Health & Safety Risk Management System

S01 - Access & Egress

Having good access and egress to the site and to the plant and equipment operating on the site is a basic health and safety requirement that is often overlooked. Over 30% of workplace accidents are as a result of slips, trips and falls. Addressing the fundamental issues associated with access and egress can help reduce accidents, incidents and near hits in the workplace.

This written procedure provides advice and support on what to look for when undertaking a risk assessment. It is broken down into sections looking at static plant and equipment and mobile plant and considers issues such as traffic and pedestrian routing and confined space entry. It should be read in conjunction with the mobile and static plant inspection and the housekeeping modules.