Description
Daily Walk Around Checks; For delegates to understand the importance of why drivers are expected to check their vehicles, what drivers should be looking for whilst completing a vehicle check, and how to report any defects found. To ensure delegates know how to show a record of completing a daily walk around check, and why they should want to show a record. Delegates to understand how completing a daily walk around check affects the driver, the vehicle, and the company image. To ensure delegates understand the legal responsibilities & consequences relevant to daily walk around checks.
Safe Loading/ Unloading; Delegates to understand why wearing the correct PPE is important, and how drivers should understand the importance on why they should want to check the load on their vehicle, and the general safety considerations regarding safe loading and unloading. Delegates to understand safe loading and the law, and discuss when Special Types General Orders are needed. Delegates to understand the different restraints, and which restraints should be used with which type of load.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Professional Driver & Company Issues