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These meetings should communicate safety violations discovered during safety inspections; <br /> accidents, injuries, and "near misses;" new or unusual exposures to employees or to the public; <br /> and a safety message relating to the operations. Safety meetings should allow for employee <br /> input and discussion. <br /> In addition to the weekly safety meetings, brief"tailgate" meetings are to be conducted prior to <br /> each shift to discuss the hazards expected to be encountered that day. The attendance <br /> documentation is included in this plan. <br /> At the end of the workweek, each employee is to complete the "No Accident Certification" <br /> which is included in this plan. <br /> Motor Vehicle and Driver's Safety <br /> This policy is effective for all company owned/leased vehicles, and any driver using the vehicle, <br /> including rented vehicles, on Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service business. While operating <br /> a motor vehicle on company business, Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service employees must: <br /> 1. Be a safe and courteous driver. <br /> 2. Obey all applicable traffic regulations at all times. <br /> 3. Have in their possession a valid Florida driver's license. <br /> 4. Have a valid certificate of auto liability coverage. <br /> 5. Wear seat belts at all times. <br /> 6. Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt at all times. <br /> 7. Verify that vehicle safety equipment is present in their vehicle and is in good working <br /> order, including, but not limited to, flashlights, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits. <br /> 8. Report missing or defective safety equipment to management and obtain replacement <br /> equipment before driving the vehicle. <br /> 9. Submit to a breathalyzer or other drug and alcohol testing request from law <br /> enforcement authorities. <br /> 10. Report any traffic citations received from local authorities to their supervisor within 24 <br /> hours of receipt. <br /> 11. Report any motor vehicle accident involving a Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service <br /> vehicle immediately to their supervisor. <br /> 12. Maintain vehicles in a clean and orderly condition. <br /> While driving a motor vehicle on company business Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service <br /> employees are prohibited from: <br /> 1. Disabling any safety device including seat belts and air bags. <br /> 2. Carrying passengers in vehicles unless those passengers are Superior Landscaping and <br /> Lawn Service employees with legitimate business reasons for,being in the vehicle. <br /> 3. Allowing any unauthorized personnel to drive Company vehicles at any time. <br /> 4. Overloading and/or overcrowding vehicles. <br /> 5. Picking up hitchhikers. <br /> 6. Operating motorcycles on Company business. <br /> 16 <br />