Safety Checklist: Lot Safety

Inventory lots, parking lots, and holding lots are the backbone of your business, and need to be kept safe. Here are A few basic safety checks keep your lots up to code, and keep them safe for employees and customers.

Physical environment

• Posted Speed Limit

Post and inform employees of the "allowable" speed limit on the lot and inside facility buildings. In addition, ensure that all vendors and contract employees adhere to the posted speed limit.

• Blind Spots on Property

Establish driving routes on the property that do not have blind spots, blind turns, or other unsafe conditions.

Employee Driving Practices

• Drivers and Cell Phones

All facility employees need to practice safe driving techniques. This included eliminating the use of cell phones while operating customer or company vehicles. All shuttle and parts truck drivers may be equipped with hand free devices.

• Use Seatbelts

Employees should wear seat belts whenever operating motor vehicles.

• Make Specific Test Drive Routes Available

If employees will be driving or accompanying customers in vehicles, there should be a specific test drive route.

Paperwork

• Safe Driver Training Completed

Safe Driver training should be completed by all new hires within 30 days of hire.

• Golf Cart Safe Driving

Post Safe Operating Rules in the cab of each golf cart. Ensure that all employees who drive golf carts adhere to the rules.

• Check DMV Records Annually

Use a system with the DMV or the insurance carrier to have all employee DMV records checked before hire and on an ongoing basis. Employees without a valid driver's license should never be permitted to drive company or customer vehicles.