Vehicle Safety Checks
When conducting your daily vehicle checks, use of the word WALLET will guide you through a complete pre-journey checklist, A good daily vehicle check will last for at least 15 minutes this time must be displayed on your tacho as other work (cross hammers symbol) every time you change your vehicle or trailer.
W
Windows - clean inside and out, free from stickers or obstructions.
A Accessories – Mirrors, all auxiliary equipment, windscreen wipers, washer bottle, horn, hazard lights, tail-lift, curtains, all additional equipment.
L Lights – Ensure that they are working, clean, and undamaged.
L Load – Correct paperwork, Secure, Balanced, Undamaged, Fit for transportation.
E Engine – Oil and coolant levels, battery, all fluids.
T
Tyres – tread wheel nuts, tyre condition, and foreign bodies.
If you change your trailer part way through your shift remember to conduct your pre- journey safety checks.
Vehicle Safety Checks
Careful daily vehicle checks can eliminate most vehicle breakdowns. All defects found must be reported to the traffic office immediately where a defect will be raised.
Entering and exiting your vehicle
Whenever entering and exiting the cab of a vehicle the following safe operating procedure should be adopted:
Entering
With the door open, grip the handrails just inside the frame (front and back) with both hands. Place either foot on the bottom step. Climb up the steps one at a time and place both feet on the cab floor releasing your grip from the hand rails.
Exiting
Ensure the floor area is firm and clear from obstruction. With the door open, grip both handrails and place one foot on the first step. Position your body to back out of the vehicle. Climb down the steps one at a time and only release your grip when you are on the floor area.
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