Vehicle & Driver Safety - Workplace Safety Program

This program covers safe operation and maintenance of all company vehicles except those company vehicles regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission or US Department of Transportation. Examples of vehicles covered include company-owned-or-leased passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, light trucks and vans that do not require a commercial driver's license for operation.

All company vehicles will be operated only by employees authorized by company management for specific company purposes.

Vehicles will be maintained in a safe condition at all times. In the event of an unsafe mechanical condition, the vehicle will be immediately placed out of service and the appropriate manager notified.

Only qualified company vehicle mechanics or approved service facilities are permitted to perform maintenance on company vehicles.

All vehicles will be operated, licensed and insured in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.

All employees authorized to operate any company owned or leased vehicle will be included in the company random drug-testing program.

All authorized employees must possess a valid state driver's license for the class vehicle authorized.

Authorized employees must have a driving record at least equal to that required for maintaining a commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

Management

Provide annual defensive-driver training for all employees authorized to operate company vehicles.

Train authorized employees on vehicle inspection and accident procedures.

Maintain company vehicles is a safe condition.

Maintain active insurance policies on all company vehicles.

Department Heads

Allow only authorized employees to operate company vehicles.

Arrange for defensive driving training prior to initial authorization

Maintain a list of authorized employees in their department.

Arrange for required periodic maintenance checks on assigned vehicles.

Immediately remove from service any vehicle with any safety defect.

Not allow operation of any company vehicle by an authorized employee taking medication that warns of drowsiness.

Establish a key control program for all assigned vehicles.

Authorized Employees

Operate company vehicles in a safe, responsible manner and obey all traffic laws.

Participate in driver-training programs.

Participate in the company drug-testing program.

Ensure all vehicle occupants use seatbelts before moving the vehicle.

Follow safe fueling procedures.

Conduct a pre-use inspection before any first daily use.

Immediately report any safety defects or vehicle problems.

Report use of all prescription medication.

 

All employees authorized to operate company-owned-or-leased vehicles will participate in initial and annual driver-safety training that will include:

Defensive driving

Vehicle inspection

Accident procedures

Hazardous weather driving

Procedure for notification of unsafe vehicle

Backing procedures (light truck & van operators)

Cargo area storage (light truck & van operators)

Loading & unloading (light truck & van operators)

 

Driver Inspections- Prior to each first daily use the driver shall inspect the vehicle for proper operation of the following safety features, as applicable:

Horn
Backup warning
Head, tail & signal lights
Windshield wipers
Tire inflation (visual check)
Brakes
Steering control
Mirrors
No operational warning lights
Accident kit in glove compartment
Fire extinguisher (light trucks & vans)
Broken glass

 

Mechanical Inspections - Every company vehicle will be inspected by a qualified vehicle mechanics at least every 3 months. Inspection & maintenance points include:

Road test

Visual inspection of brake system - wheel removal required

Fluid system levels & visual inspection

Brake pad wear

Belts & hoses

Battery condition

Filter replacement

Lubrication

Oil change

Emissions systems visual inspection

Tire tread

All vehicle inspections and maintenance records will be maintained by ____________________.

Starting

Conduct pre-use inspection

Use seatbelts at all times

Adjust seat & mirrors before starting vehicle

Allow a 15 second warm up time

Check for warning lights

 

Driving

Do not drive if drowsy

Think ahead - anticipate hazards

Don't trust the other driver to drive properly

Don't speed or tailgate

Drive slower in hazardous conditions or hazardous areas

Pass only in safe areas and when excessive speed is not required

No loose articles on floor

Do not read, write, apply make-up, drink, eat or use a phone while driving

Stay at least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Do not stop for hitchhikers or to provide roadside assistance

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