1. Transport Safety
Fadley Valley

3. Introduction
Vehicles represent a significant part of a companies operations
Apart from the cost of repairs or replacement and the payment of Third party claims, other uninsured cost factors.

4. Introduction
These cost include injuries to people, policy excesses, loss of use of vehicles, management time in investigations, retrieval of damages vehicles and lost trading opportunities.
Colas is committed to providing a safe place of work, in particular, when driving its vehicles. This policy will apply to all vehicles and by Colas employees in pursuit of their prescribed duties.

5. Unsafe Acts behind the wheel
Shaving
Putting up make up
Reading a map
Not using seat belts
Driving under the influence
Mind wandering
Driving at an unsafe speed
Failing to stop or give away
Unsafe passing of vehicles

6. Unsafe Acts behind the wheel
Tailgating
Not using indicators
Phone usage
Eating

7. Unsafe Acts on the road Poor visibility Poor road conditions
Improper vehicle maintenance
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8. Safe System of Work
With regard to Colas staff, there are a number of areas to be considered regarding driving vehicles:
Vehicle safety.
Vehicle maintenance.
Carrying of passengers and personal.
The use of mobile phones (in transit).
Driving licenses/certificates.
Driver’s hours (where applicable).
Vehicle checks prior to use.

9. Safe System of work
Driving Ban from 10pm to 4am. No driving is allowed during this time.
Medical Assessments done on a yearly basis to see if drivers are fit to do the work.
Know the product that being transported
Copy of EXECUTIVE KPI DASHBOARD - Colas Cape Town - 24 July 2012.xlsb

10. Accident Pictures

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12. Accident Pictures

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