Daily & Weekly Vehicle Safety Checks

  • Train staff driving at work to carry out daily "walk round" or "circle" checks of their vehicles using a standard, written checklist. Checks should ensure tyres/wheels are in good condition and brakes, lights and wipers are working.
  • Provide checklists in all vehicles for drivers to conduct weekly checks of their vehicle, including tyre pressure, wheels, fluids, wipers, brakes, lights and indicators.
  • Safety-critical defects, e.g. brake failure, must be reported and corrected immediately.
  • A copy of the vehicle handbook should be carried in all vehicles.
  • Loose items should not be carried in the passenger compartment of any vehicle or must be firmly secured before starting a journey in such a way that they will not become a hazard in a crash (e.g. clamped behind the seat).