S1168 Driver Safety Program Checklist

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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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