Does my voting system work?

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1 Does my voting system work? 1. Yes 2. No Driving Work Policies, Procedures, Reporting & Recording

2 What we do Does my voting system work? Free and confidential advice & support 1. Yes 2. No.com Adviceline Workplace Visits Resource templates & Info Training/ Awareness HWL Award

3 Does my voting system work? 1. Yes 2. No

4 Where are you? Policy Does my voting system work? Awareness Risk assessment 1. Yes 2. No Load & security of load Drivers age and experience Age and maintenance of vehicle Driver familiarity with & use of vehicle Management support in driver scheduling Workplace monitoring of drivers performance Workplace monitoring and investigation of accidents

5 Legal Responsibilities Health and Safety at Work, etc, Act 1974 (2) you must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all employees while at work duty extends to include (a) the provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are.., safe and without risks to health; (b) arrangements for ensuring,. safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances; (c) provision of information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure..health and safety at work of his employees;

6 Costs Management Time Training Risk Assessment Driver Assesssment Driver Training Accident/Incident Investigation Data Collection/Analysis Control Measures 1 Benefits Legal Compliance Fewer days lost due to injury Reduced risk of work related ill health Reduced stress and improved morale Less need for investigation and paperwork Less lost time due to work rescheduling Fewer vehicles off the road for repair Reduced running costs Fewer missed business opportunities Improved safety culture & driving standards Lower Insurance Premiums 8 36

7 Driving Work olicies, Procedures, Reporting & Recording Responsibility to manage Driving Risks effectively Set Driving at Work Policy Risk Assessment of Driving at Work Develop Procedures Monitoring & Review Consultation with Workers

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10 Managing Driving Work Policy Our policy General principles Line managers duties Drivers duties Practical guidance Planning Safe journeys: Speed: Fatigue: Driving competence: Fitness: Alcohol and other substances: Mobile phones: Vehicle safety and security: Emergencies:

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12 Risk Assessment Five Steps: 1. Look for hazards driver, vehicle, journey 2. Decide who might be harmed driver, passengers, other road users, young/newly qualified drivers, those driving long distances 3. Evaluate the risks, decide if existing controls are adequate or if more should be done 4. Record findings 5. Review assessment and revisee

13 Developing Driving at Work procedures Matters to consider: Driver Vehicle Journey

14 Driver Competence & Training What makes a good driver? Responsible attitude Awareness of risks Awareness of responsibilitiess Good vehicle control Good level of observation, concentration Ability to anticipate Road safety knowledge, skills, experience, accident and enforcement history Driver Profiling SCORSA Members Get 10 Free Licences Driver Development e.g. defensive driving, online courses

15 Driver Fitness & Health Medical Conditions Avoiding Fatigue Eyesight Medicines Alcohol & Drugs Consider Disabled Drivers Pregnant Workers Effects of stress

16 Vehicle Suitable & Fit for Purpose Insured, MOT, Servicing Condition pre use checks, periodic checks Safety Equipment seatbelts, head restraints, load weights, exemptions? Ergonomic Considerations advice on correct driving position

17 Journey Route Planning alternative transport? safest route? road hazards? Work Schedules, Sufficient Time Distance Weather Conditions e.g. winter driving

18 The alternatives Phone and video conferencing, skype Hire car or taxi Car share, Public transport Couriers

19 Other issues to consider Mobile Phones Sat Nav & Technology Vehicle Security Smoking Eating, Drinking, Other Entertainment

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21 Accident, Breakdown & Emergency Procedures Procedures to be followed Contact details for reporting Contact details of roadside assistance provider

22 Monitoring Document Checks Driving Licence MOT Certificate Servicing Records Insurance Cover for Business Use Registration Document Vehicle Excise Duty

23 Monitoring Other Checks Supervision of Workers Driver Performance Analysis Training/Assessment Records Occupational Health Checks Accident & Incident Reports/Investigations External Audits Reward good driving

24 Reporting Driving offences Accidents Damage Near miss Incidents Duty to report certain medical conditions to DVLA RIDDOR Reporting

25 Keeping Records Policy (3 5years) Risk Assessments Evidence of Monitoring & Review Documentation Checks Vehicle Checklists Medical Certificates Occupational Health Records 40 Years Others e.g.safety Belt Exemption Certificates

26 Review of Policies & Procedures Formal Annual Review Review following accident or incident Review following new working practices driver, vehicle, journey Staff Appraisal Worker Meetings

27 Consultation with Workers What Policy Means in Practice Worker involvement in Risk Assessment Organisational Responsibilities Worker Responsibilitiess What happens if they do not follow policy Information, instructionn & training Feedback Importance of Safety Culture within Organisation Driving at Work agendaa item at safety meetings Workplace Awareness Events Staff Information boards, s, intranet, etc.

28 Further help & advice Join ScORSA! Contact Healthy Working Lives: HSE Vehicles at Work www/hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/index ROSPA

29 Does my voting system work? 1. Yes 2. No Driving Work Policies, Procedures, Reporting & Recording

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32 Sources of Information ScORSA HSE Vehicles at Work index ROSPA morr/resources/default.aspx

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