HSE Workplace Transport: What UK Warehouses Should Expect
Being struck by a moving vehicle remains one of the leading causes of fatal injury at work, so segregation, clear markings and protection are exactly what inspectors look for.
Operations directors, warehouse managers and H&S leads.
Workplace Transport Stays In The Spotlight
The HSE consistently identifies workplace transport as one of the biggest causes of fatal and serious injury in UK workplaces, and warehousing is among the highest-risk sectors. Inspectors continue to focus on how sites separate people from vehicles, control crossings and manage reversing.
What Inspectors Look For
- A documented, risk-assessed traffic management plan
- Physical separation of pedestrians and vehicles where possible
- Clear, maintained floor markings and signage
- Controlled crossing points and managed reversing
- Protection at known impact hotspots
The fastest way to get ahead of this is a documented plan. Our traffic management plan guide walks through every element, and the warehouse safety audit checklist lets you benchmark your site today.
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