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• Do these criteria include: Written Policies and Procedures

a. Background checks In today’s business environment, you can serve
your winery well by documenting how you expect
b. Drug screening your business to be run and how you expect your
drivers to operate. Does your documentation
c. A review of past work records include?

d. A 3-year review of each person’s MVR • A written driver safety program with:
(Motor Vehicle Record) to rule out any disquali-
fying offenses a. Requirements for 100% seat belt use?

b. Rules prohibiting distracted driving?
• Do you stipulate that failure to participate in
MVR screening could result in denial of employ- c. Reporting rules for any moving violations?
ment, loss of employment or loss of driving
privileges? d. Rules on permitted use of winery vehicles?

Driver Evaluation • Is your program written in a clear and concise
manner?
Even though most of your employees can proba-
bly drive, determining which candidates are accept- • Are these rules readily available and easy to
able is important in managing your driving risks. Do obtain in an organized, neat and easy to use
you: format?

• Verify their drivers’ license is valid and current • Do you assure that all drivers are thoroughly
in their state of residence. familiar with the rules and is their knowledge
tested? Do drivers sign an acknowledgement
• Hire only experienced drivers with a minimum confirming they will follow all these rules?
of 2 years driving experience
• Are your rules vigorously enforced?
• Check references provided
Orientation and Training
• Know if candidates have the ability to under-
stand both oral and written instructions? Driver training presents some great opportunities
for your winery to better manage your driving
• Disqualify drivers with three (3) or more viola- exposures.
tions in 3 years
• In order to be effective, training should:
• Disqualify drivers with two (2) or more prevent-
able accidents* in 3 years. a. Be recurring.

• Require compliance with a drug & alcohol test- b. Use a variety of methods to communicate
ing program. your information.

• Disqualify any driver convicted of any alcohol or • Daily 5-minute safety talks.
drug related offences.
• Posters
• Maintain an up to date list of authorized drivers
• Paycheck stuffers
• Have a procedure to assure your drivers main-
tain an acceptable MVR during their employ- • Safety meetings
ment.

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