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 latest figures for 2024 to 2025 show that show that 14 workers were killed when struck by a moving vehicle. You can find more data on work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain.

The HSE workplace transport website has a range of guidance, advice and other resources to help reduce the risks and keep workers safe. This includes:

• vehicle safety

• site safety

• lift trucks

You can also download relevant publications from the website, which includes:

• A guide to workplace transport safety

• Workplace transport safety - a brief guide

• Rider-operated lift trucks