The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is holding a series of events to debate the content of a proposed new “route map” for workplace transport. The map, an on-line tool, is aimed at helping employers and workers manage workplace transport risk by providing a framework of current law with links to existing guidance, whilst filling any gaps with new guidance.

Several sets of regulations govern workplace transport and there are many guidance documents, some generic, others for specific industry sectors. The route map will aim to provide a clear path for all employers to follow best practice and meet their legal responsibilities, including setting out alternative ways to comply where these exist. It will focus specifically on site layout and design, vehicle selection and maintenance, personnel matters and management responsibilities.

The events, to be held in early July at Cardiff, Birmingham and Edinburgh, will be an opportunity to comment on the proposals and help shape the development of the route map. A public consultation exercise on the proposals also runs until 22 September and is available to view and comment on, on-line at: www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/routemap.htm

Source: www.hse.gov.uk (accessed 04/07/06)

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