Vehicle Safety and Driving Safety

Company’s POLICY To ensure all Company’s vehicles are kept and maintained in good running conditions. To ensure the security and safety of employees and others during transportation of products outside of the facility. To prevent damage to Company’s properties by exercising proper precautions and safeguards at all times.

DRIVE TO STAY ALIVE THE #1 LEADING CAUSE OF “AT WORK” DEATHS IS VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. MOST OF US BEGAN DRIVING WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND AFTER SO MANY YEARS, TEND TO REINFORCE POOR ROAD HABITS.

DRIVE TO STAY ALIVE Lousy Weather, Rush Hour Traffic, and construction zones are all challenges that require good driving skills. To help yourself stay SAFE, always wear your safety belt, and follow these next few tips!

TIPS FOR CONSTRUCTION ZONES Watch for road signs, workers, and detours. Expect to encounter slow trucks and other construction traffic. Reduce your speed to stay SAFE.

From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. drivers may be sleepy or trying to make up for lost time. Stay aware and try to get an early start. From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. drivers may be thinking about getting home and work stresses. Don’t let the cars around you control your driving. RELAX and adjust to a SAFE speed. TIPS FOR RUSH HOUR

BAD WEATHER DRIVING TIPS Leave early and take it slow. Reduce your speed, especially on roads which may become slippery as rain first starts to fall. Avoid un-necessary stops. You may loose momentum and/or control of the vehicle. Increase the distance between you and the car in front of you using the 4-second rule to give yourself adequate time to stop.

MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE Get regular oil changes and tune-ups. Top up radiator with water and coolant in hot weather. Maintain your brakes and shock absorbers. Fill the wiper fluid and check the wipers. Check tire pressure and treads. Check lights and signals.

Drive safely to ensure your family, friends and yourself that you’ll return home safely. During festive seasons - Remember: Don’t Drink and Drive! Drinking and Driving - they don’t mix

Cell Phones & Driving Cellular phone popularity is reaching new heights. More and more drivers are using time on the road to conduct business and personal affairs on their cell phones. It's a great way for communications, but ….. there are hidden dangers : Dialing, discussing, giving and taking instructions all affect your ability to properly respond to normal road hazards - let alone challenging driving situations. People with cellular phones in their cars run a 34 percent higher risk of having an accident !

Cell Phones & Driving Avoid using cell phone when driving Stop vehicle before making call When receiving call :   Pay attention to the road   Use hands free devices   Stop vehicle by the side of the road   Ensure phone is within easy reach   Suspend conversation during hazardous conditions   Do not engage in distracting conversations If unavoidable: Can Be A Deadly Mix

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