Road Safety Procedure

including Journey Management, Vehicle Inspection List and Risk Assessment

Road Safety Procedure (RSP) outlines the logistics for road safety applications for all worksites.
Major aims are:
• Drawing attention to the need of risk level decreasing
• Providing adequate routine maintenance
• Selecting experienced qualified drivers supported by regular training and communication
exercises, regularly adhering to road safety policy and complying with the road traffic laws
of the Sultanate of Oman and Royal Oman Police traffic rules and regulations.
This procedure has been developed with using the best practices. There are 2 main parts: Driver
and Vehicle.
General obligations:
Any individual involved in traffic, either in or on a vehicle as a driver or as a passenger, or as a
pedestrian is obliged to:
• behave in a way that will not disturb, endanger or harm self and/or other people or assets in
traffic.
• to take all necessary precautions to avoid or stop dangerous situations initiated by other
participants in traffic; if by doing this he will not endanger himself/herself or other people, or
where the course of action is intended to reduce the level of danger, or seriousness of the
probable harm.
• to help people that are in need of help; if by doing this he will not endanger self or other
people.
Developing road safety program in accordance with this Standard. This program shall include, but
not limited to the following:
• Journey Management
• Commuting policy and requirements
• Driver requirements including training
• Vehicle requirements
• Motor vehicle incident investigation
• Emergency response specific to road safety
• Consequence management
• Auditing requirements
Requirements for drivers:
• Have a valid ROP license for the type of vehicle is used.
• Have a valid Defensive Driving Permit (DD01 and DD03) for the type of vehicle is used.
Permits are obtained in a certified training institution upon successfully passing the Defensive
Training assessment.
• Drivers minimum age is 21 years old and work experience is 3 years for light vehicle with
PDO specs.
• Be physically and mentally fit to drive the vehicle. Medical fitness is approved by a qualified
doctor.
Drivers roles and responsibilities:
• Before starting the engine

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• After starting the engine but before driving
• General driving
• At stops and rest areas (mid-journey)
• End of the journey
• Parking, reversing and manoeuvring
• Driving on graded roads
• Driving during adverse weather conditions include, but not limited to dust, rain, fog etc
• In case of motor vehicle incident
• Vehicle breakdown and recovery
• Passengers
• Pedestrians

Part A
Drivers Roles and Responsibilities in Details:
1. Before starting the engine:
• Ensure the driver has authorisation for using the vehicle
• Ensure he is physically and mentally fit to drive the vehicle (had enough rest, he is not sick,
under the influence of alcohol, illegal substances, or medications that can reduce his driving
abilities).
• Refuse to drive if he is not feeling fit (empowered to stop unsafe act).
• Ensure that he has with him his valid ROP driving license and valid Driving Permit for the
type of vehicle he is intending to drive.
• Ensure that the vehicle he is intending to use has a valid ROP registration card (mulkia) and
valid RAS inspection certificate,
• Ensure he is equipped with all necessary SHOC and TREM cards according to the vehicle
load, if carrying Flammable/Hazardous substances.
• Ensure he is using his own IVMS driver identification key.
• Ensure that he has taken his Journey Plan if the journey he is planning to make is longer than
20 km one way, or unless exempted from the Journey Management procedure. The journeys
exempted from the Journey Management Procedure are: o journeys within the Muscat Capital
Area or within other towns, if more than 95% of the journey is on blacktop road, a) journeys
between a seismic camp and the seismic work-area or the airstrip under radio control, b)
journeys under the radio (or telephone) control of the Local or Corporate Emergency Base
Controller, c) journeys managed under the Convoy Movement Procedure.
• Perform the daily vehicle check using a Daily Vehicle Checklist forms (attached).
• Report to the Journey Manager any defects found during the daily check, these defects must
be reported and documented in writing, including when the defect has been corrected.
• For journeys that are not subject of the formal Safe Journey Management Procedure, the driver
must report any defects to the concerned Transport Supervisor. Such defect reports are part of
the maintenance record of the vehicle and must be kept, together with details of the remedial
action taken, for at least 12 months with the vehicle maintenance records.
• Ensure the load is secured as per the industry standards (for example,SP2001 - PDO HSE
Specification for Load Safety and Restraining).

