Workplace transport is any activity involving vehicles used in a workplace. Employers have a legal duty to ensure that the health and safety of their employees, contractors and members of the public are not put at risk as a result of the work they do.
To ensure the health and safety of employees and people visiting a workplace, several factors should be considered, such as; ensuring the environment is well designed for vehicles and pedestrians, reviewing transport activities that could lead to accidents and injury, ensuring drivers are trained and competent in the use of vehicles and making sure vehicles are fit for purpose and regularly maintained.
This e-learning course covers the main areas of workplace transport safety, starting with risk assessment and then exploring the key principles of safety in the use of vehicles.