SAFETY IS A PRIORITY IN ALL OUR VEHICLE USE

Monax is committed to the safety of all employees and contractors and will ensure that all vehicles owned or used by the company are safe and driven safely to prevent road accidents and injuries.

Safety

All vehicles owned or used by Monax will be:

• Covered by current registration and current insurance
• Driven by drivers holding a current driving licence and covered by the insurance
• Regularly inspected and maintained. The inspection and maintenance shall include all safety features and verifying compliance with emission and noise regulations.

Safe Driving

All drivers of vehicles owned or used by the company shall undergo a recognised Defensive Driving training course. Regular update courses are mandatory.

All drivers of 4-wheel drive vehicles shall undergo a recognised off-road driving and vehicle maintenance course. Regular update courses are mandatory.

Drivers of company vehicles required to drive for long distances or long periods of time shall undergo an awareness program on the hazards of driver fatigue and on the measures to prevent the adverse effects of fatigue.

Safety Features

It is mandatory that all vehicles are equipped with the following:

• Seat belts
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Repair tools, as appropriate
• Remote areas safety kits and tools, GPS and satellite phone.

Accidents

Monax requires that any vehicle accident shall be immediately reported and investigated.

Remote Areas Daily Log-in

All employees travelling by vehicle into remote areas will be equipped with appropriate communication systems and lodge a travel itinerary with the Safety Log-in Officer.

Every vehicle will carry an electronic position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), a mobile telephone (if working within mobile range), and a satellite telephone.

Log-in must be made every day at an agreed time, including weekends, and, for a person working alone, every morning and afternoon.