Safety Alert - Safe Use of Mobile Phones at Work
Using a mobile phone whilst driving you’re four times more likely to crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.
As of 01/12/2003 it came into force that it is illegal to use mobile phones or hand held devices (other than a two way radio) whilst driving. From February 27, 2007 the penalty for using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving increased to £100 - £150 fine and 3-6 penalty points added to the drivers’ licences for HGV drivers breaking this law.
Not only is it the law also but also Company Policy that you must be stationary before using any hand held mobile devices.
All vehicles have Bluetooth technology – PLEASE USE IT!!
In recent times a HGV driver has been arrested, for four accounts of death by dangerous driving on the A34 – he was changing music on his phone when the accident happened. Not only is he facing up to 9 years in prison, but he will probably never forgive himself. – Always stop and think of the consequences before picking up a phone or mobile device.
NO phone call is that important that it can’t wait until you stop – If you suspect that you have an important call coming in, STOP at your earliest convenience to return the call.
