MB Petroelum third party fatality

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Safety Alert
06/98

Committed to Safety
Use of Private Vehicles to get to work in the
Interior
Background It has been reported that more
frequently PDO and Contractor staff make use of
private transport to travel to work in the
interior rather than using company arranged road
and air transport services. As a result, drivers
and passengers increase their exposure to the
risk of a road traffic accident.
Potential increased risk with private vehicles
in the interior Private vehicles are not always
equipped with roll over cages / high intensity
rear lights / safety metallic rear net preventing
flying objects in a roll over condition /
speed limiter / two spare wheels / fire
extinguisher / first aid kit / water (20 litres
per person) . Private vehicles do not always
have their service maintenance up to date.
Therefore, the reliability may not be secured
for engine / brakes / clutch / cooling system /
AC / lighting . Driver confidence while driving
his own car has been found to lead to over
speeding and taking short cuts off the road for
fun . Private journeys often do not follow a
Journey Management System. However, the same
driving risks and consequences remain . Use of
your private vehicle also impacts on your money
petrol consumption / oil engine change out /
general car services / tire wear . Remember
more kms you do with your own car less car
value when you sell . PDO discourage
the use of private transport to get to work in
the interior On your way back to home from the
interior, let a company driver and/or pilot do
this job for you. While resting on the bus or air
plane, think about your home, plan your leisure
with your family and friends and forget the road
hassle for a while! On your return journey to
the interior, use the safe and reliable company
arranged transport rather than struggling in your
own car with road hazards. Just sit down in the
bus or in the air plane with nothing else to do
but smoothly changing your mind from your home
responsibilities to your next job
responsibilities. Please also refer to the HSE
Standards Manual Chapter 5 Item 4.3 where Safety
Rules are clearly stated and shall apply.