Driving safely includes ALL aspects of driving – on site and off site

• Always ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
• Staff who operate their own vehicles and/or company vehicles must make sure they are insured and licensed to drive the type of vehicle.
• Adhere to the Highway Code at all times.
• Always follow speed limits. Take adequate breaks to ensure alertness.
• Avoid distractions such as radio channel changes, eating / drinking and taking / making hands free phone calls.
• Plan your journey and always take into account weather and road conditions.
• Always show respect to other road users.
• Know what to do in the event of an accident or breakdown.
• It is an offence to use a hand-held mobile device whilst operating a motor vehicle.
• Mobile devices can only be used when the vehicle is stationary, parked and with the key removed.
• A Banksman must be used for all Non LGV vehicles exceeding 3.5 Tonnes gross weight when reversing.
• Vehicle and pedestrian interfaces on site particularly with road loading activities need to be controlled.

Please adhere to these rules whilst driving on site:

• 10 mph site speed limit
• Seat belt MUST be worn
• Diesel ONLY vehicles in operational areas

All categories of on site motorised vehicles MUST NOT be operated unless:

• Vehicles are appropriate for purpose, have been inspected and in safe working order
• Seat belts are installed and worn by occupants
• Drivers are fully trained and qualified
• Loads are secured and within design specifications
• Drivers are medically fit to drive / operate the vehicle
• Other safety devices are used as intended

*This document describes the basic safety requirement within Exolum. If a higher standard is required by local work practice or legislation, then the higher standard must be adopted.