Description
Understand what bridge strikes are and why they occur.
• Recognise the legal obligations and responsibilities of drivers, fleet operators, and employers regarding bridge strikes.
• Identify the risks and consequences of bridge strikes, including financial, legal, and safety implications.
• Learn how to correctly measure vehicle height and ensure it is properly displayed.
• Develop strategies to prevent bridge strikes through route planning, signage recognition, and situational awareness.
• Respond appropriately in the event of a bridge strike, including reporting procedures and emergency actions.
Subject Areas
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Loading / Unloading (PCV)
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Personal Health & Wellbeing
- First Aid
- Professional Driver & Company Issues
- Industry Enviro. Carriage of Dangerous Goo