This Policy is under construction and is not completed Please Call Area Manager or Field Service Director for Verification of contents
The purpose of this document is to establish the policy for Flogistix company vehicles windshield replacement criteria. This Policy is in effect for all Flogistix service locations and offices that have company vehicles. All DOT vehicles must comply with polices to avoid state and local citations.
Flogistix Windshield Replacement Criteria….
Replace if.......
A crack or discoloration in the windshield area lying within the sweep of the driver side. (Driver Side Wiper Sweep Area is High Priority)
Any Chips that are wider than 3/4" (roughly the size of a nickel)
Chips that are smaller than 3/4" but are within 3 inches from the other chips or any other damage area
Any crack that is longer than 8" on the passenger's side
Any crack that is longer than 6" on the driver's side
Any crack that is intersected by another crack
Any crack that begins and end on any of the outer edges of the windshield
* Chips can turn into cracks fast. The changing weather from hot to cold each night, rain, car or truck wash, other intersecting cracks, time can cause the chips to turn to cracks. Repair all chips A.S.A.P at an approved windshield chip repair facility before they change to cracks.
Rule of Thumb......If in Doubt, Change it Out!
This policy applies to all company owned vehicle and to Flogistix personnel using them. Especially all DOT regulated drivers
It could obstruct the drivers view and lead into an accident which could cause personal injury and damage to the vehicle. Also could result in personal citations to the driver by law enforcement or DOT officers.
Approvals:
Field Service approved by:
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Engineering approved by:
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EHSS approved by:
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