Heavy vehicle In cabin assessment

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Assessment details

• Drivers name

• Observers name

• Vehicle registration & fleet number

• Meets Company requirements

• Discussions with driver on activities observed

• Sites that have delivery concerns and recommendations to resolve concerns

Per travel check

• The driver performed the pre-travel check as per Pre-travel checklist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior (including load restraint)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine compartment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interior, including Dangerous Goods equipment (PPE, etc)and shipping documentation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entering & exiting the Cabin & Starting the engine

• Entering & exiting the cabin (3 points of contact nothing held in hands)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pre Start

• Check the Handbrake is on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts/checks correct adjustment of drivers seat position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks mirrors are adjusted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Starting

• Drivers checks instruments and gauges prior to starting engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Depress clutch/neutral gear selected/start the engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• After start re check instruments/gauges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver switches on & checks headlights are on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat belt is secured & adjusted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Steering

• Driver uses both hands on the steering wheel (and in the right position)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smooth steering is applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Acceleration

• Appropriate acceleration for road conditions and gear changing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Clutch & Gear use

• Efficient use of clutch & Gears at the appropriate engine rev range

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Braking

• Uses brakes sparingly on decents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Braking is smooth & controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Braking & Gear changing is intergrated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cornering

• Advisory speed signs are followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct gear is selected before the corner is reached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Whilst negotiating a bend maintains lane placement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signal Use

• Indicators used when legally required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lane discipline

• Driver keeps vehicle within the marked boundaries of the lane (lane placement)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keeps to the left when practical

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On Multi lane road, use correct lane based on traffic flow and road conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Observation

• Driver maintains safe following distance & safe space when stopped behind other vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All road signs and speed signs are observed & obayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mirror use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blind spot check

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forward observation & planning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver is aware of, and shows consideration to the vehicle whilst driving

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed adjusted to suit conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maneuvering

• Driver uses correct lane when making right & left turns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver uses correct lane when negotiating roundabouts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver demonstrates "Get Out And Look" (G.O.A.L.) where appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver uses correct technique when reversing into driveways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver uses correct technique when reverse parking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A slow speed is used when reversing or maneuvering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reversing camera & sensor usage

• Driver understands the motives behind camera installation in the vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver understands how to use the reversing sensors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver is conversant with the operation of the equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver uses reversing equipment appropriately as an aid when maneuvering / reversing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver does not solely rely on the monitor when reversing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Articulated vehicles

• Pre & Post travel checks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Coupling & uncoupling procedure followed (Sequence & Tug tests)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Road courtesy

• Courtesy is shown to other motorists, road users & pedestrians

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Customer relations

• Courtesy & Assistance is shown to customers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Post travel checks

• Completed as per checklist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cylinder Handling

• Use of trolley

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of hoist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift operation

• Pre / Post safety check

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unloading / loading of vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe handling of dewars & flasks

• Loading / unloading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load restraint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe maneuvering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Discussions with driver

• Fatigue

• Alcohol & drugs

• Speeding

• Traffic management

• Near miss or accident

• Drivers name & signature

• Observers name & signature