Load Restraint Light Vehicles Trailers and Utes Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers securing loads on light vehicles, trailers and utes, including loading, restraint, travel checks and unloading. It supports planning and risk management by addressing load stability, vehicle condition, restraint equipment and worker safety hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the load placement and restraint method
• Inspect the vehicle, trailer and restraint equipment
• Position the vehicle and set up a stable work area
• Handle loads and restraint gear safely
• Load and place materials or equipment securely
• Apply restraints and protect them from sharp edges
• Manage work on trays, trailers and loads at height
• Carry out final pre-departure load and vehicle checks
• Release restraints and unload while managing load movement
• Respond to changing conditions, fatigue, incidents and unsafe equipment

Who is this for?

Suitable for drivers, contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses transporting loads with light vehicles, trailers or utes.

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 risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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 — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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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