LRD guides and handbook July 2017

Health and safety law 2017

Chapter 5

Organisation of traffic routes



[ch 5: pages 82-83]

Pedestrians and vehicles should be able to circulate safely (Regulation 17). Employers must make traffic routes “suitable” for the people and vehicles using them, using measures such as speed limits and one-way systems where necessary.



Workplace transport safety — guidance for employers, is available from HSE Books or can be downloaded from the HSE website (www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg136.pdf).