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YOUR VEHICLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

If you use a company vehicle, it is the YOUR responsibility to ensure that the daily and weekly checks
are carried out, and any defects or problems are reported to a supervisor ASAP.

Remember:

• Tyres must be checked daily for tyre wall damage and tread depth.
• Report any damage or defects immediately.
• Ensure you have a complete First Aid Box and Fire Extinguisher in the vehicle in case of
emergencies.
• Check all mirrors are clean and undamaged.
• Test front and rear lights, indicators and fog lights.
• Ensure your vehicle registration plate is clean and intact.
• Check windscreen wipers and washer bottle fluid level.
• Visually check Battery connections.
• Check vehicle tax disc is valid.
• Check windscreen for damage and ensure it is clean.
• Test seat belts - engage belt and pull rapidly in forward direction to see if it stops.
• Check all instruments, alarms, and warning lights.
• Try the horn - only to be used to in accordance with the Highway Code.
• Check the steering.
• Try the brakes.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and tidy inside and out.
• Ensure there is a spare wheel, jack and wheel brace.

According to the Department of Transport figures, 1709 fatal or serious accidents occurred in 2010
involving light goods vehicles.

Let's make sure that no-one at Xmo Strata becomes part of these statistics!

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us to share health and safety information, please let us know. Ultimately, your safety is in your hands – but we
will do all we can to keep you well informed!