Prepare vehicles for the transport of people, materials and/or equipment within the health sector

This standard covers the checking and preparation of vehicles for the transport of people, material and equipment on public roads.

The vehicles could include articulated vehicles, coaches, vans, minibuses or cars.

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1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
4. identify and minimise hazards and risk in the workplace
5. check all relevant aspects of the vehicle accurately and confirm that the vehicle is in a satisfactory condition for the journeys to be undertaken
6. top up or replace all vehicle consumables when they are not at the required levels, or in the required condition
7. check and confirm the suitability and condition of specialist equipment, tools and materials
8. remedy any defects or faults in the vehicle or specialist equipment and materials where possible
9. check that materials and equipment, which are to be transported, are correct and complete
10. identify correctly any shortfall in, or damage to, materials and equipment and report to the appropriate person
11. load materials and equipment correctly into the vehicle, and store and secure them correctly and safely, ensuring their stability is confirmed before the vehicle is moved
12. demonstrate safe moving and handling techniques at all times
13. dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
14. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
5. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others
6. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
7. the correct use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and others
8. the basic maintenance and repair tasks you can carry out and those which you should refer to others
9. the different types of material which may and may not be transported together
10. how to identify hazardous substances
11. how to safely transport hazardous substances.
12. why loads need to be stable before vehicles are moved, and how to check load stability
13. the sort of specialist equipment, tools and materials needed for different processes and how to check whether they are working properly and are suitable for the load(s) to be carried
14. the particular storage requirements for items which are temperature-sensitive and what to do if these requirements cannot be met
15. how to check, top-up and replace vehicle consumables, and how to check vehicle systems recognising actual or potential problems and faults.
16. how to report faults and problems what information to include
17. how to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks within your responsibility
18. how to load and secure materials and equipment for transport, and how to check that they will be stable during transit
19. how to move and handle items safely, including using lifting equipment, lifting with another person, avoiding repetitive movements
20. how to dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
21. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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31 Mar 2026

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Current

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Original

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Skills for Health

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SFHGEN9

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Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

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2259

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Prepare, vehicles, health

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