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P
ersonnel Transfer
Op
erations
BOS-PRD-07.900605
S
eat Belts
x
All vehicles will be fitted with front and rear seat belts available to the Driver and all other
vehicle occupants.
x
The Driver and all vehicle occupants at all times during any journey of any length shall
wear seat belts.
x
The Driver is responsible to check the condition and operational function of each seat belt
daily prior to using the vehicle.
x
The Driver is responsible for ensuring that all occupants of the vehicle are properly and
correctly using the seat belts prior to commencing any journey.
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ette
x
Drivers must at all times remain within the given speed limits and drive carefully with due
consideration to the prevailing weather, visibility and road conditions.
x
Drivers must at all times drive carefully and maintain adequate distances from other road
users so as to be able to safely stop should an emergency braking or similar occurrence
take place on the road ahead.
x
As a rule of thumb, a distance of at least 2 seconds must be maintained between the
vehicle and the vehicle in front.
x
Observing the vehicle in front passing a fixed roadside object can assess this when
counting the seconds until own vehicle passes the same object. In wet road conditions,
the distance must equate to at least 4 seconds.
x
Drivers must obey all permanent and temporary road and traffic signs and signals
including any given by traffic control authorities, police or similar.
x
Drivers must drive with courtesy and consideration for other road users and pay particular
attention to the activities and proximity of pedestrians and two wheel vehicles (bicycles,
motor cycles etc.).
Daily Vehi
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le
C
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ks
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It will be the responsibility of the vehicle Driver to carry out a walk around visual check of
the vehicle, with the following specific checks on a daily basis prior to the vehicle being
used.
x
Tyres – condition and treads (including spare tyre) and tyre pressures shall be checked at
periods of not more than one week or whenever any cause for doubt exists.
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• All oil and fluid levels
• Wind-screen wipers and window washing systems
• Steering system
• Braking system
• Lights and indicators
• Internal lights and instrument panel lights
• Daily vehicle checks shall be recorded in a vehicle log provided to the Driver.
Use of Mo
b
ile Tele
p
hones
x
It is strictly forbidden for Drivers to use mobile telephones at any time when the vehicle is
x
moving.
x
If Drivers have any need to use a mobile telephone, the vehicle must be safely parked
x
and stationary.
Vehi
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le Break
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ent
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In the event of a breakdown, the vehicle should if possible be moved to a safe position by
x
the side of the road, and the respective Manager contacted in order that assistance can
x
be arranged.
x
In the event of an accident where there is injury or damage. The vehicle should not be
x
moved until told to do so by the police.
x
The reflective triangle should be placed in a position behind the vehicle at a distance as
x
directed within the country where the vehicle is operating.
Version 04. Original date: 22/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Operations Department Project Manager. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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