SS GEN-30 Rev00 Travellingbyroads

SAFETY
DOC. DIVISION TATA STEEL EFF. DATE 01.08.2007

STANDARD
DOC. # SS/GEN-30 REVISION 00
TITLE Traveling By Road DUE FOR
SHEET 1 OF 8 01.08.2010
REVISION
COMP.
Agam Kumar SIGNED DATE 01.08.2007
BY
AUTH.
V N Gaikwad SIGNED DATE 01.08.2007
BY
1.0 Purpose: This document establishes the minimum acceptable mandatory requirements to
remain safe while traveling by road, and it also establishes the level of safety appropriate for
achieving the goal of zero incidents on Road during traveling.
This standard is intended to supplement, but not supersede, any applicable government
regulations.
2.0 Scope: This standard applies to all Hired Travel Car/ Four wheeler used for Company’s
purpose.
3.0 References: Tata Steel Road safety Standard.
4.0 Responsibility: Driver of the Vehicle & Passenger
5.0 Pre driving checks and caution: To be done by Driver of the Vehicle Before taking
the vehicles on road for its fitness and roadworthiness. Record to be maintained and to be kept
in vehicle for last three days
• Conducts a pre-drive vehicle check - A least once in a day , preferably every morning
(check sheet record to be available) eg. See Annexure 1 for check List.
• Ensures there are no loose hazardous articles in the car – small loose objects have been
the cause of injuries on braking or collision incidents!
• Conducts a pre-journey review to identify and plan to minimise journey risks eg.
Safest route, number of journey breaks etc. Break of at least 10 minutes for every two
hour of driving
• Seat belts applied by everyone before moving off.
5.1 Safe Driving Habit For Drivers:
• Maintains safe speed (drive to the conditions yet not more than speed limit). Prescribed
Maximum speed limit as displayed for inside Works, Less than 45 KMPH in Town/Local
and Less than 60KMPH in Highway)
• Applies the two-second rule at all times (distance from the vehicle in front) and it should
be Four-second during rainy season or during night.
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• Applies brakes early and smoothly.
• At the turning give proper signal and slow down your vehicle
• Do not use mobile phone while driving whether hand free or hand held
• Keep your vehicle always at the left of the road
• Slow down the speed of your vehicle at Zebra crossing, Intersection, Turning , Public
place
• Do not overtake from left side and overtake only after getting proper signal from the
vehicle ahead of you from right side.
• Do not park your vehicle at No parking Place
• Do not drive the vehicle in alcoholic condition
• Show your vehicle document on demand by the company’s officials
• Stop completely at lights and stop signs.
• When stopped leave space to see the rear wheels of the vehicle ahead.
• Give way to traffic coming from right side at intersection
• When stopped, watch rear view mirror to avoid being hit from behind.
• Be comfortable and alert (is fit to drive in all respects & not fatigued).
• Takes adequate rest breaks (at least every 2 hours).
• Checks mirrors regularly.
• Be cautious at all intersections and rail crossings (even more so when driving on site).
• Be cautious for pedestrians, especially children.
• Watch for vehicles leaving car spaces and parking areas (particularly motor bikes and
bicycles).
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• Driver and passenger(s) should limit conversation while driver is driving and focus is
required.
• Avoids being in another’s vehicle blind spot.
• Uses the ‘inside’ lane(s) unless overtaking.
• Maintains an appropriate firm grip on the steering wheel (both hands on the wheel).
• Give Signals well in advance to change lanes or turn.
• When waiting to turn “towards the side of the on coming traffic’ ensures their wheels are
pointing straight ahead.
• Keep hair crack window glass open during heavy rain
• On corners and curves drives must slow down and turns slowly enough to maintain full
control.
• Does not make telephone calls while driving .
• Must have in date driver’s licence (both on and off site).
• Fill Feed back form and submit to right authority.( Annexure II)
• “ Reminder” – please report all near miss incidents!
Additional precautions for “on site driving”:
• Hazards associated with on site heavy vehicles, mobile equip and Locos are well
understood.
• Appropriate driver induction for anyone who drives at Work site of Tata Steel.
• Follow the Stop Look and Go principle while crossing all level crossing
• No mobile phone use if driving - including hands free (focus is on reducing

“distractions”).
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5.2 Responsibility of Passenger/ Guest:
• Keep little extra time for your traveling
• Keep your luggage secured so that in case of any incident it does not harm you
• Put On safety seat belt even while sitting rear side.
• Do not force driver to exceed speed limit
• Do not make conversation with driver at buisy or critical places
• Do not get down from right side of the car facing traffic
• Do not give any tips(Money) to driver
• Fill Feed back form before getting down. ( Annexure II)
• “ Reminder” – please report all near miss incidents!
5.3 Traveling safety tips for passenger
Traveling to unfamiliar destinations can bring to you the sort of troubles which you do not
want to experience while on the road . Guest often may fall prey to perpetrators because they
do not prepare properly before embarking on a trip. Let'
s examine some things you should do
to prevent your travels from becoming a tragedy:
1. Never list your home address on the luggage tag. If on business, put the company' s
address on the tag; if visiting friends you can list their address. Use covered luggage
tags as well.
2. Carry important papers ( Ticket, Hotel booking, Training material etc ) with you and
ensure it before leaving residence;
3. Keep a small flashlight. You never know when you' ll suddenly be "in the dark" and
find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings. At night, keep your flashlight by your bed.
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4. Make sure that you have taken your medicine
5. Never wear anything that projects affluence. No gold chains, expensive watches and
rings, luggage, or other paraphernalia should be in easy view. Better yet: leave your
jewelry at home.
6. If possible travel with only one or two credit cards.
7. Women particularly should never accept a drink from a stranger. Keep an eye on your
drink at all times.
8. Stay in a room near a stairwell. Never take the elevator if a fire or smoke is detected.
9. Do not wear name tags in public.
10. Do not use unmarked taxi cabs.
11. Sit behind the driver so you can see him, but he cannot see you.
12. Pay the driver upon arriving at your destination and while you are still sitting in the
vehicle.
13. If you must rent a car, rent only from a reputable company.
14. Discuss with your family what they would do in event of an emergency while away
from home, e.g. whom to call, how to contact emergency personnel, etc.
15. Do not discuss travel plans, your room number or any other personal information in
public within earshot of strangers.
16. Bring along a basic first aid kit with bandages, iodine, mosquito repellant, sunscreen,
alcohol packets, Vomiting, Headache, diarrhea medicine, etc.
17. Familiarize yourself with train and bus schedules before traveling. Have an alternate
plan in place in the event your transportation plans change.
18. Do not flash your passport in public. Discreetly show important documents to officials
only.
19. Never flash your money in public.

