Self-regulation road safety norms in companies
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GUIDELINES
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COMPONENTS
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| 0 | Immediate action | All drivers must sign the document captioned « Commitment to safe driving » |
| 1 | Departure Checks | Systematic briefing and debriefing with drivers before departure and /or upon their return from their mission. |
| Simultaneously investigate and sign of travel form (vehicle condition, the driving quality) by the driver/conductor or driver / passenger (with an inspection form for each vehicle). | ||
| 2 | Effects of over loading | Respect maximum weights when loading |
| 3 | Accident management | Stick to the emergency procedures to be followed in the event of an accident. |
| Assistance / first aid | ||
| Investigation report (should include preemptive and corrective measures) | ||
| 4 | Stop Points | Obligatorily take a rest break of between 15 to 30 minutes at stop points after 2hrs of driving or at any other secured spot after driving between 80 to 120 km. |
| 5 | Approval certificate before using the vehicle | Obligatorily obtain a list of minimum equipment and minimal specifications |
| Make sure authorization documents for the vehicle, the driver, tasks to be performed etc. are on board. | ||
| Periodically and systematically perform a road warranty control test of vehicle in accordance with the laws in force.(A responsibility of the fleet control management) | ||
| 6 | Type of vehicle to be used | Verification of the conformity of manufacturing standards (presentation of specifications) with regards to the intended activity and use of the vehicle. |
| Prioritize the use of new vehicles and / or define mileage based on vehicle activity ( request for mileage information) | ||
| 7 | Satellite GPS tracking system and monitoring of driving habits | Installation of the ODB GPS vehicle tracking system |
| Systematizing the analysis of the tracking feedback. | ||
| 8 | Recruitment and accreditation of drivers | Conforming to internal recruitment rules |
| In-service training of the driver in defensive/preventive driving. | ||
| Authentication of drivers’ documents in conformity with the law in-force (genuine ID card and driving license) | ||
| 9 | Driver’s health | Make sure the driver is in good health before recruitment and request a medical checkup. |
| 10 | Driving under the influence | Sensitization of drivers on the negative effects of alcohol, drug abuse, medication and remind them of such each time they are about to take off. |
| Make available and publish internal rules on alcohol and drug abuse. | ||
| 11 | Training and recycling of drivers | Make available a core module on driving (CEMAC code) during defensive driving training sessions. |
| Broaden the knowledge of drivers on the CEMAC code. – Make available the CEMAC code – Improve commitment (during Toolbox and other lessons) by making use of attendance sheet. |
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| Obligatory formation / sensitization of drivers to Assistance / first aid | ||
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Internal popularisation of alcohol / drug policies with particular attention to drivers.
* Popularisation ( via toolbox, training or any other means) accompanied by the presentation of attendance sheets.
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| Hand out useful information (that has to do with the journey) to drivers and encourage them to put them into practice. | ||
| Commitment to the code of conduct (hand out the signed copy) | ||
| Sensitization of drivers on changes in road driving manners (in compliance with statutory road driving regulations). * Monthly sensitization training sessions supported by the filling of the attendance sheet. |
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| 12 | Recognition and appreciation | Stimulate and encourage companies and their sub-contractor transporters to envisage strategies aimed at enhancing the professional growth of their best drivers. |
| Promote accident-free drivers. Put in place best driver contests (at least once per trimester) Present them the selection criteria form |
