Vehicle Maintenance Management and Inspection

Health and Safety legislation requires that all vehicles used for work are maintained in good condition and are safe to use and fit for purpose. Road Traffic legislation requires that vehicles are roadworthy and safe when in use on the public road. So, whether you own, lease, hire or borrow a vehicle for work purposes, you must make sure that the vehicle is safe for use and fit for purpose for which you intend to use it.

All vehicles are subject to wear and tear and unless maintained at regular intervals, this wear and tear will eventually result in unsafe vehicles and vehicle breakdowns. Regular planned maintenance is a critical step in preventing this. Effective vehicle maintenance practices result in a vehicle that is safe and fit for purpose and not likely to cause injury to people using it or affected by its use. Effective maintenance routines also make sure that vehicles are in roadworthy condition on a year-round basis and not just prepared once a year for their annual roadworthiness test.

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Objectives of Vehicle Maintenance Management

• Keep vehicles on the road
• Reduce vehicle operating costs
• Maintain vehicle resale value
• Comply with regulations

Benefits of Vehicle Management Systems

• Improved dispatching, additional jobs
• Fleet report automation
• Improved vehicle fuel efficiency
• Improved fleet safety
• Improved insurance benefits
• Improved customer satisfaction

Elements of a Vehicle Safety Program

• Driver identification
• Management commitment
• Careful driver screening, selection, and training
• Driver management
• Accident management
• Written policies and procedures
• Plan for vehicle inspection, repair, and maintenance

Fleet/Vehicle Maintenance

• Benefits of preventive maintenance inspection
• Scope of preventive maintenance programs
• Unscheduled maintenance and road calls
• Tire selection and management
• Parts and supply management
• Vendor versus in-house maintenance

Fleet Manager Responsibilities

• Fleet maintenance management
• Driver selection and management
• Driver upskilling and training requirements
• Data analysis and ideation for fuel and operational efficiency

Workshop Management

• Health protection and work safety
• Model for workshop management
• Workshop training
• Workshop layout
• Workshop productivity

For Whom: Directors, Heads of Departments, Human Resources Managers, Fleet Managers/ Supervisors, Drivers, Mechanics, Maintenance Managers, Safety Professional, and others who perform related functions.