Workplace Transport Audits

HSE guidance recommends reviewing workplace transport arrangements at least every two years, or sooner if there are significant changes. You should conduct a fresh audit after layout changes, new vehicle types, route modifications, increased traffic volumes, incidents or near misses, or changes to pedestrian numbers. If you've never had a formal workplace transport assessment, that's your starting point. Annual reviews work well for high-risk sites with complex traffic movements. Many of our clients use a two-year audit cycle with annual light-touch reviews between full assessments. The key is treating it as an ongoing process, not a one-off box tick. Regular audits demonstrate due diligence and help catch problems before they cause serious harm.

Yes, absolutely. This is one of the key advantages of our dual expertise. When our workplace transport audit identifies missing or inadequate signage, we can supply and install everything needed - speed limit signs, stop signs, pedestrian crossing signs, directional arrows, road markings, and warning signs. We know exactly what's required because we've just assessed your site, so there's no disconnect between recommendations and solutions. You get one quote, one supplier, and signage that's specified correctly because it comes from genuine safety knowledge, not just a catalogue. We can often phase signage implementation to spread costs, tackling the highest-risk areas first while you budget for the remainder.

Costs vary based on site size, complexity, number of vehicles, and the scope of assessment required. A typical single-site audit for a small to medium industrial facility starts from around £800-1200 for a day's work, with larger or more complex sites requiring more time. We provide fixed-price quotes upfront so there are no surprises. The investment is small compared to potential HSE fines (often £100,000+), civil claims following serious injuries, or insurance premium increases after accidents. Many clients find the audit pays for itself through identifying quick wins that prevent costly incidents. Contact us with details of your site and we'll provide a tailored quote within 24 hours.

We start with a site walkthrough observing vehicle movements, pedestrian routes, and traffic patterns during normal operations. We assess segregation quality, crossing points, visibility, road markings, signage, speed controls, and loading/unloading areas. We review your traffic management procedures, driver authorisation systems, and incident records. We observe how controls work in practice, not just how they're written in procedures. You'll receive a comprehensive report with photographs, risk ratings, and prioritised recommendations ranked by urgency. We identify what's working well and where improvements are needed, with practical actions you can implement. Typical audits take 1-2 days on site depending on size and complexity.

A workplace transport audit is a systematic assessment of how vehicles and pedestrians move around your site, identifying collision risks and control weaknesses. You need one if you have forklifts, lorries, delivery vehicles, or any mobile plant operating where people work or walk. Workplace transport causes more workplace deaths than any other single activity in the UK, with HSE statistics consistently showing it in the top three fatal injury causes. An audit examines segregation, traffic routes, signage, visibility, reversing operations, loading areas, and management controls. It's particularly important after incidents, near misses, layout changes, or if your last assessment was over two years ago.