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What is Personal Protective Equipment?
“All equipment (including clothing affording
protection against the weather) which is intended to
be worn or held by a person at work and which
protects him against one or more risks to his health or
safety”
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
1992 (as amended)
PPE at Work Regulations 1992
At the very minimum, LGV
drivers should ensure they
have available:
• High-visibility clothing, vests,
jackets, etc.
• Protective footwear
Other PPE included:
• Safety helmets
• Gloves
• Eye protection
• Harnesses
Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance
• Driving efficiently and economically does
reduce maintenance costs
• Wear and tear is decreased because the
vehicle is driven more sympathetically
Vehicle Maintenance
However . . .
This does not reduce the importance of
vehicle maintenance to ensure the vehicle
is kept running in an efficient manner . . .
Vehicle Maintenance – Driver Responsibilities
As the driver of the vehicle you are responsible
for:
Carrying out a daily inspection of the vehicle
- Issues and defects should be reported and
the vehicle must not be driven until they are
resolved
Reporting any issues or defects that may arise
on a journey pro
- Hesitancy and loss of power affect
efficiency and could point to a larger problem
Vehicle Walkround Checks
Daily Walkround Checks
• List of items to be checked
• Lights, Indicators, Reflectors & Markers
• Windscreen, Wipers & Screen Wash level
• Tax Disk & Operators Licence (Correct and
Displayed)
• Mirrors
• Number Plate
• Oil, Ad Blue & Fuel levels
• Spray Suppression Flaps
• Tyres, 1mm tread depth all the way around
circumference and 3 quarters across.
• Battery Condition & Security
• Couplings (If Applicable)
• Grab Handles
• Catwalk
• Steps
• Horn
Daily Walkround Checks
• Brakes, no pressure leaks, in-cab gauge shows
correct build up.
• Landing legs(if applicable)
• Dog Clip and 5th Wheel release handle
• Security of load
• Fuel tank and seal
• Tachograph calibration date.
• Please note these checks will vary slightly from
operator to operator.
Daily Walkround Checks
Warnings and Symptoms
As well as daily inspections, drivers should pay
attention to:
The handling and feel of the vehicle
Black smoke, which may indicate an issue that
compromises fuel efficiency or something more
serious
Drivers must be aware that upon any inspection by
enforcement officers; steering, braking and tyre
defects will carry mandatory points on the drivers
licence.
Warnings and Symptoms
As well as daily inspections, drivers should pay
attention to:
Warning lights that appear on the
dashboard
Air Brake System
If the air pressure, indicated by an
in-cab gauge, fails to build or
remain at the correct level, the
compressor may be faulty or the
system may be leaking.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)
ABS is generally regarded as being safer:
Risk of multiple vehicle crashes reduced by 18%
Risk of ‘run-off-road’ crashes reduced by 35%
On-road braking distances improved
Removes the need to use ‘threshold/cadence’ braking.
However, braking distances increase on sand, gravel and
snow
A typical anti-lock system can apply and release braking
pressure up to 20 times per second.
ABS does not work at speeds under 6-10 kph.
This speed can vary depending on the type of system
fitted.
Reporting Defects
Serious defects should be recorded and
reported to a competent person
Minor defects can be rectified by the driver
Minor defects rectified by the driver should
be signed off by the driver as ‘rectified’
Before the driver does attempt to rectify any
defects, he must make sure he is not going
against company policy. As this will vary
from operator to operator.
Defect Reports
Record any defects that
might adversely affect
the safety of the vehicle
Defect reports must be
kept for 15 months by
the operator
Include ‘Nil’ reports
when no defects are
found to prove that the
daily check took place
Not compulsory, but
useful and a good habit
to form
Vehicle Maintenance – Workshop Responsibilities
As well as the driver, the vehicle workshop plays a key role
in the maintenance and general efficiency of the vehicle
Poor maintenance regimes lead to:
Higher costs through part failure
Reputation damage
Potential safety issues
Vehicle Maintenance
Operators have a responsibility
and liability for ensuring that
their road-going vehicles
operate in a safe and
mechanically sound condition
and at all times conform to the
standards contained in various
regulations, regardless of
policies concerning fuel
efficiency
Vehicle Maintenance
Safe and Efficient Vehicle
Regular workshop
maintenance
Driver feedback
Daily inspections and defect reporting
Maximum Weights
How do you know the maximum weight that is How do you know the maximum weight that is
allowed on your vehicle (Maximum Permissible
Weight)?
allowed on your vehicle (Maximum Permissible
Weight)?
How do you know the maximum weight
that is allowed on your vehicle (Maximum
Permissible Weight)?
