RA-HS58 Demolition - Use of Articulated Dumpers
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Use of Articulated Dumpers Risk Assessment
This fully completed use of articulated dumpers risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers operation of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) on construction sites, quarries, civil engineering and earthworks projects for haulage of bulk materials, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Use of Articulated Dumpers Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with the use of articulated dumpers including;
- ADT overturning — overturning on sloping ground, soft edges or during sharp turns at speed causing fatal injury to the operator
- Collision with ground workers and pedestrians — ADT travelling on site roads striking personnel causing fatal crush injuries
- Tipping area instability and roll-back — tipping over unsupported edges or on sloping ground causing the machine to fall
- Runaway and uncontrolled movement — ADT rolling away on a gradient causing collision and crush injuries
- Inadequate maintenance — mechanical failure on brakes, tyres or steering creating loss of control
- Dust, noise and vibration — generating dust, high noise and whole-body vibration causing respiratory disease and hearing loss
- Overhead hazards — operating under overhead power lines or structures causing electrocution or structural damage
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- ROPS/FOPS fitted cabs with seatbelt use and CPCS/NPORS certified operators
- Segregated pedestrian and ADT routes with banksmen at crossing points
- Tipping area design with wheel stops and ground condition assessment before each cycle
- Park brake and wheel chock procedures for unattended machines on gradients
- Documented pre-use inspection with defective ADTs removed from service
- Goal posts and height restriction bars on all routes approaching overhead hazards
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This use of articulated dumpers risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, plant operators, site managers and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with ADT operations under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.