Transport At Work Transport At Work Travelling It is important to ensure that travelling as part of your work duties is done so in a safe manner. This could include driving or walking to or from a client premises, attending a seminar etc. Please read the below guidelines and complete the submission at the bottom. Driving, Walking, Using Public Transport & Client Premises Driving for Work: Drivers Tips Pre-Drive: Ensure your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition: That means properly taxed, has valid insurance for business use, has a valid NCT certificate and is serviced according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Plan ahead: plan routes before setting off to avoid having to consult maps or satellite navigation systems whilst driving. Schedule time for regular breaks. Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged. You will need it in event of breakdown or emergency. Check your vehicle: walk around your vehicle and look for any defects. Check your driving position. You should be able to reach and operate controls without effort. Shoulder blades in good contact with back of seat. Check your head restraint. Make sure that head restraint at least as high as the top of your head and as close to the rear of your head as possible. Keep a Hi-Viz jacket in your cab/glove compartment. Carry a torch, first aid kit and warning triangle. DO Drive with your lights on at all times [Daytime running lights] Drive with your safety belt fastened. Make sure that all passengers are wearing their safety belts before driving. Limit conversations with passengers: don’t get involved in any heated debates while driving. Obey road signs. In particular road signs warning of road works. Restrain all loads carried. this includes documents, samples, IT equipment, boxes. Reverse into parking spots and then drive out, where possible. Report any collisions or near misses to your employer. Stick to the speed limits. Stop driving if you are feeling tired or sleepy: find somewhere safe to rest straight away. Switch off your mobile phone while driving: pick up messages during scheduled breaks. Take at least a 15 minute rest every 2 hours. DONT Carry loads for which the vehicle is unsuited. Consult maps or satellite navigation systems whilst driving Drink Drive: Drug Drive: remember that even small quantities of illegal drugs and certain medications can affect your judgement, co-ordination and reaction time. Drive too close to the vehicle in front. Keep your distance to allow you to safely stop. Drive if you are feeling tired or fatigued. Snack, drink or smoke at the wheel: schedule in suitable breaks for these activities. Speed: Keep to an appropriate speed suited to the road and weather conditions at any given time. Keep within the assigned speed limits. Stop on hard shoulders of motorways/dual Carriageways, unless in event of breakdown. Walking, Using Public Transport & Client Premises DO Only use designated pedestrian road crossings. Wait for green man before crossing a road. Be mindful of other road users. Be alert. Follow signs and instructions when using public transport. Adhere to site instructions when visiting client premises. DONT Use your mobile phone or other device while walking. Walk on the road. Carry excessive loads. Access non office area of clients premises without confirming any safety requirements with the client. Use a motor or push bike without prior approval from your employer. In the event that you have at any time any concern over your ability to safely travel to or from a client premises, lecture etc please contact Peter O'Donovan before doing so. Name & Email I have read the above Transport At Work policy And I understand it. I have some questions. If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit