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Work Regulations 1992 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 mean employers must assess the risks posed to anyone entering a haulage yard, including visitors and members of the public. Safety procedures for driving, loading, sheeting and maintenance are all covered by these regulations as well.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require that every workplace is organised to allow vehicles and pedestrians to circulate safely.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1994 provide a legal framework for dealing with the many potentially harmful substances used in vehicle repair work. Health and Safety Executive books and leaflets covering this legislation are available from HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk C010 6FS.
Tel: 01787 881165 Fax: 01787 313995.
The British Safety Council Work Transport safety guide is available from BSC Sales, 70 Chancellors Road, London W6 9RS Tel 0181 741 1231