Fleet Check List

Its simple really, if you answer no to any of the following questions, you could be operating outside the Health and Safety guidelines for companies with five or more staff and therefore leaving yourself open to litigation.

Policy
Has your organisation a written, signed, and dated Health and Safety Policy, which includes clear objectives and a commitment to improving driver safety performance.

Risk Assessment
Are risk assessments undertaken and reviewed on all employee travel risks in line with the requirements of Company Policy.

Legal Compliance
Does your organisation comply with all relevant corporate and regulatory requirements (such as corporate manslaughter and board reporting).

Organisational Leadership and Culture
Does your company structure allow for co-operation, communication and the cross flow of information throughout departments with regard to Road Risk Policy.

Journey Management
Does your organisation review travel requirements to minimise road risk and to encourage compliance with speed limits, working time regulations, road safety laws.

Driver Recruitment
Do all new employees receive a formalised and recorded induction which covers company policy, equipment familiarisation, emergency procedures, vehicle checking/maintenance and the importance of safety.

Driver Supervision, Monitoring, Assessment and Improvement
Are there systems in place to maintain appropriate driver records, including copies of employment applications, medical/health information, licence checks, training records and qualifications as well as collision history.

Employee Well-being
Is there an appropriate programme in place for new and existing staff, including health, stress, fatigue, drugs, alcohol and mobile phone use.

Vehicle Selection, Maintenance and Use
Is there a clear vehicle selection, maintenance and replacement policy covering vehicle construction, driver and vehicle safety including weekly/monthly checks, fuel efficiency and environmental performance standards.

Specific Risks
Are policies and procedures in place to manage specific areas of risk such as reversing safety, temporary and agency labour and employees driving their own vehicle for work purposes.

If the answer is no to any of the questions, contact Drive 4 Quality, we can help you ensure you reduce road risk to staff, stay on the right side of the law and produce simple but effective policies to protect yourselves, your staff and others that may be affected by your or your employees actions.