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10. Check your oil – the last place you want to be on a cold December evening is at the side of a
busy road with steam billowing from your engine bay. Check your oil level and keep it topped –
up.

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 instrument and alarms, 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 for 2008, 51 % of all accidents involving light goods
vehicles occurred whilst driving for work purposes.

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

Our individual safety is not solely in our hands, we have to rely on those around us to steer us away
from danger and warn us of potential hazards. We need safety awareness to be instinctive and form an
integral part of our working lives; it is this, in turn, that may save the lives of others.

If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.