Yrkesförare - lastbil och buss - Prevent Checklists

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a) What is the writing surface?

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b) Are there any specific requirements for the storage of items such as consignment notes, notepads, receipts, maps, etc.?

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Description	The list is based on the following regulations

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is the driver's seat free of loose objects that can injure the driver in the event of sudden braking, a crash, etc.?
2. Is the seat always adjusted to fit each person if several people use the vehicle?
3. The functions and comfort of the chair are so poor that it needs to be improved.
a) Maintenance?
b) Should it be replaced?
4. Is there an easily adjustable headrest, set at the height of the back of the head?
5. Are the upholstery of the seat cushion and backrest suitable for heat and friction?
6. Does the seat and backrest have a functioning heating device?
7. Are there comfortable armrests available for long drives that don't obstruct?
8. Is the ventilation effective and easy to adjust?
9. Is there protection against solar radiation, e.g. sun visors, tinted windows, etc.?
10. Is air conditioning often needed in the driver's compartment due to the high temperature?
11. Can a pleasant climate be maintained in the driver's compartment during breaks and rest periods while driving (cabin heater, air conditioning, etc.)?
12. Can you access a heated car in cold weather (via a garage or similar)?
13. Rear-view mirrors and side mirrors are positioned and designed so that they
a) Does it provide maximum rear visibility?
b) Can it be easily set up?
14. Does the reflection of the interior in the windshield bother you?
15. Do windows and skylights have wind deflectors to reduce draughts?
16. The driver's station is equipped with...
a) What is the writing surface?
b) Are there any specific requirements for the storage of items such as consignment notes, notepads, receipts, maps, etc.?
17. Is the operator's station equipped with sufficient lighting for the work being done?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
18. Are there effective, functioning filters in the fresh air intake? Are they changed or cleaned regularly?
19. Is the driver exposed to draughts?
20. If you are frequently disturbed by exhaust fumes in the driver's compartment,
a) Do you maintain a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front?
b) Can you reduce exhaust intake in any other way?
21. Are the steering wheel and controls free of vibrations?
22. If you are bothered by noise or infrasound (feels like dull vibrations in the body),
a) Are the tires checked for roundness and balance?
b) Do you drive with open doors or windows?
c) Is there a lack of maintenance in the vehicle?
23. Do you vary your sitting position during longer sessions?
24. Are you sitting crooked (e.g. on your wallet)?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
25. Do you feel stressed by time constraints?
26. Can the one-sided work be changed so that the staff work in teams with work rotation?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
27. Is there regular maintenance of vehicles to increase safety, reduce noise and vibration, etc.?
28. Are the vehicles checked before work shifts (tire pressure, brakes, fluid level in radiator and engine, etc.)?
29. Are there procedures for reporting defects in the vehicle?
30. Is there equipment available to keep windows, rear-view mirrors, and vehicles clean?
31. If the driver performs maintenance, it can be done on the premises.
a) Is it intended for maintenance work?
b) With good storage options for maintenance equipment?
c) With good washing facilities?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
32. Is there access to a mobile phone or alarm when working alone?
33. If you handle money or transport valuable cargo
a) Are there alarms, and do you receive prompt assistance after an alarm?
b) Is there a cash box or other procedures in place to ensure that only small amounts are handled in the vehicle?
c) Have you received training in routines for handling robbery, assault, threats, etc.?
d) Is there preparedness to support the driver after robbery, assault, etc.?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
34. Is the driver's compartment the right size (with room for legs, extra clothes, etc.)?
35. Is the noise level at the driver's station while driving kept as low as possible?
36. Is the air intake positioned as high as possible to reduce exhaust intake?
37. Is the steering wheel adjustable in height and depth?
38. Does the driver's seat have the necessary adjustments?
a) High backrest with easily adjustable side supports or cupped backrest?
b) Easily adjustable backrest tilt (best comfort at 110° incline)?
c) Is the lumbar support easily adjustable in height and depth?
d) Are the armrests easily adjustable and not in the way when driving?
e) Is it possible to adjust the seat depth?
f) Can the seat cushion be tilted?
g) Is it a cupped seat?
h) Heating in the seat and backrest?
39. Is the chair ventilated?
40. Is it easy to raise and lower the chair?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
41. If there is heavy lifting, have you received information training?
a) Is the correct lifting technique used for manual lifting in lifting technology?
b) Are lifting aids used and are well-adapted?
c)
42. Are you familiar with the company's plans, objectives, and future? Do you feel like you are part of it?
43. Professional drivers spend a lot of time on the roads, making them more susceptible to being involved in traffic accidents.
a) Are there a first aid kit and fire extinguisher in the vehicle?
b) Is there a need for training information on how to raise the alarm in the event of accidents, first aid, fire extinguishing, etc.?
c) What help is available to process experiences of accidents?
44. Are there procedures for reporting dangerous roads and passages?
45. Is the car radio equipped with a function that allows it to automatically receive and transmit traffic information (RDSRADIO)?
46. Available and used as needed
a) What clothes are suitable for climate change?
b) Are non-slip shoes equipped with heels?
47. Is there access to changing rooms if you need to change clothes?
48. Studies have shown that professional drivers often suffer from obesity and heart problems, for example.
a) Have you received information about food and exercise?
b) Do you eat at regular times and can you eat in peace and quiet?
c) If you have a permanent workplace that you return to, is there access to a dining room, fridge, heating, etc.?
d) Do you eat nutritious food?
e) Do you take the opportunity to move when you can or do you exercise?
49. Does the employer have procedures in place to handle issues related to alcohol, drugs, and hazardous medications?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
50. Do you know how to drive in an environmentally friendly way (e.g. using environmentally friendly fuel, maintaining the right tyre pressure, using environmentally friendly tyres)?
51. Is the vehicle washed in an environmentally friendly car wash?
52. Is there access to and use of an engine heater?
53. Is the exhaust system of diesel cars equipped with a catalytic converter or with an efficiently functioning particulate filter?

