Vehicle Risk Assessment- 03/05/2006

Fleet Number
Vehicle Checks to be performed
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Accountable Person
Make:
Toyota 79
Series
Event

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General-Weekly (Single Driver)

Daily (Multiple Drivers)
Pit Operations- Daily
Travel to remote PI Sites - Daily

Negative Outcome

Controls to reduce Risk Score

Loss of steering control rollover

Strike object

Adhere to speed limits

Avoid driving on rocky/loose material
Vehicle inspections (As per above determined by use) to consider tyre
wear and condition
Adhere to speed limits
Monitor tyre condition (As per above determined by use)
Avoid using brakes to bring vehicle under control
Check Fluid levels (As per above determined by use)
Ensure serviced at specified intervals.
Test Brakes (As per above determined by use)
Fix Faults immediately

Risk Score

Prob.

Con.

Ca

3.1

Ca

3.1

3.7

Ca

3.1

3.2

Ca

3.1

Ca

3.1

Cr

3.3

Cr

3.1

Cr

3.1

(Controls in place)

Driving
Tyre blow-out

Flat tyre

Loss of steering control

Engine failure

Time delays

Brake Failure

Loss of control
Failure

Hit wildlife

Vehicle Damage or personal injury

Swerving to avoid Wildlife

Vehicle accident

Unsecured cargo load

Gravel road
Sun glare

Loss of steering control rollover

Vehicle damage & Personal injury

Impact injury in collision or severe

braking
Loss of control and steering tractionRollover
Loss of scene layout
Collision

Bull Bar fitted

Minimise night driving
Drive to conditions including reduce speed in areas known for stray
wildlife
Minimise night driving
Drive to Conditions
Never swerve to miss wildlife unless safe to do so. Travel at safe speeds
considering the environment and known wildlife areas
First aid Kit
Communications Mobile phone
When travelling to Pilbara Iron remote sites carry Pilbara Iron radio.
Ensure Pilbara Iron radio channels are known. Carry PI mobile radio
assignment list
Maintain clean cabin
Cargo barrier installed
Store all materials behind cargo barrier
Drive to Conditions
Vehicle to be in 4WD while on gravel roads
Appropriate visors fitted
Driver caution at dawn and dusk
Drive to Conditions

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Long distances

Remote areas

Tiredness and fatigue

Resulting in accident
Broken down without water and food

Planning of Journey
Break at reasonable intervals
Share driving where practical
Carry water esky 10L
Communication
Communicate plans to destination

2.1

Cr

2.4

Cr

2.4

Cr

2.4

3.1

2.1

3.2

2.1

Insert specific
tasks as relevant
Fire

Changing Tyre

Changing Tyre
Other Traffic

Burns, Property damage

Manual Handling injury

Impact with operator

Fire extinguishers checked and maintained

Fire Training for all operators
Vehicle inspections (As per above determined by use)
Ensure all drivers are competent in procedure and Equipment.
Ensure spare tyre easily accessible.
Undertake JHA before commencing works
Driver awareness
Correct demarcation procedures
Undertake JHA previous to works

Pit Driving
Heavy Equipment

Disorientation

Communicating with other

vehicle/plant

Collision resulting in fatality

Deviation from road -vehicle damage

Incorrect communication protocol

resulting in confusion

Daily vehicle check

Valid Pit Permit
Undertake pit orientation regularly
Ensure familiarity with changing conditions
Seek advice if unsure of conditions
Undertake pit orientation regularly
Ensure hand held radio present
Valid pit permit
Follow Pilbara Iron recognised communication procedures

Please file completed Vehicle Risk Assessment in Vehicle Register and review annually.