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ISSUE STATUS

Issue No. Date Revision No. Prepared By Approved By

1.0 17 May 2018 0.0 Mr. Asif Khan Mr. Haythem

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AMENDMENT RECORD

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CONTENTS PAGE

1. PURPOSE OF THE PROCEDURE 5

2. SCOPE 5

3. OTHER RELEVANT PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTS 5

4. RESPONSIBILITIES 5

5. DEFINITIONS 5

6. REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROCEDURE 6

6.1 GENERAL 6

6.2 DRIVING SAFETY 6

6.3 NIGHT DRIVING 7

6.4 DRIVING IN DUST 7

6.5 DRIVING IN SAND 7

6.6 DRIVING IN REMOTE AREAS 7

6.7 DRIVING IN RAIN OR FOG 8

6.8 JOURNEY MANAGEMENT 8

6.9 DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUE 9

6.10 DRIVING HOURS 10

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1. PURPOSE OF THE PROCEDURE

This safety manual documents the safe driving practices that are to be adhered to by all
AGC employees when carrying out driving.

1. SCOPE

This procedure shall apply to all activities under the direct control of the Company.

2. OTHER RELEVANT PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTS

This procedure shall be read and interpreted in conjunction with the following
documentation:

 AGC HSE Manual (AGC-HSEMS 100)

 AGC HSE Standard – Driving (Ref.:AGC/HSE/STD/05, (Issue 17/05/2018)

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Managers and Supervisors

 Ensure that these procedures are fully implemented in their area(s) of control.
 Initiate, monitor and review risk assessments on a regular basis.
 Consult with staff as part of the risk assessment process.
 Implement appropriate risk control measures that are commensurate with the levels
of risk identified.

b. All Staff
 Work with supervisor on matters regarding occupational health, safety and welfare
and participate in risk assessments.
 Adhere to all established work procedures.

5. DEFINITIONS

Defensive Driving: The act or practice of operating an automobile in such a way as to

minimize accidents, especially by looking out for and avoiding others who are driving
badly.

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6. REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROCEDURE

6.1 GENERAL

The growing number of traffic accidents in the Kingdom kill hundreds of people every
year and cause damages worth more than SR 87 billion. The World Health
Organization found Saudi Arabia to have the world’s highest number of deaths from
road accidents, which now make up the country’s principal cause of death in adult
males aged 16 to 36.

Therefore, it is very important to drive safely because almost every automobile

collision could have been avoided if there would have been just one more second
before the impact. Accidents can be fatal and they usually are. There have been
millions of people who have been robbed of their lives by the mistakes of other
drivers.

Prevention and control of vehicle accidents has been identified by AGC as a priority.
Following the guidelines as laid out in this procedure will help prevent vehicle
accident from occurring and end up being cost effective.

6.2 DRIVING SAFETY

Travelling to and from work sites, makes up a substantial part of AGC’s exposure to
risk due to third party factors, such as road conditions and other drivers.
In order to make this part of the job as safe as possible, good defensive driving
techniques and a good driving attitude should be maintained. No job is so important
that unsafe practices need occur in driving or any other aspect of work.
Some rules to follow while driving are:
 Keep vehicle well maintained and perform weekly vehicle checks.
 Keep vehicle safety equipment in good working order.
 Drive with posted speed limits or slower if conditions warrant.
 Always use seat belts.

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 Avoid driving if over tired; share the driving with co-workers.

 Keep all equipment and survey supplies securely tied down.
 Avoid driving in severe weather and road conditions.
 Do not overload the vehicle.
 Comply with all local laws and regulations.
The following rules are ALWAYS in force:
 All drivers will complete a defensive driving course.
 No long trip more than 3 hours shall be made without a Journey
management in place.
 No driver will work more than 12 continuous hours in the field.
 No one shall drive more than 12 hours in one day.
 A rest period shall be taken after 2 hours of continuous driving.
 All drivers will hold a valid driving licence.

6.3 NIGHT DRIVING

 Avoid if possible
 Do not drive off road at night
 Shift change must be done during day light to minimise night driving.
 If night driving is unavoidable, below precautions must be taken:
(a) In-country experience is essential.
(b) Driver must be accompanied by another person
(c) All Drivers must use a single (identified) rout from/ to a drill pad.
 Driver must be accompanied by another person

6.4 DRIVING IN DUST

Vehicles travelling on graded roads in dry climates create dust clouds in their wake.
These are one of the most serious hazards to drivers using these roads. The
following “Dust Code” should be followed by all drivers to reduce the risks:

 For Dust clouds caused by vehicle in front, slow down and keep safe
distance behind the dust cloud to enable enough time to stop within the
distance you can see clearly.

