Toolbox Talk 2015

Journey Management

Journey Management

• What is journey management?

• When should we consider using journey management?

• Isn’t journey management complicated?

Is this trip worth your life … or someone else’s?

Journey Management In Action• Pre trip

What are things we need to consider to prepare for a successful journey?

▫ Driver

▫ Weather

▫ Vehicle

▫ Route

▫ Traffic

▫ Game plan

▫ Journey manager▫ Communications▫ Convoy▫ Dozers / chains▫ Emergency plans▫ Meeting point(s)▫ Fuel / food / rest points▫ Review rules and

procedures▫ Other

Journey Management In Action• En route

What do we need to consider while driving?▫ Seatbelts – all persons, all the time▫ No cell phones, etc.▫ Manage alertness and fatigue▫ Be vigilant / adjust to conditions▫ Drive to avoid crashes, damage and delays▫ Maintain planned communications / convoy procedures▫ Check loads and other vehicle conditions

Journey Management In Action• Post trip

What do we need to consider at the end of a trip?▫ Park safely and securely▫ Notify journey manager upon arrival▫ Secure load as appropriate▫ Inspect vehicle and initiate repairs▫ Communicate road / weather conditions to other drivers▫ Plan for adequate quality rest prior to next trip

• A successful journey management is one with no delays, damage or injuries

• Successful journeys come from proper planning and execution

• Journey management is actually quite easy if you’re willing to take the time

Driving is the leading cause of fatalities in our industry.

Your family and friends are waiting for you.

Conclusion