Driving Commercial Vehicles Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers commercial vehicle driving activities, including journey planning, vehicle checks, loading and driving in varied locations. It supports planning and risk management by identifying fatigue, vehicle, traffic, load, environmental and emergency hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan journeys, schedules and fitness for driving
• Select, maintain and check the vehicle before departure
• Set up cab access and seating to reduce injury risks
• Load, unload and restrain items safely
• Drive on public roads and work sites with attention to traffic conditions
• Manage vehicle interactions with pedestrians and mobile plant
• Prepare for remote, isolated or regional travel
• Carry out refuelling, roadside stops and minor checks safely
• Respond to collisions, breakdowns and other emergencies

Who is this for?

Suitable for drivers, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out commercial vehicle operations.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use