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0 SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR CONTRACTORS WORKING AT RETAIL PETROLEUM/CONVENIENCE FACILITIES 15 5.3 COMPANIES' DRIVING PROCEDURES In addition to these requirements,it is the employer's responsibility to assure that drivers understand and follow their policies for the safe operation of motor vehicles. 5.4 MOBILE PHONE PROCEDURES 5.4.1 Mobile Phones While Driving Mobile telephone use by the driver of a motor vehicle is strictly prohibited while the vehicle is in motion.This includes receiving incoming calls. • A mobile phone maybe left in the on position while the vehicle is in motion to alert the driver of an incoming call,however, the call shall not be answered. • To retrieve messages and return calls,a driver shall stop the vehicle in a safe location off the road and away from traffic. 5.4.2 Speaker Phone or Hands-free Phones Mobile phones in vehicles may have an installed speaker or hands-free kit installed.Using this speaker to answer a call,or using the hands-free equipment to make or answer a call is prohibited unless the driver stops the vehicle in a safe location off the road and away from traffic. 5.4.3 Multitasking While Driving Drivers are also discouraged from other forms of"multi-tasking"(e.g.eating,reading,note-taking,use of other electronic devices etc.)as these all impair the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. 5.5 PROPER PLACES TO PARK WHILE ON THE SITE 5.5.1 Parking Workers may not park vehicles on-site where they will interfere;with safe entry or exit from any building.Workers may not park vehicles on-site where they will interfere with the cashier's view of the gasoline fueling operations.Special consideration should be given to avoiding the following situations: • Restricting exit and entrance to the facility. • Restricting normal customer vehicle or pedestrian traffic patterns. • Screening customer view of traffic while exiting. • Restricting movements of delivery trucks. • Restricting access to customer services(e.g.car wash,air,water,vacuum,phone,etc.). Observe all posted parking regulations.Many sites do not allow parking at the main ID sign,unless the vehicle needs to be parked there for service work. 5.5.2 Backing Hazards Drivers shall assure that there are no hazards behind their vehicles prior to backing the vehicle.Use a spotter if necessary. 5.5.3 Entering and Exiting Vehicles Use only approved handholds and footholds when getting in and out of vehicles.When entering and exiting from vehicles,drivers shall be aware of traffic hazards. 5.6 DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRACTICES All drivers shall be appropriately licensed,trained and medically fit to operate the vehicle.