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• Ensure that the load extremity is marked with retro-reflective chevron markers and illuminated
as necessary at the extremity of the load, if any part of the load extends beyond the width or
length of the vehicle.
• Report any problem with the load security to his supervisor.
• Refuse to drive if the vehicle is in such a condition that it is dangerous to use it, or the load is
not secured as per the industry standards (for example, SP2001 - PDO HSE Specification for
Load Safety and Restraining).
• For driving light vehicle wear suitable sturdy footwear; such footwear must hold behind the
heel (no sandals or loose shoes).
• For driving any light or heavy bus, or any heavy vehicle, wear safety shoes and coveralls.
• Remove any loose items from the vehicle cab.
2. After starting the engine but before driving:
• Ensure the fuel tank is full.
• Check the AC is functioning.
• Ensure the seat is adjusted correctly.
• Adjust all rear-view mirrors correctly.
• For light vehicles, perform a test of the handbrake and footbrake.
• He may then notify his Journey Manager of staring the journey if he is being journey managed.
• Ensure all vehicle occupants are wearing the seatbelt correctly.
3. While driving:
• Comply with Omani road traffic law.
• Drive defensively as taught in the DD training courses.
• Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of not less than 3 seconds behind the vehicle
ahead, at all speeds, but increasing the separation to 4 seconds or more in all adverse
conditions.
• If stopping in a queue of traffic, ensure sufficient distance is kept from the vehicle in front
(tyres on tarmac).
• Always be attentive to all other road users.
• Comply with posted speed limits and road signs.
• Drivers shall not engage a cruise control at any time during a journey (if a vehicle is equipped
with it).
• Always drive at an appropriate speed for the prevailing road and weather conditions.
• Give way to other vehicles at junctions in accordance with signs and rules.
• Signal / indicate before making any turn or lateral change of position on any road.
• Always hold the steering firmly, to prevent a rollover if a tyre blow-out occurs.
• Stop the vehicle if passengers’ actions endanger the vehicle and inform the Journey Manager.
• Switch on dipped headlights in any bad weather including fog, sandstorm, or heavy rain.
• If fog, sandstorm, or heavy rain seriously reduces visibility, park in a safe place away from
the road and inform the Journey Manager if the journey is journey managed.
• Switch on the headlights and use dip / main beam as appropriate at night time.
• Switch on dipped headlights and rear high intensity lights, when the vehicle enters a graded
road.
• Comply with the “Dust Code” below.

