Vehicle and Driving Standard

Document No: Rev 3A MS-AS-STD-0033

01 March 2021

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Table of Contents
1. Objectives ............................................................................................................................................4
2. Scope and Applicability ........................................................................................................................4
2.1 Exclusions ................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Requirements to be met ......................................................................................................................5
3.1 Safe Driving for Life Essentials ................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Land Transport Risk Assessment................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Driver Management .................................................................................................................. 6
3.3.1 Driver/Journey Types ............................................................................................ 6
3.3.2 Driver Competency................................................................................................ 6
3.3.3 Driver Training....................................................................................................... 7
3.3.4 Licenses Validity .................................................................................................... 7
3.3.5 Fitness to Drive...................................................................................................... 7
3.3.6 Company Management ......................................................................................... 8
3.3.7 Driver Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 8
3.3.8 Supervisors............................................................................................................ 9
3.3.9 Novice and Visiting Expatriate Drivers ................................................................... 9
3.4 Vehicle Management .............................................................................................................. 10
3.4.1 Selection ............................................................................................................. 10
3.4.2 General Requirements......................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 Site Requirements ............................................................................................... 11
3.4.4 Vehicle Safety Specifications................................................................................ 11
3.4.5 Safety Specification - Heavy Goods Vehicles ........................................................ 12
3.4.6 Safety Specification - Passenger Buses/Coaches .................................................. 13
3.4.7 Vehicle Environmental Specifications .................................................................. 13
3.4.8 Load Restraint/Cargo........................................................................................... 14
3.4.9 Supplementary Requirements ............................................................................. 14
3.4.10 Prohibited Equipment and Vehicles ..................................................................... 14
3.5 Journey Management ............................................................................................................. 14
3.5.1 Journey Management Planning ........................................................................... 15
3.5.2 Driving Restrictions and Duty Hours .................................................................... 15
3.6 In Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) ...................................................................................... 16
3.6.1 IVMS Requirements............................................................................................. 16
3.7 Event Management and Reporting .......................................................................................... 17
3.8 Audit and Review .................................................................................................................... 17
3.8.1 Records ............................................................................................................... 17

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4. Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................. 17
5. Definitions.......................................................................................................................................... 18
6. References ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Appendices
Appendix A. Additional Guidance

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1. Objectives

To define the minimum health, safety and environment risk assessment processes and minimum risk
control measures relating to the driver and driving task, the vehicles and equipment that are provided for
use and the journey undertaken.

2. Scope and Applicability

This Standard applies to all activities under the Company’s management. This Standard shall be applied to
all Company personnel, contractors and their subcontractors.

This Standard applies to the following vehicles (including site based) used by Company and Contractor
personnel while engaged in any activity on behalf of the Company:

◼ Light and passenger vehicles;

◼ Heavy goods vehicles; and
◼ Passenger buses and coaches.
Vehicles may be:

◼ Company owned, rented or leased;

◼ Contractor owned, rented or leased;
◼ Provided by customers; and
◼ Privately owned by Company personnel.
Where customers or joint venture partners propose that their Standards shall apply at a work business, the
Company/Customer HSE Bridging Plan Template shall be used to ensure that the customer or joint venture
partner Standard(s) meet the minimum requirements of this Standard.

2.1 Exclusions
◼ Personnel using privately-owned vehicles for daily commutes to and from assigned office or project
location;
◼ Mobile plant and equipment other than when driven to and from business/site on a public road (refer
to Rigging Equipment Safety Standard, Plant and Equipment (Mobile and Static) Standard);
◼ Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) and Snowmobiles (refer to Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) and Snowmobile Standard
MS-HS-STD-0063);
◼ Non-production vehicles which are prohibited for use on company business;
◼ Motorcycles, bicycles and electric scooters - these are prohibited except for use inside a controlled
Company site where a specific risk assessment has been completed and mitigating control measures
have been implemented; and
◼ Taxis (refer to Business Travel Policy).

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3. Requirements to be met

3.1 Safe Driving for Life Essentials

Safe Driving for Life Essentials reinforce and build on the Life-saving rule Driving (refer Life-saving rule
Standard MS-AS-STD-0059). They are practical actions to effectively manage the hazards associated with
driving to help prevent serious injury or fatality. These apply for all Company personnel and contractors
working under the Company’s operational control:

◼ I reduce the need to travel

The safest journey is the journey not made. Always look for ways to work which reduces or eliminates
our need to travel.
◼ I always wear a seat belt
All vehicles we operate or travel in are fitted with seat belts. The driver and passengers must always
wear them.
I do not exceed the speed limit, and reduce my speed for conditions I obey local road safety laws and
rules, drive defensively and adjust driving by reducing speed for the road conditions.
◼ I do not use phones or operate devices while driving
I do not make or receive calls (mobile phone, radio etc.), read or send messages while operating a
vehicle. Exceptions for use are only permitted in emergency/security circumstances or traffic/convoy
management in maintaining safe operations. Devices or activities which distracts a driver’s attention
are avoided.
◼ I am fit, rested and fully alert while driving
I am fit, healthy, rested and fully alert when driving. I am not under the influence of alcohol,
medication or other drugs. My blood alcohol content is 0.00% when driving on Worley business.
◼ I follow journey management requirements
Journey plans are in place prior to the start of a journey to identify risk control measures required to
undertake the journey safely.
◼ I am licensed and trained to drive
I am trained, competent, and appropriately licensed to operate in the location, the class of vehicle
used and load to be carried.
◼ I know our vehicles
The correct vehicle is selected for the journey e.g. load, location, weather and terrain. The vehicle is
regularly maintained to ensure it is safe to operate. The vehicle is inspected before operation, and the
driver is familiar with the controls before starting to drive.
◼ I travel as a responsible passenger
When travelling as a passenger I comply with the Safe Driving for Life Essentials and insist that the
driver and other passengers comply as well.
All breaches of the Safe Driving for Life Essentials must be reported to line management and recorded in
the Assurance System. (Refer to HSE Event Reporting and Investigation Standard MS-AS-STD-0031). The line
manager will determine the need for the investigation level and/or further action.

