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What are the main types of risk caused by vehicle operations?
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Loss of control, overturning, and collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians or fixed objects.
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What unsafe practices might cause a forklift truck to overturn?
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Several unsafe practices may be involved, including: • Driving too fast. • Driving into potholes or over kerbs. • Driving with the load raised up. • Collisions, especially with kerbs. • Cornering too fast |
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Identify the main safety measures used to manage vehicle operations and movement.
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Management of vehicle operations and movements include the following measures • Restricting vehicle use to qualified, authorised staff only. • Safe systems of work. • Designated vehicle parking places • Signs and marking. • Signalling and use of bondsmen. • Loading and unloading procedures • General rules to make sure vehicles do not become hazards. . |
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What special equipment might be fitted to vehicles to protect drivers?
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• Seat for the driver (and any passengers). • Seat belt. |
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In what conditions should warning lights and alarm systems be used?
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Warning lights and alarms should be used to alert pedestrians and other drivers of the approach of a vehicle. They are particularly important at blinds corners, junctions and doorways, and on reversing. |
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What are the main means of separating vehicles and pedestrians?
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There are three main means of separation: • Barriers and / or clear surface markings to mark separate routes for pedestrians and vehicles. Kerbed pavements for outdoor roadways. • Designated crossing points for pedestrians to use when crossing vehicle routes • Separate doorways and access points for pedestrians. |
