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subject description: LIGHT VEHICLE

Updated on 10 Dec 2021

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Drivers have a legal driving license. Its validity is checked annually. 1

Drivers undergo training on:
•  traffic plan and driving rules of the site where they move, 1
•  road risks that may occur beyond the company premises, 1
Training &
•  safety control to be carried out before taking any vehicle, as well as the method for
EMPLOYEES

competencies 1
providing feedback on anomalies, for example by making entries in the vehicle logbook,

•  certain situations with special risks (foreign country, high annual mileage , road conditions,
…) through targeted complementary training (defensive driving, off-road driving, …). 1

Induction

Registre du The list of authorized drivers is available and maintained up to date. 1

personnel formé

Work permit
The Zone Manager* updates at least once a year, the Risks Register* by assessing all
movement scenarios (pedestrians, heavy equipment, bicycles ) within the area to manage 1
Risk register safety improvement.
The circulation plan is displayed at the main entrances of the site (external) and the
workshops (internal); a paper copy is given and explained to external actors. 1
The risks associated with the drving of light vehicles are related to :
•  vehicle condition, its compatibility with roads/tracks used , 1
•  traffic conditions (quality of roads, other traffic), 1
•  weather conditions, 1
Risk factors •  distractions during driving, 1

•  consumption of medicines, alcohol or drugs, 1

•  driver fatigue. 1
The site has implemented and enforced rules regarding :

• the conformity of vehicles made available through general conditions of purchase or rental, 1
MANAGEMENT

• calling even with hands-free kit, smoking, drinking and eating while driving are forbidden, 1

• possession of alcohol and narcotics in the vehicle is forbidden. Local Internal Regulations
include this requirement, 1
Prevention
methods • measures to be taken in case of exceptional weather conditions, and where necessary, those
of the Group are applicable, 1

• specific provisions related to long trips and/or combined work movements, and where
applicable, implements Group provisions,
• management of vehicle keys shall include at least their removal from the starter after each
use, 1
• updating a logbook for vehicles not assigned to a single driver. 1
The driver does not start until all the passengers are fastened, irrespective of their hierarchical
positions. 1
The driver must not answer a call while driving. He stops in a safe place to call back his
interlocutor. 1
Implementation
condition Special maneuvers such as towing are subject to a specific risk analysis* and are allowed for
execution only with the equipment meant for it. 1

In case of anomaly I report systematically for processing according to site provisions. 1

The Head of the sector shall regularly audit management of the vehicles.The identification of a
Inspections & dangerous situation must lead to stop of vehicles until implementation of corrective 1
audits measures.

Vehicles are compliant with applicable standards and, in particular, have a tachometer in working order,
tires suited to road conditions (snow, mud, …) and necessary equipment in case of a puncture. The
vehicles are fitted with basic safety equipment (high visibility vest, triangle). The above is completed with
Equipment a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher if first aid is not quickly available on the concerned tracks (Gabon and 1
Mining fleet of light vehicles). Vehicles used in specific environments (such as mines) can be fitted with
beacons, pennants and provided with GPS, cell phone or VHF radio.
EQUIPMENTS

A list of visual safety checks to be performed before each use of a vehicle must be provided. It must
Pre-usage distinguish 2 categories of anomalies; those requiring immediate stop of the vehicle and those requiring 1
inspections corrective actions within a specified time.
A recorded preventive maintenance plan that is implemented ensures that vehicles in service are in good
Certification of condition. The same is applicable to rental vehicles. 1
equipment's
The logbook allows monitoring of major interventions related to maintenance. 1
Equipment's A list of vehicles in service is available and is kept updated. 1
record