Work at Height Whilst Loading and Unloading Transport

As there are high levels of injuries to people falling from vehicles, working at height during the loading and unloading of transport vehicles in the plant industry presents a series of challenges compared to those in the general transport industry. This document provides guidance on the issues involved, particularly as loading and unloading takes place on construction sites where purpose made gantries and loading docks, commonplace in the retail and commercial distribution sectors, are scarce. The document reinforces that careful planning, which includes adequate assessment of the risks, must be undertaken