To promote fleet safety, consider these key points:

• Vehicle Condition: Regularly check vehicles for safe operating condition at the beginning of each shift, including brakes, lights, steering, tires, seat belts, and safety devices [1]. Correct any defects before use [1].
• Equipment and Load Security: Ensure tools and materials are secured to prevent movement during transport [2]. Secure loads to prevent shifting, especially during emergency stops [3].
• Visibility: Equip vehicles with operable headlights and taillights when visibility is limited [2]. For vehicles with obstructed rear views, use a reverse signal alarm or an observer [2].
• Passenger Safety: Ensure all employees being transported are in designated seats with seat belts or safety harnesses [4]. Do not allow riding on tailboards or running boards [4].
• Roll-Over Protection: Provide and maintain Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) on open-top off-road vehicles [4].
• Tire Safety: Regularly inspect tires and ensure they meet minimum tread depth requirements [5]. Do not operate vehicles with exposed ply or belt material, tread or sidewall separation, or cuts exposing the ply [5].
• Safe Operation: Train employees in the safe operation of each vehicle type they are authorized to drive [4]. Ensure operators have valid driver's licenses [4] and report any unsafe conditions immediately [4].
• Traffic Control: Implement traffic control measures at emergency scenes, including emergency warning lights, traffic cones, and personnel [5].
• Powered Mobile Equipment: Ensure that a motor vehicle or unit of powered mobile equipment that may be used in such a way that a worker other than the operator may be placed at risk by an unexpected reverse movement is equipped with a suitable warning device that operates automatically when the vehicle or equipment starts to move in reverse [6].

By following these guidelines, you can significantly improve fleet safety and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.