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0 0 t-771% <br /> Field Operations Policy and Procedures Lffjo <br /> 11.3 Vehicle Operation <br /> Policy. Vehicles must be operated in a safe manner at all times. In addition to the procedures <br /> below, all Company representatives that operate a vehicle on Company business must meet the <br /> Company's Driver EligibilityRequirements. <br /> Procedure. <br /> 1. General: <br /> a. Drivers familiarize themselves with vehicles prior to using them for the first time. <br /> b. When operating a vehicle on Company business, all dispatched drivers carry: <br /> i. Current and legible destination directions (electronic or paper) when <br /> transporting decedents and client families. <br /> ii. Their driver's license. <br /> iii. A communication device that remains active during all times that the dispatched <br /> personnel are on duty. If it is necessary to use the communication device, pull <br /> over and park the vehicle. Texting and/or sending and reading emails are <br /> prohibited while operating any vehicle. <br /> c. Ensure that infants and small children are properly secured in child safety seats <br /> (provided and installed by the family). <br /> d. Do not take professional vehicles to restaurants (including fast food drive-throughs) <br /> unless traveling out of town. Check with the Location Manager for the policy with <br /> respect to operational vehicles. <br /> e. Prior to leaving the dispatching location, check the fuel level on the vehicle. Fill the <br /> fuel tank if it is half full or less. <br /> f. Always turn off the radio and air conditioner/heater before exiting the vehicle. <br /> g. Lock all vehicles and return keys. <br /> h. When not in use, store all vehicle keys in a secure location with limited access. <br /> 2. Transfers: <br /> a. Conduct decedent removal transfers and transportation of a decedent to a funeral <br /> home, cemetery, crematory, airport, etc. after mortuary services have been provided <br /> utilizing operational vehicles that are equipped with restraints to prevent movement <br /> of the decedent, casket or container during transport. <br /> Version 2.1 Page 51 of 70 Revised:07/10/2015 <br /> Document Owner:Operations Support ©2015 SCI Funeral&Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative,Inc. <br />