S = Search I = Identify P = Predict D = Decide E = Execute

The S I P D E Process

DRIVER SAFETY HANDBOOK

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REDUCE YOUR RISKS

Understand the route you are driving and the associated risks along the route, such as: steep hills, sharp turns, poor road conditions, narrow bridges, roadworks, schools, etc.

Do you know your country’s road laws?

Be aware of the risks and make the right moves. Slow down if driving conditions are bad.

SPEEDKILLS

Make sure you know what to do in the event of a hijacking or security alert.

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Do you know and understand the company’s policies around motor vehicles, including the company’s alcohol and drug policies, and what your responsibilities are?

Being under the in�uence of alcohol (i.e. having a BAC limit over 0) whilst on duty, including breaks or paid for on call leave is never permissible.

Employees MUST report any suspected infringement of the alcohol & drug policies such as a colleague being under the in�uence while on duty.

Follow the guidelines and obey the rules. “I didn’t know” is not an acceptable excuse in court.

SPEED KILLS

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REMEMBERDo not drive your vehicle if you feel that your safety or the safely of other road users may be compromised due to certain electrical or

mechanical faults!

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Complete your pre-trip inspections and ensure no safety critical items were identi�ed. Your vehicle must be road worthy at all times and any deviations must be marked to enable the company to track repairs.

Make sure your crew are competent and safe. They need to carry out the tasks safely using equipment correctly and must wear PPE at all times.

SAFETY FIRST

PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONSPRE-TRIP INSPECTIONS

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REPORTANY HAZARDS

OR DEVIATIONS

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A SAFE VEHICLE IS ONE THAT HAS NO KNOWN FAULTS OR DEFECTS THAT COULD LEAD TO IT FUNCTIONING IN A WAY OTHER THAN EXPECTED.

Test your brakes before, during and after your journey.

Maintain your vehicle. Check tyre pressure monthly and look for signs of tread wear and damage daily.

Check your lights and other safety equipment including your hooter.

Safer Loading/UnloadingMake sure loading and unloading can be carried out safely away from traf�c.

Place your chock blocks behind your wheels at all loading and unloading points.

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SAFER DRIVERS,

SAFER VEHICLES, AND SAFER

OPERATIONS

A positive driver attitude:

• Shows respect for other road users

• Accepts that other road users will make mistakes

• Accepts that no job is so urgent that speeding can be tolerated

• Understands that driving is a skill that requires application of good techniques

• Knows to be a safe driver requires an alert mind at all times

• Understands that a vehicle cannot be safe unless it is maintained properly

• Knows drugs, alcohol and driving do not mix.

Driver Attitude

BE A SAFE DRIVERBE A SAFE DRIVER

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To be a driver for our company you MUST have a good driving record, relevant quali�cations, and be medically �t to drive safely.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have enough rest to drive your routes and take your scheduled rest breaks.

Are you �t for duty? Wear your PPE.

Always buckle up your seatbelt and make sure others in your vehicle do so too.

When last did you do your medical?

Have you had your driver training debrief?

Avoid distractions – (headphones, cell phones)

Drivers MUST NEVER work when they are un�t to work safely due to feeling unwell or for any other reason.

Are you up to date with your driver training?

Never drink and drive.

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CRASH RESPONSE,

REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

ACCIDENT PROCEDUREACCIDENT PROCEDUREIf someone is killed or

injured, do not move the vehicle until instructed

by local authorities.

Do not admit a mistake or blame anyone.

Complete the company documentation and

hand it in so that the necessary investigation

can be conducted.

Switch hazards lights on and place warning triangle.

Take photographs – or sketch the accident scene.

Help the injured.Minimise hazards e.g. mop up spill, clear up broken glass.

Stop and switch off.

In the event of injuries, call for help – emergency services, authorities, line manager.

Write down details of other parties involved and witnesses.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT?

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The aim of the investigation is to answer three questions:

What happened?

Why did it happen?

What can be done to stop it from happening again?

ACCIDENTINVESTIGATION

ACCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION All drivers involved in or witness to an accident MUST report it to a line manager immediately. All drivers involved in or witness to an incident MUST report it as soon as possible and, at latest, by the end of the shift.

In the case of fatalities, and major injuries due to violent crime, the line manager will escalate it upwards so Group can be advised.

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CONTROL YOUR SPEEDCONTROL YOUR SPEED

SPEEDINGKnow the speed limits on:

1. Urban or suburban streets and roads

2. National and rural roads

3. Freeways

Adjust your speed according to the prevailing conditions; consider road condition, volume of traf�c, vehicle condition, load and weather conditions.

PREPARE TO DRIVE DEFENSIVELY.STAY ALERT AT ALL TIMES

OBSERVE AND OBEY SPEED LIMITS

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REMEMBERIt is an offense to drive

- Recklessly

- Negligently

- Inconsiderately

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MOBILE PHONESMOBILE PHONES

If you need to place a phone call, safely pull off the road in a secure area before you make the call

Never text or e-mail while driving, even when you’re at a stop street or robot.

