Site Safety

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL ON SITE

1. The customer will receive advance communication confirming that their order is ready for collection.
2. The communication will include opening / collection times, payment methods and other instructions relating to their order as appropriate
3. Deliveries can only be made during the opening / delivery times as per our communication to all customers.
4. For certain load sizes the customer may be provided with a specific collection / delivery slot

UPON ARRIVAL ON SITE

1. On arrival the driver shall remain in his vehicle Access to the yard area is controlled by a barrier which will be operated by a member of the yard team when it is safe to permit access to the driver. Note: If there are several vehicles awaiting access , the driver will have to park on the roadside (following all road rules) to avoid blocking access to / from the site.
2. The yard man will direct the driver to a specific designated load/offload zone which will be clearly marked
3. The driver must remain in the designated safe load/offload zone at all times, Drivers should not remain in their cabs if this can be avoided.
4. If the driver has to leave the designated load/offload zone eg for a comfort break then they must follow the designated pedestrian routes at all times.
5. The driver must not enter the shopfloor area unless accompanied by a member of NKC staff
6. After completing the loading / offloading process, including completion of the required paperwork / sign-off as appropriate the yard man will direct the driver to the exit barrier

Site Rules

• At all time the driver must comply with all signage instructions and with road markings
• All PPE must be worn in the operational area i.e., Hi- Vis clothing , steel toe-capped safety boots, safety gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection
• 5 Mph speed limit all times
• Ensure if picking up materials that your vehicle safety functions including rotating beacons, reverse alarms and reverse cameras/convex mirrors are used and are all in working order
• Ensure the vehicle or trailer has its brakes applied and all stabilisers are used (if applicable). The vehicle should be as stable as possible
• Pedestrians are prohibited from entering Lift Truck operating area by use of marking of routes or warning devices indicated on forklift truck
• Separate vehicle routes and pedestrian routes must be adhered to
• Minimise the need for reversing operations where possible i.e. using the one way systems
• Where reversing cannot be avoided, you must report to NK Coatings personnel and await further instruction
• Driver of vehicle must hold valid driving license and must be authorised to drive by the company
• Persons must always be aware of the positioning of the vehicle and pay close attention to vehicles and other hazards when accessing and egressing the vehicle.

Driver Checks

Prior to setting off with the loaded lorry, the driver must complete the following checks:

• The driver must check all goods before they are loaded correctly
• The driver must ensure all goods are well secured with straps to prevent the load moving.
• The driver must ensure there is safe access to the lorry / trailer when loading.
• The driver must ensure that all goods are loaded in a way that they can easily be unloaded on site.
• Vehicle must not be left unattended with the engine running or the keys in the ignition
• When parking the vehicle all doors must be locked and hand brake applied

Unloading at Destination

• Checks must be made by the recipient before unloading to make sure loads have not shifted during transit and are not likely to move or fall when restraints are removed.

When you have read and fully undestand the safety instructions, please complete the acknowledgement reply below and submit to us for our safe access records.

You will not be given access to the site without completion of the site safety acknowledgment form.