Vehicle Safety and

Driving Safety
 Company’s POLICY
• To ensure all Company’s
vehicles are kept and
maintained in good running
conditions.
• To ensure the security and
safety of employees and
others during transportation
of products outside of the
facility.
• To prevent damage to
Company’s properties by
exercising proper precautions
and safeguards at all times.
DRIVE TO STAY ALIVE

• THE #1 LEADING CAUSE OF

“AT WORK” DEATHS IS
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS.
• MOST OF US BEGAN DRIVING
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND
AFTER SO MANY YEARS,
TEND TO REINFORCE
POOR ROAD
HABITS.
 DRIVE TO STAY ALIVE
• Lousy Weather, Rush Hour Traffic,
and construction zones are all
challenges that require good driving
skills. To help yourself stay SAFE,
always wear your safety belt, and
follow these next few tips!
 TIPS FOR
CONSTRUCTION ZONES
• Watch for road signs,
workers, and detours.
• Expect to encounter
slow trucks and other
construction traffic.
• Reduce your speed to
stay SAFE.
 TIPS FOR RUSH HOUR
• From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m. drivers may be
sleepy or trying to make
up for lost time. Stay
aware and try to get an
early start.
• From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. drivers may be
thinking about getting
home and work stresses.
• Don’t let the cars around
you control your driving.
RELAX and adjust to a
SAFE speed.
BAD WEATHER DRIVING TIPS
• Leave early and take it slow.
• Reduce your speed, especially
on roads which may become
slippery as rain first starts to
fall.
• Avoid un-necessary stops. You
may loose momentum and/or
control of the vehicle.
• Increase the distance between
you and the car in front of you
using the 4-second rule to give
yourself adequate time to stop.
MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE
• Get regular oil changes and
tune-ups.
• Top up radiator with water
and coolant in hot weather.
• Maintain your brakes and
shock absorbers.
• Fill the wiper fluid and
check the wipers.
• Check tire pressure and
treads.
• Check lights and signals.
 Drive safely to
ensure your family,
friends and yourself
that you’ll return
home safely.

During festive seasons

- Remember:
Don’t Drink and Drive!
Drinking and Driving
- they don’t mix
 Cell Phones & Driving
Cellular phone popularity is reaching new
heights. More and more drivers are using time
on the road to conduct business and personal
affairs on their cell phones.
It's a great way for communications,
but ….. there are hidden dangers :

Dialing, discussing, giving and taking

instructions all affect your ability to properly
respond to normal road hazards - let alone
challenging driving situations.
People with cellular phones in their cars run a 34 percent higher
risk of having an accident !
 Cell Phones & Driving
Can Be A Deadly Mix
• Avoid using cell phone when
driving
If unavoidable:
• Stop vehicle before making call
• When receiving call :
Pay
 attention to the road
 Use hands free devices
 Stop vehicle by the side of the road
 Ensure phone is within easy reach
 Suspend conversation during
hazardous conditions
 Do not engage in distracting
conversations
The End