Do you make Journey Management part of your regular safety meetings? Are any of your staff travelling as part of their workday?
A good Journey Management plan ensures staff are accounted for if they are travelling outside their regular area of work. Items to consider in the plan may include:
- Driver (and alternate driver if applicable) with valid operating license for type of vehicle – example Class 5, Class 1…
- Any passengers that will accompany the driver.
- The departure date and time.
- Period at which drivers are to call in for delays – ex. 30 min, 45 minutes, 1 hour, etc.
- Vehicle they are travelling in – add vehicle identification such as plate number, make and model, company vehicle ID number.
- The specific travel route if there is more than one way to move from point A to B, and their confirmed accommodations along the route if overnight travel is necessary. Add potential rest breaks/fuelling stops.
- Inspection of vehicle – All companies should have a vehicle inspection checklist or form.
- Specific risks and mitigations required for this trip – list risks and solutions.
- The driver(s) Emergency Response Plan for various scenarios should an emergency arise – Include fully charged cell phone for 911, pre-arranged company emergency contacts, satellite radio if out of cell service in remote areas. This plan should also include emergency travel kit with at minimum: blanket, source of heat and light, first aid supplies, food and water for travel delays, weather appropriate clothing.
The Company’s Journey Management Plan will help to identify where to start looking should someone not reach their prescribed destination or perform a call-in for delays.
Are you doing Journey Management? What about post travel assessments for potential improvements?
Did you know a Journey Management plan can be used for personal travel as well? It helps to inform family members where you should be at specified times during long distance travel and add to your personal safety.
