SWP: Weigh Bridge

Ref No: POS_SWP 12_Weigh Bridge

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Date: 05/07/21

Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Injury whilst dismounting vehicle on weigh bridge.

• Moving Vehicles

• Weather Conditions

• Lower limb injury

• Collision with personnel

• Collision with other vehicles/equipment

Do

• Stop the vehicle prior to entering the weigh bridge. (Pre and post discharge of load).

• Exit the vehicle once you have ensured that it is safe to do so whilst maintaining 3 points of contact throughout.

• Hand paperwork to the weigh bridge operative.

• Re-enter vehicle as exited.

• Drive onto the weigh bridge and stay in vehicle.

• Wait to be given authority to drive off the weigh bridge and tip load.

• Repeat the procedure once unloaded.

Do Not

 Exit the vehicle once on the weigh bridge.

Specific Training Requirements:

• Basic Training - through an accredited training provider training to the standards outlined in the L117 ACOP.

• Specific job training - tailored to the needs of the organisation.

• Familiarisation training - Familiarisation training is the third stage of training, which should be carried out on the job, under close supervision, by someone with appropriate knowledge.

Risk Assessments:

• POS 01_Working at Heights

• POS 05_Slips & Trips

• POS 10 Young and Inexperienced Workers

• POS 11_Operating Plant and Machinery

SWPs:

• POS_SWP 16_ Driving Port Vehicles