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3.2 Land Transport Risk Assessment
Each Location/Business/Project shall review their road transport activities against the HSE Land Transport
Risk Assessment Tool MS-AS-FRM-0034. The assessment shall identify any gaps against the requirements of
this Standard and develop a risk management action plan using the recommended risk control measures.
The risk control measures will align with the hierarchy of controls and the principle of As Low As
Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) (i.e. road travel shall be avoided in the first instance).

3.3 Driver Management

3.3.1 Driver/Journey Types

This Standard summarizes 4 driver types; these are further defined in Section 0:

◼ Low Frequency - Company and Contractor personnel who undertake infrequent business driving (i.e.
drive less than 7,500 km (4,660 miles) per year);
◼ High Frequency - Company and Contractor personnel who undertake frequent business driving (i.e.
drive greater than 7,500 km (4,660 miles) per year);
◼ Heavy Goods Vehicle - Company and Contractor personnel who drive a heavy goods vehicle
irrespective of mileage travelled and is licensed/ accredited to drive such vehicles; and
◼ Passenger Bus/Coach - Company and Contractor personnel who drive a bus or coach (a vehicle with
seating capacity to carry more than 8 passengers (including the driver) irrespective of mileage travelled
and transports personnel to and from locations/work sites/businesses. All bus/coach drivers must be
licensed/ accredited to drive such vehicles.
In addition to driver types, driver training will be required where the journey is deemed a high risk by a
journey risk assessment:

◼ High Risk Journey - Journey where there are several high-risk conditions; this may include (but are not
limited to) remote location travel, night driving, off road environment, extreme weather (snow/ice,
very high winds, sandstorms, flood, heat) and driver security issues.

3.3.2 Driver Competency

All drivers required to drive on company business shall satisfy the following minimum requirements:

◼ Licensed for the class (and load size) of vehicle to be driven;

◼ Completion of driver training as specified in Section 3.3.3;
◼ Completion of specific high-risk journey training (i.e. security, off road / 4-wheel drive) where
determined by a journey risk assessment; and
◼ Understanding of relevant local road rules and driving conditions applicable to the operation of their
vehicle.
In addition to the minimum competency requirements outlined above, High Frequency, Heavy Goods
Vehicle and Passenger Bus/Coach drivers are also required to:

◼ Complete a task specific medical assessment (in the presence of a company approved and certified
medical practitioner. Refer to Fitness to Work Standard MS-AS-STD-0024 Appendix B - Medical
Standard at a minimum interval of every 5 years (unless age or medical condition dictates otherwise);
and

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◼ Complete an accredited driver defensive training course (refer Appendix A.1.2).

3.3.3 Driver Training

The following table outlines the minimum training requirements for all drivers and journey type. Training
shall be conducted by Worley approved organizations who hold recognized certification to undertake driver
training programmes. Appendix A outlines the detail of each of the driver training programs.

Required Training
Driver/Journey Type Online – Hazard Defensive Driving - Specific Driver Training
Perception/Targeted Practical (i.e. 4WD)

Drivers – Low Frequency Yes No No

Drivers – High Frequency Yes Yes No

Drivers – High Risk Journey

Yes Yes Yes*
irrespective journey length

Drivers – Bus/Coach Yes Yes No

Drivers – Heavy Goods Vehicle Yes Yes No

* refer to Appendix A.1.3 for specific driver training examples for high risk journeys.

The need for refresher training and assessment shall be based on a driver’s performance and risk exposure,
with a refresher at least every two years following the initial training.

3.3.4 Licenses Validity

Drivers who do not hold a valid license are not permitted to drive on Company business. Company
management shall implement a process for conducting regular driver license checks if there is doubt
around the currency and validity of driver licensing in the jurisdiction. Licenses and insurance records for
drivers shall be maintained centrally by the business and kept on the individual’s record. The retention
and/or reference of records shall comply with the requirements of Information Retention and Disposal
Procedure MS-CX-PRO-0013.

3.3.5 Fitness to Drive

A driver shall ensure they are not impaired by drugs or alcohol whilst driving on Company business.
Company personnel may be required to undergo random testing for such substances. Drivers involved in a
motor vehicle accident on company business may be requested to take a drug or alcohol screening test as
part of the event investigation process. Refer to Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Standard MS-AS-STD-0025 for
specific requirements to alcohol and drugs workplace testing where country legislation permits.

As outlined in our safe driving essentials – I am fit, well rested and fully alert while driving - a driver must
not drive, or be requested to drive when feeling tired, irrespective of any limits set out for duty and driving
hours. If a driver becomes tired whilst driving, they must stop and take enough break before continuing in
accordance with good fatigue awareness practice. Refer to Fatigue Management Standard MS-AS-STD-
0012.

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Personnel shall not operate a motor vehicle on Company business when mental or physical impairment
might interfere with their ability to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. This includes conditions such, or
when under conditions of extreme stress, or any other physical or mental impairment that may hinder safe
vehicle operation.

Employees with physical impairments must have Company-approved accommodations prior to operating a
motor vehicle on Company business.

3.3.6 Company Management

1. Company management must periodically question and review the number of journeys undertaken with
the intent to minimize journeys and reduce the risk to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) by
applying the risk assessment hierarchy of controls.
2. Company management is responsible for ensuring that each Location/Project/Business shall have a
process in place to assess and control the risks to users of road vehicles. Location/Project/Business
may track drivers using a “travel tracking” system.
3. Company management shall encourage drivers to postpone journeys or change planned routes due to
changes in weather, road conditions and/or security which may have the potential to increase the risk
of the journey to be undertaken.

