729 – VEHICLE INCIDENTS
When one of the Company’s vehicles has been involved in an incident, immediate action must be taken to notify the proper people and to follow through with our driver. This applies even if there has been no apparent vehicle damage, but there has been an injury to the driver or others or if there has been property damage.
The responsibility lies with the immediate supervisor of the individual involved with the accident. If no individual is involved, it is the responsibility of the supervisor responsible for the property involved. The driver of the vehicle is to obtain pertinent information from all people involved in the accident, from any witnesses and any police officers present.
The employee must immediately notify their supervisor - at home if necessary.
The incident must be reported immediately via this form to one of the following people: Chief Legal Officer (CLO) or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). These are the only individuals authorized to report the incident to our insurance broker. They will require a copy of all completed paperwork.
The supervisor will ensure the driver is given a urinalysis per our drug and alcohol policy. This may be accomplished at a medical facility, collection facility, or at one of our own facilities if it is administered by a person authorized to perform such tests. The test must be administered as soon as possible following the incident; ideally before the driver receives medication of any kind or is allowed to go home.
The driver must fill out an Accident Report within twenty-four hours as soon as possible. The report must be detailed and legible. The incident must also be reported to the Safety Manager, who will require a copy of all completed paperwork.
If the employee has sustained injuries certain additional workers comp insurance forms may need to be completed and submitted to the Safety Manager as well.
The Safety Manager will report all details to the CEO and/or CLO. The insurance adjuster/broker will be offered an opportunity to inspect any damaged vehicles before repairs are begun.
@2021 The DPI Group. Revision Dates: 02/10/2021 - The policies do not form a contract, express or implied, nor do they guarantee employment for any specific length of time. Employment with The DPI Group or any subsidiary is at-will. This means that either the employee or employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. No statements made by any supervisor or manager can alter this at-will relationship. The at-will relationship can only be changed through a signed written agreement that specifically sets forth the terms between the employee and the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Company.