1. Transport Safety CoP 10 10.26

2. Transportation EHS Management System To be developed by owners / operators of vehicles All employees, inc. contractors, need to be aware of their responsibilities re. EHS All records to be maintained, e.g. driver training, vehicle inspection

3. Transport plan Fitted seatbelts to be worn by drivers and passengers Loads to be properly secured Protective helmets where necessary, e.g. motorcyclists Fire extinguishers to be fitted to all vehicles Schedules must allow for travel within speed limits, rest-time and traffic conditions Drivers must hold a license for the vehicle they are operating Any damage / malfunction to be reported Vehicles to be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

4. Transport plan must explicitly not permit: Driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs Driving whilst taking prescribed drugs that can influence ability to drive Travelling anywhere (e.g. back of UTE) other than a location designed for human travel Eating, drinking, using a hand-held mobile whilst driving

7. Hazard & Risk-Management & Assessment Needs to be conducted at regular intervals The life cycle of the operation to be considered, inc. sourcing & disposal of vehicles Hazards to be identified along with controls to reduce risks Likelihood and consequences of incidents to be assessed Emergency response in place

8. Common road transport hazards Accidents can be caused by driver, environment or vehicle

9. Human behaviour – the root cause of most accidents Untrained Unaware of risks Without defensive driving skills Under the influence of drugs or alcohol Speeding Unsecured loads Not using seatbelt Stress/ fatigue Lacking attention, judgment or experience Impaired visibility, e.g. sunglare Lack of knowledge of cargo

11. Hazards assoc. with vehicles Lack of safety features Poor design Inadequate maintenance

12. External factors contributing to fatal accidents Other vehicles Traffic volume Poor roads Hazardous conditions, e.g. flood; sharp bend; fog; road objects Poor road markings Inadequate time / planning

15. Risk reduction Avoid unnecessary journeys Careful planning of routes Reducing fuel consumption Providing speed limiting systems Safer vehicle design Clear driver’s handbook Use of material safety data sheets when transporting HAZMATs Placarding

16. Load Do not carry freight in any vehicle that is not designed for that purpose Do not overload a vehicle Position load so that vehicle is not damaged Secure load Make sure locks and security are adequate, especially for vehicles carrying HAZMATs Train driver to handle any possible HAZMAT incident Carry MSDS inside the vehicle Segregate all incompatible materials Install audio-visual devices to warn a vehicle is reversing Speed limit of particular vehicle to be displayed on vehicle Maintain tyres at correct pressure Use recommended tyres only

17. Carrying passengers Freight & passengers to be carried in separate compartments All occupants must wear a seatbelt For off-road operations, rollbar protection is required

18. Pre-journey checks Entities must ensure the vehicle is road-worthy & fitted with safety equipment Entities & drivers must: Check vehicle daily & weekly against a checklist Defects that impact on safety are reported, and the vehicle is not used until the defect is repaired Drivers are expected to be responsible for safety status of vehicle

19. Regular maintenance Establish a maintenance schedule Set appropriate standards Ensure checklists are complete and cover all safety aspects Make available qualified personnel to inspect & maintain vehicles Keep a supply of spare parts Design a system to facilitate the reporting of defects by drivers Remove defective vehicles from service until repairs are done

20. Vehicle signs, marks & placards All signage to conform with GHS All necessary signs to be displayed Information to be issued in Arabic & English Any road signs (private roads etc) must conform with national standards Signs to be inspected regularly

21. Driver training All drivers to attend an induction course which covers: Key policies & rules Local culture & attitudes to driving UAE traffic regulations Driving risks & related statistics Journey management Defensive driving techniques Effects of medication, drugs & alcohol on driving Vehicle information Benefits of seatbelts Appropriate cargo knowledge Responsibility for care, cleanliness, inspection & maintenance of vehicles Emergency procedures

22. Desert driving Vehicle must be suited to desert (tyres, AWD, roll protection, tyre pressure) & include GPS & communication systems Vehicle to carry sufficient water for everyone on board & desert survival box

23. Desert-Driver training- drivers have to know how to deal with the following: Recognise desert hazards & how to avoid Sandstorms Becoming lost Dehydration, heatstroke Dangers of animals, esp camels Getting stuck in a blow-hole or soft sand Vehicle breaking down or overheating

24. Emergency plans shall make provisions for: Driver getting lost Vehicle stolen Vehicle off-road Overturned vehicle Vehicle / load fire Collisions involving fatalities Loss of cargo Leaking HAZMATs Pollution accident

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