Title Page
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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
A: COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.
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The subcontractors should have the required operating licenses. Special care must be paid when operating dangerous goods cargo.
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Drivers should hold valid licenses and certificates, in relation to the carried goods.
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There should be a strict policy concerning the use of drugs and alcohol by drivers.
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The subcontractors and his drivers should comply with relevant regulations on parking and routing, .g, Parking Restrictions on Dangerous Goods etc....
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All relevant transport and customs documentation supporting the operation should be carried in the house -to-house chain with the utmost attention and care; e.g. Dangerous Goods Declaration, bill of landing, custom documents etc.
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Each party in the transport chain should be informed about the risks associated with the carried products prior to accepting the haulage; this may be achieved for example by provision of the instructions in writing safety data sheet and tool box meeting sessions.
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The subcontractor and in conjunction with contractor shall document the arrangements regards emergency response, including the emergency response telephone numbers to be used.
NB: In addition to the above, specific criteria apply in case of transport of dangerous goods:
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All the provisions of the applicable international and national regulations for the transport of dangerous goods, concerning the labeling, documentation, equipment, training, segregation of goods etc. should be implemented.
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Subcontractors' drivers employed for the transportation of dangerous goods goods should have valid training certificate from GCLA ( or any accredited organization).
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Subcontractors' drivers should be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment and been trained to use them.
B. SUBCONTRACTED DRIVERS QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
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Valid driver's license for type of vehicle driven.
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One year's minimum experience in driving the vehicle type for which licensed.
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No criminal records (police clearance).
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Appropriate levels of education ( including numeracy and literacy skills).
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Understanding of local language.
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Attending contractor General driving rules and HSE induction session at least once a year ( all induction's attendant will be recorded)
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Successful completion of a defensive driving training program (or any equivalent as per local legislations).
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Trained in emergence procedure.
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Evidence of good health condition and no drugs and alcohol issue ( medical certificate).
C. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUB-CONTRACTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS.
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Carry out daily inspection of their vehicles prior to commencing the work: Daily inspection should b conducted in compliance with Bollore procedure PO.HSE.06. " Check - list- inspection".
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Comply with Bollore General driving rules Policy.
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Comply with Bollore Security Policy.
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Comply with Bollore Quality Policy.
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Comply with Bollore Alcohol and Drug Policy.
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Comply with Bollore QHSE requirements.
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment defined by Bollore Africa Logistics Tanzania Limited.
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Park the trucks/ vehicles in reversed position whenever possible.
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Transporting of unauthorized passengers and hitchhikers is strictly prohibited.
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The maximum number of authorize passengers allowed in a vehicle must NOT exceed the manufacturer 's specification and the quantity of seat belts available.
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All passengers must be firmly seated on the vehicles seats.
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Standing or kneeling on the back of moving vehicles is prohibited.
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For the equipment designed by manufacturer without rollover protection, seat belts may be waive with the permission of the site manager.
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All passenger in the motor vehicle must fasten seat belts.
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Pedestrian and bicycles have right of way over motorized traffic.
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Horns shall be used when passing and at all blinding corners.
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Driving time per day limited according to local regulations. Maximum: 10 hours for truck drivers and continuous driving without rest is limited to 3 hours.
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Vehicle safety related equipment's are adopted and in good condition ( extinguisher, stop blocks...)
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In case of accident involved a third party, vehicles will not be moved without police report, approval.
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An assistant must guide any reversing truck.
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All loads on vehicles will be properly stowed and fastened by means of fastening belts, fastening chains, fastening net as applicable.
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Other drivers will be warned of unsafe road conditions and Hazards.
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Headlights will be used at night and for all dangerous cargo transportation.
D. TRUCK / TRAILER EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS.
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Legal documents ( Insurance, vehicle Road License etc must be valid and present in the vehicles.
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Manufacture / Third party evidence of vehicle suitable according to the load.
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Three points seat belts. Lap and shoulder belts attached both to seat and cab - pillar.
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Driver and passenger side mirrors able to display front and side blind spots.
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Clearance and warning light ( flash lights on top of vehicles cabin, torch)
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Rear and side protection
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Roll-over protection
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Bulkhead ( load Arrestors for truck cabin protection).
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Audible reversing alarm.
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Spare wheel and tyre in good condition?
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Appropriate tire changing tools ( e.g. Vehicle jack)
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Disabled vehicle marker ( e.g. Warning triangle)
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Reflective jacket available?
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9Kg ABC powder fire extinguisher
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First aid kit available with all required equipments?
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Pair of stop blocks.
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Twist locks for transport of containers.
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Anchor point for fastening devices.
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Lashing gear appropriate and adequate to load secure meant ( e.g. Valid cretic action, recognize inspection certificate available...)
E. 4WD AND LIGHT VEHICLES.
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Three pints seat belts. Lap and shoulder belts attached both to seat and cab - pillar.
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Clearance and warning lights.
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Side mirrors to display front and side blind spots.
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Rear view mirrors in good conditions.
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Warning reflecting triangle for the light vehicles are they available and in good condition?
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Fire extinguishers available and in good order?
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All cracked and broken glass shall be replaced before vehicle is operated.
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Vehicles used for transport of personnel shall have seats firmly scoured and adequate for the number of individuals to be carried.