The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will be carrying out a workplace transport inspection campaign at workplaces across Northern Ireland this autumn.

HSENI inspectors will be conducting focused inspections to assess the management of workplace transport risks.

The inspection campaign will target three key areas that are important aspects in managing workplace transport effectively and safely: The site, the vehicle and the driver.

Some questions the campaign will probe include the following.

Speaking on the upcoming campaign, Brian Pryce, HSENI principal inspector commented:

“Unfortunately, workplace transport continues to be an area responsible for fatalities and major injuries in workplaces."

HSENI inspectors will be providing information and advice during the inspection campaign.

Where significant risks are found, inspectors may take enforcement action in order to achieve compliance with health and safety legislation to ensure that the risks are properly managed.