Buy HGV DocumentsRISK ASSESSMENT – VEHICLE LOADING

Every year over 4,000 successful prosecutions are brought against drivers and operators for carrying unsafe loads and over 50% of vehicles weighed by the DVSA are found overweight.

An insecure load or overloaded vehicle can affect the vehicle’s centre of gravity and put undue strain on components such as brakes, steering and suspension, causing the vehicle to be unsafe.

This Risk Assessment document sets out the key risks involved in Vehicle Loading and the control measures you can put in place to mitigate those risks.