3.3.7 Driver Responsibilities

In addition to the Safe Driving for Life Essentials listed in Section 3.1, all drivers shall:

1. Demonstrate an appropriate level of courtesy to other road users;

2. Always keep all parts of their bodies inside the vehicle whilst the vehicle is in motion;
3. Require passengers to comply with the requirements of this Standard before a journey begins and not
carry unauthorized passengers;
4. Undertake local hazard perception training and where determined by the HSE Land Transport Risk
Assessment Recording Tool MS-AS-FRM-0034, complete further specific high-risk journey training (i.e.
security, off road / 4-wheel drive);
5. When driving >7500 km (4660miles) per year undertake additional requirements, which includes an
accredited defensive driving training course and a medical assessment;
6. In the absence of a regions’ regulated duty, driving and rest hours, manage their time such that they do
not commence a journey if it will extend their duty time beyond 16 hours. A country classified as High
Risk (refer Section 5 Definitions) for the road driving activity shall limit this duty time to 12 hours. Duty
includes any work activity including driving (max 10 hours), rest breaks, and business travel. The more
stringent duty, driving and rest hours between regulated and Worley requirements shall apply. Daily
commuting to regular place of work is excluded. It is recommended to take regular breaks (15 mins
after 2 hours of driving) when undertaking long journeys and ensure they are not fatigued prior to
commencing the journey;
7. Recuperate after long haul travel and familiarize themselves with the local driving conditions including
Company restrictions, information and requirements set by the host Business and as advised in the
Travel Risk Portal;
8. Not drive vehicles that fail to meet the minimum safety specifications as outlined within this Standard;

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9. Ensure the vehicle is in safe working order before undertaking a journey and as a minimum, address
any dashboard warning light. Perform a daily pre-use vehicle check for communal use/carpool vehicles,
heavy goods vehicles or passenger bus/coach. Perform a weekly pre-use vehicle check for personal use
vehicles (refer to Vehicle Pre-Use Inspection Checklist MS-AS-CHK-0035). A process shall be in place for
a driver to report any faults for maintenance as required;
10. Drivers shall familiarize themselves with interior features and controls of the vehicle and make
appropriate adjustments, e.g., seat, mirrors, necessary to assure safe operation prior to commencing
any journey.
11. In addition to not using mobile phones and two-way radios, drivers should avoid other distractions
whilst driving that prevents the safe operation of the vehicle including adjusting onboard and portable
electronic devices, reading, eating etc.
12. Be accountable for correct sizing, stowage and security of loads in or on vehicles being driven;
13. Ensure adequate insurance coverage for the protection of the privately-owned vehicles, used on
company business personal protection and for the protection of any passengers exists prior to
undertaking the driving activity;
14. Where the journey is determined to be high or extreme risk, then an alternative must be considered.
For high and extreme risk destinations, the input from the driver’s Supervisor and Regional R3 Manager
must be sought;
15. A driver should not drive a vehicle in countries where they are inexperienced or unsure of the local
driving rules and conditions.
16. Journey Management Plans for repeat journeys to the same worksite each day may be conducted once,
but reviewed prior to each journey undertaken for any changes to the identified risks; and
17. When travelling in remote locations, Company personnel shall refer to the requirements outlined in the
Lone and Remote Workers Standard MS-HS-STD-0047.

3.3.8 Supervisors
Supervisors shall discourage Company personnel from driving at night and in adverse weather conditions,
particularly fog, very high winds, sandstorms, ice, snow or flooding or where there is a danger of drivers
becoming stranded in remote locations. Other considerations such as the local road conditions and security
risks should also be considered.

3.3.9 Novice and Visiting Expatriate Drivers

Company personnel undertaking short term travel to unfamiliar locations shall be discouraged from self-
driving when there is only a minimal knowledge of the local road rules, driving culture, the terrain and road
networks. Personnel shall follow driving restrictions and recommendations as directed by the Company
host business, or where there is no host business, a specific land transport risk assessment must be
completed and complied with before driving is permitted.

A land transport risk assessment shall be completed for novice drivers required to drive on Company
business and who attained their driving license during the past six-month period. A novice driver shall not
be permitted to drive on a journey classified as high risk during this period. This requirement does not
apply to driver license renewals

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Expatriate personnel (including family members) are discouraged from driving in countries where
significant road safety risks prevail. Personnel shall follow driving restrictions and recommendations as
directed by the host business.

Company personnel who are allocated an assigned driver are responsible for ensuring that the allocated
driver gets suitable breaks between working periods. This should include a ten (10) hour minimum period
for rest and sleep.

3.4 Vehicle Management

The vehicle management requirements outlined apply to all vehicles used on Company business. All
vehicles must ensure they are of the correct configuration, design and approval for the intended use.

3.4.1 Selection
When selecting a vehicle; the following hierarchy shall be considered:

◼ Company leased or owned;

◼ Contractor or customer owned (where provided for use by Company personnel and meet the vehicle
requirements of this Standard);
◼ Hire / rental (in compliance with Business Travel Policy); and
◼ Privately owned.
The nature and type of vehicle selected should meet the following requirements:

◼ Be compliant with local legislation, registered, licensed and insured for business use;
◼ Be selected based on their specific requirement and applications e.g. sedans and wagons for sealed
road travel, utilities for carrying small loads, appropriate configurations for the loads carried,
(applicable to heavy good vehicles), appropriate seating arrangements for the number of passengers,
short vs. long haul commutes (applicable to buses/coaches);
◼ Be fit-for-purpose regarding the terrain to be travelled (e.g. off-road terrain / site);
◼ Have body and panels structurally sound and free from corrosion;
◼ Modification made to the vehicle must be approved by the relevant country of operation vehicle
design standards and approved by the vehicle manufacturer (OEM – original equipment manufacturer)
as safe for operation of the vehicle and prior to its operation.
◼ Have an engine large enough for safe and suitable use however not overpowered for task (e.g. speed
pickup for smooth freeway onramp travel).

