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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Road Condition
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Is the road surface hard surfaced (e.g. bitumen, concrete) or gravel?<br>
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How many lanes are there? • How well is it maintained? Road Shoulder • Is it ample width? • Is it hard or soft? • Are safety guards/railings installed where appropriate? Journey Timing and Duration • Is the route unsafe at particular hours of the day (e.g. night time or during peak hours)? • Is there appropriate access to off the road rest stops or overnight lodging? • Is it a holiday? (particularly in countries where fasting is practiced) • Has sufficient time been allowed to complete the journey within the required hours, at safe speeds and with appropriate rest breaks? Terrain • Is it flat, hilly or mountainous? Climate • What are the effects of rain, snow/ice or fog on the route? • Is the route prone to flooding? Visibility • Is it good or bad? • Is it reduced by the sun rising or setting? • Are hazard warning signs used appropriately? • Can intersecting roads and rail crossings be identified within adequate reaction time? • Is there adequate street lighting? Security • Is there a threat of hijacking or terrorism? • Does any portion of the route fall in sensitive security zones, where additional measures need to be taken? Traffic Density • Is it light, medium or heavy? • Is it mostly light vehicles or trucks? Animal Control • Is wildlife or livestock likely to wander onto the road? Population Density • Is there adequate separation from people? • Does the route go past a school or other places where people congregate? • Is pedestrian traffic controlled? Accident frequency • Does the route have a high accident frequency rate? Environment • Does the route run close to sensitive areas or waterways? Communications • Is there a requirement for periodic communication from the vehicle during stopovers on long routes? • Are there areas from where the communication is not possible? Emergency Support • Are there Emergency Support Facilities available along the entire route length and are they well known to drivers/support staff?
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