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    S1168 Driver Safety Program Checklist

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    This document provides a checklist for employers to develop an effective driver safety program to reduce risks associated with employee driving. The checklist includes elements such as a written driver safety policy, ensuring seatbelt use, prohibiting impaired or distracted driving, selecting safe vehicles, orienting and training drivers, inspecting vehicles, preparing for emergencies, investigating incidents, and reviewing the program annually. Developing a comprehensive driver safety program with these elements can help employers greatly reduce motor vehicle crashes and injuries.

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    This document provides a checklist for employers to develop an effective driver safety program to reduce risks associated with employee driving. The checklist includes elements such as a written driver safety policy, ensuring seatbelt use, prohibiting impaired or distracted driving, selecting safe vehicles, orienting and training drivers, inspecting vehicles, preparing for emergencies, investigating incidents, and reviewing the program annually. Developing a comprehensive driver safety program with these elements can help employers greatly reduce motor vehicle crashes and injuries.

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    This document provides a checklist for employers to develop an effective driver safety program to reduce risks associated with employee driving. The checklist includes elements such as a written driver safety policy, ensuring seatbelt use, prohibiting impaired or distracted driving, selecting safe vehicles, orienting and training drivers, inspecting vehicles, preparing for emergencies, investigating incidents, and reviewing the program annually. Developing a comprehensive driver safety program with these elements can help employers greatly reduce motor vehicle crashes and injuries.

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    Safe driving

    Driver safety program


    checklist
    This checklist was developed to provide employers with important elements to be included in a driver safety program.
    Whether your employees are driving for deliveries, or to travel from one location to another, driving any type of motor
    vehicle involves a high level of risk. Employers that develop driver safety programs with these elements can greatly
    reduce the risk of motor vehicle crashes and minimize injuries.

    Written driver safety policy Vehicle selection process

    Seat belts – Ensure all drivers and passengers Safety ratings – Buy vehicles that come with
    are using seatbelts high safety ratings based on crash testing.

    Impaired-free driving - Prohibit workers from Safety features – Look for advanced safety
    operating a vehicle while impaired (substances, features such as lane departure warning
    fatigue, and aggression). Include language to not systems, collision warning systems, rear facing
    schedule drivers for irregular hours or excessive cameras, and adaptive cruise control
    overtime
    Driving conditions anticipated – Consider
    Distraction-free driving - Ban the use of cell vehicle options based on location, weather, and
    phones and other electronic devices while roads traveled
    driving, even hands-free
    Employee needs – Select design features that
    Courteous driving – Adopt a courteous driving address task needs and offer adjustability
    policy that clearly outlines responsible driving
    behaviors
    Driver selection, orientation, and training
    Organizational responsibilities – Define and
    communicate roles and responsibilities of Enroll in DMV’s automated reporting service or
    leaders, supervisors, and workers clearly review DMV and background checks annually

    Driver responsibilities – Clearly outline driver Driver orientation of safe driving policy and
    responsibilities including pretrip tasks, safe procedures
    driving practices, and accident reporting
    Driver training upon hire
    Notes:
    Ride-along driving assessment

    Explain in-vehicle monitoring systems if present;


    focus on safety, not productivity

    Provide refresher training after a collision or


    driver infraction

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    Emergency equipment Vehicle inspection and maintenance

    High-visibility vest Pretrip inspection


    • Walk around - look behind and under for
    Traffic cones or triangles obstacles, people, or leaks
    • Tire pressure or damage
    Flares
    • Look for damage to vehicle body or glass
    Emergency escape tool • Look in vehicle before entering
    (seatbelt cutter and window breaker) • Ask yourself “Am I well rested and alert to
    be driving?”
    Bottled water and food
    • Have navigation setup or your route
    Flashlight planned in advanced (download map to
    devices for availability offline)
    Jumper cables • Ensure cell phone is off and silent

    Ice scraper Verify that scheduled maintenance meets or


    exceeds manufacturer’s recommendations
    Blanket
    Ensure there is a method for reporting
    Maps maintenance problems

    Address any reported problems in a timely


    Lighter
    manner
    Pen and paper

    First-aid kit Post-incident


    Chains, snow tires, or traction devices What to do in the event of common roadside
    (weather dependent) problems (animals, flat tire, snow, emergency,
    weather event, downed power line, flooding, fires)

    Review Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance


    Organizational accountability
    Report to determine the appropriate information
    Schedule ride-along driving assessment and to collect
    coaching
    Company incident report and procedures
    Implement a telematics program
    Communication expectation
    Conduct root-cause analysis of every incident
    Recordkeeping and documentation
    Review incidents and follow-up on corrections

    Perform annual program management review

    Promote positive reinforcements to improve


    driving behavior

    Encourage discussion with employees that


    highlights challenges, opportunities, and
    successes

    Avoid recognition for absence of collisions or


    vehicle damage

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