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6.3 PERSONAL MOBILE PHONES

The general use of mobile phones or other hand-held devices during working hours is prohibited. The
inappropriate use of mobile phones imperils employees’ ability to recognise and react to hazards, such
as passing forklifts, moving parts, electrical hazards and industrial processes, etc.

On client sites, it may be necessary for installation crews to carry their mobile phones, so they can be
contacted on work-related matters and for the purpose of documenting on-site progress or
defects/client queries.

6.4 DRIVING FOR WORK POLICY
6.4.1 Aim of this policy
To reduce vehicle incident and at-fault work related road collision costs and injuries by promoting a
safe driving culture within the organisation.

6.4.2 Objectives of the policy
1. To make drivers aware of the main risks they face or create when driving for work

2. To make sure that employees who drive vehicles in the course of their work demonstrate safe,
efficient driving skills and other good road safety habits at all times.

3. To maintain all company vehicles in a safe, clean and roadworthy condition to ensure the
maximum safety of the drivers, occupants and other road users, and reduce the impacts of
company vehicles on the environment – this also applies to personal vehicles used for work
purposes.

6.4.3 Driving for Work Code of conduct
The code of conduct for ITM Tech states: “While driving company or own vehicles for work purposes,
employees must comply with traffic legislation, be conscious of road safety and demonstrate safe
driving and other good road safety habits.”
The following actions in company vehicles will be viewed as serious breaches of conduct and dismissal
may be a consequence:

• drinking or being under the influence of drugs while driving

• driving while disqualified or not correctly licensed
• reckless or dangerous driving causing death or injury

• failing to stop after a collision

• acquiring penalty points leading to suspension of licence

• any actions that warrant the suspension of a licence

6.4.4 Driving and Alcohol
Under the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018, drink drivers detected with a blood alcohol
concentration between 50mg and 80mg will be disqualified from driving for three months and fined
€200.

Mandatory disqualification for drink driving offences between 50mg and 80mg, the main provision of
the Act, is effective from Friday 26 October 2018. The new penalties will be dealt with by An Garda
Síochána by way of an administrative penalty and the driver will not be required to make a court
appearance.
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