DRIVING POLICY
IDENTIFY DRIVING HAZARDS
UNDERSTAND DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
USE DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES ON THE ROAD
AWARENESS FOR SAFE DRIVING
SITE SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
According to WHO Statistics…
• Someone is injured every 18
seconds
• Over 2 million injuries annually are
disabling
• A person dies in a crash every 11
minutes
• Motor vehicle accidents are the most
common cause of death
• 1 in 4 fatal work injuries involves a
vehicle accident
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QHSE POLICIES
QHSE POLICIES
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NMDC Policies
Vehicle/Equipment Driving Policy
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Driving Policy
Speed Limit 20 Km / Hr
Park only in designated parking areas and reverse
parking where applicable
Do not park at curves or obstruct traffic routs or office
access
Do not leave your car unattended with running engine
Take extreme care when heavy vehicles are on the
move
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DRIVING HAZARDS
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DRIVING HAZARDS
Human Error
– Reckless driving
– Distracted driving
– Fatigue
– Aggressive driving
– Failure to keep vehicles in good
operating condition
– Driving under the influence
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DRIVING HAZARDS
Dangerous Conditions
– Bad weather
– Difficult road conditions
– Poor light or glare
– Heavy traffic
– Road work
– Accidents
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SEAT BELT
– Saved over 100,000 lives
– Prevent crashing into
steering wheel, dash,
or windshield
– Keep you inside vehicle
– Protect body organs
– Improve chance of
remaining conscious
– Keep you behind the
wheel if you have to
swerve or brake suddenly
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
• Regular tune-ups
• Oil changes
• Fluid levels
• Brakes
• Tire treads and pressure
• Lights, signals, and wipers
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PRE-DRIVE VISUAL INSPECTION
– Walk around inspection
– Tires
– Leaks under vehicle
– Windows clean, nothing
blocking vision
– Mirrors properly adjusted
– Lights working properly
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Carrying a Load
• Don’t overload your vehicle
• Make sure everyone has a
seat and
a seat belt
• Make sure cargo is properly
secured
• Be certain your vision is not
blocked
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• Do you understand
the variety of driving hazards you could
face on the road?
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DRIVING HAZARDS
ID Test
Reckless driving
Distracted driving
Fatigue
Identify three driving Aggressive driving
Vehicles in
hazards caused by poor operating
condition
human error Driving under
the influence
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DRIVING HAZARDS
ID Test
Bad weather
Difficult road
conditions
Poor light
Identify three driving or glare
hazards caused by Heavy traffic
Road work
dangerous conditions Accidents
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HOW CAN WE AVOID COLLISIONS?
• Head-on collisions
• Hit from behind
• Hitting the driver in
front
• Side collisions
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Obey Traffic Rules and Use Common Sense
• Speed limits
• Traffic signs and signals
• Follow the 3-second rule
• Signal your intentions
• Pass with care and only
where allowed
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Keep Alert and Be Prepared
– Keep your mind on your driving
and
your hands on the wheel
– Scan the road ahead for problems
– Check mirrors frequently
– Expect the unexpected
– Yield to other drivers who are
determined
to get there first
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Adjust to Weather and Road Conditions
• Slow down
• Turn on lights and wipers
• Increase following
distance to 4 seconds
• Avoid puddles
• Beware of misty rain
after a dry spell
• Be prepared to handle a skid
safely
• Beware of icy patches
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Be Extra Careful at Night Time
– Keep windshield clean to improve vision
– Turn lights on 1/2 hour before sunset
– Increase following distance to 4
seconds
– Be extra careful on curves and at
intersections
– Switch from high to low beams to keep
from blinding other drivers
– If you have trouble, pull completely off
the road and use flashers
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Watch out for Fatigue
• Be especially careful during
late night, early morning,
and mid-afternoon hours
• Stop, take a nap, and drink
coffee if you’re tired
• Stop every so often over
long distances
• Avoid medications that
cause drowsiness
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Keep Cool in Traffic
– Keep your emotions in
check
– Take steps to stay relaxed
no matter what
– Allow enough time to get
there
– Don’t provoke
other drivers
– Report aggressive drivers
to the police
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Don’t Drink or take Drugs and Drive
Alcohol and drugs impair:
• Ability to determine distances
• Reaction time
• Judgment
• Vision
Remember:
• Only time, not coffee, will sober
you up
• Ride with a designated driver
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If you are Involved in and Accident
On Duty – KP ERP Site:
• Call 800112 …………………………………………….
• Ensure your safety, park or stay in safe location.
• Inform & Call ERP HSE Emergency Duty Phone
• Inform your supervisor.
Off Duty:
• Contact the police.
• Do not leave the scene.
• Exchange important information.
• Report accident to supervisor.
• Supervisor reports accident to Risk Management.
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ON SITE SAFETY
HAZARDS
• Congested working space and access
• Equipment movement
• Traffic movement in access (Entry & Exit Gates)
• Blind Spots
• Excavations
• Fatigue
• Equipment failure
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Follow the site traffic rules
• Heavy equipment's are always priority, standby aside and let the heavy vehicles
pass
• Do not park behind or near any equipment, park only in designated parking area
• Always follow the flagman/ banksman
• When exiting or entering site gates be aware of incoming vehicles
• No mobile phones, drinking tea while driving…stay focus while driving
• Do not park or drive near edges or excavations, it could collapse
• When tired, or been working for too long in night shift, request to your supervisor,
and inform safety
• Keep regular maintenance, and inspect your vehicle daily, report any defects
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