Audit Communication and Review
Audit
Information should be collected on the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of the road safety system, and plans should be made to correct any shortcomings.
The audit should ensure that:
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Appropriate management systems are in place
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Risks are being controlled
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Control measures are in place
The audit involves:
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Collecting information about the road safety management systems.
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Making judgements about its adequacy and performance.
Communication
The policies, procedures and rules should be communicated effectively to all employees, contractors and agencies. Information may be communicated through:
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Policy documents
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Procedures and work instructions
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Driver handbooks
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Induction courses
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Driver training (initial and refresher training)
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Briefing sessions
Employees should be given incentives to be safe, for example:
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No blame culture
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Safe driving awards
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Free driver training packages
Review
The review should:
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Ensure compliance with standards
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Update inadequate procedures
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Monitor achievement of targets
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Investigate causes of incidents
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Identify possible trends and problems
- Reward improved performance
