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Posted By gillzlloyd
I've been asked to develop a policy for our employees who drive for the company. All employees use their own vehicles and travel all over the UK and sometimes abroad (own car or hire car). Does anyone have any advice or a policy in existance which could be adapted to our situation. I have been asked for this policy urgently and having read HSG 382 I'm thinking the policy and subsequent Risk Assessments will take longer than I've been given.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can assist
Gillian
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Posted By Steph
Hi Gillian
I've sent you some direct.
Hope they are of use, Stephanie
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Posted By Warren Fothergill
Please ensure that you cover use of mobile phones. Would suggest wording:
"The use of handheld mobile phones while driving is illegal and expressly forbidden, as is the sending/typing and reading/receiving of text messages. The company does not require or expect you to use a mobile telephone while driving"
It is important to view this type of use as the risk of an accident is multiplied by the distraction caused whether hands-free or not. Planning of journeys and taking the appropriate breaks should provide ample opportunity to deal with telephone calls.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Wazza
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Posted By DHM
Hi gillzlloyd,
We added mobile devices, to include satnavs, ipods, dvd players etc. You'll be surprised what some people think they can also do whilst they are behind the wheel of a vehicle!
DHM
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Posted By safetyamateur
Wazza, agree with the sentiment of your mobile phone/driving policy and would advocate same but are you sure it's illegal to use one with handsfree?
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Posted By safetyamateur
Whoops, speedreading isn't infallible is it? You've got the 'handsfree' in there.
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Posted By Phil Rose
Gillian
I can let you have a copy of 'mine' - which you can adapt if you wish. I do need an e mail address though
Phil
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Posted By Phil Rose
Gillian
Will send in the morning when I get to work
Phil
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Posted By AccufleetDriverTraining
As a very quick, non-exhaustive guide, try:
Vehicle checks
Legal responsibilities while driving
Loads
Driving hours, journey durations and breaks
Breakdown and incident procedures
Driving Licence requirements, C1 D1 for instance.
Dimensions of vehicle (if necessary).
Stress the different speed limits for different vehicles.
Legal requirements such as First Aid box, Fire Extinguishers etc.
use of phone
use of equipment - bulbs, triangle, high-vis
driving in all weathers
seasonal differences
highway code knowledge
Fitness to drive
Information section regarding:
licence renwwal
medicals
Driver CPD
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