Journey Management

Toolbox Talk 2015

Journey Management

· What is journey management?

- Doing what you need to do to ensure you get from point A to point B on time without having a crash, causing a crash or losing a load

· When should we consider using journey management?

- All trips, on and off the job

· Isn’t journey management complicated?

- Not really …

· Is this trip necessary?

· Where am I going

· How should I get there

· What driving conditions can I expect to encounter

· What could go wrong

· What should I do about it before I leave

· What will I do about it during the trip

Journey management in action …

· Pre trip – what do we need to consider to a safe trip? Discuss each as appropriate to operations.

· Driver
· Weather
· Vehicle / · Route
· Traffic
· Game Plan / / - Journey manager
- Communications
- Convoy
- Dozers / chains
- Emergency plans
- Meeting point(s)
- Fuel / food / rest points
- Review rules and procedures
- Other

En route – what do we need to consider while driving? Discuss each as appropriate to operations.

- Seatbelts – all persons, all the time

- No cell phones, etc.

- Manage alertness and fatigue

- Be vigilant / adjust to conditions

- Drive to avoid crashes, damage and delays

- Maintain planned communications / convoy procedures

- Check loads and other vehicle conditions

- Other?

· Post trip – what do we need to consider at the end of the trip? Discuss each as appropriate to operations.

- Park safely and securely

- Notify journey manager upon arrival

- Secure load as appropriate

- Inspect vehicle and initiate repairs

- Communicate road / weather conditions to other drivers

- Plan for adequate quality rest prior to next trip

- Other?

Conclusion

· A successful journey management is one with no delays, damage or injuries

· Successful journeys come from proper planning and execution

· Journey management is actually quite easy if you’re willing to take the time and give
it some thought

Your family and friends are waiting for you.

Follow-up notes