Driving JSA & Journey Management

• Prepared by Dimension Safety Solutions Inc. www.dimensionsafety.com

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• JSA Completed By

• Location
  Address

Journey Management

• Rests Stops Planned & Accomodations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Route / Destination Known<br>Maps or GPS, good plan = no distractions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Person Established, Communication Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Kit<br>Appropriate for the Journey

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Checks

• Spare Tire Condition & Items To Change Tire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mirrors Adjusted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washer Fluid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows Clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wipers<br>Functioning and Good Condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights - Head/Tail/Signal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tires - Inflation and Wear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazards and Mitigations Review

• Driving Near Large Mobile Equipment Stay in view of equipment operators, get visual confirmation, use buggy whip when required

• Backing Up Circle check, pull-through parking preferred, back in parking next preference when permitted, use a spotter in congested areas

• Thick Fog / Hard Rain / Heavy Snow Stay put - don't drive

• Loss of Control Due to Cruise Control Do not use cruise control in urban areas, wet or slippery roads

• Road Rage Remain patient, don't let others influence your driving

• Fatigue Stop - don't drive, plan ahead with rest, take breaks

• Rough Road Surface Slow down and control speed

• Cell Phones Restrict to hands free in non-urban areas, place far out of reach to resist any temptation

• Tail-Gaters Remain patient, increase distance from vehicle in front of you to give more braking time

• Emergency Vehicles Slow, pull to right and stop

• Congested Urban Traffic Remember 2 second rule, stop where you can still see bottom of tires of vehicle in front of you

• Slower Traffic Keep proper distance from vehicle - Remember 2 second rule

• Narrow Roads and Oncoming Traffic Slow & pull to the right, exit to the right if necessary

• Glare From Oncoming Headlights Clean windshield, avert eyes to right when approaching vehicle

• Tire or Mechanical Failure Thorough pre-trip inspection, control speed, 2 hands on wheel, regular maintenance

• Animals/Debris/Pedestrians on Road Stay alert, don't over-drive your headlights, drive at prudent speed when approaching woods/streams/creeks, note wildlife crossing signage, remember animals often travel in groups

• Other Vehicles and Drivers Be alert, drive defensively, keep eyes moving, anticipate other's mistakes, know your escape routes, defensive driving certification is current

• Lights, Brakes, etc not working Thorough pre-trip inspection

• Weather / Darkness Thorough pre-trip inspection, Slow Down, Don't over-drive headlights

• Slips/Trips Firm footing, proper footwear, exit with 3-point contact, park for success