Company Vehicles - Company Cars Policy

INTRODUCTION

We recognise that requiring staff to drive company cars as part of their work activities exposes them to specific hazards and risks. Lack of vehicle maintenance or driver skills may increase the risk of injury and damage to vehicles.

It is our policy to:

• Identify any driver training or instruction that may be necessary on the use of mobile phones, accidents, servicing, regular vehicle condition checks, breakdown, maximum working and driving hours and personal safety.
• Provide additional driver skills training or instruction, as appropriate.
• Check all driver licenses on a periodic basis.
• Ensure that all staff are fully trained, insured and in a fit state of health to drive company or their own vehicles for work-related activities.
• Ensure that vehicles provided for staff are safe and in a roadworthy condition.
• Ensure that vehicles are serviced and maintained in good condition and at intervals recommended by the manufacturer.
• Ensure that vehicles provided are suitable for the individual who has to use them, e.g. sufficient adjustments, head and leg room, position of controls etc.