Vehicle and transport safety at work
Being struck by a vehicle continues to be one of the main causes of fatal and major injuries in the workplace.
The figures for 2024 to 2025 show that 14 workers were killed that year when struck by a moving vehicle.
Our recent workplace transport press release outlines the common patterns behind reversing vehicle deaths and how to prevent them.
The workplace transport section of our website has a range of guidance, advice and other resources to help reduce the risks and keep workers safe.
You can also download relevant publications from the HSE website, including:
As a reminder of why these regulations matter, a company was recently fined £2.5 million following the death of a worker struck by a reversing skip wagon.