GHCL Digest-APRIL 2018

Sustainability - Be SAFE- Drive Smart!
This month from the sustainability desk, we have come up with an ar cle to enlighten our readers on safety
while travelling on road. We want to encourage employees to take measures that ensure minimal risk while
travelling with comfort. Safety is important at all mes and not just confined to factory boundaries. Risks and
hazards are present all around us. This ar cle shall focus mainly on the measures that can be taken to minimize
risk related to safety while traveling on road.
As per sta s cs from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the number of road crash deaths have increased
by 31% from 2007 to 2017, and that of fatal road crashes have increased by 25.6% in the same period.
Irresponsibility of drivers is the top contributor to road crash deaths, accoun ng for 80.3% deaths out of the
total road crash fatali es in 2016.
Top three causes of road accident fatali es accorded to responsibility of drivers are – speeding, over-taking
and intake of alcohol. Thus, it is utmost important to be vigilant and careful while travelling/driving.
Below men oned are few important road safety ps to be followed at all mes.
· Before you drive/ride a vehicle ensure that:
· The vehicle is properly licensed,
· It has a valid insurance policy,
· You/driver has the valid and appropriate licence to drive the vehicle.
· Speed should be adjusted according to the road condi ons.
· Driver should ensure safe speed and observe the speed limit.
· Always wear your seat belt and ensure that your co-passengers do the same.
· Do NOT drink and drive.
· Try to avoid driving a er dark if possible.
· The driver should have a good rest before star ng journey especially the long ones.
· Take safety breaks every 2 hours or 200kms
· Do not use/ or let driver use a mobile phone while driving.
· Overtake with due care.
· Do not tailgate- “The Two second rule”
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