The majority of construction transport accidents result from the inadequate segregation of pedestrians and vehicles. This can usually be avoided by careful planning, particularly at the design stage, and by controlling vehicle operations during construction work. Inadequate planning and control are the root cause of many construction vehicle accidents which often involve

Vehicles or their loads striking people, particularly when reversing

Vehicles striking services and obstructions

Manufacturers’ instructions for safe use being disregarded

Inadequate training of drivers and signallers

Unsafe loading and transportation of materials on vehicles

Principal contractors should ensure that pedestrians and vehicles are adequately separated by establishing: pedestrian-only areas from which vehicles are completely excluded    Safe designated pedestrian routes to work locations

Vehicle-only areas, especially where space is limited or traffic is heavy

Safe vehicle routes around the site

Legal obligations will require compliance with HASAWA, MHSWR, WAH, Supply of Machinery Regulations, PUWER and specifically the relevant requirements of CDM – CDM Reg. 27 Traffic Routes & 28 Vehicles