3.4.2 General Requirements

1. All vehicles shall comply with local regulatory requirements and be suitably registered and/or licensed
to perform the task. Personnel intending to use private vehicles for business purposes must be able to
provide relevant documentation (where local laws require this to be in place) on request;
2. Additional registration may be required for the type of load carried (i.e. dangerous goods). Businesses
are to ensure all vehicles are approved to carry any specific cargo/s and equipment;
3. Adequate insurance arrangements shall exist for the Company, suppliers’ and privately-owned vehicles.
Drivers of privately-owned vehicles must provide on request documentary evidence of insurance
coverage;

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4. Company vehicles shall not be used for private business without appropriate managers written
authorization;
5. Only authorized passengers are permitted to travel in company vehicles;
6. Driving lights/headlights shall always be used including during the daytime. The exception being where
country regulations prohibit the use during daylight hours;
7. Where feasible, valuable items must be removed from the vehicle or placed out of sight when leaving
the vehicle unattended;
8. Vehicles shall be serviced and maintained to ensure they are fit for purpose and kept in safe working
order in line with manufacturers’ specifications, local legislation and roadworthy requirements. Where
a vehicle is deemed not roadworthy, it shall be removed from operation;
9. The vehicle maximum load carrying, and/or towing capacity shall not be exceeded when required to
carry a load and/or tow a trailer on company business; and
10. A (Company owned and leased) vehicle dossier shall be maintained for all company owned and leased
vehicles. This dossier shall contain:

a. Copies and/or originals of the registration and ownership papers;

b. Regulatory inspection sheets and certificates / approval sheets;
c. Maintenance history; and
d. Any relevant defect and safety inspection forms.

3.4.3 Site Requirements

In addition to the Section 3.4.2, the following applies to all site vehicles:

1. Shall be operated in accordance with the requirements of the Traffic Management Standard MS-HS-
STD-0029;
2. Shall always be required to display the appropriate access pass (sticker) on site and in compliance with
the requirements of R3 in respect to security measures; and
3. Include all required site-based vehicle HSE equipment, in accordance with the requirements of the
Project/Office HSE Management Plan and customer requirements.

3.4.4 Vehicle Safety Specifications

Applies to all light and passenger vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and passenger buses/coach.

1. Light and Passenger Vehicles including commercial utility vehicles and 4WDs shall be rated 5 Star from
an internationally recognized new car assessment program i.e. GlobalNCAP (Global New Car
Assessment Program). Where 5-star NCAP commercial utility vehicles are not locally available or are
significantly and prohibitively more expensive, only then shall 4 Star NCAP rated commercial utility
vehicles be permitted. Privately owned vehicles are required to be a minimum of 4 Star NCAP rated;
2. Three-point, inertia reel seatbelts for all seats for light and passenger vehicles, passenger
buses/coaches and heavy goods vehicles. For passenger buses, where this feature is not available,
passenger seats in use shall have a minimum of a lap belt;
3. Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) (air bags) shall be fitted to the driver’s side of light and
passenger vehicles and to the passenger side if this seat is to be used. Front side airbags are strongly
recommended. Vehicles manufactured from 2013 onwards and are 5 NCAP rated will meet this

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 requirement. Vehicles manufactured from 2015 onwards and are 4 NCAP rated will meet this
requirement;
4. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) shall be fitted to all vehicles. Brake pedal pads shall be non-slip;
5. All vehicles shall be fitted with a hand/park brake system to secure the vehicle when not in motion
6. Rollover protection and/or rollover prevention device shall be certified and fitted by the vehicle
manufacturer to vehicles where there is a high risk of rollover as identified by a risk assessment or as a
required by local procedures;
7. Head Restraints to all driver and passenger seats. Passenger seats on buses are excluded;
8. All signs, stickers or labels fitted to the vehicle shall be fitted in such a manner that they do not obstruct
the driver’s vision or impede the driver’s use of any controls
9. Sufficient heating and/or air conditioning systems in meeting the local climatic conditions;
10. All vehicles shall be fitted with an adjustable steering column and in adherence to local traffic
regulations e.g. left-hand driver steering wheel for roads where vehicles are driven on the right-hand
side;
11. Fitted tires manufactured by a recognized tire company. Recapped, re-treaded or regrooved tires are
not permitted on any axle of a passenger bus/coach and light/passenger vehicle. Recapped, re-treaded
or regrooved tires are not permitted on the steer axle of a heavy goods vehicle, but can be used on the
drive and towed trailer axles;
12. All vehicles shall be fitted with a fully functional lighting system including: front and rear turn
indicators, a high-mount rear brake light, front headlights with high beam for night remote driving, tail
lights, reversing lights, hazard indicator lights; and for vehicles operating on site, flashing amber lights
or alternative as specified by the business;
13. Laminated front windscreens, fitted with adequate working windscreen washers and wipers to keep
windscreens clean;
14. Wide angle (convex) vision on side mirrors to give full length of vehicle vision on each side of vehicle
and covering nearside blind spots;
15. Roadside emergency kits and the contents of such shall be provided where a risk assessment
determines the requirement during the journey undertaken;
16. Cargo barrier for light and passenger station wagons; and
17. Instrumentation in the local unit of measurement e.g. speedometer (kilometres/miles).

3.4.5 Safety Specification - Heavy Goods Vehicles

In addition to Sections 3.4.2, 3.4.3 and 3.4.4the following specification applies to Heavy Goods Vehicles
only.

