2. Risk assessment for driving
Carry out a risk assessment
Many different types of vehicle are used in a workplace setting and it is important that you are aware of the risks they cause and take steps to manage these. The best way to find out about the risks in your organisation, and how to address these, is by discussing issues with your staff and carrying out a risk assessment.
Find out how to carry out a risk assessment
Your risk assessment for driving activities at work should consider
- the driver
- the vehicle
- the journey, route or the job the vehicle is used for.
The risk assessment process will help an employer identify how best to control these and other identified risks on their sites. View our pages on
on-site transport hazards and
public road hazards to find out more about the types of risks that your drivers may face and the steps you can take to manage these risks.
To learn more about vehicles and driving for work, complete our online awareness course.
Go to the VLE course on driving at work