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This example risk assessment has been prepared using the
F-HS20 General Risk Assessment form template - a purpose-built template designed to focus entirely on what matters: identifying hazards, rating risk and recording controls, without any unnecessary fields getting in the way.

The file is supplied in fully editable MS Word format and can be easily customised and saved to Google Docs format if required. The document uses pre-defined style formatting throughout with styles to match the risk-ratings which are input using select boxes pre-populated with all possible risk ratings. All text is in Calibri font for improved readability.
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Car Transporter Operations Risk Assessment

What Does This Car Transporter Operations Risk Assessment Cover?

• Road traffic collision, rollover, and jack-knife from operating long, heavy, high centre of gravity vehicles with significant blind spots
• Slips, trips, and falls from elevated trailer decks and loading ramps contaminated with oil, fuel, or debris
• Loss of load during transit caused by inadequately secured vehicles, creating a severe collision and fatality risk for other road users
• Musculoskeletal strain and ergonomic injury from handling heavy chains, straps, and winch cables under awkward low-clearance postures
• Vehicle and mechanical failure including brakes, tyres, hydraulic ramp systems and lighting circuits
• Driver fatigue and human error from long hours, monotonous motorway driving and schedule pressure
• Overloading and legal non-compliance with gross vehicle weight and axle weight limits
• Hazardous materials including electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion battery damage and thermal runaway, fuel leaks, and fire
• Adverse weather and environmental conditions including crosswind instability, ice and snow on ramps and decks, and reduced visibility

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

• Driver licence and category checks, route planning, mirror and camera checks, and banksman-controlled reversing
• Pre-load deck and ramp inspection, non-slip surfaces, single-operative load control, and three points of contact discipline
• Manufacturer-approved straps, chains and chocks; pre-departure verification and periodic re-checks during long trips
• Manual handling assessments, winch and motorised ramp use, training in low-clearance lashing technique and cold-weather provisions
• Full pre-trip mechanical inspection, written preventive maintenance schedules, and a "no defect, no road" rule
• Drivers' hours compliance, tachograph monitoring, fatigue reporting culture and refresher training in defensive driving
• Axle weight calculation and verification, planned load distribution, written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance audits
• Pre-load EV inspection for visible battery damage, safe state of charge (SOC) transport, on-board fire extinguisher and trained emergency response
• Weather forecast monitoring with driver authority to delay or curtail trips, speed reduction protocols and weatherproof Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.

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Who Is This Car Transporter Operations Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?

This car transporter operations risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, vehicle logistics operators, car transporter drivers, transport managers, fleet managers, and any employer with a duty to assess risks under applicable health and safety legislation. 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.