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
54. Is there a ladder available for easy access up and down from the flatbed if needed?
55. Is the lighting sufficient during unloading?
56. Are the wheel chocks easily accessible?
57. Do you have the required training for operating a forklift or wheel loader?
58. Are safety shoes being used?
59. Are there procedures for pointing out errors and deficiencies in customers during e.g. loading and unloading, at tipping facilities, etc.?
60. During loading and unloading at terminals and at customers' premises
a) Is there a draft?
b) Is there ventilation in place to ensure that exhaust gases are properly ventilated away?
c) Is there a writing space and space for consignment notes, etc.?
d) Is there a ladder available to avoid jumping?
e) Is there a lot of noise?
f) Are there any thresholds or obstacles on the transportation routes?
g) Are the lifting and transport aids (hard wheels against grooved metal floors, etc.) noisy?
61. Are the goods properly secured and anchored?
62. On a loose platform hooklift.
a) Are there procedures for securing loose items to load carriers?
b) Are there indications in the cab that the loose body load carrier is in the locked position?
c) Can the weight and distribution of the load be controlled?
d) Can the cargo securing be checked?
63. Does the car have a tail lift? Are the controls positioned for easy access regardless of which side you are standing on?
64. Is the floor of the cargo area ergonomic?
a) Non-slip? -> Non-slip shoes?
b) Is it designed to be silent?
65. Are helmets and other necessary protective equipment available when working in tunnels, on construction sites, etc.?
66. Are grab bars and steps for getting on and off (bwe)?
a) Are they well positioned to avoid high jumps?
b) Protected against damage and contamination?
c) Is it equipped with anti-slip protection?
67. Is the seat belt adapted to the suspension seat?
68. Are You Wearing Your Seatbelt?
69. Is the lighting around the vehicle sufficient to detect people and objects?
70. When transporting dangerous goods?
a) Do you have any education?
b) Is the protective equipment in good condition and adapted to you and your size?
71. Can you develop a plan for work and influence the customer to avoid peak loads and uncomfortable working hours?
72. Can the exhaust gases be discharged over the car or to the side of the car?
73. Is the vehicle equipped with an air valve for level control to facilitate loading and unloading?
74. Can the vehicle be stored under a roof during driving breaks (to avoid snow on the canopy and cupboards, among other things)? If not, can snow and ice be safely removed?
75. Is it possible to keep food hot or cold in the vehicle if necessary?
76. Do you have a higher canopy than necessary?
77. Is the vehicle equipped with air deflectors to reduce fuel consumption?

