Poor workplace design and layout is a major cause of transport accidents. It is noted that careful examination and planning of the workplace and traffic routes will result in a lower risk of such accidents. There is a legal requirement on employers and any person who has control to any extent of the workplace, to carry out a suitable risk assessment in regards to workplace transport.

You need to carry out an assessment to identify the hazards associated with all vehicular activities on your premises. In conducting the assessment, the workplace itself must be evaluated with respect to the movement of vehicles within the workplace and work on loading and unloading.