Policy - Driver Safety
Section: Human Resource Policies
Policy Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Nigeria Human Resources
Policy Name: Driver Safety Policy
Origination Date: July 2024
Your safety in the workplace is a top priority. All safety rules must be strictly adhered to at all times. Inform your supervisor immediately if unsafe conditions, accidents, or injuries occur. All safety rules must be adhered to at all times.
Restricted Areas:
- No unapproved personnel should be in any vehicle: only the driver and the approved people for transport are allowed in the vehicles.
- Approval for entry must be obtained from Ignition Directors & Protocol Officer. No one is allowed to "hang out" in the vehicles.
Security Threats:
- For your protection and the protection of others, driving at night will be limited. Americans will be transported with an armed security officer at all times. Security officers will be up to date on any security threats and will update you on locations to avoid during your travel.
Training:
- Proper training and supervision are required before driving a Ministry vehicle. You will be taken through a driving course to practice safe driving.
Safe Driving:
- The primary goal of a driver is to ensure everyone gets to and from their destination safely. It is expected you come to work ready to operate a vehicle. This means you are well rested and have nothing in your system that would impact driving; this includes: traces of alcohol, illegal drugs, or legal drugs that cause drowsiness.
Vehicle Maintenance:
- In order to safely drive, ensure your vehicle is up to date on all vehicle inspections and communicate with your supervisor any issues or faults.
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This policy will be reviewed annually and is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to all employees promptly.
For any questions or further assistance regarding this policy, employees should contact the HR department at hr.nigeria@ignition633.org.