Behaviour Based Safety Guidelines for Training of Drivers and Safe Driving of Road Freight Vehicles
Issue 2 - November 2013
Disclaimer
This document is intended for information only and sets out guidelines for a BBS training programme, with which the overall safety performance with respect to driving of road freight vehicles can be improved effectively. The information contained in these guidelines is provided in good faith and, while it is accurate as far as the authors are aware, no representations or warranties are made with regards to its completeness. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to all detailed aspects of road safety.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Objective and Scope
- Process
- Risk Reduction Model
- Management System
- Training Programme
- Frequency of Training
- Interface between BBS and European Directive 2003/59/EC
- Trainer Qualification
- Observation of implementation of a BBS programme
- SQAS
- BBS Contractual Agreements
- Driver Spot Check
- Appendices
- Contact List
1.0 Introduction
Both the transport industry and the chemical industry continuously strive to improve the safety of their operations by undertaking HSSE initiatives such as SQAS, BBS Best Practice Guidelines (e.g., Safe Driving, Un/Loading, Working at Height) etc. Particularly ensuring safe transport of (petro) chemical products is of key importance for both industries...
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2.0 Objective and Scope
BBS is a programme that aims at increasing safety during road freight transport by positively influencing the behaviour of drivers through training, observation, coaching and communication and following up the implementation process. It is in addition to other (legally) required driver training like those required by ADR...
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3.0 Process
The process for implementing BBS should reside in the carrier’s organisation as an important element of the continuous HSSE improvement programme. It should include the following steps:
- Company management develops a BBS implementation plan and training programme based on the principles described in these guidelines.
- BBS trainers are recruited (internally or externally eg from a training institute) and obtain training in accordance with the principles set out by these Guidelines... ...
4.0 Risk Reduction Model
Due to increases in work pressure, and general behavioural changes, the demands on drivers are now much more complex and pressing than in the past...
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5.0 Management System
5.1 Policy
Successful implementation of Behaviour Based Safety requires a top-down management approach. The company’s policy must not only reflect the importance of BBS but also the commitment of the management... ...
6.0 Training Programme
6.1 General Training
The general training is dedicated to transport management and planners. It’s purpose is to inform and engage personnel about the BBS programme – to make them believe in and understand the programme. To generate maximum benefit for the carrier...
6.2 Driver Training
6.2.1 Format
The benefits derived from the personal experience of the individual involved by a totally interactive programme. It is carried out on a one-to-one basis between the trainer and a driver...
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7.0 Frequency of Training
It is necessary to respond quickly to incorrect BBS behaviour. The frequency may vary between once every 1 to 5 years depending on the annual performance review of each individual driver... ...
8.0 Interface between Behaviour Based Safety and European Directive 2003/59/EC
It is recognised there are many new initiatives in Europe aimed at setting a minimum standard of professional driving (e.g., Directive 2003/59/EC). This directive cannot replace face-to-face BBS training, but BBS does complement the European Directive on Driver Training and the successful completion of the CPC periodic training... ...
9.0 Trainer Qualification
A successful programme depends heavily on the skills of the trainer. The selection of the trainer is therefore critical. Trainers can be recruited internally or externally (e.g., from a training institute)... ...
10.0 Observation of Implementation of a BBS Programme
A critical aspect of the success in a BBS programme is the additional follow-up on the drivers behaviour after their training. Basically, there are three possibilities:
- Spot checks
- Technical supports
- Check Point System ...
11.0 SQAS
The BBS concept is fully integrated into the SQAS Core and Transport Service Questionnaires. There are several questions, based on the requirements set in this guideline...
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12.0 BBS Contractual Agreements
It is recommended that the contract includes the request to develop and implement a BBS programme according to the requirements specified in this guideline...
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13.0 Driver Spot Check
SPOT CHECK FORM USAGE: See Appendix B. The form is an example of a spot check...
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Appendices
Appendix A - Training Agenda
Learning outcome: The participant has to be distinctly aware that good concentration, observation and anticipation maintain a safety-based driving behaviour...
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Appendix B - Driver Spot Check Form & Implementation
Form for Driver Spot Checks
Date:
Reason for spot check:
Date of last spot check:
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Appendix C - Implementation Template / Gap Analysis
The implementation template/gap analysis is a useful tool to facilitate the implementation of a new BBS programme or to assess gaps in an existing BBS programme...
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Contact List
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Bernhard Haidacher
Zellerstrasse 1, 6630 Kufstein, Austria
T: +43.577774331
M: +43.664 424 2138
haidacher@lkw-walter.com -
Michael Koch
Hutmattstrasse 22, 5724 Dürrenäsch, Switzerland
T: +41.62 767 68 38
M: +41.79 286 10 41
michael.koch@bertschi.com -
Thomas Kiso
Essener Bogen 10, 22419 Hamburg, Germany
T: +49.40 53 43 93 34
M: +49. 176 636 23 678
thomas.kiso@dekra.com -
Victor Trapani
Avenue E. Van Niewenhuyse 4, 1160 Brussels, Belgium
T: +32.2676 7385
M: +32.499 580 610
vtr@cefic.be -
Wim Werheyen
Industrieweg 148, 3583 Beringen, Belgium
T: +32.1145 91 12
Wim.verheyen@borealisgroup.com