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Drivers' Safety Manual

  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
  • Add to your existing management system.
  • Can assist in ensuring workers are adequately trained.
  • Customisation instructions provided.
  • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
  • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Drivers' Safety Manual

This Drivers' Safety Manual provides OHS/WHS guidance for drivers, helping reduce risks associated with driving. Developed by industry experts, it covers common hazards and can be customised to fit your business needs.

Content Overview

This manual offers guidance and information for drivers, addressing common on-road hazards. It includes editable sections to suit your business's specific requirements. Key content areas include:

  • Important Contacts: Essential phone numbers and emergency contacts for quick reference in case of an incident or breakdown.
  • Entering/Exiting the Vehicle: Procedures to ensure safe entry and exit from vehicles to prevent injuries.
  • Vehicle Ergonomic Principles: Guidelines on maintaining proper ergonomics while driving to reduce strain and fatigue.
  • Seatbelts: Emphasises the importance of seatbelt usage and proper adjustment techniques for driver and passenger safety.
  • Low-Risk Driving: Strategies and tips for adopting low-risk driving behaviours to enhance overall road safety.
  • Road Rage: Techniques for managing road rage and maintaining calm during stressful driving situations.
  • Accident or Breakdown: Step-by-step procedures to follow in the event of an accident or vehicle breakdown to ensure safety and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Tyre Changing: Detailed instructions on safely changing tyres, including necessary tools and safety precautions.
  • Coupling and Decoupling - Prime Movers & Trailers: Guidelines for safely coupling and decoupling trailers, ensuring secure connections and preventing accidents.
  • Housekeeping: Best practices for maintaining a clean and organised vehicle to avoid distractions and ensure a safe driving environment.
  • Electronic Devices: Rules and recommendations for the safe use of electronic devices while driving to minimise distractions.
  • Fuelling: Safe procedures for refuelling vehicles, including handling fuel and dealing with potential spills.
  • Smoking: Policies regarding smoking in vehicles to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all occupants.
  • Passengers: Rules and guidelines for transporting passengers safely, including seating arrangements and behaviour expectations.
  • Animals: Procedures for safely transporting animals in vehicles, ensuring their safety and the driver's.
  • Drivers Agreement: A formal agreement outlining driver responsibilities and commitments to adhere to the manual's guidelines.

Benefits of the Manual

  • Enhanced Safety: Provides comprehensive safety procedures, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
  • Customisable Content: Editable sections allow the manual to be tailored to your specific business needs.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Helps achieve compliance with OHS/WHS regulations and industry standards.
  • Improved Driver Awareness: Educates drivers on common hazards and safe driving practices, promoting a safer driving environment.
  • Risk Reduction: Addresses critical areas such as breakdowns and accidents, equipping drivers with the knowledge to handle emergencies effectively.

Who is it Suitable for

This Drivers' Safety Manual is ideal for transport companies, corporate fleets, and individual drivers, providing essential safety guidelines.It is also valuable for educational institutions and public sector organisations managing vehicle fleets, helping ensure high safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Purchase the Drivers' Safety Manual today to equip your drivers with essential safety guidelines and ensure compliance with OHS/WHS regulations. Enhance road safety, reduce risks, and maintain a secure driving environment for your team.

  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
  • Add to your existing management system.
  • Can assist in ensuring workers are adequately trained.
  • Customisation instructions provided.
  • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
  • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Drivers' Safety Manual

This Drivers' Safety Manual provides OHS/WHS guidance for drivers, helping reduce risks associated with driving. Developed by industry experts, it covers common hazards and can be customised to fit your business needs.

Content Overview

This manual offers guidance and information for drivers, addressing common on-road hazards. It includes editable sections to suit your business's specific requirements. Key content areas include:

  • Important Contacts: Essential phone numbers and emergency contacts for quick reference in case of an incident or breakdown.
  • Entering/Exiting the Vehicle: Procedures to ensure safe entry and exit from vehicles to prevent injuries.
  • Vehicle Ergonomic Principles: Guidelines on maintaining proper ergonomics while driving to reduce strain and fatigue.
  • Seatbelts: Emphasises the importance of seatbelt usage and proper adjustment techniques for driver and passenger safety.
  • Low-Risk Driving: Strategies and tips for adopting low-risk driving behaviours to enhance overall road safety.
  • Road Rage: Techniques for managing road rage and maintaining calm during stressful driving situations.
  • Accident or Breakdown: Step-by-step procedures to follow in the event of an accident or vehicle breakdown to ensure safety and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Tyre Changing: Detailed instructions on safely changing tyres, including necessary tools and safety precautions.
  • Coupling and Decoupling - Prime Movers & Trailers: Guidelines for safely coupling and decoupling trailers, ensuring secure connections and preventing accidents.
  • Housekeeping: Best practices for maintaining a clean and organised vehicle to avoid distractions and ensure a safe driving environment.
  • Electronic Devices: Rules and recommendations for the safe use of electronic devices while driving to minimise distractions.
  • Fuelling: Safe procedures for refuelling vehicles, including handling fuel and dealing with potential spills.
  • Smoking: Policies regarding smoking in vehicles to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all occupants.
  • Passengers: Rules and guidelines for transporting passengers safely, including seating arrangements and behaviour expectations.
  • Animals: Procedures for safely transporting animals in vehicles, ensuring their safety and the driver's.
  • Drivers Agreement: A formal agreement outlining driver responsibilities and commitments to adhere to the manual's guidelines.

Benefits of the Manual

  • Enhanced Safety: Provides comprehensive safety procedures, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
  • Customisable Content: Editable sections allow the manual to be tailored to your specific business needs.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Helps achieve compliance with OHS/WHS regulations and industry standards.
  • Improved Driver Awareness: Educates drivers on common hazards and safe driving practices, promoting a safer driving environment.
  • Risk Reduction: Addresses critical areas such as breakdowns and accidents, equipping drivers with the knowledge to handle emergencies effectively.

Who is it Suitable for

This Drivers' Safety Manual is ideal for transport companies, corporate fleets, and individual drivers, providing essential safety guidelines.It is also valuable for educational institutions and public sector organisations managing vehicle fleets, helping ensure high safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Purchase the Drivers' Safety Manual today to equip your drivers with essential safety guidelines and ensure compliance with OHS/WHS regulations. Enhance road safety, reduce risks, and maintain a secure driving environment for your team.

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