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• Switch off headlights and rear high intensity lights, when leaving a graded road and entering
blacktop.
• Before using a mobile phone, park the vehicle in a safe position away from the road.
• Slow the speed and give pedestrians a wide berth when approaching them, particularly when
they are walking on the side of the road.
• Comply with the driving hours and rest periods.
• Stop at places / times defined in the Journey Plan, if journey managed.
• Call the Journey Manager as required by the Journey Plan.
• When approaching each fuel station, check the fuel level.
• Wear sunglasses in bright conditions.
• If feeling fatigued or tired, including micro-sleep, constant yawning, sore eyes, or
daydreaming, stop as soon as possible in a safe place off the road and rest.
• Do not smoke or permit a passenger to smoke, in any vehicle at any time,
• Ensure the handbrake is on before exiting the drivers’ seat.
4. The driver must NOT:
• Use company vehicles without authorisation.
• Drive any vehicle which does not have a valid RAS sticker.
• Driver unless they are well tested. Drive unless they are medically fit.
• Drive if they are under the influence of alcohol.
• Drive if they are under the influence of drugs including prescription drugs which can cause
drowsiness.
• Drive unless they have a recognised and valid driving licence.
• Drive unless they have a valid, in-date, defensive driving permit for the specific type of vehicle
to be driven.
• Drive unless they have a valid journey plan if a Journey Plan is required for the journey they
are to take.
• Drive beyond 20 km range without a Journey Plan.
• Drive along any route not approved in the Journey Plan.
• Drive if they do not know where they are going.
• Take any shortcuts, whether the route is Journey Managed or not.
• Drive their vehicle without ensuring that the vehicle has undergone a daily pre-use check and
has been deemed safe to drive.
• Drive their vehicle without ensuring that occupants’ seatbelts are fully functional.
• Drive if they believe that the vehicle has a fault which presents a risk to their safety,
• Drive until they have positioned the seat, mirrors, seatbelt, headrest and steering wheel so as
to be comfortable and safe whilst driving.
• Drive without having and using their own valid drivers’ identification key when driving a
vehicle installed with an In-Vehicle Monitoring System.
• Drive until it is ensured that all loose items have been removed from the passenger section of
the vehicle.
• Drive until they have ensured and have checked that any load is adequately fastened and
secure as per the industry standards (for example, SP2001 - PDO HSE Specification for Load
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• Drive until they have checked that all occupants, including rear seat passengers have fastened
their seatbelts.
• Continue to drive if an occupant removes his seatbelt or behaves in a manner so as to endanger
the safety of the vehicle and occupants. The vehicle shall be stopped and parked in a safe place
until the occupant wear the seatbelt or refrains from the unsafe actions.
• Tamper or interfere with any safety devices or any part of the vehicle which may cause the
safety device to become ineffective.
• Drive along a pipeline right-of-way unless authorised.
• Drive within 4 seconds of the rear of a dust cloud.
• Overtake: a) through a dust cloud, b) near a junction, c) where overtaking is prohibited by
posted sign or continuous central line, d) generally wherever any other hazard warning sign is
posted, e) over a central reserve, f) at sharp bends, g) on the top (crest) of a hill, h) whilst
approaching or passing through the dip of a dry wadi, i) if it would involve exceeding a speed
limit, j) where it will not significantly shorten journey time, e.g. near the end of a journey.
• Eat or drink whilst driving.
• Light or smoke a cigarette whilst driving, and not allow any passenger to smoke at any time
in a vehicle.
• Read any material in the vehicle when driving.
• Talk, text, or press any buttons on a GSM phone including “hands-free or voice recognition”
units - whilst driving. If it is necessary to make or answer a call, first the vehicle must be
parked in a safe location off the road.
• Use handheld computers whilst the vehicle is in motion.
• Drive whilst using music headphones or ear phones whilst driving.
• Drive whilst watching any TV or computer screen. Satellite navigation screens are permitted
provided the screen is placed within the drivers’ forward view but without obstructing the
driver’s vision of the road ahead.
• Drive with his leg, or with any passengers’ leg on the dashboard.
• Drive whilst the drivers’ or passengers’ seat is unduly reclined.
• Cross a wadi when the water is flowing over the red marker on the wadi marker.
• Drive in dense fog, sandstorm, or heavy rain, where visibility is seriously reduced.
• Leave the vehicle and walk for help in the case of a breakdown.
5. Driving on graded roads
• Before entering a graded road, drivers shall ensure the graded road is an authorised and open
graded road and that the vehicle’s high intensity rear lights and dipped headlights are switched
on.
• Graded roads often generate dust clouds when vehicles travel along them. The surface can be
variable; in some locations more dust is generated than in other places, but the quantity of dust
may also depend on the vehicle, its tyres, its speed, and upon climatic conditions.
• The dust cloud may drift to the right or left, or may continue to hang above the road.
• In many cases overtaking may not be possible for a long time, the driver must be patient, and
wait behind until visibility is clear.
• This section doesn’t give any advice for overtaking on graded roads; in many situations it is
not possible to overtake safely, in some situations it may be best to move off the road, park
safely, inform the Journey Manager, and have a break.

