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Drivers’ training programme
CEMEX UK Materials > 0151 424 5521
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CEMEX has developed a new training programme for LGV drivers and hired hauliers throughout
the UK that is specific to their concerns and needs.
An NVQ (level 2) training programme has been developed via the Valuable Skills Project, which helps
formalise the framework already used by CEMEX and provides a quality-assured methodology for
improving competence skills. A pilot scheme was run throughout the Derbyshire region for all company
fleet drivers.
Through the new training programmes, CEMEX believes it has enabled drivers to improve vehicle fuel
efficiency and, therefore, reduce emissions, such as by driving “in the green band”; block changing the
gears (ie moving from a high to a low gear without engaging each gear in between); and ensuring correct
tyre pressures. The training also aims to help drivers avoid road traffic incidents through the application of
defensive driving techniques and effective pre-start vehicle checks.
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Defensive driving training
Tarmac Group > 01902 382855
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Defensive driving training has become a key element of Tarmac’s road safety
policy, which is part of a wider commitment to eliminate lost time injuries at
work. The course, which teaches how to recognise dangerous situations and
avoid them, is aimed at those who drive high mileages, are inexperienced,
have poor driving records or drive crew buses or LGVs (including contracted
hauliers).
Folgate Safedrive was appointed as the training provider because it has
instructors who hold LGV licences. In the past year, over 1,700 people have
taken part in the half-day course.
In addition, Tarmac has produced the document Roadsense, which is issued
to all employees on joining the company and during the defensive driving
course. There are separate SHE guides for drivers of tippers, truck mixers,
tankers and block delivery vehicles which advise on the importance of driving
in a safe and courteous manner.
Toolbox talks for hauliers
Tarmac Western > 01902 230711
Tarmac Western has developed a two-hour toolbox talk aimed at its contract and regular hired haulage.
During 2005, a total of 600 hauliers attended a number of sessions, covering:
• Tarmac’s principle of Zero Tolerance Target Zero
• Tarmac Golden Rules video
• Tipper Haulier Guide
• Transport Safety Health & Environmental Guide for hauliers
• Safety Rules for Tarmac Contracting, including reversing
• near hit reporting
• vehicle specification.
At the end of each session, the EPIC video, Driving Down Accidents, is shown. The concrete and mortar
business has adapted the toolbox talk for truck mixer drivers.