RA-HS43 Access to Vehicles and Working at Height
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Access Vehicles for Working at Height Risk Assessment
This fully completed access vehicles for working at height 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 the use of vehicle-mounted access equipment including lorry-mounted cranes, aerial work platforms and vehicle-mounted cherry pickers and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Access Vehicles Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with access vehicles for working at height including;
- Fall from vehicle-mounted access platform — operative falling from an elevated platform, cage or cradle causing fatal or serious injury
- Vehicle-mounted access equipment overturning — access platform becoming unstable due to ground conditions, overloading or excessive wind
- Traffic and pedestrian hazards during operation — vehicle-mounted access equipment operating in public roads or shared spaces creating collision and exclusion zone hazards
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Trained and certificated MEWP operators only; safety harness attached to designated anchor point at all times
- Vehicle stabilised on level ground with outriggers fully extended before elevating; not elevated in excessive wind
- Ground conditions surveyed; SWL not exceeded; LOLER thorough examination every 6/12 months
- Traffic management plan for public road operations; exclusion zones with barriers and signage
- Emergency lowering and rescue procedure tested before each deployment
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 access vehicles for working at height risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, fleet managers, site supervisors and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with vehicle-mounted access equipment under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. 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.