Last updated: 13.03.2009
Valet Operations
Judging from the site observations of many ‘dented’ detergent drums and ‘impact damaged’ jet wash machines, overshooting the valet parking bay is a common occurrence.
Last week we had yet another terrible instance of a technician having a leg crushed against a wall by a car. The injuries are serious and will keep him off work at least 3 months.
Preventive Measures;
- No one is to be in front of cars entering the valet area.
- Ensure the valet area is segregated from pedestrian access.
Protective Measures;
- Place barriers e.g. kerb stones, across the end of valet areas in order that cars cannot enter too far and hit the end wall, or, otherwise encroach on pedestrian areas.
- People driving cars on site must be licensed.
- People driving cars for valet operations must wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
- Ensure adequate drainage of wet valet areas, regularly remove mud and detergent.
Valet Contractors
They are your responsibility on your site;
Ensure contractors sign a Rules for Contractors form.
Ensure contractors have completed Risk Assessments.
Ensure contractors issue Personal Protective Equipment.
Ensure contractors have Manufacturers Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals they use.