When leaving a skip at a customer’s premises, what should Gary take account of?

Explanation: • Loose gravel under the skip: No, loose gravel under the skip would not present any real problem.
• Street lighting: No, Gary cannot control where the street lighting is or if there is any - especially on a building site.
• Speed limits: No, Gary cannot control the speed limits on a building site or do anything about them. They are likely to be very low, anyway.
• Any overhead cables: Yes, Gary will need to take account of any nearby overhead cables and the height of his vehicle, loading equipment and load. Other things that Gary would need to look out for include soft ground that might make retrieving the skip difficult, underground pipes that could collapse under the weight of the loaded skip and pedestrians, especially children, playing where he is leaving the skip.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Risk Factors