Transportation of Additional hazards The driver is responsible The carriage of Driver / Safety Prior to Goods arising from the for ensuring that any load dangerous goods / transporting transportation of carried does not exceed hazardous substances goods. goods in the the stated weight is governed by specific vehicle. capacity of the vehicle. regulations. Advice All loads must be should be sought from appropriately secured to the Safety Advisor prevent objects shifting before transporting during transit. goods of this nature. The carriage of dangerous goods or hazardous substances is governed by specific regulations and as such requires consideration outside of this assessment. Adverse Weather Adverse weather Drivers should make None N/A can result in poor themselves aware of any driving conditions adverse weather placing the driver, conditions that may passengers and impact upon their other drivers and journey and allow pedestrians. additional time as part of their plans. Drivers should feel confident in making a decision not to travel if driving conditions are considered hazardous. Traffic Conditions Delays may result Drivers should make use None N/A in frustration for of local and regional the driver and traffic reports in order to
Transportation of Goods Additional hazards arising from the transportation of goods in the vehicle. The driver is responsible for ensuring that any load carried does not exceed the stated weight capacity of the vehicle. All loads must be appropriately secured to prevent objects shifting during transit. The carriage of dangerous goods or hazardous substances is governed by specific regulations and as such requires consideration outside of this assessment. The carriage of dangerous goods / hazardous substances is governed by specific regulations. Advice should be sought from the Safety Advisor before transporting goods of this nature. Driver / Safety Prior to transporting goods. Adverse Weather Adverse weather can result in poor driving conditions placing the driver, passengers and other drivers and pedestrians. Drivers should make themselves aware of any adverse weather conditions that may impact upon their journey and allow additional time as part of their plans. Drivers should feel confident in making a decision not to travel if driving conditions are considered hazardous. None N/A Traffic Conditions Delays may result in frustration for the driver and Drivers should make use of local and regional traffic reports in order to None N/A
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