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HSP4 Driving on Company Business  INTRODUCTION 

This document set down the policy and controls that Lockton applies  to any associates driving on company business, including hire cars. It  is recognised that associates will drive to business meetings and  inspections of a variety of locations throughout the UK and IRELAND.  Associates and managers should read and understand the contents  and follow the guidelines and recommendations. The document  covers time on the road, condition of the vehicle, insurance, use of  mobile phones and general compliance with the law.    All associates should be familiar with the contents of this policy and  by undertaking a journey whilst at work they are acknowledging that  they have read and understood this document and can and will  continue to meet the requirements set down in it.  If hiring cars particular attention is drawn to the section at the end  on this subject.  All drivers are required to undertake the online training and risk  assessment and follow up on the action plans personal to them, as  described at the end of this procedure.  The link below is to the Rules of the Road which are referred to  within HSP04 –   Republic of Ireland Rules of the Road What is Driving on Company Business  This is any journey undertaken by an individual where they are in  control of the road going vehicle, whether a car, van or motor bike  and where the journey can be attributed to the persons  employment. It does not cover driving to and from work on the  regular commute between the office and home. It does apply where

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