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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2

Smoking

It is against the Law to smoke in any company vehicle or building under the
Smoke Free Regulations 2006. All vehicles must display a no smoking and
vaping symbol in the cab under the regulations, and if it is missing you must
report this to your manager and report it on your daily vehicle check sheet.

Any employee found smoking in their vehicle by the Police or Local
Authority may incur a fixed on the spot penalty of £200, and as a result could also incur a fine to
the Company of £2500 which we may seek to recover from you.

Smoking will only be permitted in designated areas at all AMS Ltd or third-party sites and it must
be 10m from areas where combustible materials are stored/processed. There will be suitable
receptacles for extinguishing cigarettes provided i.e. sand bin, wall mounted ash tray etc. Please
ask where they area and use them.

Electronic Cigarettes / Vaping

AMS Ltd company policy states that currently electronic cigarettes / vaping may not be used whilst
driving or within buildings at AMS Ltd premises. This policy will be under constant review and
could be changed at any time. However, drivers are reminded that using an electronic cigarette
whilst driving could result in prosecution or penalty points awarded for driving without due care
and attention should it be proven that the e-cigarette or the significant steam/fog generated has
been a causation in a near miss or accident whilst behind the wheel.

Personal Hygiene
Due to the type of industry we work in, there could be a risk of catching infections if you do not
thoroughly wash your hands before eating or drinking as gloves only offer a limited amount of
protection.

You should ensure that your tetanus injection is up to date and if you have any cuts or abrasions
keep them covered up at all times to keep out infections. Please ensure that you speak to your
manager if you have any concerns about your health and wellbeing whilst at work.

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