RA-HS44 Working Around Moving Vehicles
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Working Near Moving Vehicles Risk Assessment
This fully completed working near moving vehicles risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards, risks and associated control measures for all activities where employees work in close proximity to moving vehicles and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Working Near Moving Vehicles Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with working near moving vehicles including;
- Struck by moving vehicle — operative struck by a moving vehicle whilst working in a traffic zone, road or shared yard causing fatal crush injuries and severe trauma
- Traffic zone intrusion — operatives inadvertently entering live traffic lanes without adequate protection, particularly during traffic management installation or emergency works
- Moving plant in congested work areas — excavators, rollers and other plant manoeuvring in confined work zones creating collision risk with pedestrians
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating of Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Pedestrian and vehicle routes segregated using physical barriers; high-vis clothing (Class 2 or 3) and safety helmets worn by all persons in traffic areas
- Safe working procedures for traffic zone entries; banksman deployed for plant movements; vehicle speeds restricted
- Traffic management fully installed before any operative enters the carriageway; look-out or traffic marshal posted
- Plant exclusion zones; 360-degree cameras fitted to plant; movements planned and communicated at daily briefings
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 — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
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 working near moving vehicles risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, traffic management supervisors, site managers and any employer with a duty to assess risks to employees working near moving vehicles. 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.