Driver Customer Site Safety Briefing

Inspection template for confirming drivers have been briefed on customer site safety requirements, including speed limits, pedestrian awareness, dock leveler safety, and PPE expectations.

Briefing Verification

• Driver received customer site safety briefing
  Verify the driver was briefed on the customer site's safety rules and operating expectations before arrival or site entry.
• Briefing covered site-specific traffic flow and restricted areas
  Confirm the driver was informed of approved routes, no-go zones, staging areas, and any one-way traffic patterns.
• Driver acknowledged briefing understanding
  Confirm the driver verbally acknowledged understanding of the site safety requirements and will comply with them.

Vehicle Movement and Speed Control

• Site speed limit communicated to driver
  Record the posted or customer-specified maximum speed limit communicated during the briefing.
• Driver instructed to maintain safe following distance and controlled speed
  Confirm the driver was told to operate at walking pace where required, avoid sudden maneuvers, and maintain safe separation from other vehicles and equipment.
• Driver instructed to stop and yield to site traffic controls
  Verify the driver understands stop signs, barriers, spotter directions, and any site traffic control devices must be obeyed.
• Vehicle hazard lights and parking requirements reviewed
  Confirm the driver was instructed on when to use hazard lights, where to park, and how to secure the vehicle when stopped.

Pedestrian Awareness and Dock Safety

• Driver briefed on pedestrian awareness and right-of-way
  Confirm the driver was instructed to watch for pedestrians, yield where required, and avoid blind spots and congested walkways.
• Dock leveler safety requirements reviewed
  Verify the driver was briefed on safe dock leveler use, including staying clear of moving equipment, waiting for authorization, and not entering unsafe dock areas.
• Trailer restraint or wheel chock procedure explained
  Confirm the driver was informed of the customer procedure for trailer restraint, wheel chocks, dock locks, or other securement controls before loading or unloading.
• Driver instructed to remain clear of dock edges and moving equipment
  Verify the driver understands the requirement to keep clear of dock edges, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other moving equipment unless authorized and controlled.

PPE and Site Compliance

• Required PPE expectations communicated
  Select all PPE items the customer site requires the driver to wear or carry.
• Driver confirmed required PPE is available and worn
  Confirm the driver has the required PPE on hand and is wearing it as required by the customer site.
• Site rules for smoking, phones, and restricted behaviors reviewed
  Verify the driver was briefed on any customer restrictions such as smoking, phone use, photography, food and drink, or other prohibited behaviors.
• Emergency contact and escalation procedure reviewed
  Confirm the driver was told who to contact and what to do if a hazard, incident, spill, or access issue occurs at the customer site.