It is vital there is senior level commitment towards fleet risk management, which will be evidenced by individuals in senior positions being assigned responsibilities.
Health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments and training should cover work-related road safety. Key messages can be communicated via a Driver Handbook which is issued to all drivers on a signed receipt basis.
The Driver Handbook can cover a wide range of subjects including:
- Authorised drivers.
- Driver obligations.
- Mobile phone usage policy.
- Driving posture.
- Vehicle checks.
- Maintenance.
- Breakdowns.
- Vehicle security.
- Journey planning.
- Driver fatigue.
- Driving in poor weather conditions.
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