Risk Assessment: Construction and Civil Works

Workers Affected by Works Hazards

RISK

130 Being run over or hit by vehicles.

RISK FACTORS

VMoving vehicles and machinery present on site (platforms, trucks, cranes, etc.).
People getting knocked down due to reversing manoeuvres, lack of signalling, absence of a person giving signals, lack of visibility, narrow spaces.
Personnel working within the radius of action of machine jibs or booms being knocked over.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Rules for acting

Maintain the pertinent safety distances, respect signposting and demarcations if these should exist.
Do not work within the radius of action of machinery and vehicles.
Coordination of works among firms.
Sufficient lighting.
Works machinery is to be equipped with intermittent lights and a reversing klaxon.
A person giving signals is to be present in those manoeuvres that require one.
Information prior to commencing work on the place where the work is to be done.
Demarcation of the work area.
Demarcation of the areas where personnel and machinery transit.
For vehicles and machinery entering and exiting excavations, a ramp is to be provided that has the lateral slope demanded by the type of ground and is to start with a longitudinal section of at least 6 m, its maximum inclination being 8% in bends and 12% on the straight sections. It is to have a minimum width of 4.5 m on the straight sections and a greater width on bends.
Special attention is to be paid to the circulation of vehicles and machinery.
Transit preferably within the areas delimited for that purpose, without invading those established for the circulation of vehicles. If these should not exist, always transit on the left.
Complying with internal site regulations shall be mandatory.
Drivers are to have the competent professional qualification and the corresponding driving licence.
Respect the client’s internal road regulations (giving way, etc.).

Personal protection

Procedures to apply

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