Information

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Driver Name

  • Driver 2 / Helper Name

  • Observation Location
  • Personnel

  • Start Time

  • End Time

  • Truck Number

  • Truck Type

  • Weather / Lighting

  • Valid CDL Driver 1?

  • Valid CDL Driver 2?

  • Driver 1 Current DOT Medical Card?

  • Driver 2 Current DOT Medical Card?

  • VCR filled out properly?

Prior Inspection

  • Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • Are there any outstanding actions?

  • Safe Operation

Driving

  • Drives at appropriate speed for conditions

  • Keeps appropriate distance between vehicles

  • Changes lanes safely

  • Does not “Zig Zag”

  • Passes properly

  • Yields right of way

  • Drops 5 MPH through intersections

  • Stays out of blind spots & leaves an out

  • Turns from correct lane

  • No left turn from right side drive

  • Uses turn signals properly

  • Slows/Stops carefully (NO skidding)

  • Complete stop at signs/signals – waits 3 seconds

  • Obeys traffic laws

  • Uses seatbelt when required

  • Helpers off riding step when proceeding over 10 mph or more than ¼ mile distance

  • Parks properly

Backing

  • Backs only with NO other option

  • Helpers out of cab & off step while backing

  • Helpers directing truck while backing

  • Helpers kept in driver view while backing

  • NO backing from right side drive

PPE

  • Appropriate gloves

  • Required uniform

  • Eye protection

  • 6” high work boots, laced all the way up

  • Reflective ANSI II vest/shirt outside vehicle

  • Hard hat when required

Professional Customer Standards

  • Leaves area clean

  • Notifies dispatch/super when repair is complete

  • Follows prescribed service procedures

  • Displays professional attitude with customer

  • Maintains professional appearance of equipment

  • Displays professional personal appearance

  • Safe Operation

Collection

  • NO evidence of scavenging/salvaging

  • Secures load (r/o chains, tarp)

  • Loads/unloads vehicle safety

  • Clear of hopper while operating/compacting

  • Mount/dismount (3pt contact)

  • Lifting technique (bends at knees)

  • Proper container handling

  • Lock out/tag out (when cleaning/clearing)

Vehicle Systems

  • Lighting (head, turn, brake, 4ways, tail, etc.)

  • Back up warning alarm & horn

  • Hopper/loading cycle/speed-up OK

  • Registration/insurance information current

  • Warning triangles & fire extinguishers

  • Condition of seatbelts

  • Clean mirrors & windows

  • Wipers & heater

  • Hand holds / steps on body safe / clean

  • Camera monitor / lens clean & functional

  • Clean in cab / front of body / front of blade

  • Cable / hook / safety / latch tie downs

  • Body / cab damage

  • Fluid leaks – where?

  • Tire condition (F-R/L, M-R/L, T-R/L)

  • Clutch/brake pedal pads

  • Door handles inside & out

  • Reflective body tape

Near Miss Identified

  • If yes for “Near Miss Identified”, complete a Near Miss Incident Reporting form

  • Observer comments, positive and corrective

  • Driver Signature

  • Select date

  • Driver / Helper Signature

  • Select date

  • Safety Director Signature

  • Select date

  • Site Manager Signature

  • Select date

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