1. Cabin entry and exit must ensure that drivers and passengers have easy movement and access via non-
slip steps and grab handles;
2. All heavy goods vehicles shall be fitted with an audible reversing alarm on the rear most point of the
heavy goods vehicle combination; and
3. The use of two-way radios may be an integral part of a heavy goods vehicle task. The two-way radio
may be used in operational situations under the following:

a. In cases of Emergency and/or personal safety or security situations; or

b. As part of convoy / traffic management.

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3.4.6 Safety Specification - Passenger Buses/Coaches
1. All passenger buses and coaches operating for the company must ensure compliance with the
operating countries design and safety Standards. The following design and safety Standards apply:

a. Requirements for Buses Designed for Hire/Reward (ADR 58/00, ECE Reg 52/00 or recognized
international equivalent);
b. Occupant Protection in Buses (ADR 68/00 or recognized international equivalent);
c. Roll Over Protection in Buses (ECE Reg 66/00, ADR 59/00 or recognized international equivalent);
and

2. All buses/coaches shall be of a single deck construction. No double/twin deck buses/coaches are
permitted on company business;
3. Floors shall be finished and maintained with a slip resistant surface, of sound construction and sealed;
4. Any means of emergency exit shall be clear of obstruction and shall be capable of being opened
outwards from both inside and outside and identified by a prominent notice EMERGENCY EXIT;
5. Where emergency exit windows are not fitted to the bus/coach, a window breaking hammer shall be
fitted above the window or on the window pillars;
6. Interior roof lining and other interior trimming shall be of a material not readily flammable with a
durable non-absorbent surface, and interior fittings shall be firmly attached to the vehicle;
7. Passenger door access shall be fitted to the curb side of the bus/coach; and
8. All buses/coaches shall be fitted with an audible reversing alarm on the rear most point of the
bus/coach combination.

3.4.7 Vehicle Environmental Specifications

Road vehicle emission standards for new vehicles has progressively tighten over the past 10+ years and
continue to tighten as the impact of vehicle emissions carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-
methane hydrocarbon (NMHC), total hydrocarbon (THC) and matter (PM) contribute to Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) figures.

1. In preparation of a low carbon future and manage actions to reduce our emissions, the procurement of
all new road vehicles (and in consideration of 3.4.7(3) below) shall meet established local and/or
national road vehicle emission figures and seek to provide fuel efficient vehicles to the fleet.
2. Where the procurement of alternative fuel and powered vehicles (e.g. electric, hybrid electric, biofuel,
natural gas etc.) is available within the country of operation, these shall be taken into consideration for
procurement, where the safe, efficient and feasible operation of the vehicle is not compromised to the
task it is assigned to perform.
3. In the absence of more stringent country emission reduction standards and/or timelines, operations in
all countries will implement a phased approach of road vehicle emission reduction such that:

a. All petrol-powered road vehicles used on company business shall meet a minimum Euro 6
emission standard by 2025.
b. All diesel-powered road vehicles used on company business shall meet a minimum Euro VI
emission standard by 2025.

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3.4.8 Load Restraint/Cargo
Drivers shall ensure that passenger compartments are free from loose objects that might endanger
passengers in the event of an accident. Any heavy article carried inside a vehicle must be placed by the
driver inside the vehicle boot/trunk or be segregated with a fitted and approved cargo barrier inside the
cabin (i.e. station wagon) or luggage rack.

Cargo carried in the external vehicle tray of a utility/pick-up, roof racks or a trailer under tow shall be firmly
secured in such a way that the cargo will not become a hazard in a crash. The driver shall ensure all loads
transported in a pick-up (or utility) truck, trailer or other cargo vehicle shall be securely fastened with
appropriate tie down mechanisms and shall not exceed the manufacturer’s specifications and legal limits
for the vehicle and trailer (refer to Loading and Unloading Standard MS-HS-STD-0062). All transportation of
persons in open backed vehicles without seat belts is strictly prohibited

The transportation of hazardous materials requires certain regulated processes around driver and vehicle
licensing, load segregation, documentation and labelling, defined routes and emergency response. All load
consignors and drivers shall comply with local laws associated with transporting dangerous goods (refer to
Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Standard MS-HS-STD-0100).

3.4.9 Supplementary Requirements

Supplementary equipment shall be provided whenever identified by the risk assessment requiring a
Journey Management Plan (JMP). The equipment to be carried shall be listed on the JMP. Vehicles
operating in remote locations shall consider additional supplementary equipment.

3.4.10 Prohibited Equipment and Vehicles

Bull bars are expressly prohibited for all Company owned and leased vehicles unless specific risk
assessment shows that they bring a health, safety or environmental benefit. Ornamental fittings mounted
or hung inside the vehicle cabin that obscure the drivers view in any manner shall not be fitted.

The following vehicles are prohibited for use on company business:

◼ 2/3 wheeled;
◼ Open top;
◼ Non-production
◼ Double level/deck bus/coach; and
◼ Articulated bus/coach.
Two door coupe design vehicles may be used on company business but where fitted with rear passenger
seats, passengers are not to be seated in these seats while the vehicle is in use (in case of an accident,
egress from rear passenger seats is not as practicable compared to 4 doors designed vehicles).

3.5 Journey Management

Company management and supervisors must periodically question and review the number of journeys
undertaken with the intent to minimize journeys and reduce the risk to As Low As Reasonably Practicable
(ALARP) by applying the risk assessment hierarchy of controls.

