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RA-HS71 Discharging Bulk Loads
RA-HS71 Discharging Bulk Loads
File Reference : RA-HS71 Discharging Bulk Loads
Date File Updated 25/07/2025
File Format MS Word
No. of files 1
Category Risk Assessments
Tags: ISO 45001

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Discharging Bulk Loads Risk Assessment

This fully completed discharging bulk loads risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers all operations involving the discharge of bulk loads from tippers, tankers and bulk carriers, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.

What Does This Discharging Bulk Loads Risk Assessment Cover?

This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with discharging bulk loads including;
  • Vehicle overturning during tipping — vehicle overturning on uneven or soft ground causing fatal injury to the driver and bystanders
  • Person struck by discharging bulk material — bulk material falling from the discharge point striking ground workers causing serious injury
  • Reversing and manoeuvring at discharge point — vehicle reversing to the tip position striking ground workers causing fatal crush injuries

Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating of Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;

  • Tipping area confirmed level, firm and capable of bearing vehicle weight before raising the body
  • Banksman deployed to monitor ground conditions and confirm all-clear before tipping
  • Exclusion zone maintained around the discharge point with high-vis and safety helmets worn by all persons
  • Banksman deployed for all reversing with agreed hand signals and audible reversing alarms fitted
  • Tailgate controls operated from a safe position outside the discharge zone

A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.

A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template

This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.

Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?

This discharging bulk loads risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, logistics managers, site managers and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with bulk discharge operations under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.

Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.

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