WORKING SAFELY AROUND MOVING VEHICLES
A daily risk for many dealership employees is working safely around moving vehicles. This risk is present in all workshops, predelivery, spare parts & sales areas, both internal and external.
Failure to understand this risk can result in an accident, which may include personal injury.
It is everyone’s responsibility to show due regard, judgment, and responsibility when working with moving vehicles.
Here are some ways we can reduce the risks when working around moving vehicles.
- Understand that your safety is your personal responsibility
- Always give right of way to moving vehicles. Never assume that the driver has seen you.
- In all company carparks, roads, and work areas, reduce your speed to a crawl (10kph). This is now the speed limit and will be enforced.
Employees who disregard this limit will face disciplinary action. - Sound the horn when reversing out of, or entering work areas, or areas with limited visibility. Ask a fellow employee for assistance if vision is restricted.
- For your own safety and the safety of others. Report unsafe driving to your supervisor.
- Be alert and always follow the correct procedures.
Summary:
Take responsibility for your own safety at all times.
Act responsibly
Report unsafe driving practices immediately – do not wait for an accident to happen.
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