| Drivers and vehicle users should be provided with a handbook which contains all of the information they need to operate vehicles safely and efficiently. This should be supplemented by driver and user training.
All drivers should be given a copy of the handbook and they should be required to sign a declaration to say they have received it. They should read and understand the handbook and keep it with them when using fleet vehicles. The handbook should contain:
- details of the risks associated with driving;
- organisation’s policy on driving eg use of mobile phones or satellite navigation equipment;
- general advice on safe driving eg on topics such as driver tiredness;
- advice on efficient or defensive driving which aims to save fuel and reduce the likelihood of accidents;
- advice on what to do in the event of an accident; and
- emergency contact details for breakdown, tyres and windscreen.
| The Transport and Plant Managers Group (All Wales Local Authority Group) is currently working on a best practice template staff handbook.
Contact: Russell Powell russell.powell@newport.gov.uk | |
