You can view <strong>HSE</strong><br />
guidance onl<strong>in</strong>e or order priced public<strong>at</strong>ions from <strong>the</strong> website. <strong>HSE</strong> priced<br />
public<strong>at</strong>ions are also available from bookshops.<br />
This guidance is issued by <strong>the</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Executive. Follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
guidance is not compulsory, unless specifically st<strong>at</strong>ed, <strong>and</strong> you are free to take<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r action. But if you do follow <strong>the</strong> guidance you will normally be do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
enough to comply with <strong>the</strong> law. Health <strong>and</strong> safety <strong>in</strong>spectors seek to secure<br />
compliance with <strong>the</strong> law <strong>and</strong> may refer to this guidance.<br />
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