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 For Dust clouds caused by oncoming vehicle, slow down and leave the
road in plenty of time. Keep moving slowly along the edge of the windrow
until you can see clearly in both directions. When safe, return to the road
and continue your journey. If it is not possible to leave the road, keep as far
right as possible and slow down. If you lose your sense of direction in the
dust cloud, stop immediately.

6.5 DRIVING IN SAND

 Recommended sand tyres should be used.
 In soft sand, tyres should be deflated to 15 PSI and re-inflated as soon as
possible.
 Correct angle of approach to sand slopes should be used. This is “Straight
up – Straight down”. Never drive sideways along a dune slope.
 Sand trays, a long hauled shovel and wooden jack plates should always be
carried.
 200m distance behind the vehicle ahead should be maintained to avoid both
vehicles becoming stuck or trapped.
 It should be assured that an exit route is identified, if in doubt, the driver
should step out of the car and climb to the highest point to identify clear
routes.
 Should not over speed and should keep momentum constant to avoid
getting stuck.

6.6 DRIVING IN REMOTE AREAS

Make sure each vehicle has the following:

 A full survival kit, contents will be determined by terrain and in country

conditions.
 An emergency vehicle spares kit including, plugs, belts, fuses, chocks, and
a supplemented vehicle tool kit.
 A comprehensive first aid kit.
 Maps, route diagrams, navigation materials such as compass, scales and
GPS navigators.

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 A HF radio, mobile phone or satellite phone - c/w in car charger.

 Emergency drinking water (minimum 10 litres / person / day).
 Spare fuel and oil.
 Emergency food rations.

6.7 DRIVING IN RAIN OR FOG

When driving in rain or fog the following precautions shall be taken:
 Always switch on headlights and fog lights if available. (Never use Hazard
Lights)
 Slow down speed and keep safe distance from other vehicles.
 Do not remain in wadi beds if it rains; stay on high ground at all times as
flash floods may be imminent.
 If weather conditions make driving very difficult, stop the vehicle immediately
and wait for the weather to improve.

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6.8 JOURNEY MANAGEMENT

Journey management is the procedure carried out to reduce the risk during driving
and ensures a suitable emergency response procedure is in place.
The following should be considered:
 All journeys greater than (3) hours will have a journey manager. This will be
the Project Manager local manager or supervisor or a person appointed by
him.
 All journeys shall be discussed and approved by the journey manager prior
to mobilisation.
 For all journeys data will be completed to provide the following minimum
information:
o Route and destination
o Date and time of departure (ETD)
o Estimated time of arrival (ETA)
o Vehicle registration number.
o Name of driver and passengers.
o Contact numbers in case of emergency.
 Adequate rest periods must be taken every 2 hours during the journey.
 If possible contact should be made with the journey manager during the
journey.
 The driver shall contact the journey manager upon arrival.
 The driver must contact the journey manager if the journey will be delayed.
 The driver must contact the journey manager if the route has been
changed.

6.9 DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUE

 Defensive drivers are safe drivers. They use their turn signals, drive with their
headlights on for increased visibility, and observe common sense rules, like

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not texting or applying makeup while driving. However, these drivers observe
some other rules to stay aware of their surroundings.

 Maintain a safe distance

 Maintain a 2 to 3 seconds gap from the vehicle in front. Allow more time with
inclement weather or limited visibility.
 Scan the road ahead
 Observe traffic conditions 20 to 30 seconds ahead so that reaction time is
maximized.
 Know surroundings
 Pay attention to other cars, bicycles and pedestrians. A vehicle may be in
your blind spot if it suddenly disappears from your mirrors.
 Identify and retain a way out.

 Expect the unexpected, and don't trust other drivers to do what you would
do.

6.10 DRIVING HOURS

Maximum driving time between breaks and minimum break time:

 4.5 hours followed by a 30 minute break. However, it is strongly

recommended to have a 15 minute break every 2 hours, or more frequent
breaks during times of circadian lows.

Maximum duty hours within a rolling 24 hour period:

 12 hours. This shall include driving, loading, unloading, waiting, rest breaks
and any other work.

Maximum driving hours within rolling 24 hour period:

 10 hours total excluding commuting time. 11 hours including any commuting

time.

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