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6. The “Dust Code”
Following a vehicle travelling the same direction. When a vehicle ahead travelling in the same
direction is creating a dust cloud that makes it difficult to see the road ahead, drivers shall:
• slow down,
• never enter the dust cloud,
• expect fast oncoming traffic to suddenly emerge through the dust cloud,
• keep at least 4 seconds from the rear of the dust cloud, far enough back to be able to identify
and stop safely if the vehicle in front was to suddenly stop,
• never overtake in a dust cloud,
• recognise that the vehicle creating the dust cloud may approach a bend, junction, or other
hazard,
• it may be suitable to move off the road, inform the Journey Manager, and have a break until
visibility is clear.
Approaching an oncoming vehicle from the opposite direction. When an oncoming vehicle is
creating a dust cloud that will blow across the road and make it difficult t see the road ahead,
drivers must:
• slow down,
• steer off the road, cross over the windrow well before entering the dust cloud, and keep moving
slowly along the safety lane if visibility is clear, otherwise stop safely at a reasonable distance
from the road,
• only re-join the road when they can see the road in both directions is clear.
• slowly drive as close to the road edge as practicable, if it is not possible to leave the road,
• stop immediately if they cannot see any physical features that may be in front of the vehicle,
then switch on the hazard lights.
Following a vehicle travelling the same direction and approaching an oncoming vehicle from the
opposite direction. When following another vehicle and faced with an approaching vehicle creating
a dust cloud that will blow across the road and make it difficult to see the road ahead, drivers:
• must enter the safety lane and stop; the driver of the vehicle ahead may have become
disorientated and stopped, putting you at a risk of a rear end collision in the dust cloud.
• after stopping switch on your hazard lights and occasionally honk the horn to alert the other
drivers of your presence.
• must only re-join the road when they can see the road in both directions is clear.
At stops and rest areas (mid-journey)
At the times defined by the Journey Plan the driver must stop the vehicle, for the defined period
and during this time he shall:
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place off the road.
• If you are not in a parking area but off the side of a road, if practical steer around in a loop to
park well away from the road but with the front facing directly to the road. This is the
“comfort” position.
• Turn off the engine and remove ignition key and drivers’ identification key from the vehicle
when the vehicle is unattended,
• Ensure the handbrake is on before exiting the driver’s seat.
• Perform a vehicle check, checking minimum: tyres, lights, oil, water, and fuel.

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• Inform the Journey Manager about the road condition if it has presented a hazard for driving,
or of some circumstances that are affecting the driving, or the journey (detours, road layout
changes etc.).
• Eat, drink water, rest your eyes, do some stretching exercises to reduce the hazard of tiredness
and fatigue.
• Call home or friends if needed.
• Call the Journey Manager before continuing the journey.
7. At the end of the journey
When the driver finishes the journey, he shall do the following:
• Stop the vehicle off the road, preferably at the designated parking place, or as necessary for
loading/unloading.
• If a trailer is to be uncoupled, the procedure for Uncoupling shall be followed.
• Turn off the engine and remove ignition key and drivers’ identification key from the vehicle
when the vehicle is unattended,
• Ensure the handbrake is on before exiting the drivers’ seat,
• Attend the Journey Managers’ office, or call the origin Journey Manager by telephone, to
close the Journey Plan,
• Inform the Journey Manager about the road condition if it has presented a hazard for driving,
or of some circumstances that are affecting the driving, or the journey (detours, road layout
changes etc.).
• Clean, or arrange the vehicle to be cleaned if finishing the work for the day,
• Hand over the vehicle ignition key to the designated person, if required.
8. Parking, reversing and manoeuvring
To reduce reversing collisions, wherever possible every vehicle shall be parked so its first move
is forwards:
• Where single-ended bays are marked, the vehicle shall be reversed into the bay.
• Avoid reversing wherever possible by driving into a parking bay and drive out forwards.
• Don’t park on a road except in a marked bay.
• Don’t park at the side of the road where a yellow line is painted.
• Don’t park at the side of the road where the kerb is painted black and yellow.
• You may park at the side of the road where the kerb is painted black and white.
• Don’t park near either side of a pedestrian crossing.
• Don’t park within 10 metres from a junction.
• Don’t park where it may cause danger or inconvenience to others.
• Don’t park on a footpath.
• Don’t park where there is a sign prohibiting parking.
• Don’t park wrongly, not even briefly.
• On a road carrying high speed traffic, park in a safe place, drive as far as reasonable from the
road before parking.
• Never reverse along the shoulder of a highway.
• Never reverse at any type of junction.
• Never reverse onto a busy road.
• Always ensure nothing is behind you before reversing, get out to have a look.