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Each Location/Business/Project shall have a process in place to assess and control the risks to users of road
vehicles. Section 3.2 outlines the requirements for completing a risk assessment against all driving
activities conducted for a Location/Business/Project using the Land Transport Risk Assessment Tool MS-AS-
FRM-0034. Based on the results of the Land Transport Risk Assessment, some journeys may be exempted
from the requirement to complete individual journey management plans. All non-exempt journeys must be
risk assessed using Journey Risk Assessment and Management Plan Form MS-AS-FRM-0036, the result of
which determines whether a Journey Management Plan is required. It is recommended that any journey of
a duration greater than 2 hours one way have a journey management plan enacted irrespective of the
journey assessment score.

3.5.1 Journey Management Planning

Where a Journey Risk Assessment indicates that a Journey Management Plan (JMP) is necessary, controls
appropriate to the identified risks shall be put in place. The JMP must include the journey origin site and
planned destination, the authorized route, identification of route hazards, driving and rest times and
communication requirements during the journey. The driver must understand the JMP before each journey
and report any change from the plan that occurred during the journey, and changes must be reviewed to
decide whether to update the JMP for future reference.

In circumstances where a JMP is deemed necessary, the following shall be included;

◼ Journey approval processes;

◼ Communications;
◼ Journey monitoring processes, including checking in and overdue alert processes; and
◼ Details and links to local Emergency Response Procedures (e.g. Business R3 Plan/R3 Focal Point Plan)
and provision of internal and external recovery services.

3.5.2 Driving Restrictions and Duty Hours

In the absence of a regions’ regulated duty, driving and rest hours, personnel and contractors under
Company operational control shall comply* with the following requirements driving restrictions and duty
hours:

Driving and Duty Hours# Requirements

Maximum driving time between breaks and minimum break 4.5 hours followed by a 30-minute break. However, it is
time strongly recommended to have 15-minute breaks every
two (2) hours, or more frequent breaks during periods of
circadian lows1.

Maximum duty hours within a rolling 24-hour period 16 hours (i.e., employee cannot drive after 16 duty hours).
Duty includes any work activity including driving (max 10
hours), rest breaks, and business travel). Daily
commuting to regular place of work is excluded
Locations in high risk countries shall limit this maximum duty
hours to 12 hours (i.e. employee cannot driver after 12
duty hours)

1
A circadian rhythm is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. Estimated by the
hours between 0200 and 0600 for individuals adapted to a usual day-wake/night-sleep schedule. This estimate is calculated from scientific
data on the circadian low of performance, alertness, subjective report (i.e. peak fatigue) and body temperature.

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Maximum driving hours within a rolling 24-hour period Ten (10) hours total excluding commuting time.

Note that the more stringent duty, driving and rest hours between a regions regulations and Worley requirements shall be
applied.
* Management shall implement a process for conducting regular driver duty, driving and rest hour checks around the validity
of the driving task in the jurisdiction. Records shall be maintained centrally by the business and kept on the individual’s
record.

3.6 In Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS)

In addition to any customer/project specific requirements on IVMS, where the country of operation is
deemed a high-risk country (refer Section 5 Definitions) in relation to the driving activity and/or the overall
safety performance of the driving activity is rated by Worley as high risk then the following shall apply:

◼ All Company owned, long term leased; customer owned vehicles for use by the Company, and
Contractor vehicles (except for contracted or leased vehicles where the vehicle is on contract for less
than three months or is used exclusively for personal commuting) shall be supplied with an IVMS to
monitor driver, vehicle and journey performance.

3.6.1 IVMS Requirements

1. The IVMS in a vehicle must be set up so that it operates in a manner that does not distract the driver.
Interactive devices will be connected such that the driver is not allowed to input information or view a
screen whilst the vehicle is in motion;
2. The IVMS shall as minimum record driver identification matched against speed, acceleration,
deceleration, distance driven, land driver hours. Other parameters and functions may be set based on
local risk factors and reduction of that risk such as GPS tracking, engine running time, immobilization
and driver emergency alert;
3. The driver shall ensure that the IVMS is working in the vehicle prior to a journey commencing and
report immediately any malfunction for repairs.
4. The driver shall ensure they have logged onto the system as the driver prior to undertaking their
journey;
5. IVMS exception reporting shall be established and completed periodically (monthly) and forwarded to
the driver’s supervisor for review.
6. A mechanism to monitor driver and vehicle performance, feedback to the driver the results of
monitoring and provide performance coaching where the driver has exceeded the acceptable limits
shall be in place. Exception reporting shall be based on the following:

a. Driver duty/driving/rest hour overview, and non-compliance with driving/duty/rest hours;

b. Excessive run / idle time;
c. Speeding infringements;
d. Route travel overview/replay with unauthorized routes travelled (authorized routes will need to
be defined);
e. Over revving;
f. Harsh acceleration and braking events; and
g. Crash buffer report.

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3.7 Event Management and Reporting
As part of established Location/Business/Project R3 plans, procedures shall be in place to identify, reduce
the risk and consequence of, respond to, and manage all foreseeable road transport emergencies. Event
reporting and investigation will follow the requirements as outlined in HSE Event Reporting and
Investigation Standard MS-AS-STD-0031. Where there is reasonable cause, any driver involved in an
accident while driving on Company business should undergo a medical review, targeted to investigate and
control any contributing health-related factors, before recommencing future driving duties.

All accidents and events involving a Company or Personal Vehicle being used on Company business must be
reported by the vehicle driver to their immediate supervisor no matter how minor the event.

A driver involved in an event whilst driving on company business may be required to take post-event driver
training. The location management will determine the level of training required based on local laws, the
type of event, nature of event, or frequency of event.

3.8 Audit and Review

The audit and review of road transport shall be integrated as per the business assurance schedule. In the
consideration of road transport assurance, the identified risk and security control measures will be
reviewed for effectiveness/implementation.

