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T J O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 5

Seat Belts (do I need to wear one?)

It is TJ Policy to wear a seat belt at all times no matter what vehicle you are driving on or
off of company premises.

If it is fitted you wear it. NO EXCEPTIONS IT’S THE LAW.

Failure to wear your seat belt if fitted on site will result in disciplinary procedures, an on the spot
fine and 3 penalty points on your license from the police if you are caught on the public highway
not wearing your seat belt.

Speed Limits at TJ sites

TJ Yards MAX speed

Please do not kick up a huge dust cloud when driving on TJ or third party sites

Mobile Phones, Handheld Devices and Portable Equipment (Sat Nav’s, Tablet, etc)

The company has a strict policy with regards to the use of hand-held mobile
phones, handheld devices and any portable electronics equipment whilst driving
company vehicles or operating any item of machinery or plant.

All TJ Drivers are provided with a tablet that fits into a hard wired cradle
and company cars are all fitted with Bluetooth Kits.

If this equipment is faulty, please report to your Manager immediately who
will organise a replacement.

To ensure maximum safety it is company policy to stop the vehicle where it is safe to do
so before making or receiving calls or using any handheld device.

The Law

It’s illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data,
while driving.

This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline.

For example, you must not text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web.

The law still applies to you if you’re:

• stopped at traffic lights
• queuing in traffic
• supervising a learner driver
• driving any vehicle that turns off the engine when you stop moving

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