Reference no: EM133142425

A marketing distribution company which operates 82 vans, and is involved in the distribution and delivery of consumer products, has recently had a spate of vehicle road accidents. During the last three months, five drivers have died and fifteen have received injuries, out of which four are in critical condition. An investigation has revealed that H & S policies, particularly those related to driving and transportation are unclear. Safe operating procedures were not defined, and communicated to the drivers. Vehicles are not being maintained properly, some had defective brakes and lights, worn out tyres, and even regular servicing was not being done on time. In most cases, the vehicles are overloaded. Driver timings exceed the allowable hours permitted per week. Drivers had not received any H & S training before being deputed on the vehicles. Communication and reporting of accidents was delayed, and timely assistance which could have saved lives was late in reaching the accident sites due to poor coordination and lack of timely information.

Imagine you have been hired as the new H & S Manager by the company.

1. Explain the steps that you will take to develop, document and communicate the H & S policies for the company's Transport Department.

2. Describe how you will work with the HR department of the company to determine the training needs of drivers, their training objectives, how you will plan and design the training program, decide on the training methods, and evaluate the training