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• Before reversing, open your window to listen, and sound the horn.
• Before and during reversing, constantly check all 9 areas around your vehicle: a) Left mirror,
right mirror, centre mirror, b) Left blind spot, right blind spot, directly through rear window,
c) Left side window, right side window, front windscreen.
• If you can’t see clearly behind, get someone to help you, but ensure they NEVER stand or
walk behind your vehicle; they must stand at the side in a constant view of the driver.
• If you can’t see the person helping you to reverse, STOP.
• Whilst reversing, always reverse slowly.
• Be aware of others who may reverse towards you without looking properly.
• Never walk behind a vehicle which is reversing, or which has its white reversing lights
illuminated, or its reversing alarm is sounding.
• After parking, always check your mirrors before opening a door to avoid conflict with
someone who may be moving alongside.
• If your vehicle breaks down, if possible keep it moving off the side of the road but keep it
parallel to the road facing the direction of travel or turn it only a few degrees away from the
road. Follow the vehicle Breakdown and Recovery Procedure.
• Turn off the engine and remove ignition key and drivers’ identification key from the vehicle
when the vehicle is unattended.
• Always ensure the parking brake is properly applied before exiting the driver’s seat.
9. In case of a Motor Vehicle Incident
Motor Vehicle Incidents are stressful events and the driver involved in a MVI, if possible, shall
do the following:
• Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place outside the road; and
• Call and inform Emergency Team about the incident.
• Be prepared to provide to an Emergency Telephone Operator (ETO) your name & designation,
location of the incident, what type of the incident / MVI, your contact number and whether
medical or fire response teams are required.
• Expect a follow up call from the Local Emergency Base Controller and try to collect additional
information regarding the incident that may help the emergency team to plan adequate
response: a) How many vehicles are involved in an MVI? b) If there are injured persons, how
many? c) Are any of these trapped in the vehicle? d) Is there a fire, or risk of fire? e) Are any
vehicles carrying any hazardous load and if yes, what is the HazChem code number on the
hazardous load? f) Is the hazardous load leaking?
• If fitted with GPRS IVMS, press the emergency button to seek assistance.
• Place the hazard warning triangle 100 meters before the incident location, or use any other
means to warn other road users about the incident.
• Avoid using heavy and big stones that may involve approaching vehicles in serious incidents.
• Move off the road wherever possible.
• In the case where you encounter a previous incident where an injured person is lying in the
road, or similar, park your vehicle in the best position for maximum visibility by approaching
traffic, to provide a safe barrier to the injured person(s), using all lights and hazard lights.
• Immediately provide First Aid assistance as best as you can, provided you are formally trained
as a first aider; try to calm and stabilise the injured people.

