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Dave Bennion BSc(Hons); Tech IOSH; SIIRSM RSP; ACIEH; DipEnvNEBOSH
MInstLM; CertCIH; MISQEM; AMIIAIHealth , Safety, Fire, Environmental & Quality Professional
Winter Driving?
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Winter Driving
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Driving can be dangerous what ever the weather! In winter snow, ice and cold confront us so we need to be prepared.
Before making a journey in winter particularly long distance think:
Is this journey necessary?
Could video conferencing be used with clients?
Could I work from home remotely rather than go into the office?
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If you must drive to the client:
Is there an alternative mode of transport ie: train (for long journey)Could you stay overnight and visit a number of clients over a few days. If you must use your car make sure it is well maintained and regularly serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Ensure it is adequately insured (business insurance – if for work). Ensure that you have breakdown/ recovery service. Make sure you have a planned route and someone knows.
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Items to bring on a journey/ have in your car:
Ice scraper and de-icer.Torch and spare batteries – or a wind-up torch.Warm clothing and blankets.Boots/ wellies with a good grip/ snow grips.First aid kit – make sure it is stocked up.Jump start cable.Food and a warm drink in a thermos flask.A shovel – use can get a retractable one to fit in the boot.Reflective warning signs and a high vis jacket/ vest.Road atlas as well as your sat-nav.Sunglasses – you can get glare off the snow which can dazzle.Mobile phone and charger.Some money and emergency numbers.
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Things to remember when driving in snow:
Check the tyre tread and pressure, the screen wash levels before you set off – make sure it has anti-freeze so water does not freeze. Make sure your windows and mirrors are clear and the roof does not have lots of snow which could fall when driving.Only accelerate gently using low revs and change into a higher gear as soon as possible to help reduce wheel slip.When driving or parking leave a greater gap between you and the car in front also remember slowing down will take longer.Steer, brake and make gear changes smoothly and slowly.Always allow plenty of time for the journey as traffic will move slower.Do not leave any accessories on charge overnight as it will drain your battery such as mobile phone chargers, sat navs and ipads. (They could also get stolen)
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If your car skids, steer gently into it – ie: rear of the car skids to the right, steer to the right. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and don’t brake hard.
Braking is reduced greatly in snow normally by as much as 10 times the normal distance recommended between you and the car in front
In packed snow a higher gear may help your tyres gripping when driving off from stationary.
The AA & RAC have lots of useful tips on their websites!
www.theaa.com www.rac.co.uk
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Plan your route carefully:
Listen to weather forecasts. Avoid country lines and poorly lit roads. Plan your route with stops and make sure someone at the office knows. Keep in contact with the office at each stop off point to keep them up to date if a long journey. Never use a phone and drive – it is illegal. Keep “hands free” calls brief and make the caller aware you are driving – if possible avoid calls until stationery and the engine returned off with hand brake on.
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It is not possible to cover all eventualities on this presentation and therefore I have covered the general broader issues for consideration.
If you are unsure of any of the issues raised please speak to your health and safety manager , facilities team or refer to the HSE website for further advice.
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This presentation is a very basic outline. As a business you will need to determine the level of training required by staff to maintain a safe and protected business operations.
In no way does this presentation represent a suitable and sufficient training package for staff as every business has different needs thus no liability can be sought against the owner of this material.
Remember it is the business owners responsibility to have a suitable and sufficient business risk assessment in place, to keep it up to date and provide “competent” training for staff to fulfil their employed duties with regards to your business operations.
