1. RTA Fatality – Third Party
HSE LEARNING
INCIDENT:
A 3T twin-cab crew truck (Canter) belonging to Galfar was hit by a third party 25-seater light bus on the Salalah highway, when the canter was turning left toward Qarn Alam off the highway.
CAUSES:
A third party driver attempted to overtake from the left hand lane at the Junction.
Tail gating; speeding, not wearing seat belts; overtaking over chevron strips
LEARNINGS:
Highlight the risk of speeding third party vehicles in PDO concession areas.
Key Learning:
Third party drivers are not subject to PDO road safety standards so treat with extreme caution.
RTA Fatality – Third Party
Use this Alert: Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE Meetings  Distribute to contractors  Post on HSE Notice Boards  Include in site HSE Induction
Contact: MSE511 for further information or visit the HSE Website Alert No September 2012