TBT – IPV Safety Alert Brief – IPV Foreman

Subject: IPV Foremen – Vehicle Safety Checks

Incident Date:

15 September 2026

Activity:

Installation/removal of traffic management from an IPV

Incident Type:

Fall from cone well following unexpected movement of cones

IPV Foremen – Vehicle Safety Checks

Following the recent IPV Safety Alert, all IPV Foremen are reminded of their responsibility to carry out a thorough walk-around and safety check before the vehicle is moved or used operationally. Particular attention must be given to the fall arrest/restraint bars around the cone well. 

These must be present, correctly fitted, secure and positioned correctly before the vehicle moves.

This check must be specifically recorded in the vehicle defect book under Point 41 – Other, with “Fall Arrest Bars” written in the description to confirm that they have been checked.

The Emergency Stop Alarm button(s) must also be tested as part of the pre-use checks to confirm that they operate correctly and alert the driver as intended. Foremen must not treat the daily walk-around as simply a paperwork exercise — checks must be carried out thoroughly and any defect or significant safety concern must be recorded in the defect book.

Involve your crew members in the testing of the alarm system and ensure that they are aware of the locations as these may differ between each vehicle.

Any significant safety issue must also be communicated directly to management as soon as it is identified. If a safety-critical item such as the fall arrest bars or Emergency Stop Alarm is missing, damaged, incorrectly fitted or not functioning correctly, the vehicle must not be used for the affected operation until the issue has been addressed.

All IPV Foremen should also ensure they have read and understood the full IPV Safety Alert Toolbox Talk, available here:

Full IPV Safety Briefing TBT

Mandatory requirement to complete the form below:

All IPV Foremen  are required to read the above Safety Alert and Toolbox Talk, and confirm that they have understood the guidance and will adhere to it by 8pm, 24th September.  

If you have any questions/feedback or suggestions on the guidance, please enter it in the form below or contact Senior Management to discuss.