ROAD SAFETY – Lesson 17

• All persons driving on Barberton Mine Premises need to be in possession of a valid drivers license.
• Persons need to at all times wear their safety belts
• No person is allowed to use a cell phone whilst driving on the premises
• Persons must adhere to all Traffic Management Plan, rules and signs
• All vehicles entering the premises need to be roadworthy
• Do not try to get on or off from a moving vehicle – you may fall and the vehicle can then run over you!
• Demarcated Stops are the only places where you may get on/off a vehicle.
• Do not get on/off at stop streets or speed bumps
• Do not get on an overloaded bus there will be another. Wait for it.
• Do not expect the bus to wait for you – be on time!
• Do not force the doors of the Bus to open to get in or out.
• All buses and vehicles to be equipped with portable fire extinguishers and first aid equipment.
• Buses run according to a schedule – the driver is not allowed to drive off before time. Disciplinary action will be taken against people who assaults the driver, he only DRIVES the bus.
• Wait for the vehicle to STOP completely before moving towards it  or before trying to get off.
• When exiting the vehicle, wait for the vehicle to leave or walk away from the vehicle, do not move in front or behind the vehicle.
• First – Look out for oncoming Traffic from both directions.
• Disobeying rules can result in injury or death.
• Inside the bus – you are not allowed to lean against the windows, break them, sit on the bonnet, smoke or litter.

OWN TRANSPORT

• Where Employees are making use of own transport, the following road safety rules must be adhered to.
• These rules are there to ensure your safety whilst travelling to and from work.

SPEED

• Do not exceed the speed limits on Mine and Public Roads

SAFETY BELT

• Always wear your Safety Belt.

CELLULAR PHONE

• Do not talk on your cell phone whilst driving a vehicle

PASSENGERS

• NO Passengers are allowed on the back of an open vehicle.

ROAD TRAFFIC CONTROLS

• Stop at “STOP” streets. They are there to regulate traffic and give all road users an equal opportunity
• Do NOT overtake on Solid White Lines
• Keep  following  distances

LIFE SAVING BEHAVIOURS

• Please note that should you be found guilty of any road traffic act violation, serious consequences will result.
• Failure to adhere to the above, Barberton Mines has the full authority of giving you a warning, your Supervisor will be informed and the necessary disciplinary action will be followed.

VEHICLES WILL NOT BE OPERATED UNLESS:

• Serviced and checked (checklist)
• In safe working condition
• Drivers are certified, authorised and fit to drive
• Passengers do not exceed the design specification for a given vehicle
• Seat belts are installed and worn by occupants

Vehicles not to be operated unless:

• The driver does not use hand held cell phones while driving
• Persons and unsecured material and equipment are not being transported together in the same compartment

PEDESTRIAN GOLDEN RULES

• Prescribed clothing and hard hat with reflective strips must be worn at all times
• All underground vehicles have right of way
• Stay on the up-dip side of all underground vehicles
• It is your responsibility to make sure that the driver is aware of your presence
• Get acknowledgement from the driver (sound the hooter twice)
• Always take refuge in a safe place when interacting with mobile equipment