Dynamic risk assessement

Dynamic risk assessement

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3. the plan should consider what can be seen and what might happen – asking ‘what if?’

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Another way to remember your hazard awareness is by IPSGA - Click the letters to reveal information.

nformation – What can we see? What is the environment like? Is there parked cars? What is the weather like? Are there people around? Look, listen, smell, feel for hazards.

osition – Do we have space? Do we have the best view on the road ahead? Is anything blocking the road?

peed – What is the speed limit? Do we need to go slower to be safe? Expect to go even slower if anything moves or changes. For any manoeuvring or reversing, the speed of your vehicle show be no faster than a walking pace or even slower based on your assessment of risks.

ear – What gear do we need? Your gear should always low and slow for any kind of slow speed manoeuvre.

cceleration – Depending on the gear maybe no acceleration is needed at all. If acceleration is needed it should be gentle. Control the speed.

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Goal – Get Out and Look

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Tips and Pointers

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To Recap: (Click all the box's)

Open windows

Height or width restrictions

Signage

Take effective observation

Parked vehicles

Look, listen, smell

Overhanging objects

Manoeuvring is a team task

Minimise reversing

Stay alert

Vulnerable road users

Plan well ahead

Fold door mirrors in

Follow a disciplined routine

Leave space to move away safely

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Actively minimise risk

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