3.8.1 Records
Road transport records shall be kept in accordance with the Record Retention and Destruction Policy. These
records shall include reports of road safety audits and reviews, road transport event investigations and
follow-up of actions, staff licensing and training, vehicle maintenance and service reports, vehicle
registration and licensing and journey management plans.

4. Responsibilities

Responsibility Action

Company Management The implementation of this Standard is the responsibility of Company management
including Managing Directors, other Directors/Executives and Business Line
Leaders.
Company managers are responsible for the application of and compliance with this
Standard at work businesses where they have operational responsibilities.
Contractors are responsible for their personnel, and their subcontractor’s
personnel, compliance with this Standard.

Supervisor Supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day application of this Standard.
Supervisors shall challenge the need for staff to drive on company business and
where required assess the transportation mode (land, road and rail, air, marine) to
minimize the risk to as low as reasonably practicable. Prior to any journey, the
supervisor shall ensure staff have the proper qualification and has undertaken
applicable training to travel the journey safely.

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Company Personnel Company personnel have a responsibility to comply with this Standard. All
personnel have a duty of care, to their team and others in relation to the
application and maintenance of this Standard, for work they, their team or others
undertake.
All drivers within scope of this Standard are responsible for the safe operation of
the vehicle and its passengers and compliance with this Standard. Under no
circumstance should anyone operate a motor vehicle if they believe it is not in safe
working condition.

5. Definitions

Word / Phrase Definition

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) A wheeled or tracked motor vehicle designed primarily for travel on unprepared
surfaces such as open country and marshland, but does not include a snowmobile,
farming or construction machinery. May include: four-wheel quads, eight-wheel
muskeg buggies, etc.

Authorized Passenger Authorized passengers in company vehicles are limited to:

 Company employees or employees of all subsidiaries,

 Consultants or subcontractors to the Company when on Company business,

 Company customers or potential customers, Company suppliers, and others on

legitimate Company business.
 The operator’s immediate family and others, if authorized by their Manager.

Blood Alcohol Content BAC is usually expressed as a percentage of alcohol in the blood e.g. a 0.10 means
(BAC) that 0.10% (one tenth of one percent) of a person blood by volume is alcohol. For
purposes of law enforcement, blood alcohol content is used to define intoxication
and provides a rough measure of impairment.

Defensive Driving An approach to driving that seeks to minimize exposure to risks through
anticipation of these risks and adopting specific techniques to avoid them.

Drivers – Low Frequency Company and Contractor personnel who undertake infrequent business driving (i.e.
drive less than 7,500 km (4,660 miles) per year).

Drivers – High Frequency Company and Contractor personnel who undertake frequent business driving (i.e.
drive greater than 7,500 km (4,660 miles) per year).

Drivers – Bus/Coach Company and Contractor personnel who drive a bus or coach irrespective of
mileage travelled and transports personnel to and from locations/work
sites/businesses. All bus/coach drivers must be licensed/ accredited to drive such
vehicles.

Drivers – Heavy Goods Company and Contractor personnel who drive a heavy goods vehicle irrespective of
Vehicles mileage travelled and is licensed/ accredited to drive such vehicles; and

Heavy Goods Vehicles Designed to carry goods and have a maximum kerb weight exceeding 3.5 tonne
(HGV) (3,500kgs, 7716lbs). when in normal use and travelling on a road laden

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High Risk Country As defined by World Health Organization (WHO) - Global Status Report on Road
Safety 2018 were a country rate of road fatality per 100,00 population is listed as
>20.0. A country not referenced in this Report or where there is no recorded road
fatality rate from lack of available data is classified as a high-risk country.

High Risk Journey Journey route where there are several high-risk conditions which may include (but
are not limited to) remote location travel, night driving, off road environment,
extreme weather (snow/ice, very high winds, flood, heat) and driver security issues.

Inertia Reel Seatbelt A car seat belt that can unwind freely from a small metal drum at the side of the
seat but locks if the car stops suddenly

IVMS An electronic device that can record and store information about the operation of a
vehicle as well as driver information.

Journey Travel (irrespective of distance) undertaken between two or more locations by

road, air or marine transportation means.

Journey Management Plan A documented outline of the journey to be undertaken, identifying the route and
associated risks involved and mitigating actions.

Light and Passenger All licensed vehicles with a curb weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes (3,500kgs,
Vehicles 7716lbs) and excluding motor cycles, buses, heavy goods vehicles, mobile plant
(e.g. forklifts, cranes, graders) and all-terrain vehicles (e.g. snow mobiles, tractors).

Mobile Communication A portable computing and communications device with information storage
Device capability (e.g., notebook/laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs),
cellular telephones, pagers, digital cameras, and audio recording devices).

New Car Assessment Regionally based and globally recognized independent research and testing
Program (NCAP) programs that assess the safety characteristics of a motor vehicle under the
number of different crash scenarios. Usually expressed as a Star rating between 1 –
5 Stars with 5 Stars being the safest rated vehicle.

Non-production Vehicle A vehicle that has been appreciably modified from the manufacturer’s original
production specifications (i.e. modification of vehicle suspension systems, safety
systems, or engines). Examples include ‘dune buggies’, ‘monster trucks’, ‘low-
riders’ vehicles with racing engines, etc. These vehicles are not permitted to
operate on company business.

Off road A driving surface which is not conventionally paved/prepared such as sand, gravel,
riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks and other natural terrain.

Passenger Buses and An approved motor vehicle fitted, equipped and constructed to carry passengers
Coaches and has seating capacity to carry more than 8 passengers (including the driver).

Remote Location Is an area that is more than 1.5 hours distance from a population center for
immediate help. This distance may be amended to suit local conditions due to the
quality of roads/tracks, communication difficulties, distance from first aid/recovery
facilities, natural, climatic or environmental hazards.

