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The following 8 policy statements apply to the Company-wide Work Related Road Safety (WRRS) programme that ensures the safe, proper and professional operation of vehicles used to conduct Cadbury Company business. They are unequivocal requirements for all persons authorised by Cadbury to operate vehicles when conducting business on behalf of Cadbury:
- Driving whilst impaired
The driving of a motor vehicle whilst impaired through fatigue, alcohol, drugs or a medical condition that may affect driving performance is prohibited.
- Fitness to drive
At all times fitness to drive shall be at the discretion of the nominated driver and reasonable caution shall be applied.
For example, following long haul or overnight sector flying drivers should consider their fitness to drive a motor vehicle and when appropriate, should take other means of transport to their destination or take local accommodation at the Company’s expense to enable adequate rest prior to driving.
- Seat belts
Seat belts shall be worn by the driver and all passengers whilst driving on Company business or driving a Company vehicle at any time. Exception to this is only permissible for two-wheeled vehicles and where, for short-term hire and contract-provided vehicles, including taxis, rear-seat seatbelts are not the norm. All efforts shall be made when making reservations to meet these seat belt requirements.
The driver is accountable for ensuring that everyone in the vehicle wears a seat belt. Seat belts shall be fitted in accordance with vehicle manufacturer standards to all Company vehicles. The minimum standard is a lap seat belt for the driver and all passengers. Preferred is a three point seat belt for driver and all passengers.
- Motorcycle helmets
Motorcycle helmets shall be worn by the driver and all passengers on a motorcycle whilst the engine is running. The driver is accountable for ensuring that pillion passengers wear a safety helmet. Where permitted, headlamps shall be on at all times the vehicle is in operation.
- Mobile phones and other hand-held electronic devices Hand-held electronic devices including mobile phones should not be used whilst the vehicle is in motion. This practice shall include SMS text.
The use of mobile telephones whilst a vehicle is in motion shall be limited to voice communication and shall be used only when absolutely necessary. In such cases the mobile telephone shall use an appropriate hands-free device.
- Bicycles
The riding of bicycles for the purpose of conducting Company business is permitted where line management have defined conditions of use e.g. risk assessment, training and wearing of appropriate protective equipment and clothing. The wearing of high visibility garments and helmets is strongly recommended.
- Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any Cadbury owned or leased vehicle.
- Hitchhikers
Hitchhikers shall not be given lifts whilst driving any vehicle on Company business.
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