Talking Safety, Working Safely

Safety Stand down- Driving Safety

15-Dec-2015

Introduction For SSEM Drivers:

This stand down has been called after two our client contractor work
colleagues lost their lives in a road traffic accident on December 6 th and also
a member of the general public to other people were seriously injured.

The incident happening at an intersection of two roads in jubail,

The traffic light signals although energized where not fully functioning
(flashing red on one road, flashing yellow on the other). Flashing red light
means the same as full red – STOP. Flashing yellow means approach with
caution, and cross only when safe to do so. Evidence suggests neither vehicle
slowed or stopped at the intersection. Stop signs were also posted at the
intersection!!!

Traffic-related motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of fatalities in

Saudi Arabia. In KSA one person dies every 82 minutes that is more than
6,500 per year, with 1 in 3 hospital beds taken by people involved in RTA’s

Did you know that +70% of all serious road traffic accidents happen at
intersection of roadways ( not in highways )
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BE TEXTING ON YOUR CELL
PHONE WHILE DRIVING?

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As we can to avoid travelling in the night time

especially long distance.
 General Precautions
Don’t drive while impaired by prescription drugs.
Stay off your Mobile Communication Device (MCD )
No phones, including hands- free .Hang up and drive .
Obey speed Limits. Speeding gives you less time to
react and decreases your chances of surviving a
collision. Reduce speed on site , follow the posted limits
(on ,off site ) .Slowdown at road works .
Fasten your seatb belt and insist that passengers
fasten seat belts.
Tiredness can kill –Stop and take regular breaks
when driving long distances or over a prolonged
period of time .
Be courteous. Avoid aggressive driving , do not follow
too closely or swerve in and out of traffic .
Be visible .Use turn signals and let others know what
you plan to do .Use headlights at all Times .If you
have fog lights , turn them on during inclement
weather . To be safe you must be seen .
Be aware of and obey traffic signs and signals .
Respect road markings. these are your guides to safe
traffic movement .
Maintain your Vehicle. Drivers are responsible to
ensure that lights ,Tires, Signals , horn , and brakes
are in proper working order, A well-maintained
vehicle runs better and safer . Conduct prestart
inspection of vehicle and equipment before use
(record on checklist ).
Drivers must never leave a running
vehicle/Equipment before use (record on checklist ).
Reversing into a Parking space reduces the Chances
of an incident . when you pull out of the parking
space front end first , you have an excellent field of
Vision.
Pedestrians- slow down when you see pedestrians or
flag man
Pedestrians have the right of way at on-site crossing
point NEVER PASS A STOPPED BUS OR MULTI-
PASSANGER VEHICLE.
Wet Roads reduce traction/grip on the road. Reduce
your speed and leave longer distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Stopping Distances increase as your speed increases
Windows must be free from obstructions
(curtains/covers)
Adverse Weather affects all roads. No matter how good
the road is, it is dangerous when there is water,
sandstorm, fog and dust present.
Passengers of vehicles that are over speeding, or the
driver is displaying unsafe driving behaviors, need to
speak out and correct the driver.
The driver holds the lives of the passengers and other
road users in his hands.DO NOT LET HIM KILL
YOU!!
All vehicles & equipment accidents (on & off side
including public roadways) are to be reported to the RC
construction & ESH , in addition to the relevant
emergency services.

Please don’t use MobileThink family is waiting you.

Safety Manager #HSE - Eastern Area Projects
Ahmad Marawi Mobile No: 0532212050