9.

1 JOURNEY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

To ensure authorized usage of all vehicles, the following
criteria must be strictly adhered to.
For all remote trips, the relevant SAPESCO supervisor shall
ensure the driver is authorized and register the following:

♦ Driver name and number of passengers,

♦ Vehicle number,
♦ Departure time,
♦ Destination,
♦ Drive Right monitoring device operational (Y / N)
It is the SAPESCO supervisor full responsibility to ensure that
the information provided by the driver on SAPESCO mission
checklist form is correct. The supervisor is expected to carry
out random spot checks on the vehicle(s) prior to departure.
Night driving is not allowed, as per SAPESCO policy, unless
deemed very necessary, in which case a formal permission
shall be granted by SAPESCO base manager. It is SAPESCO
base manager responsibility to liaise with client representative
prior to authorizing any night driving.
Off road driving at night is completely forbidden. However, off
road driving during daylight may be allowed only for certain
circumstances and only if supervisor permission is granted
beforehand.
It is the driver responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is
properly maintained and that it is in good condition prior to
departure. He must check the following as minimum.

• Tyres including spare tyre.

• Tool box availability.
• Fluorescent triangle availability
• Engine, battery, cooling/heating system, fuel and oil.
• Mirrors and lights
• Brakes and warning signs / alarms
• Fire extinguisher and first aid kit availability
• Seat belts are operational
9-2 JOURNEY RULES
It is the full responsibility of driver to adhere to
SAPESCO, Client, and local authority driving
regulations. The most stringent regulations are
always in force.
These regulations include but not limited to the following:

♦ Driving is allowed only with an authorized vehicle

mission, The driver valid license shall always be
with him during a trip.
♦ Vehicle must be checked prior to departure. Mission
check list form to be filled out,
♦ No driving under the effect of alcohol or drugs,
♦ Do not start mission if you feel sick or tired,
♦ Ensure fire-fighting extinguisher and first aid kit are
available,
♦ Ensure all desert equipment (such as spare wheel,
jack, drinking water, fuel, etc. are available in
adequate quantities,
♦ Secure all loads safely, long loads protruding from
the rear of a vehicle shall be clearly marked.
♦ Before starting the vehicle, ensure the area near,
behind, and under vehicle is human free,
♦ Ensure safety belts are used properly (driver &
passengers). Number of available and operational
seat belts limits the number of passengers. No
passengers are allowed to ride on the sides or on
the back of any vehicle.
♦ Ensure the Drive Right monitoring device is
connected & operational.
♦ Smoking in vehicles is prohibited.
♦ Record the journey at SAPESCO yard gate,
♦ On the road, the head lights shall always be on,
♦ All relevant road speed limits must be complied
with,
♦ Always confirm arrival to job location, if possible
(use available radio / telephone).
♦ Minimize driving backward to necessity,
♦ Vehicles with tracks shall not drive on tarmac
roads,
♦ If parking on the road is necessary; vehicle shall be
parked only in allowable places, alongside the road,
far from bends and road crossings. The vehicle
 must be visible from at least 40m and markers shall
be used if necessary. Completely parked vehicles
shall have the ignition switched off and all doors
locked.
All drivers must apply the “ Defensive Driving Rules “ e.g.
consider and avoid the mistakes of others.
To complete the cycle and ensure safety, SAPESCO will
follow the vehicle manufacturer maintenance instructions
and procedures.

9.3 Night Driving Procedure

When driving at night is important to rescue company
personnel or for some unforeseen operational reasons, the
following procedure should be adhered to:

9.3.1 Field Base Manager shall approve the journey and

liaise with client
representative to Issue required permit.
9.3.2 A night authorized driver who is allowed for night
driving should only be selected.
9.3.3 The normal driving mission check list should be
filled out with the following
additions to cover driving at night requirements :
lights, availability of adequate fuel, food and
water and the full details of the rout,
torch… etc.
6.3.4 Field Base Manager should nominate a duty
contact person in the base.
9.3.5 Driver should inform the duty contact person upon
arrival to distention.
9.3.6 Unless there is necessity to drive back (i.e. only in
the case of sever injury),
driving back should not be permitted.

This procedure should be adhered to at all times and must be

presented in safety meetings as a refreshment. A copy of this
procedure should be distributed to all drivers.