University Owned Vehicles

The University has its own vehicles that are used by employees for work. The University recognises there may be an increased risk to the safety for employees and other people on campus from workplace transport.

The risks from workplace transport fall in four key areas.

• People - the driver, other road users and pedestrians
• Vehicle  - suitability for the terrain and work undertaken, maintenance and inspection
• Management of risk - risk assessments, training, communication and co-operation
• Site - traffic routes, transport surfaces, vehicle speed and safe manoeuvrability.

Simple steps can be taken to manage the risk from workplace vehicles. They include undertaking an adequate risk assessment, careful driver selection and training, regular vehicle inspection and maintenance, as well as good site safety.

If you are responsible for workplace vehicles, your department or section may have local standards on how to control the risk. Speak to your line manager for more information. Otherwise, follow the links on this page to get more advice on the risks, how to control the risk and useful checklists. Your link health and safety adviser is also able for advice.