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5.4 Emergency Preparedness
1. During Vehicle Break down / Accident
• Vehicles must be brought on the extreme left of the road.
• Vehicles should be barricaded by placing fluorescents warning boards.
• Switch “ON” the hazard warning signals.
• Alternate arrangement should be made for passenger if defect rectification time is

likely to take more time
• Inform to Local Police in case of any accident
2. Passenger suffering from pain ( How driver can help)
• If possible give first aid support to passenger
• Take the passenger to nearest Nursing home / Hospital
• Inform to concerned person

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Annexure 1
Check List for Four Wheelers
Vehicle Number
Vendor name
Sl. No.Criteria Working/OK/Yes Not working/not Remarks

proper/needs
improvement/No
1 Rear view mirror {Physical
condition }
2 Horn {Physical condition}
3 Tyre condition and Air
Pressure{Physical condition with
visible trade --minimum depth of
tread 1.6 mm }
4 Hand brake
5 Main brake
6 Head light {Focus should be equal
of the light }
7 Blinker light
8 Registration Number plate as per
central Motor vehicle Rule 1989
9 Condition of Front wind glass –
distinct visibility
10 Wiper blade assembly
11 Seat belt at Front and Rear
12 Exterior & Interior Cleanliness
13 First Aid Kit
14 Fire extinguisher
15 Colour of car is white
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Annexure II
Feed Back Form to be filled by Passenger Yes No
1. Was driver wearing seat Belt
2. Was driving within speed limit
(As displayed inside Works , < 45 in town, < 60 Highway)
3. Was driver talking on mobile while driving
4. Did driver follow all safety rules
5. Did you feel safe while travelling
6. Did driver report you on time
7. Was the driver courteous during journey
Feed Back Form to be filled by Driver
1. Was guest wearing seat belt
2. Did guest force you to drive fast
( Put Tick Mark Only )

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SAFETY

DOC. DIVISION TATA STEEL EFF. DATE 01.08.2007

3.0 References: Tata Steel Road safety Standard.

4.0 Responsibility: Driver of the Vehicle & Passenger

• Seat belts applied by everyone before moving off.

5.1 Safe Driving Habit For Drivers:

• Applies brakes early and smoothly.

• Keep your vehicle always at the left of the road

• Do not park your vehicle at No parking Place

• Do not drive the vehicle in alcoholic condition

• Show your vehicle document on demand by the company’s officials

• Stop completely at lights and stop signs.

• Give way to traffic coming from right side at intersection

• Takes adequate rest breaks (at least every 2 hours).

• Checks mirrors regularly.

• Be cautious for pedestrians, especially children.

• Avoids being in another’s vehicle blind spot.

• Uses the ‘inside’ lane(s) unless overtaking.

• Give Signals well in advance to change lanes or turn.

• Keep hair crack window glass open during heavy rain

• Must have in date driver’s licence (both on and off site).

• “ Reminder” – please report all near miss incidents!

Additional precautions for “on site driving”:

• No mobile phone use if driving - including hands free (focus is on reducing

5.2 Responsibility of Passenger/ Guest:

• Keep little extra time for your traveling

• Put On safety seat belt even while sitting rear side.

• Do not force driver to exceed speed limit

• Do not make conversation with driver at buisy or critical places

• Do not give any tips(Money) to driver

• Fill Feed back form before getting down. ( Annexure II)

• “ Reminder” – please report all near miss incidents!

5.3 Traveling safety tips for passenger

4. Make sure that you have taken your medicine

6. If possible travel with only one or two credit cards.

9. Do not wear name tags in public.

10. Do not use unmarked taxi cabs.

19. Never flash your money in public.

5.4 Emergency Preparedness

1. During Vehicle Break down / Accident

• Vehicles must be brought on the extreme left of the road.

• Vehicles should be barricaded by placing fluorescents warning boards.

• Switch “ON” the hazard warning signals.

• Alternate arrangement should be made for passenger if defect rectification time is

• Inform to Local Police in case of any accident

2. Passenger suffering from pain ( How driver can help)

• If possible give first aid support to passenger

• Take the passenger to nearest Nursing home / Hospital

• Inform to concerned person

Sl. No.Criteria Working/OK/Yes Not working/not Remarks

Feed Back Form to be filled by Passenger Yes No

1. Was driver wearing seat Belt

2. Was driving within speed limit

(As displayed inside Works , < 45 in town, < 60 Highway)

3. Was driver talking on mobile while driving

4. Did driver follow all safety rules

5. Did you feel safe while travelling

6. Did driver report you on time

7. Was the driver courteous during journey

Feed Back Form to be filled by Driver

1. Was guest wearing seat belt

2. Did guest force you to drive fast