SAFETY MOMENT OF THE WEEK                    

Driving Safety

When driving a vehicle for transportation during work, the vehicle itself is considered a workplace. The following safety tips should be followed whenever a worker is asked to drive:

• Inspect your vehicle before leaving on your journey.

Check such things as:

• Tire pressure
• Working headlights and signals
• Sufficient levels of gas and windshield washer fluid
• Availability of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
• Report all vehicle defects to your supervisor or employer.
• Ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded and that you have good visual clearance in all directions
• Do not exceed the safe seating capacity of the vehicle as stated by the manufacturer.
• Ensure that each passenger has at least 41 cm (16 in.) of seating space 

While driving:

• Follow posted speed limits
• Wear your seat belt
• Do not use your phone or other mobile device
• Correct unsafe conditions immediately, and report them to your supervisor. 

If you would like help on any of the topics that we present, please feel free to contact us at:

(661) 587-8633 or stop by our retail location at 3510 Allen Rd #102, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 

Helping you stay safe on the job, today and tomorrow!