Transport & Driving

What is 'workplace transport' hazard?

• AMovement of vehicles and people within workplace (forklifts, lorries, pedestrians) with collision and injury risks✓
• BOnly public transport
• COnly road travel
• DOnly accidents

Answer: Workplace transport includes all vehicles, forklifts, pedestrians and equipment movement within the work environment.

What is 'reversing vehicle' hazard?

• ALimited visibility and inability to see all areas around the vehicle, high collision risk with people/objects✓
• BOnly visibility impairment
• COnly speed-related
• DMinor hazard

Answer: Reversing causes many incidents because drivers cannot see behind, beside or under the vehicle.

What controls prevent reversing incidents?

• AEliminating reversing where possible, designated banksmen, cameras, mirrors, alarm systems, trained drivers✓
• BJust using mirrors
• COnly speed reduction
• DNo specific controls

Answer: Reversing controls use the hierarchy: eliminate reversing first; if necessary, use guides, cameras and trained supervision.

What is 'pedestrian segregation'?

• ASeparating pedestrians from vehicle traffic through barriers, designated walkways and controlled crossing points✓
• BKeeping pedestrians in specific areas
• COnly warning pedestrians
• DReducing vehicle speed

Answer: Effective segregation uses physical barriers and designated routes to prevent pedestrian-vehicle collisions.

What is a 'banksman'?

• AA trained person guiding vehicles using hand signals to reduce reversing and collision risks✓
• BA person who collects payments
• CA site supervisor
• DAn equipment operator

Answer: Banksmen (spotters) guide drivers in difficult manoeuvres, especially reversing, using standard hand signals.

What is 'loading and unloading' hazard?

• ARisk of falls, struck-by incidents, vehicle movement and overturning during cargo handling✓
• BOnly back injuries
• COnly manual handling
• DMinor logistics issue

Answer: Loading/unloading hazards include unstable loads, vehicle movement, slips and overturning.

What is a 'load restraint' system?

• AEquipment (straps, chains, nets) securing cargo to prevent movement or spillage during transport✓
• BWeight limits only
• CSpeed restrictions
• DDocumentation only

Answer: Load restraints must prevent cargo movement, spillage and vehicle overturning during transit.

What is 'vehicle maintenance' importance?

• ARegular checks (brakes, tyres, lights, steering) prevent mechanical failures causing incidents✓
• BOnly checking oil levels
• COnly minor adjustments
• DCosmetic only

Answer: Proper maintenance prevents mechanical failures that could cause loss of control or accidents.

What is 'driver training' purpose in workplace?

• AEnsuring operators of workplace vehicles (forklifts, lorries) have skills and knowledge to work safely✓
• BOnly legal compliance
• COnly for new drivers
• DRefresher training only

Answer: Driver training must cover hazards, safe operating procedures, load securing and emergency response.

What is 'fatigue' risk in driving?

• AReduced alertness and reaction time from tiredness, increasing accident risk✓
• BOnly muscular tiredness
• COnly mental stress
• DNormal driving condition

Answer: Driver fatigue significantly increases accident risk; hours of work regulations exist to limit fatigue risk.

What is a 'dangerous driving incident'?

• ADriving that puts people at risk through speed, congestion, recklessness or poor decisions✓
• BAny traffic violation
• COnly high-speed driving
• DOnly at night

Answer: Dangerous driving incidents include speeding, tailgating, aggressive driving and reckless manoeuvres.

What is 'road safety' in occupational context?

• AManaging risks for employees whose work involves driving or travelling on roads✓
• BOnly highway safety
• COnly police matters
• DOnly insurance concerns

Answer: Occupational road safety includes managing company vehicle use, driver competence and vehicle maintenance.