Overnight Parking
We have had recent reports of Drivers staying overnight on various Tata sites. This in itself is strictly forbidden but it seems Drivers are littering and leaving rubbish on site also.
Drivers must be reminded that Overnight Parking and Sleeping on Site is NOT ALLOWED.
Drivers must ensure they have enough hours left on their Tachographs to enable them to be loaded and leave site before their hours run out.
Changes to RIDDOR Accident Reporting (UK only)
As of 6th April 2012, RIDDOR’s over 3 day injury reporting requirement has changed. The trigger point has increased from over 3 days to over 7 days incapacitation (not counting the day on which the accident happened).
For further details, please visit the HSE website.
VOSA (UK Road Authority) updates
Accompanying this Newsletter is a Load Security Assessment matrix created by VOSA and is now in practice from 1st April.
There is particular focus on the use of headboards in load restraint. This matrix classifies loads above headboards as Category 1 load restraint failures, with steel being a Category A product risk, i.e. HIGH/HIGH.
Please ensure all Drivers and Hauliers/Traction providers are aware that VOSA will be enforcing the Prohibition notices related to load restraint defects.
Proactives
Following on from our Alert Bulletin regarding Drinking, one of our hauliers has informed us they have already partnered with other local hauliers and adopted a firm stance on drink and drug misuse. They realise the negative impact of an employee’s substance misuse will have on all aspects of their
business operation and as a result, have purchased a “Police approved” Draeger breathalyser and initiated a random testing programme. The purchase of this machine has been shared between three partner companies which makes it a very cost effective deterrent.
They have backed this up by issuing a robust “Substance Misuse Policy” to all employees.
Website updates – LRGs & Incident Reporting
All of Tata’s Engineered Load Restraint Guidelines and Technical Information sheets are available to view and download from our Website.
Please use the below link to access the folder:
http://www.poferrymasters.com/tatasteel/health-and-safety/load-restraint-guidelines/
We have also added a link which will enable Hauliers to download and complete the Incident report which is required to be filled in within 24 hours of an incident occurring.
http://www.poferrymasters.com/tatasteel/health-and-safety/haulier-incident-reporting/
