Driving at Work

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Element 2 - Transport Page 2
Yasir Kayani
Mind Map by Yasir Kayani, updated more than 1 year ago
Yasir Kayani
Created by Yasir Kayani over 9 years ago
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Driving at Work
  1. Risk Factors
    1. the driver - competence, health, fitness, training, licence, driving hours, etc
      1. the vehicle - suitability, condition, safety equipment, safety critical information, ergonomic considerations
        1. the journey - routes, scheduling, travel distance, sufficient time, weather conditions
        2. control measures
          1. elephone or video call instead of travelling to meeting
            1. substitute for safer alternative - e.g. plane/train
              1. avoid unrealistic delivery schedules or appointment times - consider overnight stays
                1. ensure vehicle maintenance schedules are in place
                  1. ensure vehicles are fitted with appropriate safety equipment - air bags, seat belts etc
                    1. company policy should include driving within legislation and highway code e.g. obeying speed limits
                      1. carry out regular check on driving licences
                        1. regular checks by drivers on their own vehicles - tyres, water, oil, etc
                          1. possible regular medicals for HGV drivers or high mileage drivers
                            1. have procurement policy that selects safest vehicles
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