Road A road is an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed/used
primarily for the driving or riding of vehicles, whether on payment of a fee or
otherwise. All publicly gazetted roads are included. Roads are typically smoothed,
paved, or otherwise prepared to allow easy travel but can include unpaved and
gravel in its construction (also see ‘Off road’).

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R3 / R3 System The short form names for the Worley Ready, Response and Recovery System; the
company’s integrated protection, business resilience and critical incident
management system comprising the company’s approach to crisis, emergency,
business continuity and security management.

Supplementary Restraint Designed to complement conventional safety restraints, provides cushioning with
System impact against a hard surface; e.g. airbag cushions against a steering wheel.

Two Way Radio Radio that can both transmit and receive usually fitted with a ‘push to talk’ button.
Operate on fixed Radio Frequency (RF) channels; each channel is used for a
separate purpose the radio operates on one channel at a time. Includes ‘walkie
talkie’.

Vehicle Vehicle on any journey conducted on behalf of the Company (including privately
owned vehicles). A vehicle can also include a trailer required to be towed whilst
performing company business.

Vehicle Gross Weight The overall weight of the vehicle and containing all passengers, its maximum rated
load and a full tank of fuel.

Vehicle Insurance Also known as auto insurance, GAP insurance, car insurance, or motor insurance) is
insurance purchased for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road vehicles. Its
primary use is to provide financial protection against physical damage and/or bodily
injury resulting from traffic collisions and against liability that could also arise
therefrom.

Vehicles Owned, In relation to vehicles of any type:

Contracted or Leased
 Owned means owned by the Company.

 Contracted means owned by a contractor and temporarily assigned to company

activities under a contract.
Leased means vehicle leased by the Company (not including personal lease options
cars offered as part of an employee’s benefit package.

Vehicle - Privately owned A vehicle privately owned and controlled by an employee who during their
and used on Company employment and following management approval, uses their vehicle for company
Business. purposes. Maintenance of a Privately-Owned Vehicle is the responsibility of the
vehicle owner, not the Company (Mileage/kilometre reimbursement allowance
includes costs associated with vehicle maintenance). At all times the vehicle must
comply and be operated in line with the requirements of the Vehicle and Driving
Standard when used on company business.

Vehicle - Company owned A company owned, and controlled vehicle allocated to an employee who during
and used for personal their employment and following management approval has use of this vehicle on
purposes personal time. At all times the vehicle must comply and be operated in line with the
requirements of the Vehicle and Driving Standard.

Vehicle - Pool/Communal A company owned, and controlled vehicle used for company business and operated
by multiple users.

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6. References

Document Number Document Name

MS-HS-STD-0029 Traffic Management Standard

MS-HS-STD-0063 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) and Snowmobile Standard

MS-AS-CHK-0035 Vehicle Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

MS-AS-STD-0025 Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Standard

MS-AS-STD-0012 Fatigue Management Standard

MS-AS-STD-0024 Fitness to Work Standard

MS-HS-STD-0062 Loading and Unloading Standard

MS-AS-FRM-0036 Journey Risk Assessment and Management Plan Form

MS-HS-STD-0047 Lone and Remote Workers Standard

MS-AS-FRM-0034 HSE Land Transport Risk Assessment Recording Tool

MS-HS-STD-0100 Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Standard

MS-AS-STD-0031 HSE Event Reporting and Investigation Standard

MS-CX-PRO-0013 Information Retention and Disposal Procedure

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Appendix A. Additional Guidance
Driver Training Programs

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A.1 Driver Training Programs

A.1.1 Hazard Perception Training

All Company personnel who are required to drive on company business must undertake a general driving
awareness hazard perception and evaluation session. This may be delivered via a Worley approved
computer based online course where drivers undergo a theory-based assessment of their understanding of
the driving task and hazard awareness or delivered as part of the Defensive Driver Training as described in
Section A.1.2.

A.1.2 Defensive Driver Training

All Company personnel identified as a High Frequency, Heavy Goods or Passenger Bus/Coach driver shall
complete a Worley approved and certified defensive driver training (practical) course which shall include
following key defensive driving principles:

Review of company policies and Standards related to driving;

◼ Defensive driving techniques;

◼ Journey management techniques;
◼ Alertness and fatigue management;
◼ Effects of medication and substance abuse;
◼ Vehicle restraint systems and safety equipment;
◼ Pre-trip checks and proper seating position;
◼ Local driving hazards (including personal security), regulations and culture;
◼ Commentary on driving performance; and
◼ Assessment of driving skill and behavior.
The need for refresher training and assessment shall be based on a driver’s performance and risk exposure,
with a refresher at least every two years following the initial training.

A.1.3 Specific Driver Training

Additional driver training for high-risk environments (i.e. travelling on unsealed roads or in high security risk
locations) specialized driver training should be considered.

A.1.3.1 Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Competency Requirements

A minimum Standard of competency is required for all drivers operating four-wheel drive vehicles either on
unsealed gravel roads or other off-road terrain and tracks. Competency is usually attained through a
combination of formal training and driving experience in a similar environment.

The minimum level of formal driver training required by four-wheel drive operators is:

1. Completion of a four-wheel drive course that complies with the requirements of the business and
which incorporates driver instruction and practical experience on unsealed or gravel roads. The total

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 length of the course must be at least one-half day.

The minimum level of experience for drivers of four-wheel drive vehicles on unsealed or gravel roads is:

Either

2. A minimum of three months experience as a passenger in an off-road driving environment on unsealed

roads AND one month driving experience on the project under supervision / instruction. This
experience must be recorded in a personal drivers’ log book.

Or

3. A minimum of three months experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles on unsealed or gravel roads.
This experience must be able to be verified by the person’s immediate supervisor on the project or job
where the experience was obtained. Records shall be retained.

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