1. TOOL BOX TALKS
Safe Driving

2. Risk Reduction Strategies
Vehicle
Ensure adequate insurance and licence
Check condition of vehicle prior to departure:
Tyres
Petrol
Water
Windscreen
Lights

3. Risk Reduction Strategies
Speed
Observe speed limits
Drive at a speed appropriate for the conditions
Respond to speed warning alerts
Adjust arrival times to compensate for delays
Plan trips on the basis of time within speed limits

4. Risk Reduction Strategies
Fatigue
Share the driving
Use alternatives such as public
transport or taxis
Plan longer trips to allow for regular breaks encouraging drivers to take power naps if sleepy
Minimise night driving (avoid driving at times when you would normally be sleeping)
Enable staff to sleep overnight in motels where necessary
Provide information on sleep, nutrition and drinks, such as water and coffee

5. Risk Reduction Strategies
Mobile phone use
Adopt a policy to ban the use of mobile
phones while driving
Comply with the ban on use of hand held phones
Allow calls to go to a message bank
Answer calls only after the car is pulled over to the side of the road
Leave a message on voic advising incoming callers that you are driving and cannot take calls
Do not text whilst driving

6. Risk Reduction Strategies
Adverse conditions
Use alternative routes
Reschedule trips to times of
less extreme conditions
Provide information about driving techniques in adverse conditions, such as driving slowly in fog conditions
Use specialist vehicles suitable for conditions
Where appropriate, provide specialist training for driving in adverse conditions.

7. Risk Reduction Strategies
Drugs and alcohol
Adopt a zero drugs and
alcohol policy for work related driving
Use transport alternatives at functions with alcohol (designated driver, taxis)
Avoid or minimise the use of alcohol prior to driving
Comply with road rules in relation to the prescribed level of alcohol
Take into account the influence of medication before driving

8. Risk Reduction Strategies
General safety – Employee responsibilities
Wear seat belt
Don’t eat or drink while driving
Preset music/radio and climate controls
Secure any loose objects
Pull over to adjust equipment, check maps or attend to personal grooming
Ask passengers to help with tasks (e.g. checking map for driver).

9. Risk Reduction Strategies
Participant transport
Identify correct vehicle for participant needs
Utilise back passenger seat if participant has behaviour issues
Ensure seat belt worn or exemption carried
Consider safe carrying numbers in vans so able to access participant in an emergency
Utilise safe work procedures for strapping wheelchair or assisting participant into seat