Driving while at work

Pre-activity setup, safety and equipment checks

• The vehicle is checked prior to use; including seat belts, clear visibility through window/mirrors and functional lights

• Trailers (if used) are checked prior to use; including tow hitch attachments/chains are secure, trailer lights are functional and brakes(if fitted) are operating correctly

• Small personal items may be stored securely within the passenger section of the vehicle; bulky and heavy items are not stored in the passenger section

• Trailers may be used for bulky and heavy items or large volumes of equipment

• Emergency exits are unobstructed

• The driver is responsibility for ensuring passenger behaviour is appropriate; where possible a second staff member is present to provide support the driver by supervising behaviour

• Eating and drinking during transport is at the discretion of the Driver; passengers are advised appropriately

• The Driver (and other Staff) are wearing appropriate footwear (thongs and not appropriate for driving)

Pre-activity safety briefing

• The Driver ensures all passengers are seated and wearing seat belt prior to departure

• Obviously, smoking is not permitted in the vehicle

• The driver explains and ensures that only small items are transported in the passenger section.

• The Driver explains the planned route, approximate duration and nature of the road/terrain; including sections of unsealed

Conduct and supervise the activity

• The Driver provides a warning prior to encountering unsealed roads where dust and rough terrain may be experienced

• Windows and vents are managed to reduce dust entering the vehicle

• The Driver maintains an appropriate speed at all times; at or below the speed limit and further reduced to suit the road conditions especially on unsealed and wet roads and load in the vehicle and/or trailer

• The Driver (or other Guides in the vehicle) may provide scenic commentary and/or activity briefings during in the transport

• Hitchhikers are not transported

• The Driver takes regular breaks at 2 hour intervals with 5-10 minutes of rest; swapping drivers is done to reduce driver fatigue

Conclude the activity and return equipment

• The vehicle is returned to Pindari in a clean and functional state; any damage or problems are reported to the Operations Manager

• Keys are returned to the Operations Manager (or delegate)

• Hire vehicles may be returned to other locations as required

Emergencies during Road Transport operations

• In the event of a major incident, the Driver is responsible (as far as possible) for the safety of all clients.

• An appropriate emergency response is initiated and first aid is provided

• Injured Clients or other road users involved in the accident are ideally transported by Ambulance. However, depending on the situation this may not be immediately available; MAG vehicles, a hired vehicle, taxi or private vehicle may be required in an emergency.

• Driver completes a INCIDENT REPORT within 24hours of accident