Vehicle and Driving - Critical Process Confirmation

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Position

• Contract

• Location
  Address

Competency and understanding:

• 1. Does the driver hold the appropriate current licence and had necessary instruction or training to operate the vehicle as tasked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant/Equipment Design and Selection:

• 2. Is the vehicle fit for purpose (without defects/ roadworthy, appropriate for the working environment/ suitable for tasks performed/ functioning seat belts)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is the company vehicle fitted with required safety features as necessary (e.g. In Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS), wheel nut indicators for commercial vehicles)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is the company vehicle properly identified, including 1800 (0800) SAFELY stickers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Does the vehicle have appropriate load restraint systems and/or cargo barriers in place/available as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant and Equipment Testing and Maintenance:

• 6. Has the driver completed required pre-start safety checks and does the vehicle condition match the pre-start check? (Note: any safety critical items should result in non-use of vehicle)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is the vehicle within designated service interval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency management:

• 8. Are risk assessment controls implemented effectively for off-road and/or remote work activities (e.g. emergency & repair equipment, GPS, off-road jacks, winches, first aid, firefighting, communication equipment, spare tyres)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Has the driver completed Journey Management Plans for defined “high risk” journeys?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Human Factors and Behaviours:

• 10. Has the driver been provided regular feedback (positive/ corrective) from supervisor on safe driving behaviours (e.g. via IVMS data)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operations:

• 11. Are there systems in place to minimise “line of fire” interactions between vehicles and pedestrians (e.g. during reversing, reverse parking, segregation, traffic management plan)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Communication:

• 12. Is the driver aware of company and client requirements around distracted driving (e.g. using mobile phones, hands free capability, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Clothing and protection:

• 13. Do all riders and passengers of two wheeled vehicles and quad bikes have access, wear and appropriately store approved helmets, enclosed footwear, trousers, long sleeve jackets and protective eyewear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A