Afety belt is an employee (Driver and operators) best chance of surviving an automobile collision or accidents, and reduce the risk of moderate, serious or fatal injuries in a crash by as much as 60%.
It is therefore mandatory by this policy that every worker whose work demands the use of safety belts to wear them especially while on company’s business and must be properly bucked always, as it safeguards against any one towards event.
All light craft and heavy duty craft such as trucks, tractors, forklifts, etc. must have seat belts fitted in them for use by the drivers or operators. The back seats of all light crafts sha additionally befitted with seat belts.
Safety officers are empowered to shop any operation where there is an obvious breach of this policy. Foremen, supervisors and other members of line management shall monitor and ensure that everyone in company owned vehicles fastens his or her seat belts as required.
Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any staff who this policy directive.