News
Alert - Driver Fatigue
Fri, 3 Apr 2009A commercial vehicle driver was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving left the road and crashed into trees. The driver was on the first part of a trip when the commercial vehicle drifted to the right and into the median strip, hitting trees.
Factors to consider
§ Not getting enough rest or sleep when driving for long periods.
§ Irregular working hours.
§ Not ensuring that accurate documentation and records are kept and checked by a responsible person at the workplace.
Recommendations
1. All drivers should have a documented roster and schedule which includes start and finish times with working hours to be as regular as possible.
2. A system should be in place to ensure the accuracy of the trip records that the drivers are submitting by checking trip records against gate records/logs, fuel dockets, phone records, loading documentation, etc.
3. The Code of Practice for Commercial Vehicle Drivers should be used as a guide when implementing a Fatigue Management Plan.
Please contact AllSafety on 0419 833 760 for further information on driver fatigue and how you can ensure your staff are educated and kept safe.