Maximum Weights Check vehicle ‘plates’
Check vehicle ‘plates’
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) includes weight of vehicle, load and driver
Weights given in metric unitsr
Weights given in metric units
Overloading
Overloading
Overloading can:
– Cause tyre ‘blow outs’
– Could invalidate the operators insurance cover
– Increases fuel costs fuel costs
– Result in prohibition notice
– Could result in heavy fines for both driver and
operator, as much as £1000/tonne
Overloading
Overloading results in:
– Damage to roads, vehicles and bridges
– Drivers and other road users being at risk
– Reduced vehicle stability
– Increased stopping distances
VOSA Load Security Matrix- intended as guidance
and does not cover all eventualities. Other factors -
such as speed of vehicle – will be taken into account.
Operator Compliance Risk Scores
OCRS is a point-scoring system used by VOSA since
2006 to ‘index’ operator compliance in the areas of:
Road worthiness
Traffic offences, including tachographs, drivers’
hours, overloading
Prosecution
Allowing VOSA to target its resources at operators
who are more likely to be non-compliant
OCRS – How Does it Work?
Points are issued for defects/infringements to
roadworthiness and/or traffic offences. The number
of points issued depends on the severity of the
offence:
An inspection with no defects or infringements
scores ‘0’
Specific data is used to score operators:
– Annual test data
– Fleet vehicle inspections
– Roadside checks
– VOSA Prosecution and Legal Services records
(including previous convictions)
OCRS – Baseline Scores
The average number of points per event are
calculated to produce the operator’s Baseline Score
TOTAL OFFENCES/DEFECT POINTS
NUMBER OF EVENTS
A league table is produced based on the
operator’s score.
= BASELINE SCORE
OCRS – Scores
VOSA from Oct 2012 will not compare operators to
their peers. Instead VOSA will use absolute
performance measures, meaning:
An operator’s score will only change due to their
enforcement and test history
An operator who has no score now will be
categorized into the new band table as GREY
OCRS – Banding Table
Band Roadworthiness
Traffic Enforcement
RED
Baseline over 25
Baseline over 30
AMBER
Baseline over 10 and up to 25
Baseline over5 and up to 30
GREEN
Baseline up to 10
Baseline up to 5
GREY
No Baseline score
No Baseline score
OCRS – Impact on Drivers?
99% of prohibitions are issued as a result of
roadside checks
99% of roadworthiness defects found during
roadside checks have been found to be a direct
result of daily walk around inspections not being
completed correctly
Your actions can directly affect your operator’s
OCRS
Vehicle Stability
Speed
Road surface
Weather
Tyre pressures and condition
Uneven distribution of load
Excessive braking and acceleration
Poorly maintained vehicle
Driver behaviour
Factors that affect vehicle stability:
Vehicles and Equipment Used
Ensure that:
-Your vehicle is suitable for the type of load to be carried
-You have sufficient and appropriate securing equipment
and have been trained in its use
-Loads are secure at all times, especially after a violent
manoeuvre such as heavy braking or swerving
-The vehicle floor is in good condition and will withstand the
weight of the load
-The vehicle floor will withstand the weight of lift trucks if used
when loading/unloading
-Check bodywork, platforms and anchorage points are in
serviceable condition prior to loading
Headboards and Front Bulkheads
Important part of load restraint system
Should be capable of withstanding a force equal to
at least half the rated payload of the vehicle
Should be the same width as the vehicle
Sufficient in height to restrict forward movement
Load should be in contact with the headboard for
maximum effectiveness
Must be reinforced if necessary
Should be examined frequently for damage
Road Traffic Act 1991
“A person is guilty of using a vehicle in a dangerous
condition if he uses, or causes or permits another to
use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when the
purpose for which it is used or the weight position or
distribution of its load, or the manner in which it is
secured is such that the use of the motor vehicle or
trailer involves a danger of injury to any person.”
Road Traffic Act 1991
Does anyone know the penalty for infringing
these regulations?
The max penalty for this
offence if committed in
respect of a goods vehicle is a
£5000 fine, plus 3 penalty
points and disqualification
Road Traffic Act 1991
“A person is to be regarded as Driving dangerously if
it would be obvious to a competent and careful
driver that driving the vehicle in its current state
would be dangerous. In determining the state of the
vehicle for this purpose, regard may be had to
anything attached to or carried on or in it and to
the manner in which it is attached or carried.”
Road Traffic Act 1991
Does anyone know the penalty for dangerous
driving?
The maximum penalty for
dangerous driving is 2
years’ imprisonment
The maximum penalty for
causing death by
dangerous driving is 14
years’ imprisonment
ANY QUESTIONS?
Your Local Training & Development Partner
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