Purpose:

This procedure outlines the responsibilities and activities required to ensure safe driving practices and the safe and efficient use of vehicles used by M.A.Agencies for business or on behalf of M.A.Agencies.

Scope:

Cover all M.A.Agencies operation where the use of vehicles and employment driving is required to conduct our business efficiently and effectively.

Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the most senior manager in the operational area to ensure the requirements of this procedure are followed, that personnel are provided with suitable and sufficient training and that company vehicles and associated equipment are maintained in good in working order.

It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure the requirements of this procedure and followed hazards are reported, all accidents and incidents are reported and vehicle safety checks are conducted as and when required.

All driver are required to report and defects discovered in their vehicle or in any associated equipment. If any defect, which could affect the safe operation of the vehicle, is discovered in their vehicle. They must not drive it until it has been rectified.

Procedure:

All Vehicle owned or hired by M.A.Agencies must be roadworthy, accompanied by the appropriate documentation, and suitable for the purpose it is to be used for and maintained according with statutory and company`s guidelines. Similar measures need to be in place for vehicles owned by employees and operated on company business. Measures, Which shall be taken to reduce or avoid these risks,
Include:

• Carrying out an inspection of the vehicle before starting a journey.
• Ensuring competence of all employees involved in transport operations.
• Planning and enforcing the use of approved journey routes.
• Providing regular breaks for drivers.
• When possible using second person to guide lorry drivers when reversing.
• Adherence to safe loading and unloading practices.