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• Call and inform the Journey Manager or supervisor about the incident; and o remain on-site
until the emergency services arrive, o if you were involved in the collision, or actually
witnessed the collision occurring, give a statement to ROP to assist with their procedures,
comply with the requests and instructions given by the ROP or an Operator representative on
site.
• In the case of a single-vehicle incident, e.g. a single-vehicle roll-over, where there is no other
passing traffic, no-one to assist, and no mobile phone signal, the driver and all occupants
MUST remain with the vehicle until help arrives. Walking away from the vehicle is prohibited
because it will endanger those persons and make it difficult to find them.
9. Vehicle breakdown and recovery
• If possible, keep the vehicle moving to a safe place off the road.
• If fitted with GPRS IVMS, press the emergency button to seek assistance.
• Always contact the Journey Manager if your vehicle has become stuck or immobilised to
inform him of the situation and request help as necessary.
• Inform the Journey Manager or senior management if providing assistance to other parties on
the road.
• If a vehicle suffers a puncture, the driver shall inform the Journey Manager, and only attempt
to change the wheel: a) after parking in a safe and suitable place as far as reasonable from the
road on a firm level surface, b) after all occupants don their high-visibility vest, exit the
vehicle, and move a long distance from the road, c) if all the necessary equipment is available
and functioning, d) if the driver or others are physically able.
• If a vehicle suffers an engine failure or other mechanical problem, if possible try to keep the
vehicle moving to a safe place off the road, then inform the Journey Manager: a) ensure all
occupants don their high-visibility vest, exit the vehicle, and move a long distance from the
road, b) all occupants must remain in the location of the vehicle; it is forbidden for anyone to
walk for help, c) if you are able to fix the problem, or if a passing vehicle provides assistance
and the problem is fixed, inform the Journey Manager.
• If a vehicle becomes stuck in soft ground, the driver shall inform the Journey Manager, and
only attempt to extract the vehicle: a) if he has the required equipment, i.e. jack spreader-
board, sand-boards and spade, b) if he has sufficient water, because such work can lead to
dehydration, c) the best option usually is to be seek assistance from another vehicle to enable
the vehicle to be towed out from the direction it entered the soft ground.
• Inform the Journey Manager when the vehicle is back on the road again,
• In all cases of puncture, breakdown, or becoming stuck, etc, the driver and all occupants
MUST remain with the vehicle until help arrives. Walking away from the vehicle will
endanger those persons and make it difficult to find them.
10. Passengers
This section shall apply to passengers in any vehicle, including in any light vehicle, any bus, a
helper in a heavy vehicle, and includes any co-driver whilst he is travelling as a passenger.
Passenger shall:
• Be correctly seated before the vehicle starts to move.
• Correctly wear their seatbelt whilst the vehicle is in motion.
• Remain in a reasonably upright position in their seat throughout the entire journey.
• Keep their feet on the floor at all times whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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• Not distract the driver from his concentration on the road.
• Not behave as to endanger the safety of the vehicle or its occupants.
• Alert the driver when he is driving unsafely and request that the situation be remedied
immediately.
• Report other passengers not wearing seatbelts or horse-playing on a bus.
• Not smoke at any time in any vehicle.
11. Pedestrians
Pedestrians must:
• Always walk on a designated pedestrian walkway where available.
• If it is necessary to walk along the side of a road: a) always walk so as to face the oncoming
traffic, b) always walk in single file when walking on a road, c) step off the road when a
vehicle is approaching on the same side of the road, d) wear high visibility clothing or material
when walking along a road at night
• Look in both directions at least twice each way, before crossing a road.
• Never cross the road when vehicles are approaching.
• Never stand in the road.
• Always use pedestrian crossing to cross the road.
• Never walk along a roadside when using a mobile phone; stand in a safe place away from
where vehicles may move.
• Never walk behind a vehicle which is reversing, or which has its white reversing lights
illuminated, or its reversing alarm is sounding.
Speed Management
All drivers must always comply with the posted speed limits. These limits represent the maximum
speed. However, the driver must adjust the speed in accordance to the actual road and traffic
conditions.
Speed Limiter Device and IVMS, managed under a robust IVMS/ DMS Management system, are
mandatory controls to manage speed limits.
Operator is allowed to set the maximum speed limit settings for different type of roads and/ or
vehicles, but the maximum allowed limits are as below: a) Graded Road – 80 km/h for all type of
vehicles. b) Black top Road within the Concession Areas – 80 km/h for heavy commercial vehicles
and buses; and 100 km/h for light vehicles. c) Black top Government Roads – 100 km/h for heavy
commercial vehicles and buses; and 120 km/h for light vehicles. d) Any set speed, however, shall
not be greater than any speed limit set out in the Oman Traffic/ ROP Law and posted for that class
of vehicle.
Night Driving
Night Driving is not permitted unless approved by the operator. Work must be planned to avoid
the need for night driving, including circumstances where operations, support functions/service
provision, take place during the night. When deemed necessary additional preventive measures
shall be introduced by the operator/ company in order to mitigate the hazard.
Night Driving Policy has been developed. Risks associated with night driving are managed and
controlled. Operator has relevant controlled in place for its contractors and subcontractors.
Night-time driving exceptions:
• Between work site / Company / Contractor / camp site(s) if they are up to 30 km away from
one another for work locations with 24 hour operations (rigs, hoists, well test units, etc.).

