5.11 Obtain information on collisions

Summary

Principal contractors shall obtain information on all collisions that result in harm (and near miss incidents) that occur on journeys associated with the project and report to the client

Principal contractors shall:

  • procure for the collection and review of headline collision information
  • consider on road collisions with equal importance to incidents within the hoardings (e.g. RIDDOR)
  • develop, implement and monitor an action plan where data identifies a need for improvement
  • report to the client headline collision and non-compliance information and provide an action plan to address all key issues

Where non-compliance is identified, an action plan to address all key issues shall be obtained and monitored.

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