FLEETDRIVE include Plant , Environmental , People , Procedural and Organisational inputs ; these finding will identify any failures and provide opportunities to improve safety management systems .
When plant and vehicles are involved in serious incidents , tragically including fatalities , many lines of enquiry open . Investigations targeting vehicle maintenance and in some cases compliance history , operators training and licencing ; plant and vehicle integrity and fit for purpose are undertaken .
Policies and procedures that support workers , including fatigue management systems , alcohol and other drug programs and worker welfare may be amongst other information investigators seek .
Officers in their decision making may have inputs into rosters and coordination , organisation and planning logistics and other matters where driver welfare and health are of major consideration .
Can you demonstrate your safety “ due diligence ” in your role ?
How well do you know your workers , suppliers , and contractors you work with or engage ?
How well do know what they , actually do ?
What checks and balances do you execute to ensure all that they do is safe and is a “ best practice ”?
Fleet Managers have challenging roles with numerous internal and external customers and demands . Successful managers , adopt the team building , motivating manager style and invest in their workers and typically generate the best outcomes .
The person doing the work usually knows the work best . People when empowered always find solutions to problems that may arise ; they can be inventive and resourceful using talents previously untapped to deliver positive results .
Supporting and motivating these champions creates a workplace where people feel valued and want to contribute to the team .
The old “ pat on the back ” goes a long way . Consider trying it .
As you can gather Fleet Managers have a bit to think about and deliver .
Great systems checks and balances , the right “ motivated “ people and teams driving and improving these systems all produce the best outcomes . You never know where the next best thing will come from !
“ Great Businesses and Happy , Safe Workplaces ”
Finally , take home all the safety best practices you work with . Talk about them with your families , practice them when you are playing and holidaying with your loved ones . Populate as many people ’ s minds as possible with heightened levels of awareness around their personal and family safety .
Remember … Everything Safely Always
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