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NEVER USE A MOBILE PHONE, EVEN WITH A HANDS-FREE DEVICE, AROUND CONSTRUCTION ZONES, SCHOOL AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS, OR IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The only exception to this rule is when there is an emergency, but determine if the call can be made safely.

Know and follow your company’s policy and procedures around mobile phone usage.

If regulations allow you to use a hands free device, keep your conversations short.

If your phone rings while you are driving, let it go to voicemail

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FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTFASTEN YOUR SEATBELT

LOWplaced below your hips

FLAT no twists or folds

FIRMcontinually remove any slack

• Loss of life

• Medical care and disabilities

• Operational delays

• Diminished company reputation

NOT WEARING SEATBELTS LEADS TO

FOR SEATBELTS TO WORK EFFECTIVELY THEY MUST BE ADJUSTED

NOT WEARING SEATBELTS COSTS LIVES

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REVERSING G O A LREVERSING G O A L

Before Reversing - Get Out And Look!

• Walk around your vehicle and assess the area before reversing.

• Be certain pedestrians are a safe distance from your vehicle

• Look Up for hazards in the form of power lines, awnings, or building overhangs.

• Check side clearances and adjust your mirrors

• Signal your intentions by giving your horn a light tap. Use your four way �ashers

• After checking, start reversing procedures before the picture changes

• Reverse from the driver’s side

• Have patience & don’t rush

• Check all sides as you reverse

• Use all of your resources and guides

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ADJUSTING TO DIFFERENT DRIVING CONDITIONSADJUSTING TO DIFFERENT DRIVING CONDITIONS

Accidents are caused by drivers failing to respond to the hazards and risks associated with different driving conditions.

These include:

• Road Surfaces (traction)

• Terrain (burnout)

• Night Driving (effectiveness of eyesight)

• Weather conditions (wet roads and surfaces)

• Traf�c Volume

• Urban Driving Hazards

• Freeway Driving (one way traf�c)

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ADJUSTING TO DIFFERENT DRIVING CONDITIONSPoints to consider:

• Following distance

• Braking distance

• Visibility

• Traction - different and wet road surfaces

• Speed

• Tyre condition

• Lights

• Correct braking technique

• Correct gear selection

• Indicator signals

NIGHT DRIVING

• Use lights at all times.

• Do not drive with internal lights on.

• Adjust mirrors to reduce glare and re�ections.

• Watch peripheral vision as headlights leave sides of the road poorly lit.

• Keep vehicle lights clean and in good working order.

• Switch headlights to low beam within 200 metres of other vehicles.

• Do not look directly into approaching headlights.

• Double your following distance.

• Reduce speed at sundown, and keep it down until daybreak.

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Adjusting to different driving conditions continued.

POOR LIGHT

• Follow same advice as for night driving.

STRONG LIGHT

• Sun glare causes temporary loss of sight.

• Do not look directly at source of light.

• Pick a point ahead and concentrate until vision is restored.

• Use UV protected sunglasses and visors to reduce risk.

FOG

• Check your mirrors and slow down.

• Use your foot brake lightly so that your lights warn drivers behind you.

ADAPTING TO DIFFERENT WEATHER CONDITIONSADAPTING TO DIFFERENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

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Adjusting to different driving conditions continued.

• Use dipped headlights and fog lights so you can be seen.

• Do not drive with high beams as they make it more dif�cult for you to see.

• If you can see less than 12 meters ahead, reduce your speed to less than 25kph.

• Fog makes the road surface slippery so use brakes gently.

RAIN

• Stay out of puddles as they can hide potholes and �ood your brakes. If your brakes get �ooded, dry them by driving with the brake pedal down until they start working again.

• If spray from an oncoming vehicle blinds you, grip the wheel �rmly, stay off the brake, and be ready to brake when the view clears.

• Stay in the middle lane. Water tends to pool in outside lanes. Drive in the tyre wipes of the previous vehicle.

• At night it is dif�cult to judge the difference between a wet road surface and �ood water.

• Watch the contours of road and fences, and guard rails. If they appear to be unnaturally low the road is probably �ooded.

HIGH WINDS

• In high winds, reduce your speed and make steering corrections when you go from a protected area to an open area.

ADAPTING TO DIFFERENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

DURBAN HEAD OFFICE:

Unit 1A, Pine Industrial Park

16 Pineside Road, New Germany, 3610

Tel +27 31 705 3225

CAPE TOWN OFFICE:

21 McIntyre Street, Glenlily

Cape Town, 7500

Tel +27 287 2000

JOHANNESBURG OFFICE:

1st Floor, Foton Truck Building

52 Electron Road

Isando, 1600

Tel +27 11 027 9001

info@nosalogistics.co.za

www.nosalogistics.co.za