HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROGRAM
Safe Work Practice 07 - Driving
Name of Safe Work Practice: Driving SWP # 00-07
Date Developed: Enter Date Here Revision Date: Enter Date Here
Management Signature: Management Signature Here Date: Enter Date Here
Reviewed by JHSC/Worker Rep: Add name of worker rep. Date: Enter Date Here
Instructions:
Review this safe work practice (SWP) annually or any time the task, equipment, or materials change.
Do NOT perform this practice until you have been appropriately trained and authorized to do so by your supervisor.
Check Required Personal Protective Equipment and Devices: (Delete this text and pictograms that do not apply.
Add any additional personal protective equipment required).
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Eye Dust Face- Safety Hearing Type of Hard Protective NIOSH Fall No Loose
Protection Mask Shield Footwear Protection Gloves Hat Clothing Approved Protection clothing,
Respirator jewelry etc.
Required Training: (Delete this text and list all training that is required prior to completing this procedure)
Type Who Topic Description
Formal
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Training New hire orientation/ review at
All applicable personnel SWP’s
On the Job least once per year thereafter
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Training
General Safety Requirements and Instructions:
Do
Perform and document a pre-trip inspection before every trip.
Maintain a minimum of 2-seconds’ travelling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you in favourable driving
conditions.
Reduce your speed according to road and weather conditions.
Report any problems/incidents with vehicles to your supervisor immediately.
Ensure all cargo is secure.
Observe general housekeeping rules.
Obey the law and all traffic regulations.
Take breaks when driving long distances.
Check local weather and road conditions before you begin driving.
Adjust the driver’s seat and mirrors to the correct position.
Don’t
Operate a vehicle if you are under the influence of any substance that can impair your ability to drive.
Use cellphones while operating any vehicle, unless parked.
Use a vehicle if the pre-trip inspection identifies any condition that will affect the safe operation of the vehicle. Wait until
repairs are made.
Engage in high-risk driving behaviours.
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