Yrkesförare - lastbil och buss

General information about the checklist

Förarplatsen (1-17)

Is the driver's seat free of loose objects that can injure the driver in the event of sudden braking, a crash, etc.?

Is the seat always adjusted to fit each person if several people use the vehicle?

The functions and comfort of the chair are so poor that it needs to be improved.

a) Maintenance?

b) Should it be replaced?

Is there an easily adjustable headrest, set at the height of the back of the head?

Are the upholstery of the seat cushion and backrest suitable for heat and friction?

Does the seat and backrest have a functioning heating device?

Are there comfortable armrests available for long drives that don't obstruct?

Is the ventilation effective and easy to adjust?

Is there protection against solar radiation, e.g. sun visors, tinted windows, etc.?

Is air conditioning often needed in the driver's compartment due to the high temperature?

Can a pleasant climate be maintained in the driver's compartment during breaks and rest periods while driving (cabin heater, air conditioning, etc.)?

Can you access a heated car in cold weather (via a garage or similar)?

Rear-view mirrors and side mirrors are positioned and designed so that they

a) Does it provide maximum rear visibility?

b) Can it be easily set up?

Does the reflection of the interior in the windshield bother you?

Do windows and skylights have wind deflectors to reduce draughts?

The driver's station is equipped with...

a) What is the writing surface?

b) Are there any specific requirements for the storage of items such as consignment notes, notepads, receipts, maps, etc.?

Is the operator's station equipped with sufficient lighting for the work being done?

Körning (18-24)

Are there effective, functioning filters in the fresh air intake? Are they changed or cleaned regularly?

Is the driver exposed to draughts?

If you are frequently disturbed by exhaust fumes in the driver's compartment,

a) Do you maintain a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front?

b) Can you reduce exhaust intake in any other way?

Are the steering wheel and controls free of vibrations?

If you are bothered by noise or infrasound (feels like dull vibrations in the body),

a) Are the tires checked for roundness and balance?

b) Do you drive with open doors or windows?

c) Is there a lack of maintenance in the vehicle?

Do you vary your sitting position during longer sessions?

Are you sitting crooked (e.g. on your wallet)?

Arbetspauser och arbetstider (25-26)

Do you feel stressed by time constraints?

Can the one-sided work be changed so that the staff work in teams with work rotation?

Underhåll (27-31)

Is there regular maintenance of vehicles to increase safety, reduce noise and vibration, etc.?

Are the vehicles checked before work shifts (tire pressure, brakes, fluid level in radiator and engine, etc.)?

Are there procedures for reporting defects in the vehicle?

Is there equipment available to keep windows, rear-view mirrors, and vehicles clean?

If the driver performs maintenance, it can be done on the premises.

a) Is it intended for maintenance work?

b) With good storage options for maintenance equipment?

c) With good washing facilities?

Säkerhet (32-33)

Is there access to a mobile phone or alarm when working alone?

If you handle money or transport valuable cargo

a) Are there alarms, and do you receive prompt assistance after an alarm?

b) Is there a cash box or other procedures in place to ensure that only small amounts are handled in the vehicle?

c) Have you received training in routines for handling robbery, assault, threats, etc.?

d) Is there preparedness to support the driver after robbery, assault, etc.?

Inköp av fordon och stol (34-40)

Is the driver's compartment the right size (with room for legs, extra clothes, etc.)?

Is the noise level at the driver's station while driving kept as low as possible?

Is the air intake positioned as high as possible to reduce exhaust intake?

Is the steering wheel adjustable in height and depth?

Does the driver's seat have the necessary adjustments?

a) High backrest with easily adjustable side supports or cupped backrest?

b) Easily adjustable backrest tilt (best comfort at 110° incline)?

c) Is the lumbar support easily adjustable in height and depth?

d) Are the armrests easily adjustable and not in the way when driving?

e) Is it possible to adjust the seat depth?

f) Can the seat cushion be tilted?

g) Is it a cupped seat?

h) Heating in the seat and backrest?

Is the chair ventilated?

Is it easy to raise and lower the chair?

Övrigt (41-49)

If there is heavy lifting, have you received information training?

a) Is the correct lifting technique used for manual lifting in lifting technology?

b) Are lifting aids used and are well-adapted?

c)

Are you familiar with the company's plans, objectives, and future? Do you feel like you are part of it?