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• Convoys organised and managed as per the convoy move requirements.
• Any other exceptions can be defined by the Operator.
• Night time driving for emergency operational reasons shall be managed within the formal
authorisation process with clearly defined activities and approval authority.
Working Hours Fatigue Management
• The driver’s working hours must comply with the requirements of Sultanate of Oman
Labour Law.
• Light vehicle: Effective maximum driving is 10 hours per day, with resting frequency of 15
minutes after every 2 hours of continuous driving. Drivers shall not work beyond 12 hours per
day that is inclusive non-driving time. Minimum hours of uninterrupted rest is 8 hours between
shifts.
• There is a Driving Fatigue Risk Assessment
Part B: Vehicle
PDO specifications vehicles are used. Approved rental companies are chosen. Vehicles are
certified and go through regular check-ups. Vehicles undergo through regular maintenance and
inspections. No vehicle with expired inspection is used. Vehicles are equipped with In-Vehicles
Monitoring Systems (IVMS).
Journey Management System
Journey Manager is responsible for of managing Journeys and authorising of Night Driving.
Journey Management Plan include the following (Annex ):
• Serial number
• Departure date
• Vehicle number
• Driver’s name
• Telephones/GSM
• Company
• Name of passengers
• Reason for journey
• Type of load
• Hazardous/non-hazardous
• Route (from/to)
• Estimated time (departure/arrival)
• Rest
• Sleep (place)
• Ring journey manager (office, res, GSM)
• Closing journey plan (date/time)
• Driver’s Pre-Journey checklist: seat belt, tires condition, 2 spare tires, head & rear lights, air
condition, wind screen, mirror, wipers, fire extinguisher, first aid box, brake, drinking water
• Journey manager pro-departure checklist (completed journey plan, inspected vehicle and load,
briefed journey plan, TREM card(transport emergency card), advised to call as per plan,
advices to follow Dust Code and ROP Rules, advised to notify and changes in Journey Plan,
advised no night driving)
• Manager’s authorisation (name, signature)
• Drivers commitment statement (including name, signature and date)
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 Road Safety Compliance and Consequences Management

Internal audit are established to verify compliance. All events affecting road safety are investigated
to identify causes and carrying out appropriate corrective action plans. NS follows road safety
consequence matrix below (PDO matrix is used as the model).

Driving Policy
1. All vehicle occupants shall always be in a driver or passenger seat and wearing a seatbelt.
2. The driver shall not put the vehicle into motion until all occupants have fastened their
seatbelts. Every person in the front seat of a vehicle shall wear a 3-point inertia reel seat belt.
3. Drivers shall wear suitable sturdy footwear whilst driving. (“Flip-flops” are not permitted).
4. Drivers shall remove ignition keys from the vehicle when it is not in use.
5. Drivers shall not use GSM phones – including “hands-free” units - while driving. It is also
strongly recommended that drivers stop their vehicles in a safe position when receiving or
making radio calls
6. Safety devices (including speed-limiters and safety belts) shall not be tampered with.
7. Drivers shall be rested, medically fit and not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including
those prescription medicines which can cause drowsiness.
8. Drivers shall carry out pre-trip checks on their vehicles prior to driving
9. It is not permitted to carry loose items in the passenger cabins of a vehicle.
10. Light vehicle drivers shall take 15 minutes’ rest after 2 hours of continuous driving.
11. Drivers shall not work more than a 12-hour shift period. The shift period shall include loading,
unloading, any other work, compulsory rest time, waiting and driving time
12. Drivers shall drive a maximum of 10 hours within the 12-hour shift period.
13. Drivers shall take a minimum of 8 hours uninterrupted off duty rest between shifts.
14. Drivers experiencing tiredness or fatigue, when driving, shall take additional rest as required.

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15. Drivers shall reduce speed according to prevailing road, traffic and environmental/weather
conditions.
16. Drivers shall not exceed any signposted speed limits
17. Drivers shall not exceed the following maximum speed limits at any time:

Vehicle Type Maximum Speed Limit (km/h)

Graded 80
Light Vehicle Blacktop 100
Govt. Blacktop 120
Graded 80
Heavy Goods Vehicle Blacktop 80
Govt. Blacktop 100
Graded 80
Light Bus Blacktop 100
Govt. Blacktop 120
Graded 80
Heavy Bus Blacktop 100
Govt. Blacktop 100

Note: Speed limits for driving at night shall be 80 kph maximum for all blacktop roads outside the
Muscat Capital Area (Government and PDO) and 60 kph maximum for all graded roads. Speed
limits for driving off-road shall be 50 kph maximum.

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Country Manager

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 Vehicle Inspection List

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 Driving Fatigue Risk Assessment

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 Journey Plan

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Driving During Ramadan and Eid Celebrations Risk Assessment

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Dmitry Shubenok
Country Manager

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