TOOLBOX TALK 022 LIGHT VEHICLE SAFETY JOURNEY MANAGEMENT

TOOLBOX TALK 022 LIGHT VEHICLE SAFETY JOURNEY MANAGEMENT Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 1

The Risks Vehicles and driving poses a significant risk to humans, both at work and at home. There are many factors which contribute to driving injuries and fatalities including: • Road hazards (dust, fauna, other road users) • Fatigue • Speed • Weather • Alcohol and other drugs • Vehicle condition • Distractions Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 2

Critical Controls Maintenance: • Pre-start checks • Scheduled maintenance • Risk assessments Procedures: • Adherence to speed limits • AOD testing • Journey Management Plan Verification process: • Current and valid drivers’ licence Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 3

Pre-Start Checks A typical pre-start check includes: • The brakes • Clean windscreen • The steering • Windscreen washers • The lights (head, tail, brake and indicators) • The correct tyre inflation • That seat belts are installed and in good condition • Oil and water levels • The tyres for tread depth and damage (including spares) • Seat and steering wheel adjustments • The mirrors are adjusted to suit the drivers Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 4

Vehicle Control Vehicle control means that you are always in control. You can anticipate hazards and therefore avoid the need for sudden manoeuvres that could cause you to skid. To increase your chances of maintaining control of your vehicle, you should: • Avoid the edges of the road; • Avoid sudden braking; • Drive well within your lane; • Keep well left on the crest of hills and sharp corners; • Avoid “u” turns; • Accelerate slowly on wet roads; • Drive slower on gravel roads and slow down on corners; and • Turn off your high beams to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 5

Bad Driving Habits – Some Illegal! • Using a hand held mobile phone; • Not wearing a seatbelt; • Being under the influence of alcohol and drugs; • Playing loud music, which drowns out the sound of emergency sirens and close vehicles; • Eating or drinking; • Turning without indicating; • Driving while fatigued; • Braking suddenly and lane changing; and • Showing a lack of patience and courtesy. Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 6

Fatigue Management & Driving Fatigue is one of the major contributors to road injuries/fatalities Drivers are most at risk between 2 pm - 5 pm and 1 am - 6 am You need to be aware of fatigue symptoms so you can identify them in yourself and others: • Eyes become tired or sore • Begin day-dreaming Fatigue/Crash Risk • Cannot recollect the last few minutes • Yawning or head “drops” • Rubbing eyes and face • Vehicle wanders out of the lane • Vehicle speed alters unknowingly Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 7

Journey Management Prior to commencing any journey by light vehicle the following points should be considered to ensure: • I have selected the appropriate vehicle for my planned journey (sealed roads, unsealed surface, remote off road works etc). • I have appropriate communications equipment for my level of journey and the areas I plan to travel. • I have notified relevant personnel of my travel plans and received approval. • I have sufficient resources in the vehicle for my planned journey (food, water, maps/GPS, first aid kit, spare tyres & tools etc). • I understand the emergency response plan and recourses available in the event of an emergency. Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 8

Journey Management High Risk Journey (see next slide for controls): • • • Travelling more than 100 km from a township. Driving for a total duration of more than two hours. Driving with intermittent or no communication services. Taking a route that occupants are unfamiliar with; or Travelling outside of daylight hours. Non-High Risk Journey: • Inform your leader or colleague of your travel plans. • Complete a pre-start inspection for the vehicle to be driven. • Complete a fatigue assessment if required by the Supervisor. Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 9

Journey Management High Risk Journey • Complete a Journey Management Plan • Discuss details of journey and appropriate communication devices with Supervisor and gain approval for the journey • Journey Manager to monitor journey • Complete pre-start check • Check-in with Journey Manager at agreed intervals and/or upon reaching your destination. Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 10

Journey Management Emergency or Breakdown Procedure: If lost, injured, or the vehicle has broken down, occupants must: • Isolate / eliminate immediate danger sources (if safe and necessary to do so). • In the case of injury, administer first aid. • Notify Emergency Services (if required by mobile, satellite phone or emergency alert device) • Make contact with the Journey Manager. • Stay in the vicinity of the vehicle. • Maintain fluid intake. • Remain calm and protected from the elements. • Wait until help arrives. Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 11

Journey Management Missing Person Procedure: The following procedure must be followed if the driver (or other occupant) fails to Check-In within two hours of the agreed time: • The Journey Manager must attempt to contact the occupants of the vehicle. • If contact is still not possible, the Journey Manager must contact the Supervisor / Engineer at the destination site (or closest site) who will also attempt to contact the vehicle. • If contact still cannot be made the Journey Manager shall commence the Missing Person’s Procedure by notifying the Austral Operations Director and relevant Client rep. • The Austral Operations Director shall notify the closest police station to the intended route of travel and advise of the commencement of a road search for the missing person(s) and enquire if any emergencies have been reported. A search party shall be deployed, equipped with suitable emergency equipment to search for the missing occupants. • Once the missing person has been located and their condition is known an incident report shall be raised. Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 12

Questions? Leadership – Safety – Environment and Sustainability – Integrity – Innovation – Continuous Improvement Created 23/06/2020; Rev 1 Toolbox Talk 022 – LV Safety & Journey Management 13